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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 joy philbin's turkey tacos

Joy Philbin's Turkey Tacos

Made with tomato, olive oil, ground turkey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, tortillas, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 grilled grouper tacos

Grilled Grouper Tacos

Made with corn, plum tomatoes, green onions, olive oil, fresh cilantro, jalapeno pepper, salt, black pepper, onion, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 carne gisada con papas (meat and potatoes)

Carne Gisada Con Papas (meat And Potatoes)

Made with garlic, cumin, round steak, potatoes, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for super bowl salsa

Super Bowl Salsa

Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers


Time:   under 30 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 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 chilaquiles verdes con carne

Chilaquiles Verdes Con Carne

Made with fresh cilantro, corn tortillas, vegetable oil, beef, salsa verde, crema mexicana or sour cream, queso asadero or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 mexican burger casserole

Mexican Burger Casserole

Made with tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground beef, onions, chili with beans, nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, Colby cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bing cherry salsa

Bing Cherry Salsa

Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker make-ahead fajitas

Slow Cooker Make-Ahead Fajitas

Made with flank steak, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple avocado salsa

Apple Avocado Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried catfish taco with chipotle slaw

Fried Catfish Taco with Chipotle Slaw

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, flour, cornmeal, seasoning, vegetable oil, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, honey, lime juice

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy swiss enchiladas

Creamy Swiss Enchiladas

Made with Swiss cheese, heavy cream, tortillas, cooked chicken, green chilies, green chili salsa, sour cream, salt

Method:   oven
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 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 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 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 cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


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 caramelized carnitas

Caramelized Carnitas

Made with green onion, water, garlic, pork shoulder, brown sugar, tequila, molasses, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed corn husks (tamal en hoja)

Stuffed Corn Husks (Tamal En Hoja)

Made with water, ground corn, pork, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, dry wine, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 tangy canned tuna tacos with salsa

Tangy Canned Tuna Tacos With Salsa

Made with taco shells, cole slaw, tuna, salsa, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce, sugar, cilantro


Time:   under 30 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 black bean and rice burritos

Black Bean And Rice Burritos

Made with rice, butter, garlic, black beans, chili powder, cumin, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 paco's fish tacos in lettuce wraps

Paco's Fish Tacos in Lettuce Wraps

Made with grouper, non-stick cooking spray, salt and pepper, lime, hot sauce, lettuce, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, fresh mint, mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 grilled catfish tacos with citrus slaw

Grilled Catfish Tacos With Citrus Slaw

Made with lemon or lime juice, canola oil, flour tortillas, Lemon and/or lime wedges, cilantro, cole slaw mix, orange sections, red bell pepper, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 texas taco-bean salad

Texas Taco-Bean Salad

This Tex-Mex salad is a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. It is packed with flavor and can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for parties or potlucks.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asian burritos

Asian Burritos

Made with peanut oil, ginger root, garlic, scallions, mushrooms, red bell pepper, bok choy, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat beef fajita

Low Fat Beef Fajita

Made with salsa, non-stick cooking spray, sirloin steak, lime juice, chili powder, onion, red bell pepper, salt, cilantro, lettuce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bite-size burritos

Bite-Size Burritos

Made with guacamole, colby-monterey jack cheese, refried beans, ground beef, onion, salsa, flour tortillas

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

recipe for cod tacos with salsa

Cod Tacos with Salsa

Made with orange, avocados, lime juice, green onions, cilantro, red pepper flakes, salt, cod fillets, olive oil, lemon-pepper seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy fish tacos

Easy Fish Tacos

Made with limes, fresh cilantro, fish fillets, salsa, mayonnaise, corn tortillas, green cabbage

Method:   oven
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 sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for taco mayonnaise salad

Taco Mayonnaise Salad

Made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, ground beef, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes





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