If you love Mexican food as much as we do, you don’t want to miss this tantalizing round-up of 31 Mexican recipes. From decadent quesabirria tacos to fruity and spicy mango habanero salsa, they’ll bring the sabor to your kitchen.
Sopa de Camaron
Sopa de Camarones, or Mexican Shrimp Soup, is light, but full of earthy flavor. Dried chiles give the broth its rich red color and distinctive flavor.
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Salpicon de Res
Salipicon de Res is a Mexican shredded beef salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, avocadoes, radishes, and often olives and pickled chili peppers. The beef is slow cooked on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or stockpot. It’s tossed with a simple Salpicon dressing made of vinegar, oil, and oregano and then piled on crunchy tostada shells.
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Mexican Corn Salad
This Mexican Corn Salad has all the flavors of street stall corn on the cob—sweet corn, creamy butter, freshly squeezed lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes, and cheese.
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Quesabirria Tacos
Quesabirria Tacos—a crispy-fried tortilla bathed in a chili-based sauce and filled with perfectly slow-cooked beef and melted cheese—will seduce your taste buds, seizing you with the primal pleasure of a perfect spicy, meaty, cheesy bite.
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Mango Habanero Salsa
Mango Habanero Salsa is the perfect fiery topping for fish tacos or simply for dipping. It’s spicy and sweet, and really easy to make. It’s also crazy delicious.
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Carnitas Tacos
Air Fryer Carnitas is juicy and flavorful Mexican shredded pork. The meat is juicy and tender with enticingly crisp edges. Perfect for tacos!
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Camarones a la Diabla
Camarones a la Diabla is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Plump, tender shrimp are seared in a skillet and then tossed in a rich, fiery sauce made from dried chiles. You can vary the type and amount of chile to get exactly the heat level that’s right for you.
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Elote
Super easy elote recipe for Mexican grilled corn has just 5 ingredients and it’s totally addictive. It is full of flavor and can be made in minutes!
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Instant Pot Refried Beans
Homemade refried beans are so much better than canned. And it’s easy to make them from scratch in the Instant Pot and only requires a few pantry staples! You can start with dried beans and have these on your table in about an hour with almost no hands-on work at all.
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Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo is a classic Mexican garlic shrimp recipe. Plump shrimp are infused with garlic, spices, lime juice, & cilantro.
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Corn Tortillas
Corn tortillas are easy to make at home and only require 2 simple ingredients! Homemade tortillas are super delicious, perfect for making tacos, enchiladas, taquitos, and more.
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Pickled Onions
Mexican pickled onions are quick to make with just lime juice, onion, and salt. Enjoy on tacos, burgers, or even bagels and lox.
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Flour Tortillas
Homemade flour tortillas are soft, fresh, and hot; weirdly light and dense at the same time. So delicious, and fun to make with kids, too.
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Pollo Pibil
Pollo Pibil is a deeply flavorful dish from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. With complex flavors of achiote paste (made from ground annatto seeds), sour orange juice, and spices, this chicken is full of flavor and rich orange color (from the achiote paste).
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Guacamole
Guacamole is the food of the gods. Rich, butter avocado countered by bright, acidic lime juice and tomatoes, and punctuated by spicy chile, fresh cilantro, and zesty onion—what’s not to love?
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Pickled Jalapenos
Pickled Jalapenos are a staple in my house. We put them on everything: tacos, quesadillas, tuna salad sandwiches, wraps, nachos, chilaquiles, enchiladas, burgers, and more. These quick Pickled Jalapenos can be ready in about 20 minutes to stave off any spicy condiment emergencies!
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Green Chili Chicken Soup
Green Chili Soup from green chilis, salsa verde, shredded cooked chicken, white beans, and spices. It will definitely cure whatever ails you!
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Salsa Verde
Our favorite Salsa Verde recipe. Made with tomatillos, avocado, lime, and cilantro, this green salsa is part salsa verde and part guacamole.
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Mexican Shredded Beef Bowls
These shredded Mexican beef bowls are made in the slow cooker and perfect for weekly meal prep with rice, beans, plantains and peppers to round them out!
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Chile Relleno Casserole
This easy chile relleno casserole is made with fresh chile peppers for authentic Mexican flavor with low effort. Layers of chiles and gooey cheese.
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Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas
Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas Shrimp, bell peppers, onion, fajita seasoning, and zesty lime juice is a yummy one pot meal the whole family loves
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Beef Skewers with Mojo Rojo
Add some flavor to your meal with this easy grilled dish! Slathered in a spicy sauce of peppers, onions, and garlic, these skewers are good eating!
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Serrano Salsa with Lime
This authentic spicy serrano salsa recipe has roasted serrano peppers, onions, garlic, cilantro, and lime for a tangy, delicious condiment perfect for everything from tacos to breakfast and more!
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Carne Asada
This is the best carne asada marinade out there, packed with authentic Mexican flavor. It’s smoky, citrusy, savory, and perfect for everything from carne asada burritos to a carne asada plate that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant.
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Grilled Chile Lime Chicken
This Chile Lime Grilled Chicken is an easy and delicious dish pairing the flavors of lime, chile, and sea salt with juicy, flavorful grilled chicken! It’s a perfect summer dinner.
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Pineapple Pico de Gallo
This bright, fresh Pineapple Pico de Gallo combines ripe tomatoes, jalapeño, white onion, garlic, sweet pineapple, earthy cilantro, and tart lime juice for a lively, tropical condiment that will bring any dish to life.
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Paloma Cocktail
The most popular cocktail in Mexico isn’t the margarita — it’s the Paloma cocktail, a refreshing drink made with tequila and tart grapefruit.
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Queso Fundido
For your next taco night or dinner party, served up a skillet of hot queso fundido. This flavorful cheese dip is best served warm on crunchy tortilla chips or soft, warm tortillas.
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Pepita Salsa Macha
Elevate your dishes with this fiery and flavorful Mexican pepita salsa macha. Packed with roasted nuts, chilies, and spices, it adds a delicious kick to any meal.
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Aji Picante
Spice up your Taco Tuesday with Colombian aji picante. This vibrant and fiery sauce brings a bold and tangy heat that pairs exceptionally well with a variety of taco fillings.
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Fresh Pico De Gallo
Take your Taco Tuesday to new heights with fresh pico de gallo. This zesty and versatile condiment adds a burst of flavor, making it the perfect dipping sauce for your tacos.
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Frozen Margaritas
Summer calls for frozen margaritas, the best kind of margarita! Grab your favorite tequila and your blender to whip up some icy, restaurant-style margs at home.
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