This list of 60 Mexican food recipes features dishes made by some of the web’s best food bloggers and will satisfy your Mexican food cravings any time of year.
If there’s one cuisine I could eat multiple times a week without getting sick, it’s Mexican food. My recipe index is a testament to this, with traditional Mexican dishes like guacamole, chicken fajitas, and tacos, and spins like my chopped Mexican kale salad, and a creamy corn dip inspired by Mexican street food, there’s something for everyone. So in honor of one of the greatest cuisines ever, I’m delighted to share this roundup of 60 of the best Mexican recipes. From margaritas to apps and entrees to sides, this roundup has all the inspiration you need all year round.
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see more: 31 Healthy Mexican Recipes to Make Now
Bebidas
If you’re feeling too festive for cerveza, these Mexican drinks will set you right.
1. Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime
from FoodieCrush
These mango margaritas with a chile salt rim are easy to make, so refreshing, and the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and spicy!
2. Paloma
from Love and Lemons
Just like a margarita but with the addition of fresh grapefruit juice, palomas are wonderfully tart and refreshing, and a stellar accompaniment to your favorite savory brunch dish.
3. Michelada
from House of Yumm
Similar to a bloody Mary but with beer and lime juice, this zesty Mexican drink totally hits the spot when it’s time to brunch.
4. Fresh Mezcalitas
from Cookie and Kate
These refreshing mezcalitas are similar to a margarita, but are more orange-forward and have a delicious smokiness thanks to mezcal. The spicy salted rims tie everything together.
5. Agua Frescas
from A Cozy Kitchen
Learn how easy it is to make Aguas Frescas (which translates to “cool waters.”)—a super fruity, refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot day. Choose from watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew recipes.
Mexican Food Appetizers & Sides
From salsas to ceviche, these simple Mexican appetizers and Mexican food sides are delicious ways to start or round out your meal.
6. Chicken Taquitos
from FoodieCrush
Crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-incredibly easy, these chipotle pepper flavored chicken taquito roll-ups call for just 5 ingredients and can be baked or fried for a super fast appetizer, dinner or snack.
7. Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
from FoodieCrush
Avocado makes this simple, no-cook salsa verde recipe extra creamy for the perfect tortilla chip dipper or as a Mexican salsa topping for tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches, taquitos, and everything in between.
8. Spicy Shrimp Ceviche
from So Much Food
This refreshing ceviche is the perfect snack to make when it’s too hot to cook! It’s made with a mix of fresh shrimp, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, and habañero for a kick.
9. Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)
from FoodieCrush
Light and fluffy in every forkful, this restaurant-style Spanish rice recipe is quick and easy to make at home, turning out perfectly cooked grains that don’t clump every single time.
10. Pico de Gallo
from FoodieCrush
Made with fresh plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and a squeeze of lime, this homemade pico de gallo recipe is unbeatable. Serve it with chips or atop any Mexican food!
11. Chicken Nachos with Avocado
from FoodieCrush
These loaded chicken nachos are my version of the perfect nachos. They’ve got all the essential fixings, they’re great for a crowd and are always a hit at parties and on game day.
12. Chunky Citrus Guacamole
from FoodieCrush
This chunky citrus guacamole is the perfect accent to any Mexican meal or appetizer and what to eat when you’re in the mood to munch on chips.
13. Roasted Tomatillo and Green Olive Salsa
from FoodieCrush
Grab the tortilla chips, because this zesty, homemade tomatillo and green olive salsa is so easy to make, and full of amazing fresh, tart, and briny flavor thanks to roasted tomatillos lime, cilantro, and green olives.
14. Easy Mexican Coleslaw Recipe
from FoodieCrush
This super simple, fresh-tasting Mexican-flavored coleslaw is perfect for picnics, BBQs, and potlucks as it doesn’t contain any mayo and takes just a few minutes to toss together.
15. Mexican Corn Dip
from FoodieCrush
Whether served melty hot or crunchy cold, this easy Mexican corn dip made with roasted green chiles, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chile powder will seriously have you considering the double chip dip.
16. How to Make THE BEST Queso Dip
from FoodieCrush
17. How to Make THE BEST Refried Beans
from FoodieCrush
Use your choice of dried or canned pinto or black beans in this easy refried beans recipe for the best creamy refried beans.
Mexican Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
From Mexican breakfast tacos to Mexican breakfast chilaquiles, these eggy dishes are loaded with bright colors and stellar flavors—just don’t forget the michelada (the super delicious Mexican version of the Bloody Mary).
