If you thought Taco Tuesday was something to look forward to then just wait until you try these BBQ Chicken Tostadas! Similar to chalupas, crispy crunchy tostada shells are layered shredded rotisserie chicken covered in a zesty barbecue sauce, followed by an array of diced toppings like creamy avocado, fresh and juicy tomato, chopped cilantro,…
Mexican Recipes
Mexican and Mexican-inspired recipes that are fast, easy, and delicious with bold flavors, including Tacos, Enchiladas, Nachos, Quesadillas, Soups, and Desserts that are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or anytime! Popular recipes include Chicken Empanadas, Beef (Steak) Fajitas, Crockpot Chicken Tacos, Enchiladas Suizas, Tex-Mex Enchiladas, Mexican Rice, and Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars.
Vegetarian Empanadas
Vegetarian Empanadas are loaded with a colorful array of vegetables, including sweet corn, red and green bell peppers, protein-packed beans, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in an irresistible flaky, golden-brown crust! While these savory hand pies can be enjoyed as hand-held snacks or appetizers alongside a creamy avocado cashew dip, they also make a hearty…
Pork Chile Verde
Pork Chile Verde is pork and potatoes cooked in a spicy green sauce, or salsa verde until they are tender and the sauce is thickened. The Chile Verde, made with pork, potatoes, tomatillos, poblano chiles, Serranos, and jalapeños, makes a spicy yet very flavorful saucy pork dinner. Since I live in the heart of Tex-Mex…
Instant Pot Achiote Chicken (Pollo Pibil)
Bring the Yucatan to your table with Instant Pot Achiote Chicken, also known as Pollo Pibil, a saucy chicken dish with a slightly sweet and peppery sauce. While Achiote Chicken, or Pollo en Achiote in Spanish, is often slow cooked for hours, we are instead making it in the Instant Pot to transform it from…
Fresh Peach Salsa
Fresh Peach Salsa is a refreshing summer salsa, with fresh peaches, tomatoes and jalapeños, that is used as a dip or topping for grilled chicken, pork, or seafood, as well as salads and tacos. In addition to the sweet heat and delicious peach flavor of this salsa, I love that it only uses fresh peaches,…
Taco Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing
This flavorful Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing is so versatile and is delicious any time of the year. Learn how to make your own taco bowls, taco seasoning, and creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing and customize the taco salad with Fritos, Doritos, or your favorite toppings. Whether served on a salad plate as a taco…
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, also called Cóctel de Camarones Mexicano, is a zesty Mexican appetizer with shrimp, Clamato juice, jalapeño, tomatoes, and vegetables, that make a perfect start to your summer Mexican Dinner, or light meal! Don’t worry if you missed your Mexican beach resort vacation this year. Bring the Mexican Caribbean to your house with…
Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll Ups
Low Carb Steak Fajita Roll Ups are marinated flank steak fajita beef wrapped around fajita seasoned onions and peppers for low carb or Keto fajitas. Steak Fajita Roll Ups make a healthy yet flavorful low carb or Keto dinner. Perfectly grilled marinated steak fajitas wrapped around sautéed fajita seasoned onions and peppers. Steak Fajitas are…
Mexican Recipes For Cinco De Mayo
This Cinco De Mayo Menu provides all the delicious Cinco De Mayo Recipes for your Cinco De Mayo party celebration including drinks, appetizers, mains, dishes, sides, and desserts! As a bonus, I’ve added many new and exciting Mexican food recipes to this Cinco De Mayo recipe collection of 88 recipes, so you will have a…
Potato and Chorizo Empanadas
Stuffed with a spicy chorizo and potato filling, and wrapped in a buttery, golden, flaky pastry, these Potato and Chorizo Empanadas make awesome Mexican appetizers or a main dish. These hearty, savory Mexican Chorizo empanadas make great hand-held appetizers for Cinco De Mayo, or game day, or for a party. If you loved my Chicken…
Mexican Shrimp Salad
Mexican Shrimp Salad is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavor of perfectly seasoned shrimp, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, and drizzled with a Mexican vinaigrette dressing and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds! Whether you serve it as a summer lunch or weeknight dinner, this delicious seafood salad has become one of our favorite Mexican…
Watermelon Salsa
This fresh watermelon salsa recipe is a vibrant, sweet and spicy salsa perfect for Cinco de Mayo, summer picnics, or potlucks, or any time you need a delicious appetizer. Made with juicy watermelon, fresh strawberries, and jalapeño pepper, it’s a fruit salsa that’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve it with tortilla chips, corn chips,…
