Mexican Cuisine Recipes

These quesadillas are filled with juicy bell peppers and fried sweet Italian sausage, not to mention loads of gooey cheese. They're perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Also great served...

For quick and hearty tacos, pork tenderloin is the best choice. This tender cut of meat cooks just as quickly as the vegetables. The pork tenderloin is rubbed with fajita seasoning and roasted whole in...

Make chicken fajitas for a healthy salad that's easy to take to work in a jar. It requires minimal effort: simply toss the chicken with vegetables on a baking sheet and...

Mexican tortilla soup, thick and rich, is a wonderful warming dish, perfect for cold weather. Its key ingredient is corn tortillas: some of them are used in the soup itself as a thickener,...

Some people like chunky guacamole, while others prefer a smooth, creamy texture. For this, you'll need a blender or food processor. Blend the avocado and pepper...

Tomatillos, or tomatillos, infuse classic avocado guacamole with a refreshing tartness that pairs beautifully with the heat of jalapeño peppers and fragrant cilantro. Seeds removed...

A thick and hearty Mexican stew, posole, is a perfect warming treat on a chilly winter day and will lift your spirits with its spicy aroma. Posole is made with braised pork shoulder, which you can...

This spicy Mexican salsa with chile de árbol peppers is perfect for any Mexican dish, including tacos, burritos, or simply fried eggs and grilled meats. A very versatile addition...

Cook this juicy pork in a rich, flavorful sauce for a Mexican-inspired dinner and serve it alongside warmed tortillas, shredded cabbage, cheese, and marinated...

Give your Margarita a wonderful tropical twist by adding pineapple juice and passion fruit puree to its basic ingredients—tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Its aroma...

Refreshing, delicious, and bright pink, this Margarita is the perfect treat for summer parties and for those winter days when you want to embrace summer! The cocktail is made in a blender using frozen...

Mint and white grapes give the invigorating Margarita an even more refreshing flavor, and the cocktail takes on an inviting green color. Frozen Margaritas are prepared in a blender. First...

The Margarita is one of the most recognizable and popular cocktails. It's loved for its simple yet invigorating flavor, as well as the opportunity to experiment with the original ingredients, adding something special...

Transform the traditional Margarita into a more fun and vibrant drink by adding orange soda to its signature ingredients—tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and orange liqueur. Serve...

Esquites is a Mexican street food snack made from corn kernels. Thanks to the abundance of spices, it offers a whole bouquet of flavors, with sweet, tart, spicy, and savory notes.

Treat yourself to a quick and delicious Mexican-style soup for a mid-week lunch with vegetables, canned beans and corn, and grilled chicken pieces. All you need is...

Give Mexican guacamole an Asian twist. Mashed avocado is mixed with wasabi powder, pickled ginger, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, and herbs. It makes a zesty appetizer...

Cassava (or yuca) roots are a popular ingredient in South America, where they're typically prepared similarly to potatoes. You can even make French fries from cassava, and they'll be just as golden, crispy, and...

Instead of traditional corn chips, these nachos are made with sweet potato waffle fries. Spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet and top with chili con carne (or just...

This vegetarian chili is made with eggplant, tomatoes, corn, and beans, and for an even more filling meal, add shredded tofu, which makes a great substitute for ground meat. From...

The star of this hash brown isn't the potato, but the yucca root, which makes a worthy substitute. When boiling yucca, thin pieces cook faster than thick ones, so check for doneness by...

Make unconventional and unusual tacos in the form of sealed, pie-like pockets filled with filling. Wheat tortilla pockets are filled with two delicious (and easy to make)...

When Margarita meets sangria, you get this delicious fruit punch for a crowd. Sangrita is made with white wine, tequila, and lime. Instead of the usual ice cubes, add...

Sandia loca is a Mexican sweet, sour, salty, and spicy fruit salad sold by street vendors. Its name translates from Spanish as "crazy watermelon." It's made from half a watermelon...

This taco seasoning is made with basic pantry ingredients and mixes up in minutes, so there's no need to make it in advance. You'll never have to...