18. Easy Chilaquiles with Eggs
from FoodieCrush
Simple homemade chile enchilada sauce and sunny-side-up eggs make chilaquiles one of the quickest Mexican breakfast recipes to make at home!
19. Breakfast Tacos
from FoodieCrush
Shredded beef, sweet peppers, and scrambled eggs make this breakfast tacos recipe a family favorite for breakfast, brunch, or brinner in under 30 minutes. Don’t forget the hot sauce!
20. Stacked Breakfast Enchiladas
from FoodieCrush
These stacked enchiladas with perfect fried eggs and the best homemade red enchilada sauce make for the yummiest and most filling breakfast or brunch.
21. Huevos Rancheros with Black Beans and Chipotle Salsa
from Spoon Fork Bacon
This popular and hearty Mexican breakfast dish is made with fried eggs, charred tortillas, black beans, and the yummiest chipotle salsa.
Burritos & Enchiladas Mexican Food
There’s just something about a stuffed tortilla loaded up with all the fixings, a homemade sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. These burritos recipes and enchiladas recipes are great for feeding a crowd.
22. Beyond Easy Chicken Mole Enchiladas
from FoodieCrush
This super easy, no-cook, homemade mole sauce is made from scratch, and gives regular chicken enchiladas a delicious twist for a super fast Mexican dinner to meal prep or even throw together for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
23. Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas
from FoodieCrush
These authentic Mexican chicken suiza enchiladas are made with the creamiest avocado cilantro sauce for the most delicious and hearty dinner.
24. Chipotle Shrimp Burritos with Simple Avocado Crema
from FoodieCrush
These delicious and filling Chipotle shrimp burritos are stuffed with smoky chipotle shrimp (with just the right amount of heat), rice, and a cool and refreshing avocado crema that ties everything together.
25. Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole
from FoodieCrush
This easy, cheesy Mexican casserole recipe with salsa verde makes it simple to serve a nutritious dinner for a crowd on even the busiest of weeknights.
26. Quick and Easy Homemade Chile Verde Burritos
from FoodieCrush
Homemade chile verde is only a few steps away from your dinner or lunchtime eats thanks to this supremely simple recipe that’s ready to create lean pork and Hatch chile-sauced burritos in no time flat.
Tacos
Let’s taco bout how delicious these tacos recipes are and how great it is that you can eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, shall we?
27. Just Like Taco Bell Tacos
from FoodieCrush
Forget the drive-thru, this is how to make a beef tacos recipe that tastes just like Taco Bell tacos for an easy Taco Tuesday dinner at home any night of the week. Top these babies with shredded iceberg lettuce, cheese, and sour cream, and you’ll be in taco heaven.
28. Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce
from FoodieCrush
Mild-tasting tilapia fillets get a kick of cajun spices in one of my favorite ways to eat blackened fish: soft shell Blackened Fish Tacos that are topped with a cool avocado and cilantro tartar sauce to finish each bite.
29. Slow Cooker Smoky Pulled Pork Tacos
from FoodieCrush
Just four simple ingredients tossed in your slow cooker make these shredded pork tacos weeknight-friendly. Topped with a crunchy Mexican slaw, smoky roasted salsa, and guacamole, these babies are impossible to resist.
30. Grilled Steak Tacos
from FoodieCrush
Flat iron steak is an inexpensive but totally flavorful cut of meat, especially when marinated in a citrus adobo sauce to make my favorite steak tacos.
31. Spicy Fish Tacos
from FoodieCrush
A homemade spice rub makes these easy fish tacos with pickled carrots, avocado, and cotija cheese a total standout.
32. Stewed Chicken Tacos
from FoodieCrush
These slow-cooked chicken tacos simmer away in a mixture of beer, dried New Mexican chiles, and other aromatics until super tender and shreddable, for the yummiest tacos.
33. Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Avocado Crema
from FoodieCrush
These healthy shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa, avocado crema, and broccoli slaw couldn’t be easier, and totally fit the bill for Taco Tuesday or dinner any night of the week!
34. Easy Shredded Chicken and Zucchini Tacos
from FoodieCrush
Easy shredded chicken tacos get a healthy veggie upgrade when diced zucchini is added in for a fast dinner or lunch any day of the week.
35. Baja Fish Tacos
from FoodieCrush
These crispy, beer-battered Baja fish tacos wrapped in soft corn tortillas are topped with crunchy cabbage and a tangy white Mexican cream sauce that will instantly transport you south of the border.
Mexican Food Meaty Mains
From a Mexican-inspired pot roast to the easiest fajitas you can make on the grill, these filling Mexican meat recipes will definitely satisfy the carnivores at your table.
