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Mexican Recipes

Bright, fresh and full of life — Mexican-inspired recipes built around bold spices, zesty limes and food you build with your hands.

Easy Chicken Tacos served and ready to eat Mexican

Easy Chicken Tacos

Spiced, juicy chicken piled into warm tortillas with crunchy toppings — a fast, fun dinner everyone…

⏱ 25 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Fresh Guacamole served and ready to eat Mexican

Fresh Guacamole

Chunky, zesty guacamole made with ripe avocado, lime and a little chilli — five minutes to…

⏱ 5 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Black Bean Quesadillas served and ready to eat Mexican

Black Bean Quesadillas

Crisp tortillas with melted cheese, smoky black beans and a quick lime salsa — dinner in…

⏱ 20 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Beef Chilli served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Beef Chilli

A rich, slow-simmered beef chilli with smoky chipotle and dark chocolate — deeply savoury and warming.

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Chicken Enchiladas served and ready to eat Mexican

Chicken Enchiladas

Tortillas rolled around shredded chicken, smothered in red sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbling.

⏱ 50 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Beef Burritos served and ready to eat Mexican

Beef Burritos

Big, hearty wraps stuffed with spiced beef, rice, beans and cheese — a satisfying handheld dinner.

⏱ 35 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Rice served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Rice

Fluffy rice cooked with tomato, onion and mild spices — a vibrant side that goes with…

⏱ 35 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Fish Tacos served and ready to eat Mexican

Fish Tacos

Crispy or grilled fish in warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and a zingy lime crema —…

⏱ 25 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Breakfast Burrito served and ready to eat Mexican

Breakfast Burrito

A warm tortilla packed with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese and salsa — a hearty start that…

⏱ 20 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Chicken Fajitas served and ready to eat Mexican

Chicken Fajitas

Sizzling strips of spiced chicken and peppers wrapped in warm tortillas — a fun, build-your-own dinner.

⏱ 30 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Homemade Tomato Salsa served and ready to eat Mexican

Homemade Tomato Salsa

A fresh, zingy tomato salsa with onion, lime and coriander — perfect with chips or tacos.

⏱ 10 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Easy
Beef Tacos served and ready to eat Mexican

Beef Tacos

Seasoned beef in crisp or soft tortillas with fresh toppings — a fast, fun, build-your-own dinner.

⏱ 25 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Guacamole served and ready to eat Mexican

Guacamole

Ripe avocado mashed with lime, onion, chilli and coriander — the freshest dip you can make…

⏱ 10 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Quesadillas served and ready to eat Mexican

Quesadillas

Crispy folded tortillas filled with melted cheese and your favourite fillings — a fast, crowd-pleasing snack.

⏱ 20 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Mango Salsa served and ready to eat Mexican

Mango Salsa

Sweet mango with red onion, chilli, lime and coriander — a bright, fresh salsa that lifts…

⏱ 10 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Churros served and ready to eat Mexican

Churros

Crispy, ridged Spanish-Mexican fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar — served with thick hot chocolate.

⏱ 30 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium
Pozole served and ready to eat Mexican

Pozole

A hearty Mexican hominy and pork soup with garlic, chilli and toppings of radish and lime…

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 🍽 5 servings 📊 Medium
Beef Tostadas served and ready to eat Mexican

Beef Tostadas

Crispy fried tortillas piled with refried beans, seasoned beef, lettuce, cheese and a drizzle of crema.

⏱ 30 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Chiles Rellenos served and ready to eat Mexican

Chiles Rellenos

Stuffed poblano chillies coated in airy batter and fried — a Mexican classic with melting cheese…

⏱ 50 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Hard
Mexican Pozole served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Pozole

A hearty hominy and pork soup with chilli and garnished with radish, lime and avocado —…

⏱ 2 hr 20 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Mexican Elote served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Elote

Grilled corn slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, lime and chilli — Mexico's ultimate street snack.

⏱ 15 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Vegan Burrito Bowl served and ready to eat Mexican

Vegan Burrito Bowl

A vibrant bowl of rice, black beans, corn, avocado and salsa with a lime-coriander drizzle —…

⏱ 30 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Mole Poblano served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Mole Poblano

Chicken in a deep, complex sauce of chillies, chocolate, nuts and spices — Mexico's most celebrated…

⏱ 2 hr 🍽 6 servings 📊 Hard
Mexican Tres Leches Cake served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Tres Leches Cake

A light sponge soaked in three milks — condensed, evaporated and cream — topped with whipped…

⏱ 1 hr 🍽 10 servings 📊 Medium
Horchata served and ready to eat Mexican

Horchata

A creamy, cinnamon-scented rice and almond drink — Mexico's favourite cooling refreshment.

