Mexican cuisine recipes
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From smooth and creamy, to chunky, to crunchy, these 13 Delicious Salsas for a Parrillada from Mexican bloggers from across the country are truly amazing.
Mexican Chicken Adobo braised in a smoky, flavorful, homemade adobo sauce until it's so tender that the chicken falls right off the bone!

Sandy Jones saved to Chicken
202 · 45 minutes · This Smothered Beef Burritos Recipe is loaded with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice, and topped with sauce and CHEESE! Freezer-friendly and EASY!!
202 · 45 minutes · This Smothered Beef Burritos Recipe is loaded with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice, and topped with sauce and CHEESE! Freezer-friendly and EASY!!
10 ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
- 1 Cilantro
- 1 Vidalia or white onion, small sweet
Canned Goods
- 1 16-ounce can Refried beans
Pasta & Grains
- 1 8.5-ounce package Rice, precooked
Baking & Spices
- 1 1-ounce packet Taco seasoning
Oils & Vinegars
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
Bread & Baked Goods
- 7 Flour tortillas (10-inch, large
Dairy
- 3 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
Prepared
- 1 15-ounce can Enchilada sauce, red
1978 · 50 minutes · Beef Birria. Rich and flavorful this beef birria is perfect served as a stew topped with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. OR chop up the meat and fry up some Quesabirria tacos! These are the most FAMOUS Tacos!
15 ingredients
Meat
- 3 tbsp Chicken boullion
- 4 lbs Chuck, roast
- 2 lbs Short ribs
Produce
- 5 Bay leaves, dried
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Garlic
- 8 Guajillo chiles
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 White onion, large
Baking & Spices
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Nuts & Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin, ground
Bread & Baked Goods
- 14 White corn tortillas
Dairy
- 2 cups Quesadilla cheese
Liquids
- 7 cups Water, hot

Cori Dantini saved to make this
19 · This classic guacamole is easy to make, citrusy, salty, creamy and the perfect classic creation for any Mexican-inspired meal.
11 ingredients
Produce
- 3 Avocados, medium
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 Tomatoes, organic medium
- 1/2 White onion (finely diced (about 1/3 cup))
Condiments
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
- 1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice, fresh
Baking & Spices
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 dash Red pepper and/or cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt, ground
Nuts & Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
Pwiniecki saved to Appetizers
This birria recipe is an iconic meat stew from the Mexican state of Jalisco of lamb, goat or beef cooked low and slow in a seasoned chili sauce.

Caitlyn Land saved to Things Worth Trying
Are you looking for authentic Mexican food recipes that are bursting with flavor? If so, you'll love these easy Mexican food ideas!

p. gilbert saved to MEXICAN/LATIN food
17 · 30 minutes · Chilaquiles Verdes is a traditional Mexican recipe made from lightly fried corn tortillas covered in a bright and flavorful salsa verde. Serve it for breakfast with a fried egg, or for lunch and dinner. Get the recipe here!
17 · 30 minutes · Chilaquiles Verdes is a traditional Mexican recipe made from lightly fried corn tortillas covered in a bright and flavorful salsa verde. Serve it for breakfast with a fried egg, or for lunch and dinner. Get the recipe here!
13 ingredients
Produce
- 9/16 cup Coriander
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 Jalapenos
- 1/2 Lime ((about 1 tablespoon)), juice of
- 1 lb Tomatillos
- 1/2 White onion
- 2 tbsp White onions
Baking & Spices
- 1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 2 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
Bread & Baked Goods
- 12 Corn tortillas
Dairy
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
Liquids
- 1 Water

Laura Driggs saved to Appetizers
26 · 22 minutes · Chalupas bear very little resemblance to the behemoth's hawked by Taco Bell. This authentic Mexican chalupa recipe is from my friend Aurora who hails from Puebla, Mexico!
6 ingredients
Meat
- 2 cups Pulled cooked chicken or pork
Produce
- 1 Cilantro
Condiments
- 1 cup Tomatillo salsa verde
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 Vegetable or canola oil
Bread & Baked Goods
- 8 Corn tortillas, small
Dairy
- 1 cup Queso fresco
53 · 45 minutes · This Mexican Picadillo recipe con papas is an easy, warm and comforting dish made from ground beef and potatoes cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. Great in tacos, gorditas and tostadas! #picadillo #mexican #dinner #mexicanfood
53 · 45 minutes · This Mexican Picadillo recipe con papas is an easy, warm and comforting dish made from ground beef and potatoes cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. Great in tacos, gorditas and tostadas! #picadillo #mexican #dinner #mexicanfood
14 ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
- 1 Carrot, large
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Jalapeno pepper
- 1 Onion, medium white or yellow
- 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1/4 cup Peas, frozen
- 4 Plum tomatoes
- 1 White potato, medium
Baking & Spices
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 tsp Oil
Nuts & Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground
Liquids
- 1/2 cup Water

Yadira Lopez saved to Food