36. Slow Cooker Mexican Pot Roast
from FoodieCrush
Mexican spices add to the flavor of this easy Crockpot pot roast recipe that comes out tender, moist and delicious every time.
37. The BEST Easy Chicken Fajitas
from FoodieCrush
This easy chicken fajitas recipe with a homemade, simple fajita seasoning mix flavors lean chicken breast, onion, and a rainbow of bell peppers that’s juicy and delicious and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes.
38. Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
from FoodieCrush
Mexican-flavored ground beef taco meat fills these stuffed zucchini boats topped with melted cheese and all the taco toppings for an all-in-one, easy dinner.
39. Mexican Stuffed Peppers
from FoodieCrush
With ground beef, cheese, and rice, think of this Mexican stuffed peppers recipe as your favorite taco in a healthy bell pepper shell, and you’ll be halfway to the border asking for more.
40. Chicken Tortilla Soup
from FoodieCrush
This easy chicken tortilla soup is truly chicken soup for the soul, with a warm broth filled with chunky bites of black beans, sweet corn, shredded chicken and tomatoes topped with its namesake tortilla strips and a surprise crispy jalapeño topper.
41. The BEST Carnitas
From FoodieCrush
This authentic Mexican carnitas recipe features pork shoulder and aromatics like garlic, onion, orange, and spices cooked low and slow on the stovetop or in the oven for the best carnitas recipe with a secret ingredient: Mexican Coca-Cola.
42. The Best Steak Fajitas
from FoodieCrush
A homemade spice blend and killer marinade infuses flavor into thin-cut steak for these fast and easy homemade steak fajitas made in the skillet.
43. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
from FoodieCrush
This grilled cilantro lime chicken recipe delivers lots of flavor thanks to a quick marinade, and with just 7 ingredients and 3 simple steps, it’s easy enough to cook any night of the week.
44. Easy Taco Soup (Stove Top, Instant Pot, or Crock Pot)
from FoodieCrush
This easy taco soup recipe can be made in 30 minutes on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or slow-cooked in the Crock Pot for a healthy Mexican-inspired, make-ahead, one-bowl meal.
45. Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
from FoodieCrush
Quick and easy to prep, these chicken fajita foil packet dinners with a simple homemade fajita seasoning mix and jalapeño peppers are cooked on the grill or in the oven and are ready to eat in just about 30 minutes.
46. Carne Asada
from The Food Charlatan
This Carne Asada recipe features tender and juicy skirt steak marinated in the best citrusy mojo marinade.
Seafood Mexican Food
These bright and fresh fish and shrimp Mexican seafood dishes are guaranteed to please all seafood lovers.
47. Baked Veracruz-Style Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana)
from From a Chef’s Kitchen
This easy-baked fish dish with a zesty caper, olive, and cilantro salsa is light and healthy, super colorful, and full of amazing flavor.
48. One-Pot Mexican Shrimp with Orzo and Zucchini
from FoodieCrush
This easy shrimp, zucchini, and orzo pasta recipe straddles the line between a one-pot pasta and a 30-minute meal dinner. But with a healthy dose of zucchini and a bit of heat from Mexican flavors, it should actually fall into the wonder-pot category, because it’s all the healthy flavor bites all in one.
49. Tasty Tomatillo Shrimp
from FoodieCrush
These tomatillo shrimp are sautéed in butter and garlic and then tossed with a zippy, homemade tomatillo sauce and topped with fresh cilantro, for the most flavorful appetizer or main dish.
50. Filete de Pescado al Mojo de Ajo
from Mexico in My Kitchen
This super simple fish recipe with garlic, parsley, and lime is one of the fastest ways to prepare fish filets. You can use just about any type of fish filet, such as cod, sole, or salmon. Serve with rice and veggies or beans for a complete meal.
51. Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowls
from FoodieCrush
Quick, easy, and totally flavorful, these chipotle lime shrimp bowls with brown rice, black beans, tomatoes, and avocado have just the right level of adobo spice with a touch of honey to sweeten up meal prep for any lunch or dinner.
Vegetarian Mexican Food Mains
Vegetarians and carnivores alike will love these hearty vegetarian mains.
52. Sriracha and Lime Roasted Cauliflower Tostadas
from FoodieCrush
These easy-to-make vegetarian tostadas with refried black beans, Sriracha lime roasted cauliflower, and mango avocado salsa, bring big flavor for the perfect, weeknight-friendly 30-minute dinner.
