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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 copycat el chico salsa verde

Copycat El Chico Salsa Verde

Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california tamale pie

California Tamale Pie

Made with ground beef, yellow corn meal, milk, ripe olives, Cheddar cheese, egg, chili seasoning mix, seasoned salt, tomatoes, whole kernel corn

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

recipe for impossible beef enchilada pie

Impossible Beef Enchilada Pie

Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, enchilada sauce, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sausage and refried beans breakfast burritos

Sausage and Refried Beans Breakfast Burritos

Made with chunky salsa, green bell pepper, tomato, breakfast sausage, refried beans, butter or margarine, eggs, burrito-size flour tortillas, mild cheddar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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recipe for fresh summer salsa

Fresh Summer Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 chipotle mexican grill barbacoa burrito

Chipotle Mexican Grill Barbacoa Burrito

Made with goat or beef roast, cider vinegar, Spanish onion, garlic, fresh thyme, Mexican oregano, allspice berries, ground cloves, cumin seeds, guijillo chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican flank steak

Mexican Flank Steak

Made with lemon, lemon juice, olive oil, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, black pepper, salt, flank steak

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for empanadas de chorizo con papas

Empanadas De Chorizo Con Papas

Made with oil, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked chimichangas

Baked Chimichangas

Made with chicken breast, salsa, onion, cumin, dried oregano, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 grilled walleye taco

Grilled Walleye Taco

Made with sour cream, salsa, lime, white wine, lemon pepper, tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
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 original mexican capirotada

Original Mexican Capirotada

Made with chocolate chips, cinnamon stick, bolillo breads, baguette, sugar, water, unsalted peanuts, raisins, cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 carrot and habanero salsa

Carrot And Habanero Salsa

Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for open faced enchiladas

Open Faced Enchiladas

Made with eggs, ripe olives, corn tortillas, red chile sauce, chicken, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker mexican flank steak

Slow Cooker Mexican Flank Steak

Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker asian tacos

Slow Cooker Asian Tacos

Made with flour tortillas, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix, pork shoulder, teriyaki sauce, stir fry sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, 5-spice powder, garlic, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy slow cooker tacos

Creamy Slow Cooker Tacos

Made with corn chips, ground beef, tomatoes and green chiles, whipping cream, chili beans, process cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spicy chicken sausage tacos

Spicy Chicken Sausage Tacos

Picture this: you and your friends, with scrumptious spicy chicken sausage tacos, kicking off a fun night in.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new mexican breakfast burritos

New Mexican Breakfast Burritos

Made with tomato salsa, Colby, jack or cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, boiling potatoes, onion powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for el durango enchiladas ranchero

El Durango Enchiladas Ranchero

Made with Monterey jack cheese, mild green chili enchilada sauce, cream cheese, corn tortillas, onion, chicken

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tamales - carne de puerco cocido

Tamales - Carne de Puerco Cocido

Made with dried red chilies, sugar, garlic, beef stock, shortening, all-purpose flour, oregano, salt and pepper, corn husks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for halibut enchiladas

Halibut Enchiladas

Made with onions, flour tortillas, halibut, green enchilada sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun fajitas

Cajun Fajitas

Made with oregano, dried marjoram, garlic powder, ground red pepper, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, vegetable oil, chicken breasts, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for roasted lemon salsa

Roasted Lemon Salsa

Made with lemon juice, black pepper, lemons, olive oil, shallots or green onions, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for american-style enchiladas

American-Style Enchiladas

Made with ground beef, pork sausage, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, frozen spinach, salt, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salt lick's fajitas with grilled vegetables

Salt Lick's Fajitas With Grilled Vegetables

Made with salsa, olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, flour tortillas, taco cheese

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for alfalfa restaurant sour cream bean burritos

Alfalfa Restaurant Sour Cream Bean Burritos

Made with salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken enchiladas cajun-style

Chicken Enchiladas Cajun-Style

Made with chicken, mushroom soup, chile peppers, tomato soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, corn tortillas, brick or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican orange candy

Mexican Orange Candy

Made with butter, sugar, milk, pecans, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for homemade beef enchiladas

Homemade Beef Enchiladas

Made with salt and pepper, enchilada sauce, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, refried beans, flour tortillas, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 tamales negros (black tamales)

Tamales Negros (Black Tamales)

Made with tomatoes, bitter chocolate, chicken, masa harina, water, sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pollo fundido

Pollo Fundido

Made with flour tortillas, green bell pepper, white onion, celery, tomatoes, water, boneless chicken, garlic, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef chilaquiles

Slow Cooker Beef Chilaquiles

Made with ground beef, onion, corn tortillas, garlic, tomato and green chilies, cheddar cheese, cumin, black pepper

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

recipe for shrimp enchiladas

Shrimp Enchiladas

Made with garlic, oregano, salt, white pepper, red pepper, heavy cream, chicken broth, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chilaquilas

Chilaquilas

Made with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, Mexican salsa, green or red pepper, cooked beef or chicken, black olives, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fajita crepes

Fajita Crepes

Made with sirloin steak, green bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, fajita seasoning mix, water, lime juice, vegetable oil, non-stick cooking spray, crepes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for taco stir fry

Taco Stir Fry

Made with ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, corn, chili powder, sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black eyed pea enchiladas

Black Eyed Pea Enchiladas

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, black eyed peas, tomato sauce, hot sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, green chilies

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gorditas de chile colorado

Gorditas de Chile Colorado

Made with vegetable oil, prepared corn tortilla masa, all-purpose flour, salt, ancho chile, onion, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sirloin fajitas

Sirloin Fajitas

Made with onion, mushrooms, oil, dry sherry, sirloin tips, Serrano or jalapeno peppers, cumin seed, ground coriander, cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for refried bean salad

Refried Bean Salad

Made with salsa, black olives, refried beans, sour cream, creamy salad dressing, taco seasoning mix, sharp Cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for drunken beef tacos

Drunken Beef Tacos

Made with oil, dried New Mexico chili peppers, onions, garlic, poblano chili peppers, diced tomatoes, tequila, raisins, fresh cilantro, tomatilllos

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce

Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Made with garlic, salt, cumin, flour, chicken broth, chopped green chilies, vegetable oil, corn tortillas, chicken, Mexican-blend cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours





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