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Mexican Recipes

Mexican Recipes

Head south of the border with these tasty recipes for fajitas, enchiladas, tamales, tacos and more. Over 1,000 Mexican recipes.



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recipe for mahi mahi soft tacos with chipotle yogurt sauce

Mahi Mahi Soft Tacos with Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

Mahi mahi is seasoned and sauteed then piled onto flour tortillas along with shredded cabbage and a chipotle chile-yogurt sauce.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yummy chicken and rice tacos

Yummy Chicken And Rice Tacos

The rice inside the tacos is a fun change from your typical tacos and the recipe is very flexible so you can change things up however you like.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow-cooked with cilantro and beer, the juicy shredded pork is great for tacos on classic corn tortillas but also in burritos, quesadillas, and stacked up nachos.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fish fajitas with tomatillo guacamole

Fish Fajitas With Tomatillo Guacamole

The fish in this recipe is poached in beer instead of frying, so it is lower in calories and stays flaky-tender. The tomatillo guacamole makes a perfect topping on...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old style green chile enchiladas

Old Style Green Chile Enchiladas

Classic chicken enchiladas made with cooked chicken, green chiles, onion, sour cream, tortillas, and cheese. They are baked, then served topped with a fried egg.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for low-fat avocado-tomato salsa

Low-Fat Avocado-Tomato Salsa

This version of avocado salsa goes easy on the avocados to reduce the fat content, but has plenty of flavor to make up for it. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab meat and mashed potato enchiladas in sweet red pepper sauce

Crab Meat and Mashed Potato Enchiladas in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce

A unique combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, potatoes, peas, and blue cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for polvorones (mexican wedding cakes)

Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cakes)

Made with salt, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, black walnuts or pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled beef fajitas

Grilled Beef Fajitas

Made with salsa, sour cream, flour tortillas, lime juice, beef sirloin steak, onion, green bell pepper, fajita seasoning

Method:   sandwich maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for luby's cafeteria cheese enchiladas with chili sauce

Luby's Cafeteria Cheese Enchiladas With Chili Sauce

Made with beef broth, tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cornstarch, water, corn tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bennigan's fire-roasted salsa and sweet pineapple pepper cream dipping sauce

Bennigan's Fire-Roasted Salsa and Sweet Pineapple Pepper Cream Dipping Sauce

Made with sugar, pineapple juice, mayonnaise, salsa, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for curried lentil burritos

Curried Lentil Burritos

Made with milk, parsley, flour tortilla, Monterey jack cheese, cilantro, scallions, ginger, sugar, ground cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for upside down tacos

Upside Down Tacos

Made with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, ground beef, onions, chili beans, enchilada sauce, salt, lettuce, Italian salad dressing, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat taco bell's grilled chicken burritos

Copycat Taco Bell's Grilled Chicken Burritos

Made with soy sauce, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, liquid smoke, black pepper, chili powder, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, rice

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef and cream cheese tacos

Beef And Cream Cheese Tacos

Made with tomato, lettuce, ground beef, water, taco seasoning mix, diced green chilies, taco sauce, cream cheese, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canned salmon tacos with salsa and black beans

Canned Salmon Tacos With Salsa And Black Beans

Made with tomatoes, green onion, lettuce, canned salmon, green chiles, black beans, corn taco shells, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamale and hominy casserole

Tamale And Hominy Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, pimientos, ripe olives, onion, green bell pepper, oil, cream of chicken soup, hominy, beef tamales

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef burritos

Beef Burritos

Made with onion, ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salsa, cilantro, flour tortillas, refried beans, black olives, lettuce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh island fish tacos with asian slaw and thai-style mayonnaise

Fresh Island Fish Tacos with Asian Slaw and Thai-style Mayonnaise

Made with chili garlic paste, kaffir lime leaves, napa cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onions, fresh cilantro, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for santa fe chicken enchiladas

Santa Fe Chicken Enchiladas

Made with vegetable oil, butter, green chilies, chili powder, flour, ground coriander, ground cumin, chicken broth, sour cream, monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mexican chicken casserole ii

Mexican Chicken Casserole II

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seven layer mexican salad

Seven Layer Mexican Salad

Made with lettuce, refried beans with green chilies, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, mild salsa, hot salsa, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baja snapper fish tacos