Wrap your traditional breakfast of pork sausage, fried eggs, and cheese in a tortilla, add some spicy jalapeño, drizzle with salsa, and you've got yourself a delicious Mexican burrito. Want...

This incredibly flavorful Mexican soup is super easy to make. Make a big batch, pour into containers, and store in the freezer for a delicious lunch on hand.

Fresh Mexican salsa can be made using a grater, and it won't take you more than 10 minutes. You'll need a four-sided grater, as some ingredients will be grated on coarse...

This recipe combines traditional chili pepper salsa with a popular Sunday brunch cocktail to create a sweet-and-spicy sauce with a Bloody Mary twist.

Pico de gallo is a Mexican salsa served fresh as an appetizer, such as with tortilla chips. It typically consists of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and cilantro in a...

Chili con carne (or simply chili) is made with lean turkey breast and canned kidney beans, but it's still very filling, nutritious, and full of flavor and aroma.

This soup from Ree Drummond is the easiest soup imaginable to make! No washing, peeling, or chopping required. It's made using only canned goods from your pantry...

Make delicious fajitas at home, just like you'd get at a top Mexican restaurant. These fajitas are baked in the oven in individual foil wraps and served on wheat tortillas, meaning you'll have...

When making Tex-Mex tacos, swap out traditional beef for leaner, lower-calorie turkey, and you'll have a delicious dinner that's both low in calories and easy to prepare. On...

Make tacos for a crowd on one baking sheet. This recipe doesn't bake the tacos on traditional tortillas, but on a bed of shredded potatoes, which will provide a delicious, crispy base for...

Fajita is a Tex-Mex dish made with chunks of meat and fried vegetables, served with other toppings on tortillas. The beauty of fajitas is that everyone puts their own...

Mexican tostadas are delicious and easy to make at home. They're similar to sandwiches, but instead of regular bread, you'll use crispy tortillas. You can fry them yourself or buy them...

If you have leftover beef meatballs and cooked rice from last night's dinner, it's a great excuse to make a breakfast burrito! The filling also includes canned refried beans, shredded cheese,...

Mexican flautas (flautas) are deep-fried tortilla tubes filled with various fillings. They can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. In this flautas filling recipe, we'll be...

Combine two dishes in one plate: Mexican enchiladas baked in tomato sauce and grated cheese, and spicy Buffalo chicken with blue cheese. The result will surprise you, especially if...

Treat your loved ones to a unique Mexican-inspired dinner and make these healthy turkey tacos. For the taco filling, you'll need raw turkey sausage. Simply remove the casings and fry...

The meaty component of this warming and nutritious soup is spicy Mexican chorizo ​​sausage. Remove the casings from the raw sausages, fry the ground meat, and use it to make a quick soup with sweet potatoes,...

These tacos with tender pieces of fried halibut will be a hit with everyone. They're especially flavorful thanks to the lime and fresh cilantro sauce tossed with the fish before frying. Save some of the sauce for...

Traditional Mexican tacos are served as delicious bowls filled with meat. This makes them unique, easier to eat without getting messy, and makes them perfect as an appetizer at house parties.

Lashida Perry has created thousands of Valentine's Day desserts throughout her career. She was the executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons for nearly ten years and runs her own culinary company, Queen of Flavor, in...

With this recipe, you can easily transform ground beef substitute into a delicious taco filling so delicious that even meat-eaters will be hard-pressed to distinguish it from real Mexican chorizo! It's a great way...

Pork shoulder is perfect for slow cooking. The meat is simmered in the sauce for several hours until it's tender, juicy, and literally falls off the bone. Simmer the pork in...

A bright, crisp, and slightly tart salsa verde made with gherkins and capers is just the thing to balance the rich flavor of fried brie. Frozen pieces of brie are coated in a double breading...

Although tamales can be made year-round, these Mesoamerican corn rolls are traditionally served during holidays. Fillings can vary—chicken, pork, or beef—whatever...

Treat your guests to a restaurant-quality dish from Bobby Flay – Mexican-style sea scallops. Large scallops are rubbed with a spice blend, fried until golden brown, and...