53. Vegetarian Taco Skillet
from Two Peas and Their Pod
This easy taco skillet is made with beans, quinoa, veggies, and cheese, and is loaded with awesome Mexican flavor. Bonus? It’s a one-pan meal, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
54. Stuffed Pasilla Peppers
from FoodieCrush
These authentic Pasilla peppers are stuffed with a zesty, cheesy mixture and then roasted in the oven for the most delicious vegetarian main or side dish.
55. Green Chile and Cheese Vegetarian Tamales
from Isabel Eats
Tamales are a Mexican classic, and these are filled with roasted poblano peppers and spicy pepper jack cheese, and also happen to be gluten-free!
56. Chopped Mexican Kale Salad
from FoodieCrush
Creamy, crunchy, and with mild Mexican flavors, this healthy kale salad with roasted butternut squash is a favorite for lunch, dinner, and potlucks alike.
Mexican Desserts
Whether you opt for traditional Mexican desserts like churros or dessert bars inspired by the margarita, you definitely don’t want to miss one of these sweet treats to end your Mexican feast.
57. Churros with Mexican Hot Chocolate Sauce
from So Much Food
Who doesn’t love fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar and then dipped in a luxurious melted chocolate sauce that’s been spiked with a bit of heat? These churros are downright irresistible.
58. Easy Flan
from Isabel Eats
You only need 5 basic ingredients to make this super easy flan—a creamy custard dessert topped a rich caramel.
59. Tres Leches Cake
from Taste and Tell
This ethereal cake is so light and fluffy. It’s soaked with three different kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream, and refrigerated until to moist perfection.
60. Margarita Bars with a Salty Pretzel Crust
from Fork in the Kitchen
These zesty bars taste just like a margarita in dessert form. They feature a salty pretzel crust filled with a smooth, custardy tequila spiked lime filling for the perfect sweet, tart, and salty combo you know and love.
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60 Great Mexican Food Recipes | THE BEST Carnitas Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder or Boston butt pork roast
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 12 ounces Mexican Coca Cola
- 3 cups water
- ½ yellow onion , thinly sliced
- 5-6 long strips orange peel , peeled with a vegetable peeler, plus the juice of the orange
- 6 cloves garlic , peeled and smashed
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- small corn or flour tortillas
- finely chopped onion
- finely chopped cilantro
- limes
- salsa verde
Instructions
- Cut the pork into large chunks, discarding any stringy connective tissue. Season with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 2 teaspoons of the black pepper. Add the oil to a large dutch oven or heavy bottom pot on the stove and bring to medium high heat. Sear the pork in two batches, turning the pieces every 4-5 mintues until golden on both sides. Add all of the pork to the pan, turn off the heat and let the oil cool slightly. Slowly add the Mexican Coca-Cola and the water watching for hot splatters. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, skimming off and discarding any scum that rises to the top.
- Add the onion, orange peel, smashed garlic, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and remaining kosher salt and stir to combine. Add more water if needed to cover the pork completely.
- If cooking on the stove, cover ¾ of the way with a lid and cook at a lightly rolling simmer for 2 – 2 ½ hours or until the pork is super tender and falls apart easily. Cooking time will vary so plan ahead. Add more water if the pot begins to dry.
- If cooking in the oven, preheat to 325°F, cover the oven-safe pot with a lid, and cook for 3 hours or until the pork is super tender and falls apart. Again, cooking time will vary. Add more water ¾ of the way through if the pot begins to dry.
- Transfer the cooked pork to a baking sheet and reserve the cooking liquid if desired. If you'd like, cook the liquid longer to reduce and thicken then use as a dipping sauce for the carnitas. Once the meat is cool enough to handle, shred with a fork or your fingers.
- Before serving, crisp the pork in the oven. Arrange the top oven rack so it’s about 4 inches below the heating element. Place the pork on a sheet pan under the broiler on low for 3 minutes. Toss it around and place back under the broiler for about 3 minutes more. Tent carnitas with foil to keep warm while you prepare tortillas or other fixings.
- Serve the carnitas in warmed corn or flour tortillas with diced onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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Deborah
So I have an idea – how about we throw a big Cinco de Mayo party and invite ALL of these people and have them make these recipes. I think I’d be one happy girl!!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
Yum, yum, and YUM! This is my kind of round-up!!
Rachel Cooks
Such a great list! I’m ready to eat allllll of it!
Cookin Canuck
Now, if only all of these bloggers could come together for one huge Cinco de Mayo feast! Thanks for including my avocado margarita, Heidi!