Baja Snapper Fish Tacos

Made with cumin, salt, Canola oil, tortillas, cabbage, limes, salsa, avocado, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cafe poca cosa mole de chilhuacle with shredded chicken

Cafe Poca Cosa Mole de Chilhuacle with Shredded Chicken

Made with garlic, yellow onions, carrot, chilhuacle chilis, pasilla chilis, guajillo chilis, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, oregano, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker barley, black bean, and corn burritos

Slow Cooker Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos

Made with chicken or vegetable broth, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tamale pie casserole

Tamale Pie Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, corn, ripe olives, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic, green bell pepper, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for beef fajita wraps

Beef Fajita Wraps

Made with taco sauce, sour cream, skirt steak, green bell pepper, red onion, mexican rice, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef and cheese burritos

Beef And Cheese Burritos

Made with Mozzarella cheese, flour tortillas, ground beef, green onions, garlic, salsa, cottage cheese, cornstarch, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish stick enchiladas

Fish Stick Enchiladas

Made with frozen fish sticks, onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, cheddar or monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker beef and bean burritos

Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Burritos

Made with plum tomato, London broil, taco seasoning mix, non-stick cooking spray, onion, white vinegar, green chiles, refried beans, flour tortillas, Monterey jack...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hacienda restaurant's crabmeat enchiladas

Hacienda Restaurant's Crabmeat Enchiladas

Made with bell pepper, salt, Serrano pepper, garlic, Colby and Jack cheese, ground cumin, red pepper, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sizzling chicken fajitas

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, chili powder, garlic, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican tamale pie

Mexican Tamale Pie

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomato sauce, frozen whole corn kernels, chopped green chiles, ripe olives, chili powder, yellow cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for wonderful salsa

Wonderful Salsa

Made with vinegar, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, canning salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy navajo taco

Cheesy Navajo Taco

Made with green chiles, tomatoes, meat, onions, corn oil, fry bread, lettuce, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tangerine habanero salsa

Tangerine Habanero Salsa

The perfect sweet and spicy salsa, with a bit of an Asian flair. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crabmeat tacos

Crabmeat Tacos

Made with corn tortillas, cucumber, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, imitation crabmeat or cooked white fish, salsa, fresh cilantro, romaine lettuce, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican carnitas verdes (pork with green salsa)

Mexican Carnitas Verdes (Pork With Green Salsa)

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, pork loin roast, salsa verde, onion, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pastel de moctezuma (mexican pie)

Pastel De Moctezuma (Mexican Pie)

Made with heavy cream, plain yogurt, chihuahua cheese, salt, tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken enchiladas with tomatillo cream sauce

Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Cream Sauce

Made with black pepper, salt, garlic, fresh cilantro, onion, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, cooked chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for orejas (palm leaves)

Orejas (Palm Leaves)

Made with butter, flour, salt, egg, water, vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for el chico fried ice cream

El Chico Fried Ice Cream

Made with oil, maraschino cherries, vanilla ice cream, corn flake crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, honey or chocolate syrup, whipped cream

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for layered tostada bake

Layered Tostada Bake

Made with olive oil, egg white, ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, refried beans, baking mix, cornmeal, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mexican hamburger casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

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


recipe for ground pork burritos

Ground Pork Burritos

Made with hoisin or plum sauce, flour tortillas, salt, ground pork, yellow onion, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tacos callejeros (street vendor's tacos)

Tacos Callejeros (Street Vendor's Tacos)

Made with cooked chicken, pork, or beef, green cabbage, cilantro, white onion, roma tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, limes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef tostadas

Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spicy chipotle ahi tuna tacos

Spicy Chipotle Ahi Tuna Tacos

Made with taco shells, vegetable oil, taco seasoning mix, sour cream, red onion, cilantro, chipotle chiles en adobo, ahi tuna steak

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bill clinton's chicken enchiladas

Bill Clinton's Chicken Enchiladas

Made with oregano, green chiles, chicken, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, onion, oil, salt, corn tortillas

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic mexican rice

Classic Mexican Rice

Made with monterey jack cheese, long grain rice, oil, onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, tomato sauce, water or canned chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes





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