Latin American Cuisine Recipes

Dinner will be much more fun if you make crocodile-shaped tacos. Kids will be especially delighted. To make them, you'll need crispy, flat-bottomed taco pockets so they can...

A little ground beef, a little beer, and a little chipotle pepper—and you've got delicious chili ready in no time! The addition of spices and beer creates a flavor so rich it's like it's been simmered on the stovetop...

Mexican enchiladas filled with picadillo sauce (ground beef with tomatoes, cheddar, olives and raisins) are made even more delicious by adding Chinese Five-Piece Seasoning.

Instead of traditional tortillas, these tacos are made with folded chicken tenders coated in a spicy, crispy Cheetos breading. Follow the step-by-step recipe to give them a...

This casserole has everything that makes nachos so popular: meat, beans, lots of melty cheese, and chips—it's quite filling. When assembling the nachos, insert the tortilla chips vertically into the meat filling...

This refreshing Mexican-style dessert offers a delightfully tropical flavor with a zesty chili kick. To make the granita, freeze the mango puree, scraping it...

On the streets of Mexican cities, you can often see vendors selling mango slices, the juicy flesh of which is sprinkled with a dark red tajine seasoning, chili, lime, and sea salt. This dessert combines these sweet...

The secret to delicious ceviche is high-quality, fresh ingredients, and this applies not only to the choice of fish: the lime juice in which the salmon is soaked should also be freshly squeezed. This Peruvian appetizer...

Rice with shrimp (Spanish: arroz con camarones) is a popular dish in Latin American cuisine. Using these basic ingredients, many variations of "arroz con camarones" are prepared, varying in...

Queso fundido might be a distant Mexican relative of Swiss fondue, but it's more than just melted cheese sauce. Besides the cheese, it's filled with a rich filling of fried ground meat and...

If you're new to jicama and don't know where to begin, try this simple appetizer that can be served with drinks or as a side dish to your main course. Jicama...

Jicama is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, very similar to a turnip or radish. It's perfect for making juicy and refreshing light salads. This recipe...

Transform Mexican nachos into a vibrant Caribbean-inspired appetizer. Tortilla chips are served under a layer of shredded grilled jerk pork, fresh pineapple chunks, and melting, savory cheese...

With this recipe, you can make nutritious breakfast burritos ahead of time and freeze them, all in a variety of flavors so you have a choice every day. The burrito base is an omelet with different...

These tacos are filled with inexpensive but flavorful hanger steak. Marinated in citrus juice and spices, it becomes tender and acquires a superb...

Delicious and filling fish tacos are ready in just half an hour. Catfish (or other firm white fish) fillets are diced, dredged in flour, and fried in oil until the pieces are coated with a delicious...

In Spain and Latin America, polvorón cookies are baked primarily for special occasions, such as weddings or Christmas. Marcela Valladolid uses walnuts in her recipe...

These nachos replace traditional chips with equally delicious baked potato skins—or, more precisely, sweet potato skins. Their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with the...

Grill the tender white fish and vegetables in minutes, and the entire dish will be ready in no more than half an hour. Serve the fish and baked vegetables with sautéed beans and cornbread.

These tostadas (crispy Mexican flatbreads with toppings) are filled with juicy beef steak marinated in strong chili coffee and grilled to medium rare. For a...

If you're looking to treat your loved ones to a colorful Tex-Mex dish, chicken enchiladas are the perfect choice! They can be served as an appetizer or a main course, are easy to prepare, and look incredibly...

Enchiladas in the Mexican state of Oaxaca are baked in a red chili sauce. This recipe features dried ancho and pasilla peppers, along with a few light raisins to bring out the fruity...

A simple set of ingredients in perfect proportions makes this Mexican dip a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Unlike traditional guacamole, this recipe omits the...

Slightly spicy Cubanelle peppers are the perfect size to stuff with cheese and wrap in warm corn tortillas. Grill them for just a few minutes with tomatoes and onions, and...

