Mexican Recipes

Turn your family dinner into a fiesta with our best Mexican recipes. From burritos and tacos to enchiladas and fajitas, our easy, traditional Mexican dishes are failproof and delicious. If you're not sure what goes into Mexican dishes, take a look at our guide to Mexican ingredients and pantry essentials, and download our helpful cooking guides. Tacos are a simple dish to start with, and you can make them any way you like—fill them with fish, beef, pork, poultry, or veggies. Try updated versions of tacos and other popular Mexican dishes with our twists on the classics. We've revamped guacamole, enchiladas, and more with fresh, trendy ingredients for fun new flavors. We love the simplicity of Mexican recipes, and we created Mexican recipes that can be made in the slow cooker to make dinner prep even easier. Enchiladas, chili verde, tacos, fajitas—you'll be amazed at what you can create in your slow cooker. For the most authentic experience, you need authentic ingredients. Our how-to guides will show you how easy it is to make tortillas, tamales, and guacamole at home.

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Easy Mexican Recipes
Easy Mexican Recipes

Get our easy Mexican recipes on the table in 30 minutes!

Mexican Casserole Recipes

Our cheesy, zesty Mexican casseroles can't be beat.


Fiesta-ready recipes
Throw a Fiesta Like a Chef

Top Chef judge and frequent party host Hugh Acheson shows you how to create a fun Mexican-theme party with a build-your-own-taco buffet and colorful decorations.

Margarita Recipes

Try a strawberry margarita, a frozen margarita recipe, or just opt for the classic at your next fiesta.


Mexican Made Light
Healthy Mexican Recipes

Enjoy your Mexican favorites with less calories, sodium, and fat.

Vegetarian Mexican Dishes

Get the protein you need and the Mexican flavor you love.

Everything in Mexican Recipes
Downloadable Cooking Guides
How-Tos
  • How to Make Burritos

    Burritos are fun to fill and fold and to eat. Jumbo Mission-style burritos are trendy now; here's how to make them...

  • How to Make Enchiladas

    Flavorful enchiladas are easy to make in just 5 steps.

  • How to Make Guacamole

    When you need a quick, no-hassle appetizer or snack, turn to a South-of-the-Border standby, guacamole. It takes abo...

  • How to Make Mexican-Style Beans

    Learn to cook dried black beans and pinto beans -- two staples in Mexican cooking -- for salads, refried beans, fil...

  • How to Make Tacos

    Re-create taco cart favorites at home with our guide. Need a fun entertaining idea? Host a Taco Bar with easy, auth...

  • How to Make Mexican Rice

    Serve a bowl of colorful Mexican rice with tacos or enchiladas, or tuck the rice inside burritos.

  • How to Make Salsa

    Whip up a batch of homemade salsa to enjoy your garden-fresh veggies, fruits, and herbs.

  • How to Make Tamales

    Learn how to make tamales -- cornhusks filled with savory or sweet dough -- in 7 simple steps. Our formula makes it...

  • How to Make Tortillas

    Prepare your own tortillas and serve them hot off the griddle or in your favorite Mexican recipes -- we'll show you...

Must-Try Recipes
  • Classic Mexican Recipes with a Twist

    We've put a new twist on the classics, including burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and fajitas, for a fresh dinner idea...

  • 20 Slow Cooker Mexican Favorites

    From enchiladas and fajitas to tacos and burritos, these flavorful slow cooker Mexican recipes will top your list o...

  • Fresh Salsa Recipes

    Fresh salsa makes a perfect topping on chicken, beef, pork, or fish, and is equally delicious served as an appetize...

  • Fuss-Free Tacos & Tostadas

    We show you fun, simple ways to dress up tacos and tostadas with fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings.

  • Healthy Mexican Recipes

    Spice up your supper with flavorful and healthy Mexican recipes. Quesadillas, tacos, fajitas, nachos—any of these s...

  • Mexican Chicken Recipes

    Mexican food is always a crowd-pleaser and you'll be well prepared to deliver with these delicious South-of-the-Bor...

  • How to Create a Mexican Patio Party

    Flavor-rich fare and easy prep options make Mexican cuisine the perfect go-to for an outdoor dinner party.

  • Our Best Mexican Dishes

    Whether you need a simple dinner tonight, a Cinco de Mayo menu, or a solution for leftovers, versatile Mexican cook...

  • Our Best Vegetarian Mexican Dishes

    Mexican recipes are full of vegetarian favorites—black beans, avocados, and oodles of fresh vegetables. These Mexic...