Holidays & Entertaining Christmas Christmas Dinner 16 Recipes to Try for a Mexican Christmas Dinner By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the senior food and recipes editor at Better Homes & Gardens overseeing all food content on the site. She is a writer, recipe developer, and editor with more than a decade of expertise in publishing. She got her start writing a food blog and firmly believes it’s not a party without a cheese plate. When she’s not thinking about what she's going to eat next, you’ll find her attempting (and regretting) art projects with her kids, scouring the internet for the perfect pair of loafers, or working to perfect her grandmother’s all-butter pie crust recipe. She holds a B.A. in public relations and marketing from Drake University. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 21, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Karla Conrad Make Christmas dinner a fiesta with delicious Mexican Christmas dinner recipes! Try our recipes for tamales, churros, and more. Each recipe is perfect for creating a traditional Mexican Christmas dinner. 01 of 16 Chunky Guacamole View Recipe Karla Conrad Mexican Christmas Menu: Appetizer For a guacamole recipe you can't get enough of, turn to our simple blend of tomatoes and avocados flavored with garlic, lime, and onion. The traditional Mexican side dish is the perfect addition to any crowd-worthy dinner. 02 of 16 Mini Tamales View Recipe Jacob Fox Mexican Christmas Menu: Appetizer Tamales just might be the most important part of creating a traditional Mexican Christmas dinner. Because tamales take a little extra kitchen energy, they're generally saved for special occasions, such as the holidays. Pick from four fillings—cheese, pork, chicken, or shrimp—to make our version of the cornmeal dumplings. 03 of 16 Salsa Picante View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Mexican Christmas Menu: Appetizer Finely chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro make up this classic salsa picante. Note: You'll need a blender or food processor to get everything ready. 04 of 16 Refried Beans View Recipe Andy Lyons Mexican Christmas Menu: Side dish To complete your meal, look no further. It's just not a Mexican dinner without homemade refried beans. Ours come together in your Dutch oven ($80, Target) with just five ingredients. 05 of 16 Mexican Red Rice View Recipe Andy Lyons Mexican Christmas Menu: Side dish No Mexican menu, Christmas or not, is complete without this classic red rice side dish. The topping of fresh cilantro plays up the classic Christmas color combo of red and green to add even more festivity to your Christmas dinner menu. 06 of 16 Black-Eyed Pea & Quinoa Salad View Recipe Buff Strickland Mexican Christmas Menu: Side dish Get a leg up on your Mexican Christmas menu with a make-ahead holiday salad. Assemble everything the night before, and add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. 07 of 16 Pork Ribs in Mole Verde View Recipe Karla Conrad Mexican Christmas Menu: Entree There's no Christmas dinner without a wow-worthy main-dish affair, and our pork ribs are no exception. Traditional mole verde covers every inch of our juicy, tender pork. 08 of 16 Slow-Cooked Beef Pozole View Recipe Karla Conrad Mexican Christmas Menu: Appetizer or side dish Pozole is a hominy soup made with meat and seasoned with chiles and garlic. The hearty big-batch meal is made hands-off in your slow cooker ($25, Target), making it perfect for feeding hungry holiday crowds. 09 of 16 Pork Tenderloin with Red Mole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Mexican Christmas Menu: Entree Sink your teeth into this succulent Mexican meat entree. It's all about the homemade mole. After all, a special Christmas menu calls for a special sauce. 10 of 16 Puebla Shrimp Rellenos Casserole View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Mexican Christmas Menu: Entree Represent traditional Mexican chiles Rellenos in our hearty casserole. Tender shrimp and chopped poblano peppers combine with cheddar cheese and fresh tomatoes to make this delicious Christmas recipe. Side Dishes to Complete Your Holiday Meal 11 of 16 Lamb Birria with Barley and Dried Plums View Recipe Karla Conrad Mexican Christmas Menu: Entree Originally from Jalisco, Mexico, birria is a spicy stew typically served with tortillas, onions, and limes. Our take on the Mexican Christmas recipe features lamb, ancho chile pepper, and sweet dried plums. 12 of 16 Canela Bunuelos with Anise Syrup View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul Mexican Christmas Menu: Dessert Canela, meaning "cinnamon" in Spanish, is the perfect way to describe these Mexican treats. The light and crispy fried cookies are traditionally sprinkled in sugar or doused in syrup—ours feature both. 13 of 16 Chocolate Icebox Cookies with Dulce de Leche View Recipe Blaine Moats Mexican Christmas Menu: Dessert Stop your search for a Mexican dessert right here! Trust us, you'll do no better than this just slightly spiced chocolate cookie sandwich oozing with salty-sweet dulce de leche. It's a dream Mexican Christmas dessert. 14 of 16 Anise Churros with Chocolate Sauce View Recipe Jason Donnelly Mexican Christmas Menu: Dessert Try our street-fare-inspired homemade churros to finish off your Mexican Christmas dinner. Don't forget to dunk them in a creamy bowl of coffee-infused chocolate. 15 of 16 Mexican Hot Chocolate View Recipe Andy Lyons Mexican Christmas Menu: Drink or dessert Finish off your Christmas dinner with a warm, cozy mug of rich Mexican hot chocolate, also known as champurrado. Our version adds a hint of sophistication thanks to the cinnamon we've added into the mix. 16 of 16 Caramel Flans View Recipe Scott Little Mexican Christmas Menu: Dessert Elegant, sophisticated flan is a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that originated in Mexican culture. Our sweet individual custards are topped with a tasty caramel sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit