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Our Favorite Mexican Recipes

Growing up in Southern California, I ate my weight in authentic Mexican food and learned to make the classics from dear Mexican friends.

Iโ€™m sharing some of our most-loved Mexican recipes, perfected over decades. From fluffy Spanish Mexican Rice and Cheesy Enchiladas to savory Green Chile and our all-time favorite Chile Relleno Casserole,

Each recipe is packed with bold, vibrant flavors using pantry ingredients. These tried-and-true dishes are easy to make and bring the taste of Mexico right to your kitchen.

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Creamy chicken poblano soup garnished with sliced radishes, tortilla chips and avocado.

Easy Creamy Chicken Poblano Pepper Soup Recipe

Tamale pie with cornmeal crust.

Tamale Casserole Recipe

Delicious chicken fajitas in a cast iron pan.

Authentic Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Queso cheese dip in blue and white bowl garnished with jalapeรฑos and tomatoes.

Easy Queso Recipe

Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe slice on a plate garnished with cilantro.

Easy Chili Relleno Casserole Recipe

Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream on plate with swirl of whipped cream.

Air Fryer Fried Ice Cream Recipe

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A platter of citrus grilled pork.

Citrus Pork Tenderloin Marinade (Yucatรกn-Style Barbecued Pork)

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Tostadas served on a wooden board with various toppings on top.

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Tostadas are crispy, messy, flavor-packed perfectionโ€”and these arenโ€™t your average toppings-on-a-tortilla kind of deal. This recipe takes tostadas to the next

Overhead shot of three carne asada tacos on a plate with lime wedges and jalapeรฑo slices around.

How to Make Carne Asada Tacos

These Carne Asada Tacos are packed with flavor and perfect for taco night! The quick citrus tequila marinade adds bold flavor to the beef, and a splash of

Three skinny margaritas all serving in different coupe classes.

How to Make a Skinny Margarita

Looking for a delicious cocktail without all the calories? Learn how to make a Skinny Margarita that doesn't sacrifice flavor with this easy recipe! Iโ€™m

Spoon scooping up some of the homemade taco seasoning from a jar.

How to Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

Easy recipe for taco seasoning with bold flavor, not too spicy. Made with pantry spicesโ€”better than packets and ready in 5 minutes! Taco Seasoning Mix

Three Cadillac margaritas with salted rims and orange garnish.

Recipe for Cadillac Margarita

Treat yourself to the smoothest, most luxurious margarita youโ€™ll ever make at homeโ€”the Cadillac Margarita. While plenty of recipes rely on frozen limeade,

Baked chicken enchiladas in a white baking dish with a spatula taking some away.

Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

My chicken enchiladas recipe brings bold, authentic flavor to your table with a quick homemade red sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheeseโ€”easy,

Slice of tres leches cake on plate with fresh berries.

Homemade Tres Leches Cake + Video

This classic homemade Tres Leches Cake recipe is the most incredibly moist and tender sponge cake you'll ever taste! Delicately sweet and luxuriously soaked

A large bowl with cilantro lime rice topped with a couple of slices of limes.

How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice

Make the best cilantro lime rice with this easy, Chipotle-inspired recipe! Fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and a few simple secrets make this rice perfect for

Crispy chicken and cheese quesadilla with grilled peppers and onions on a platter.

Easy Chicken Quesadillas (Baked)

These baked chicken quesadillas are a momโ€™s best friend! Cheesy, flavorful, freezer-friendly fillingโ€”make one batch and eat it twice (or more). Perfect for

Layered Taco Salad in a glass footed bowl with tortilla chips in the background.

Easy Layered Taco Salad Recipe (Ground Beef)

In just 30 minutes, whip up a crowd-pleasing Layered Taco Salad Recipe! Packed with lettuce, seasoned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, corn, sour cream, salsa,

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Easy Creamy Cheddar Jalapeno Corn Casserole + Dip Recipe

With only 10 minutes of prep, this ultra-creamy Jalapeno Corn Casserole is the perfect side dish for holiday meals or potlucks. Bonus! It doubles as

Tortilla chips are beside bowl of soup topped with veggies, cheese, and sour cream.

Easy Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

This easy Mexican Chicken Soup is ready in just 30 minutes with only 10 minutes of prep! Made with rotisserie chicken and pantry staples, it's a quick, hearty

Easy Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad in large bowl with wooden serving tools nearby.

Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad with Lime Dressing

This easy Mexican Chopped Salad is the perfect salad to go with Mexican food. Hearty and healthy with a honey lime dressing and filled with yummy mix-ins! As

Honey lime dressing with cilantro in a mason jar.

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Panera bread summer corn chowder recipe, in a bowl topped with fresh tomatoes, onions and cilantro.

Summer Corn Chowder Recipe (Copycat Panera Bread)

No Panera nearby? No problem! Bring the Panera vibes to your kitchen with this easy and oh-so-delicious Panera Bread corn chowder recipe from their summer menu.

Mexican corn rice recipe in a bowl garnished with lime, cilantro and cotija cheese.

Easy Mexican Street Corn Rice Bowls Recipe

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Easy Mexican Fruit salad in serving bowl and fruit salad served in orange fruit cups.

Best Mexican Fruit Salad Recipe

This Mexican fruit salad recipe is refreshing, and bursting with juicy and sweet fruits that will make your taste buds salsa dance! Tropical fruits paired with

Skinny grapefruit paloma mocktail drink in pretty crystal couple glasses.

Skinny Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail

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A copycat bowl full of Chipotle chicken, cilantro lime rice and toppings.

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