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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 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 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 fresh tomato pineapple salsa

Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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recipe for beef taco casserole

Beef Taco Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce

Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mushroom enchiladas

Mushroom Enchiladas

Made with sour cream, black olives, mushrooms, onion, butter, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, Monterey jack cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 easy tamale pie

Easy Tamale Pie

Made with vegetable oil, onion, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cream-style corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, chili powder, ripe olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 filet carne asada with guacamole and refried beans

Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans

Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 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 chimichanga salad

Chimichanga Salad

Made with corn, black beans, jalapeno pepper, fresh cilantro, sweet onion, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, ranch salad dressing, salsa, Longhorn cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shrimp and crab enchiladas in chipotle cream sauce

Shrimp And Crab Enchiladas In Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, ancho chilies, garlic, onion, toasted cumin seed or cumin powder, chipotle peppers in adobo, corn oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican orange candy

Mexican Orange Candy

Made with butter, sugar, milk, pecans, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp tacos with spicy cream sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Made with garlic, sour cream, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, water, shrimp, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mercadito cantina's baja-style fish tacos

Mercadito Cantina's Baja-Style Fish Tacos

Made with bread crumbs, canola oil, avocado, water, lemon juice, salt, honey, serrano pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zesty burrito-style bratwurst

Zesty Burrito-Style Bratwurst

Made with salsa, red onion, sour cream, chipotle and onion seasoning, cilantro, bratwurst, green pepper, red pepper, tomato, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chorizo and shrimp tacos

Chorizo And Shrimp Tacos

Made with salt, chipotle peppers in adobo, sour cream, chorizo sausage, olive oil, shrimp, garlic, black pepper, taco shells or corn tortillas, pepper Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken enchiladas in green mole sauce

Chicken Enchiladas In Green Mole Sauce

Made with chicken broth, green onions, paprika, salt, poblano peppers, almonds, cilantro, garlic, vegetable oil, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for deep dish taco squares

Deep Dish Taco Squares

Made with tomato, water, ground beef, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, baking mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive salsa

Black Olive Salsa

Mix it up with a flavorful black olive salsa. With ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick, this salsa is your new go-to dip.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for layered tortilla casserole

Layered Tortilla Casserole

Made with green onions, cheese, tortillas, refried beans, chicken breast strips or ground beef, salsa, frozen corn

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 chicken spinach enchilada casserole

Chicken Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Made with spinach, onion, butter, sour cream, green chile, Cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas, cumin, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy chicken taco salad

Easy Chicken Taco Salad

Made with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, guacamole, chicken, salsa, Catalina salad dressing, tortilla chips, kidney beans, tomato, green bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for new mexico enchiladas

New Mexico Enchiladas

Made with black pepper, chili powder, flour, tomato sauce, water, corn tortillas, eggs, vegetable oil, lettuce, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish tacos with cucumber salsa

Fish Tacos With Cucumber Salsa

Made with salt, baking powder, dry mustard, white fish fillets, oil, corn tortillas, lime, English cucumber, red onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for enchiladas de puerco verde (pork in green sauce)

Enchiladas De Puerco Verde (Pork In Green Sauce)

Made with diced green chilies, Mexican crema or sour cream, cooked pork, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion, green chili enchilada sauce, corn tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini chimichangas

Mini Chimichangas

Made with garlic, red wine vinegar, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, chicken breast, parsley, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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

recipe for soft cheese tacos

Soft Cheese Tacos

Made with oil, corn tortillas, onion, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, processed cheese product, butter, cumin, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, electric skillet/wok, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey and potato tacos

Turkey And Potato Tacos

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, ground turkey, onion, garlic, vegetable oil, russet potatoes, chili powder, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked fish tacos with pickled onions and jalapenos and baja cream

Baked Fish Tacos With Pickled Onions and Jalapenos and Baja Cream

Made with salt, buttermilk, fresh cilantro, hot pepper sauce, kosher salt, lime juice, all-purpose flour, corn tortillas, white fish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 chicken and bacon fajitas

Chicken And Bacon Fajitas

Made with flour tortillas, cilantro, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, peppered bacon, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken and beef tamale pie

Chicken and Beef Tamale Pie

Made with chicken broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes with their juice, jalapeno peppers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pinto beans, cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raspberry salsa

Raspberry Salsa

Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado and crab enchiladas

Avocado and Crab Enchiladas

Made with tortillas, onion, black olives, mushrooms, butter, crab meat, avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken & goat cheese enchiladas with black bean sauce

Chicken & Goat Cheese Enchiladas with Black Bean Sauce

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast, chicken stock, oregano, cumin, dry sherry, garlic powder, lime, oil, orange zest, purple onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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