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa, made with pineapple, peppers, red onions, and more, makes a sweet and refreshing summer salsa that goes perfectly on tacos, salads, fish, and chicken! It adds a light, fresh, tropical topping to any of your favorite summer or Mexican Recipes. Make it for Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want some sweet heat…
Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole
Spicy Cilantro Game Day Guacamole is as fresh as a Mexican Restaurant’s tableside guacamole, yet even better because you can customize it to your taste! For example, would you like chunky or creamy guacamole? Guacamole is easy to make even though it is homemade from scratch with fresh ingredients and guacamole seasoning! It is bursting…
Empanadas De Pollo (Chicken Empanadas)
Empanadas De Pollo, or Chicken Empanadas, are savory hand pies filled with Mexican seasoned chicken, cream cheese, and corn that make great appetizers or a delicious weeknight dinner! These hearty, savory Mexican chicken hand pies, or empanadas, make great hand-held appetizers for a game day, or tailgating party, or as the main course for a…
Best Velveeta Skillet Queso
This is the Best Velveeta Skillet Queso ever! Sausage, jalapeño, 3 kinds of cheese, Rotel, and beer combine to create an amazing creamy cheesy flavor. Eat it with your favorite dip chip for a zesty party appetizer or game-day snack, or add a cheesy topping to your favorite nachos, burritos, tacos, or burgers. What Is…
Lime Charlotte Icebox Cake
Lime Charlotte, or Charlotte Russe, is an easy lime icebox cake that is a delicious no-bake Mexican Dessert. No baking, just layers of creamy goodness over cookies, then refrigerate or freeze for a deliciously refreshing dessert. You’ll love this easy no-bake, light, and creamy dessert! Served cold, it has that creamy goodness inside, and is…
Instant Pot Cilantro Rice
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice makes the classic Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice Mexican side dish recipe easier to make in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker! It will be ready quickly for your Mexican dinner! Traditionally, this copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is made in a rice cooker or on top of the stove, but…
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
This Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole is like a Mexican Lasagna or Tortilla Casserole that is packed with vegetables, Mexican flavors, and melted cheese! It transforms vegetarian enchiladas into an easy Make-Ahead Mexican casserole dinner that freezes well and your family will love! As you know living in South Texas, I love my Mexican Recipes, as well as…
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Skillet Chicken Fajitas served in a hot skillet or a sizzling hot platter with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, avocado, or Guacamole, and served with Pico De Gallo and flour tortillas on the side! Marinated Chicken Fajitas that are well seasoned and flavorful are as Tex-Mex as it gets. To me, these chicken fajitas, as well…
Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos
Chicken Wonton Tacos made with Chicken smothered in a Bang Bang Sauce and served in crispy wontons shaped like mini tacos. These Asian – Mexican Fusion Appetizers, Chicken Wonton Tacos, are a mash-up of Bang Bang Chicken and Chicken Tacos but instead of being served inside corn tortillas, they are served instead in crispy wonton…
Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe
This Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe stuffs ground beef Picadillo inside roasted poblano peppers and smothers them with melted cheese to make a flavorful, zesty, and cheesy Mexican dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious, zesty Mexican dinner on the table in just over 30 minutes. Stuffed Poblano Peppers If you love…
Tex Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy
Tex-Mex Enchiladas with Chili Gravy are cheese enchiladas covered with a beef chili con carne gravy, or enchilada sauce, and lots and lots of gooey cheddar cheese! I literally grew up eating Tex Mex enchiladas every week. Seriously, at school growing up in San Antonio, Texas, every Wednesday was “Enchilada Wednesday” and that was the…
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta puts a delicious Mexican spin on traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu and turns it into chicken casserole. While we love traditional recipes, sometimes we like to tweak them to add bolder flavors since we enjoy a little more spice in our food. This Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Cordon Bleu…