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Mexican food ideas for dinner

Discover Pinterest’s 10 best ideas and inspiration for Mexican food ideas for dinner. Get inspired and try out new things.
Taco Night Ideas

Try these Taco night Ideas for Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday. We have the best Taco night recipes and tips for an easy meal.

Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe - ground beef enchiladas

Make this Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe when you need a quick but tasty dinner idea. Get all the flavors of enchiladas in just minutes.

How to Make Authentic Mexican Rice

806 · 27 minutes · The best Mexican rice that is fluffy and rich in flavor!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 tsp Garlic
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup White rice, dry long-grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable or canola oil
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
Other
  • 2 teaspoons Caldo de Tomate (tomato bouillon)
Mexican

This roundup of Mexican recipes & food ideas is for Taco Tuesday to Cinco De Mayo or anytime you want Mexican appetizers, Mexican dinner ideas, Mexican drinks & cocktails & Mexican desserts.

MEXICAN STREET TACOS

306 · 30 minutes · Easy, quick, authentic carne asada street tacos you can now make right at home! Top with onion, cilantro + fresh lime juice! SO GOOD!

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 1/2 lbs Skirt steak
Produce
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh leaves
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Lime, wedges
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 3/4 cup Red onion
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce, reduced sodium
Baking & Spices
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Canola oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 12 Flour tortillas, mini
Copycat Mexican Pizza Recipe

Warm flour tortillas, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese combine to create the perfect appetizer in our Mexican Pizza!

25 Mexican Side Dishes - Ahead of Thyme

Wondering what to serve with Mexican food? Browse over 25 of the best Mexican side dishes including rice, veggies, dips, soup, salad, and more. One of my favorite recipes is this Mexican Street Corn.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Lime
  • 4 Sweet corn, medium on the cob
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Dairy
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
Quick & Easy Chicken Flautas

Chicken Flautas are a quick and easy dinner recipe that are ready in 30 minutes. Canned chicken is the secret to these easy cheesy flautas.