Mexican Recipes

Discover the ease of making delicious chicken enchiladas in a crock pot. This dish combines shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a flavorful sauce, topped with melted...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Unmistakably Thai ingredients like fish sauce and shrimp paste give this salsa a unique spin, and make it a sensational choice for fusion food like spicy Thai tacos topped with...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Always a hit at parties, this salsa is made with black beans, corn, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and a splash of balsamic vinegar and seasonings.


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, flour, eggs, sugar, shortening, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Asian stir-fry meets Tex-Mex fajitas. Use the tried and true stir-fry method with chicken fajita ingredients for a delicious alternative to traditional fajitas.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Slow-cooked pork is the key to this simple yet delicious recipe for Tex-Mex style chimichangas. Pork, salsa, and cheese-filled flour tortillas are deep-fried and served...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of shrimp, crab, and onions get topped in a creamy garlic parsley sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black beans, corn, red bell pepper, purple onion, and the special secret ingredient: toasted cumin seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A delectable dessert from south of the border. Butter-fried bananas are good enough on their own, but top them with sweet, freshly whipped cream and you'll find yourself in paradise.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Experience the delicious flavor of traditional Mexican cuisine with these hearty beef tamales. Serve them as a main dish for a family dinner or as a festive party appetizer.

Method:   stovetop, rice cooker/steamer
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Mexican cheese, large flour tortillas, whole chicken, taco seasoning mix, stewed tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, cornstarch

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Get your taste buds two-stepping with these Texas enchiladas. Loaded with chili gravy, ground beef, and cheese, they're a meal worthy of any Texas-sized appetite.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, salt, butter, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chili powder, butter or oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Even cranberry sauce leftovers can be repurposed in this delicious taco recipe. Jellied cranberry sauce is mixed with chili sauce and ground beef to create a zesty taco filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bob Evans' Maple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are a hearty take on the traditional breakfast burrito.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The slow-simmered mixture of ground beef, onions, taco sauce, pinto beans and seasonings makes for some delicious and easy tacos!

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Lean beef is simmered with stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, seasonings, and hominy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Taco night gets a wild twist with this trash bag taco salad. A culinary fiesta where all the ingredients get down in one bag.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The taste of tamales without all the calories, or all the work!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A combination of lime and orange juice adds a spike of citrus, and blending all the spices into a thick sauce adds a tremendous layer of flavor to this Mexican chicken dish.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Making your own tortillas is the key to spectacular tacos. Your tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican classics will be downright delicioso in no time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These copycat fish tacos from Austin's famous Hula Hut are topped with a roasted jalapeno sauce made with garlic and ranch dressing that completes the tropical island ensemble.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Homemade tamales with a tasty pork filling.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Step up your taco game with these amazing tacos just like they serve at the Border Grill restaurants. No taco seasoning mix here!

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Flank steak is the traditional cut of beef used in fajitas. The crock pot helps make it tender with its low and slow cooking.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Delicious salsa with black beans for something a little more substantial than your typical dip. With a bite from jalapeno, this chunky salsa is great on tortilla chips...


Time:   30-60 minutes

A popular Mexican recipe, this rice pudding can be served warm or cold as a dessert, breakfast, or anytime sweet treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These "el grande" burritos live up to their name. They are loaded with ground beef, refried beans, rice, and cheese for an extra hearty Tex-Mex meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Get a taste of old Mexico with these homemade tacos - yes, even the taco shell is homemade!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Slow-cooked tomato, onion, and ham mixed with Monterey jack and cheddar is a marvelous mix for early morning tortillas.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Good, homemade salsa makes such a difference over flavorless store-bought jars. Starting with ripe tomatoes is crucial, so if they're in season then you're on your way to a sensational...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

A big batch of homemade salsa is always a great thing to have hanging around in the fridge, especially when you throw in fresh lime juice and green onions.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black or pinto beans, grilled chicken, cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, avocados, jalapeno


Time:   under 30 minutes

Forget simple cheese quesadillas and get a load of these baked tacos. Chili-seasoned beef and jalapenos give crispy tortilla wedges a serious kick.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cook up some easy Mexican comfort food by slow-cooking pork in beer and spices, then enjoying it in tortillas loaded with guacamole, cheese, and more.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Corn salsa is a fun change of pace to pair with tortilla chips or works outstandingly as a topping for homemade burritos and bowls. Check out this recipe with fresh tomatoes and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Can't grill? No problem, these chicken fajitas are made in a grill pan with seasonings that taste like it's fresh off the grill.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Delicious pork carnitas made by simmering the seasoned pork until tender, then baking it to give it the traditional texture.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

These fish tacos are lower in fat than the typical fried versions. Cod fillets are seasoned and sauteed and piled into taco shells with a sour cream-mayo sauce, diced tomatoes, taco...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Indulge in this savory recipe for milk-cooked carnitas without having to drive to a taqueria. You're welcome.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A healthier take on chicken enchiladas made with ground chicken breast, onion, tomatoes, reduced fat cheese, your choice of red or green enchilada sauce and white corn...

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

With a cilantro parmesan pesto and a small army of sauteed onions and other veggies, these customizable fajitas are as flavor-packed as any of their meaty...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chicken, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, green chiles, cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn tortillas, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Green chili adds a little heat; tomatoey-sour cream sauce with onion and garlic poured over top of the filled tortillas ties the whole dish together.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a great dish for busy families. The filling can also be used in tacos or burritos if you want variety. If you're into more spicy food, add some jalapenos for a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sometimes the best meals have the simplest components, and that's exactly what this chili and tamale combo is.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Salsa verde made from scratch with fresh serranos and cilantro elevates this enchilada recipe into restaurant-level territory.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A fantastic DIY canned salsa that you'll want to have stocked up all year. Grab the freshest tomatoes in summer and simmer them down with onion, cilantro, and some fiery jalapenos.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours