15 Mexican Recipes That You’ll Want to Make Every Day

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We love the vibrant and mouthwatering world of Mexican cuisine! From sizzling fajitas to cheesy enchiladas and zesty guacamole. These 15 irresistible Mexican recipes are some of our favorites.

Whether you’re rushing through a weekday evening or preparing for a big bash, these dishes have been part of our repertoire for countless meals and always turn out fantastic.

Pico de gallo, carnitas burritos, and chilaquiles

Get ready to spice up your kitchen routine and discover your new favorite dishes!

Mexican Food Favorites

Verde Wet Burritos
These verde Wet Burritos feature slow-cooked carnitas with spicy Mexican rice and beans and melted cheddar cheese.
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verde wet burrito
Classic Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
A classic Mexican street food, this corn on the cob is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro. 
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mexican street corn
Birria Tacos With Consomme
Birria Tacos with Consommé are made with rich, succulent beef simmered in an array of spices and Mexican chilies, then tucked into a crispy corn tortilla and dunked in divine consommé.
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Birria tacos with consomme
Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Fajitas, with homemade fajita seasoning, are a fast and simple dinner that can be made as healthy as you want it to be.
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beef fajitas recipe
Easy Guacamole Recipe
Packed with good monounsaturated fats and fiber, this easy guacamole recipe makes a healthy and irresistible snack.
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simple homemade guacamole
Mexican-Style Chicken Flautas
These Mexican-style chicken flautas are a great snack or appetizer, served with shredded lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo.
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Chicken Flautas
Mexican Red Rice
Mexican Red Rice is an essential side dish for Mexican cuisine that's made with a combination of onions, garlic, tomato sauce, and cilantro.
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Mexican red rice
Mexican Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles (corn chips) with shredded chicken and green chile sauce, baked and topped with Mexican cheese
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verde chilaquiles recipe
Delicious and Authentic Carnitas Recipe
This authentic carnitas recipe can be used to make many different dishes, including these crispy pork carnitas tacos.
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authentic pork carnitas tacos
Classic Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is the perfect topping for any Mexican dish because of its fresh, vibrant acidity.
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pico de gallo
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
These sour cream chicken enchiladas are creamy comfort food that you'll want to make again and again.
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sour cream chicken enchiladas
Easy Refried Beans
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknight meals or whenever you want a healthy, meatless side dish for your favorite Mexican or Tex-Mex entrees.
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refried beans
Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Recipe
Easy Beef Barbacoa Recipe for tacos, burgers and burritos
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A bowl of beef barbacoa
Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice is so flavorful and delicious, you’ll want to serve it with all of your meals. It’s the perfect side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal.
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Homemade Authentic Carnitas Burrito
Making Homemade Carnitas Burritos is a great way to indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. The tender shredded carnitas, combined with the Mexican red rice, refried beans, and cheesy goodness make a tasty meal.
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A carnitas burrito cut in half

Before You Go

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