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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 potato-chicken burritos with roasted tomato sauce

Potato-Chicken Burritos With Roasted Tomato Sauce

Made with water, dried oregano, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, red potatoes, red bell pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled swordfish tacos

Grilled Swordfish Tacos

Made with orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, fresh oregano, jalapeno pepper, kosher salt, tomatillos, scallions, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fabulous wet burritos

Fabulous Wet Burritos

Made with garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, diced green chili peppers, refried beans, chili without beans, tomato soup, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker lime chicken tacos

Slow Cooker Lime Chicken Tacos

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, lime juice, chili powder, corn, salsa, flour tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blt tacos with spicy cream salsa

BLT Tacos With Spicy Cream Salsa

Made with lettuce, jalapeno Jack cheese, bacon, green onions, jalapenos, tomato, corn, ranch dressing, cayenne pepper, flour tortillas


Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for cold crab and avocado tacos

Cold Crab And Avocado Tacos

Made with salsa, taco shells, garlic, crab meat, green onions, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, avocado


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ground beef stacked enchiladas

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stacked Enchiladas

Made with pepper, onion, ground beef, green pepper, black beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, water, chili powder, ground cumin, salt

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tequila fish tacos

Tequila Fish Tacos

Made with fresh cilantro, garlic, limes, orange juice, tequila, ground cumin, chili powder, fish fillets, red onion, flour tortillas

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


recipe for burrito supreme casserole

Burrito Supreme Casserole

Made with lettuce, lemon juice, flour tortillas, tomato juice, taco seasoning mix, vegetable oil, ground beef, refried beans, cheddar cheese, avocado

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked bean tacos

Baked Bean Tacos

Made with taco toppings, vegetarian baked beans, taco seasoning mix, taco shells

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican chicken & bean casserole

Mexican Chicken & Bean Casserole

Made with cooked rice, salt and pepper, Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, pinto beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, onion, picante sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white chicken enchilada casserole

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Made with jack cheese, chicken, onion, garlic, olive oil, cream of something soup, milk, diced chilies, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for basic refried beans from scratch

Basic Refried Beans From Scratch

Made with bacon drippings or lard, yellow onions, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, queso blanco cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 cooked salsa

Cooked Salsa

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 30 minute chicken taco bake

30 Minute Chicken Taco Bake

Made with Cheddar cheese, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, taco dinner, oil, sour cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for leftover chicken quesadillas

Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 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 apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


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 tejano pork tamale pie

Tejano Pork Tamale Pie

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, pork roast, garlic powder, cornmeal, milk, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smoked turkey tacos with salsa

Smoked Turkey Tacos With Salsa

Made with water, tomato, corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, turkey, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled scallop tacos with black bean salsa

Grilled Scallop Tacos With Black Bean Salsa

Made with red cabbage, lime juice, orange juice, kosher salt, tomatoes, canned black beans, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for deer enchilada casserole

Deer Enchilada Casserole

Made with ground venison, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas, refried beans, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for corn salsa with cumin

Corn Salsa with Cumin

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for eggplant enchiladas

Eggplant Enchiladas

Made with corn tortillas, butter or margarine, eggplant, garlic, onion, green pepper, diced green chiles, cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for margarita salsa

Margarita Salsa

Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rock shrimp tacos with fennel and napa cabbage coleslaw

Rock Shrimp Tacos With Fennel And Napa Cabbage Coleslaw

Made with buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sea salt and cracked pepper, smoked paprika, Napa cabbage, Fuji apple, fennel, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tofu fajitas

Tofu Fajitas

Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pleasing pork chalupas

Pleasing Pork Chalupas

Made with red kidney beans, tomato sauce, canned chopped green chiles, garlic, white vinegar, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork fajitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Fajitas

Made with pork boneless loin roast, onion, barbecue sauce, chunky salsa, chili powder, cumin, frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions, salt, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 buffalo enchiladas

Buffalo Enchiladas

Made with pepper-jack cheese, ground buffalo, white onion, green onion, habanero peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, enchilada sauce, flour tortillas

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 black bean and cheese enchiladas

Black Bean And Cheese Enchiladas

Made with black beans, whole wheat tortillas, vegetable oil, green onions, garlic, tomatillos, green chiles, fresh cilantro, dried oregano, chicken broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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





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