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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 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 chicken tamale pie

Chicken Tamale Pie

Made with shredded cooked chicken, whole kernel corn, corn muffin mix, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chili powder, garlic, chopped green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 la concha beach club fajitas (chicken, beef or shrimp)

La Concha Beach Club Fajitas (Chicken, Beef or Shrimp)

Made with green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, green chiles, olive oil, Mexican lime juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon and egg fajitas

Bacon And Egg Fajitas

Made with Canadian bacon, flour tortillas, eggs, green onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

recipe for black bean and chicken burritos

Black Bean and Chicken Burritos

Made with onion, garlic, cooked chicken, salsa, water, black beans, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
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 baked spicy beef chimichangas

Baked Spicy Beef Chimichangas

Made with flour tortillas, picante sauce, green chiles, ground beef, onion, garlic, Mexican four cheese, refried beans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 fresh corn enchiladas

Fresh Corn Enchiladas

Made with fresh cilantro, lime, corn, butter, onions, cumin seed, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for souper enchiladas

Souper Enchiladas

Made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, butter or margarine, onion, chili powder, chicken, chopped green chilies, flour tortillas, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken and vegetable burritos

Chicken And Vegetable Burritos

Made with garlic, stewed tomatoes, zucchini, chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, salt, ground chicken, instant white rice, burrito-size flour tortillas, taco cheese mix

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chile con queso tacos

Chile Con Queso Tacos

Made with white corn taco shells, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, ground beef, onion, cumin, salt, Anaheim chilies, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab tortilla roll-ups

Crab Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with salt and pepper, milk, flour, imitation crab legs, Monterey jack cheese, onion, dill weed, flour tortillas, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican shrimp ceviche

Mexican Shrimp Ceviche

Made with lime juice, avocado, shrimp, white onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes


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 jesse's chicken enchiladas

Jesse's Chicken Enchiladas

Made with diced tomatoes, cumin, ground coriander, curry powder, hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, sour cream, non-stick cooking spray, flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy beef burritos

Cheesy Beef Burritos

Made with romaine lettuce, tomato, sour cream, ground beef, chili powder, black beans, thick and chunky salsa, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 teriyaki flank steak tacos

Teriyaki Flank Steak Tacos

Made with salsa, corn tortillas, black pepper, flank steak, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tamale pie with cornbread crust (low-fat)

Tamale Pie With Cornbread Crust (Low-Fat)

Made with non-stick cooking spray, ground sirloin, tomato soup, mushroom, chili powder, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican corn pie

Mexican Corn Pie

Made with baking powder, cornmeal, flour, cheddar cheese, butter, sugar, eggs, green chiles, cream-style corn, monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for yucatan salsa

Yucatan Salsa

Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili


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 mexican cobb salad

Mexican Cobb Salad

Made with green chiles, fresh cilantro, lime juice, black pepper, salt, romaine lettuce, kidney beans, Monterey jack cheese, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled fish tacos with cilantro slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

Made with red cabbage, green cabbage, sour cream, salsa, corn tortilla, lime juice, oil, sugar, cumin seeds

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tostada pie

Tostada Pie

Made with chili powder, cumin, onion, salt, garlic, garlic powder, tomato sauce, black olives, corn tortillas

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

recipe for beef fajitas with pico de gallo

Beef Fajitas With Pico De Gallo

Made with fajita seasoning, flank steaks, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, avocado

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for party taco salad

Party Taco Salad

Made with black olives, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, red onion, yellow onion, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, green bell peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 salsa negra

Salsa Negra

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for patio enchiladas

Patio Enchiladas

Made with olive oil or vegetable oil, ground beef, tomatoes, red kidney beans, salt, egg, water, flour, yellow cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Made with black beans, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, whole kernel corn with peppers, cooked diced chicken, chili powder, black pepper, salt, chopped green...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 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 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 mexican manicotti

Mexican Manicotti

Made with green onions, Monterey Jack or Mexican style cheese, ground beef, refried beans, chili powder, dried oregano, manicotti shells, water, picante sauce, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tejas smoked shrimp enchilada with red pepper cream barbeque sauce

Tejas Smoked Shrimp Enchilada With Red Pepper Cream Barbeque Sauce

Made with raspberry vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, heavy whipping cream, red bell pepper, sour cream, salt and pepper, sun-dried...

Method:   stovetop, smoker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tuna enchiladas verde

Tuna Enchiladas Verde

Made with monterey jack cheese, corn tortillas, sour cream, tuna, garlic, dried marjoram, corn and black bean salsa, green enchilada sauce

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 chicken mole enchiladas

Chicken Mole Enchiladas

Made with red pepper flakes, whole peeled tomatoes, onion, garlic, sesame seeds, almonds, raisins, ground cloves, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for walking tacos supreme

Walking Tacos Supreme

Made with black olives, ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt and pepper, Fritos or nacho cheese Doritos chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker three bean burrito bake

Slow Cooker Three Bean Burrito Bake

Made with oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, black olives, green chiles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fire-roasted corn and poblano chile tacos

Fire-Roasted Corn And Poblano Chile Tacos

Made with salt, frozen corn kernels, dried Mexican oregano or chopped fresh marjoram, half and half, heavy cream, Monterey jack cheese, lime, cotija cheese

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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





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