Mexican recipes

Big, bright flavour is the heart of Mexican cooking. Our Mexican recipes cover the dishes readers search for most — slow-cooked carnitas, sizzling fajitas, street-style tacos, and fresh homemade salsas — each one broken down into simple steps with the spice levels and toppings explained, so you can adjust the heat to your table.

Looking for easy Mexican dinner recipes for taco night or a family fiesta? Browse the favourites below. Every recipe lists exact quantities, prep and cooking times, and make-ahead tips, and new authentic Mexican food is added to this page daily.

Popular Mexican recipes: Arroz con Leche, Mexican Paletas, Sopaipillas, Birria Tacos

Arroz con Leche

Make creamy Mexican arroz con leche at home. Slow-cooked rice pudding with cinnamon, vanilla and a touch of sweetness.

Mexican Paletas

Make refreshing Mexican paletas at home with fresh fruit. Easy homemade ice pops with lime, chilli and real fruit flavour.

Sopaipillas

Make golden, puffy Mexican sopaipillas at home. Light fried bread with cinnamon sugar and honey, ready in 40 minutes.

Birria Tacos

Make authentic birria tacos with slow-cooked beef, melted cheese and rich consome for dipping. The best juicy Mexican taco recipe at home. Crispy, cheesy...

Chilaquiles

Make chilaquiles with crispy tortilla chips simmered in salsa roja, topped with eggs, crema and cheese. An easy authentic Mexican breakfast. Ready in just...

Horchata

Make homemade horchata with rice, cinnamon and vanilla. This creamy, refreshing Mexican drink recipe is easy and perfect over ice. The ultimate refreshing...

Agua Fresca

Fresh watermelon blended with lime into Mexico's most refreshing drink. This agua fresca recipe is ready in 15 minutes — serve it ice-cold and gorgeous.

Enchiladas Suizas

Corn tortillas rolled around chicken, smothered in tangy green tomatillo sauce and cheese. These enchiladas suizas are a creamy Mexican favorite in 50 minutes.

Mole Poblano

Rich Pueblan mole of dried chiles, toasted seeds, and dark chocolate over chicken. This mole poblano recipe brings Mexico's famous sauce home in 90 minutes.

Classic Beef Tacos

Juicy seasoned ground beef in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings. This easy Classic Beef Tacos recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and taco parties.

Chile Rellenos

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese and fried golden. This authentic Chile Rellenos recipe delivers rich, comforting Mexican flavor at home.

Baja Fish Tacos

Crispy battered fish tucked into warm tortillas with slaw and chipotle crema. This authentic Baja Fish Tacos recipe is light, crunchy, and full of flavor.

Mexican Flan

This Mexican flan recipe delivers a silky caramel custard baked in a water bath for a flawless texture. A classic Mexican dessert, easy to make ahead.

Tortilla Soup

Sopa de tortilla is Mexico's classic soup: smoky tomato-chile broth topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco, and lime. Cozy and easy.

Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches cake is Mexico's famous milk-soaked sponge: light, dreamy, and topped with whipped cream and berries. This easy recipe is perfect every time.

Carnitas

Slow-braised pork carnitas with crackly crispy edges and juicy, tender meat. This authentic carnitas recipe is made for tacos, burritos, and family gatherings.

Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling lime-marinated chicken strips with charred peppers and onions. This chicken fajitas recipe cooks in one skillet and wraps up in warm flour tortillas.

Chicken Tostadas

Crunchy baked tostadas piled with seasoned shredded chicken, refried beans, and fresh toppings. This chicken tostadas recipe is a colorful Mexican dinner hit.

Mexican Street Corn

Make authentic Mexican Street Corn (Elote) — charred corn with creamy lime sauce, cotija, and chili. An easy 25-minute Mexican street-food favorite for summer.

Pico de Gallo

Make fresh Pico de Gallo in 15 minutes — diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. This easy, authentic Mexican salsa brightens tacos and chips.

Salsa Verde

This easy Salsa Verde recipe blends charred tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro into a smoky, zesty Mexican sauce. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, and chips.

Loaded Nachos

Make the best loaded nachos at home — crispy chips layered with seasoned beef, melty cheese, black beans, and fresh toppings. A crowd-pleasing Mexican recipe.

Pozole Rojo

Cook authentic pozole rojo at home — tender pork and hominy in a rich red guajillo-chile broth, with cabbage, radish, and lime. A classic Mexican soup.

Chicken Tamales

Make authentic chicken tamales at home — fluffy masa dough, chipotle-spiced shredded chicken, steamed in corn husks. A classic Mexican recipe with easy steps.

Beef Burritos

Build the best beef burritos at home with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese. This easy recipe is ready in 35 minutes and perfect for family dinners.

Chicken Enchiladas

Make authentic chicken enchiladas with tender shredded chicken, red sauce, and melted cheese. An easy, crowd-pleasing Mexican dinner ready in about an hour.

Cheese Quesadillas

Crispy, gooey cheese quesadillas in just 15 minutes! This easy recipe with melted cheese and golden tortillas makes the perfect quick snack or weeknight dinner.

Chicken Tacos Al Pastor

Juicy chicken tacos al pastor with achiote-pineapple marinade, charred edges, warm corn tortillas, onion, cilantro and lime. Ready in just 40 minutes!

Crispy Churros with Chocolate

Make golden, crispy churros rolled in cinnamon sugar with a rich chocolate dipping sauce. This easy homemade recipe uses simple pantry ingredients tonight!

Authentic Guacamole

The best authentic guacamole: ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, red onion and jalapeño. Fresh, chunky and ready in 10 minutes — perfect with tortilla chips!