⏱ 4 hr 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl served and ready to eat Mexican

Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

Roasted sweet potato, black beans, avocado and a chipotle-lime crema over rice — a wholesome bowl…

⏱ 40 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Ground Beef Tacos served and ready to eat Mexican

Ground Beef Tacos

Crisp taco shells filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese and soured cream — Taco Tuesday…

⏱ 25 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Pulled Chicken Tacos served and ready to eat Mexican

Pulled Chicken Tacos

Slow-cooked shredded chicken in a smoky sauce, tucked into warm tortillas with all the toppings.

⏱ 1 hr 10 min 🍽 5 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Quesadilla served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Quesadilla

Crispy folded tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, beans and peppers — a quick, satisfying Mexican classic.

⏱ 20 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Esquites served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Esquites

Charred sweetcorn in a cup with mayo, lime, chilli and cheese — Mexico's most addictive street…

⏱ 15 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Tinga served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Tinga

Shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce — Mexico's easiest, most flavour-packed filling.

⏱ 40 min 🍽 5 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Carne Asada served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Carne Asada

Marinated thin steak grilled hot and fast with citrus, garlic and chilli — the soul of…

⏱ 4 hr 10 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Tacos al Pastor served and ready to eat Mexican

Tacos al Pastor

Mexican spit-roasted marinated pork with pineapple, onion and coriander on warm corn tortillas — Mexico City's…

⏱ 4 hr 30 min 🍽 5 servings 📊 Medium
Cochinita Pibil served and ready to eat Mexican

Cochinita Pibil

Yucatecan slow-cooked pork in achiote and orange juice, wrapped in banana leaves — fragrant, vivid red…

⏱ 4 hr 30 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Chiles en Nogada served and ready to eat Mexican

Chiles en Nogada

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with picadillo, topped with creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate — Mexico's national…

⏱ 1 hr 25 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Hard
Mexican Flan served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Flan

A silky caramel custard with vanilla and cinnamon — the most-loved dessert across Mexico.

⏱ 1 hr 15 min 🍽 8 servings 📊 Medium
Mexican Pozole Rojo served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Pozole Rojo

A rich red broth with hominy corn, slow-cooked pork and a topping of radish, cabbage, lime…

⏱ 2 hr 50 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Mexican Enchiladas Verdes served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Enchiladas Verdes

Corn tortillas filled with chicken and bathed in a tangy roasted green tomatillo sauce, topped with…

⏱ 1 hr 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium
Mexican Tinga de Pollo served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Tinga de Pollo

Shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce — Mexico's quickest, easiest, most-flavoured taco filling.

⏱ 35 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Guacamole served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Guacamole

Ripe avocado mashed with lime, onion, coriander and chilli — the bright, fresh Mexican dip with…

⏱ 10 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Refried Beans served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Refried Beans

Pinto beans slow-mashed with onion, garlic and lard until rich and creamy — the soul of…

⏱ 40 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Margarita served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Margarita

Tequila, fresh lime juice and triple sec shaken with ice, served in a salt-rimmed glass —…

⏱ 5 min 🍽 1 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Salsa Verde served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Salsa Verde

Tangy, fresh green salsa with tomatillos, jalapeño, coriander and lime — the universal Mexican condiment.

⏱ 20 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Chiles en Nogada served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Chiles en Nogada

Stuffed poblanos with picadillo, drenched in a walnut-cream sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds — Mexico's…

⏱ 1 hr 45 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Hard
Mexican Sopa Azteca served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Sopa Azteca

A vibrant Mexican tortilla soup with smoky guajillo broth, crispy tortilla strips, chicken, avocado and lime.

⏱ 1 hr 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium
Mexican Sopa de Tortilla served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Sopa de Tortilla

Mexico's classic tomato-chicken soup topped with crispy tortilla strips, queso fresco, avocado and lime.

⏱ 45 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Pico de Gallo served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Pico de Gallo

A fresh chopped Mexican salsa of tomato, onion, jalapeño, coriander and lime — the bright counter…

⏱ 10 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Chilaquiles served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Chilaquiles

Crispy fried tortilla pieces simmered in red or green salsa, topped with crema, cheese, onion and…

⏱ 25 min 🍽 2 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Chicken Tacos served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Chicken Tacos

Soft corn tortillas with juicy spiced chicken, fresh salsa, lime and coriander — Mexico's most-loved taco.

⏱ 50 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Mexican Tamales served and ready to eat Mexican

Mexican Tamales

Steamed corn-masa parcels filled with spiced pork, chicken or beans, wrapped in corn husks — Mexico's…

⏱ 3 hr 30 min 🍽 20 servings 📊 Hard

About Mexican cooking

Do I need special ingredients?

Most of our Mexican recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.

Are these recipes authentic?

They are inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.