Laurie {Simply Scratch}
Annnnd now I’m hungry! Thanks for including me in your fabulous Cinco de Mayo round-up Heidi :)
Yvette (Muy Bueno)
Thank you for including me. You gotta have tamales for Cinco de Mayo! This roundup looks delicious! Wish we could all really get together for a fiesta. Can you imagine? Yum!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
And I thought I had culled such an impressive Cinco de Mayo group of recipes for one of my Pinterest boards? LOLs! Heidi this recipe round-up list of yours for Cinco de Mayo is BEYOND FABULOUS! I love it all! Thank you so much as I know how long it must have taken you to do the work compiling and uploading. BRAVO, girl! And… Happy Cinco de Mayo! xo
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut
I seriously want to make everything. Mexican food is my absolute favorite cuisine to cook and eat. This is an amazing list of recipes from an amazing list of bloggers!
Becky
Thanks for including me! Great round up Heidi – Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite holidays!! Bring on the Tex-Mex and margaritas!! (well maybe if Everett gets here soon!)
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Drool-worthy compilation of recipes! Thanks for including my enchiladas Heidi! I had six years of Spanish and am always sad that I don’t remember more.
Audra | The Baker Chick
Woah- what an amazing roundup. Thank you so much for including my margarita bars!! :)
Lindsey // Cafe Johnsonia
My mouth is watering! Such a great round-up. Mexican food is my favorite of all. (and thanks for including me!)
brandi
fantastic round up! my husband swears he was mexican in another life….so we’ll take one of everything ;)
thanks for including me!
Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes
What a lovely, lovely roundup!! Thanks so much for the link love – this is truly a collection for the ages. Happy Cinco, Heidi!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Seriously drooling over these recipes!
Deborah
I pretty much want to inhale everything in this post. Yum!! (and thanks for including me!)
Jen @ Savory Simple
I love this collection of recipes! And I’m honored to be included, thank you.
Hannah
I don’t know where to begin, Heidi! Love this collection for Cinco de Mayo. Have fun celebrating!
katie
WOW this is the best Mexican food round-up! Must share on my facebook page. I love Mexican food, and some days my husband asks me if I’m part Mexican because he feels that is all we eat!
Tracy @ Peanut Butter and Onion
I will take 1 of each … Thanks!
Kalyn
I rarely say OMG, but this time it seems appropriate! What a great collection, and thanks for including me. (And I have to say, your own recipes at the top had me completely drooling!
Sarah | Sarah The Architect
Woa! What a collection! I’ll take one of everything. :)
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen
What a wonderful spread of Cinco de Mayo recipes! I love them all, especially the ones with ‘mangoes’! Must try them. They’re so versatile, I’ll be doing them beyond the 5th! Thanks for sharing :-)
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
I am now officially revved up for Cinco de Mayo!! Awesome roundup, Heidi!!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
Your roundups are always fantastic, but this one is spectacular. So many amazing and beautiful recipes. Thanks for including mine. The Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas may get made this Sunday.
Jamie @ green beans & grapefruit
What an incredible list, Heidi! Those fried avocado tacos definitely caught my eye… So many great looking options. Thank you for including my gazpacho :)
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty
My head is spinning! So many great-looking recipes. Forget Cinco de Mayo. I’m gonna eat Mexican every day for the rest of the year.
Annalise
What a roundup! Thanks for including my churros! And darn it, I actually meant to update that post. Where did April go?
Cookie and Kate
I l-o-v-e Mexican food! This is such a great roundup, Heidi. So much inspiration. Thank you for including my chili.
Michelle
I have a FABULOUS idea! You make all those wonderful items you photographed and I will make tres leches cake and let’s hang :)
Seriously though – fried avocados?!?! How have I lived this long without eating these? This may be better than chocolate bacon.
Aimee @ Simple Bites
Dude. This rocks. Making up my menu right now. Thanks for including my eggs!
Erika -Southern Souffle
Fried Avocado Tacos!!!! Have Mercy that sounds incredible.. So much amazingness here on this post.. Thanks for including me in this link-up..that just made my day!!! :)
Cassie | Bake Your Day
Awesome list, Heidi! I could eat a plate of all of it!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
Mmmmm I cannot wait to eat ALL THE THINGS on Cinco de Mayo! Mexican food is my favorite… can’t wait to try out some new yummy recipes from here (And thanks so much for the linkup! :))
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
Love, love, LOVE this roundup!!! Yet more proof that I could happily live on Mexican food. Thanks for including my enchilada cups!
And FELIZ CINCO DE MAYO to you!!!
Michelle
WOW! This post makes me very happy! Definitely pinning for future reference! I’ve made your avocado cream and chicken suisa enchiladas several times and they are amazing! Can’t wait to try some more of these – I love Mexican!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Wow. I am speechless over all these gorgeous photots! Have a wonderful Cinco de Mayo and hope it includes a few fun beverages :)