If you're having trouble deciding between nachos and cheeseburgers at a house party, or just want to impress everyone with some unique appetizers, don't hesitate. Make nachos with...

To make delicious and healthy guacamole, in addition to avocado, you'll need chopped red onion, some jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and a lime for juicing. Just stir all the ingredients together...

Make Mexican-style mac 'n' cheese. A cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar and creamy cream cheese is simmered with roasted jalapeños for a savory and warming kick.

A hearty meatball sandwich in tomato sauce is perfect for both a hearty lunch and dinner. This recipe features meatballs prepared with traditional Mexican spices, and the whole...

This mouth-watering appetizer of cheese sauce with a hint of beer will be the center of attention at your house party. It's important to use freshly grated cheese in this recipe, as the kind that...

Delight your family and friends with this incredible appetizer, perfect for any occasion, from a beer party to a big celebration. Jalapeños, carefully slit...

Fresh homemade salsa and BBQ-flavored chicken nuggets infuse these nachos with vibrant summer flavor any time of year. Perfect for large gatherings, house parties, and...

A tostada is a crispy Mexican flatbread typically served with a variety of traditional Mexican toppings. You can easily make these yourself by frying small...

This appetizer combines two popular Mexican party treats: salsa and tequila! Tequila is added directly to the salsa and paired with fried tomatillos, peppers...

Venezuelan empanadas are made with a dough kneaded with corn flour, which distinguishes them from similar pastries in other Latin American countries. This recipe uses a special...

All the vegetables in this salsa are grilled. The tomatoes, garlic, shallots, onions, and serrano peppers combine to create a delicious bouquet of flavors that are even more intense when grilled.

Guacamole with grilled corn can be served as an appetizer at a grill party while the meat cooks. Grill the corn until it's blackened, which will intensify the flavor, with...

At your next house party, delight your guests with this Mexican appetizer. Taquitos are crispy tortilla tubes filled with meat. This recipe uses...

Is a long-awaited match or an interesting movie about to begin? Set out a large bowl of guacamole for a quick, tasty, and healthy snack. Traditional guacamole is prepared in...

Ajiaco is a traditional Colombian soup that can be found in any restaurant throughout Bogotá. One of its main ingredients is potato. Several types of potatoes are typically added to the soup, often...

Even without meat, a burrito can be delicious, juicy, and filling. In this vegetarian version of the popular Mexican wrap, baked sweet potato is harmoniously complemented by black beans, queso fresco,...

This Mexican-inspired stir-fry is perfect for both weekend and weekday dinners. To avoid spending hours chopping vegetables and standing over the stove after work, prepare...

Treat your family to a unique Mexican-inspired breakfast. These burritos are filled with popular breakfast ingredients: grilled sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese, and...

This hearty Tex-Mex dish is made with ground beef, red beans, tomatoes, and plenty of spices, including chili peppers. Everything is simmered over low heat,...

There are countless reasons to gather the whole family, and one of them is making tamales, which requires an extra pair of hands. In Mexico, this dish has long been associated with...

Those who enjoy a cold beer and a tangy Margarita this summer no longer have to choose between the two. Mix them in one glass! Mexican beer infuses the classic Margarita...

Roasted tomatillos, roasted corn, and blackened poblano peppers infuse Mexican posole soup with an irresistible, rich flavor and aroma, adding...

The perfect meat topping for nachos is made from several types of ground meat. Take ground beef and mix it with raw, casingless Mexican chorizo ​​sausage (not to be confused with Spanish dry-cured...

Picadillo is a popular Latin American dish made from ground meat sautéed with tomatoes, spices, raisins, and olives. It can be used as a filling for tacos and burritos, for example, or...

Fresh and tart, this Mexican salsa verde (green salsa) made with charred tomatillos is the perfect accompaniment to a frozen margarita or a cold beer. It's also great...

Pico de gallo is a Mexican sauce made from chopped fresh vegetables: tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. It requires no cooking and is therefore quick to prepare, but you can make it even faster in a blender.