These 22 Delicious Mexican-Inspired Meals Will Spice Up Your Weeknights
Spice up your meals with this collection of mouthwatering Mexican-inspired recipes! We’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen, no passport required. You’ll find creative twists on classic favorites alongside lesser-known gems. Each recipe balances authentic flavors with easy-to-find ingredients, so you can enjoy restaurant-quality Mexican food without leaving home.
Chunky Guacamole
This chunky guacamole recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Made with avocados, tomatoes, green onions, chilies, lime juice, and cilantro, it is a perfect addition to any meal.
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Smoked Elote
Mexican street corn, also known as elote, is a popular corn on the cob dish served with lime juice, chili lime powder, herbs, and cheese in Mexico. This simple recipe is perfect as a side dish with any grilled protein, and the smoky flavor of the corn adds a delicious touch.
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Easy Pork Carnitas
This crispy pork carnitas recipe is a versatile and tasty dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer it in tacos, burrito bowls, or even stuffed into a baked potato, the slow-cooked pulled pork flavored with lime and orange juice is sure to please.
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Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa
Make your own fresh tomatillo red chili salsa with this easy copycat Chipotle recipe that’s perfect as a snack or appetizer with chips or crackers, and goes great with steak, chicken, or any south of the border inspired meal.
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Street Corn Nachos
These elote Mexican street corn nachos offer a delicious twist to the classic Mexican nachos recipe, featuring a zesty cheese sauce and unique toppings that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Once you try them, you’ll surely agree that the combination of elote and nacho chips is an unbeatable culinary delight.
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Mexican Elote Street Corn
You will LOVE this Mexican elote street corn kale salad with spicy yogurt lime dressing. It is a great Mexican inspired salad.
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Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ideal for a midweek meal, these taco stuffed sweet potatoes are easy to prepare and combine fluffy potatoes with a hearty beef topping.
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5 Layer Bean Dip
This Mexican layered dip with ground beef is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Its layers of pinto beans, ground beef, tequila lime sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese make it a flavorful and satisfying treat.
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Arroz Con Leche
With its creamy texture and unique flavor profile, Mexican rice pudding stands out among the many variations of this beloved dessert. Whether served warm or chilled, arroz con leche is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth and leave you feeling content.
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Taco-Stuffed Avocados
Like avocados? Then you are going to love these taco stuffed avocados with ground beef, cheese, and more!! Easy, ready in 15 minutes, a family favorite, and perfect for busy weeknights!!
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Chicken, Avocado, And Corn Burritos
These Chicken, Avocado, and Corn Burritos are topped with feta sauce and make for a fresh and flavorful weeknight dinner that’s incredibly quick and easy! This burrito recipe is a unique twist on traditional Mexican burritos, incorporating eclectic ingredients like juicy chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, and tangy feta sauce.
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Instant Pot Refried Beans
Learn how to make homemade refried beans in your Instant Pot in a fraction of the time it takes on the stove or in a slow cooker. So much easier and more flavorful! Mash them up for the best refried beans you can ask for! So versatile and can be used in a ton of other recipes!
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Birria Tacos
Experience the latest sensation in Mexican street food by trying out this Birria Tacos recipe which involves tender, juicy beef and lamb, topped with cheese and pan-fried to a crisp before adding cilantro and onions. Elevate your Taco Tuesday with more unique and delicious taco recipes to explore!
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Mexican Street Corn
A delicious Mexican inspired recipe this Mexican Street Corn takes minimal ingredients, has amazing flavor and super quick to put together. It will be your new favorite corn recipe.
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Beef Taco Salad Bowls
Making homemade taco salad bowls is so easy and they’re perfect for holding this family-favorite taco salad including seasoned ground beef, black beans, cheese and more! Everything is topped with a creamy lime-cilantro dressing that’ll have everyone finishing their salad!
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Easy Cheese Quesadilla
Add rotisserie chicken to this 4 ingredient cheese quesadilla is such an easy recipe and is so good! This classic cheese quesadilla recipe is perfect as an appetizer or even a meal. It is sure to become a family favorite.
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Mexican Street Corn Soup
This Mexican Street Corn Soup has all the flavors you love from Mexican street corn all bundled up into one comfort food soup that is to die for!
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Mexican Blt With Guacamole
Mexican BLT with Guacamole is a healthier way to eat a BLT, there are lots of veggies, turkey bacon is used instead and the guacamole is super healthy.
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20-Minute Mexican Style Chicken Salad
This delish 20-Minute Mexican Style Chicken Salad is perfect for picnics, weekday meal prep (just add wraps,) or parties and potluck gatherings.
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Layered Taco Pie
Get ready for a new twist on your taco night with this Mexican casserole that delivers all the authentic flavors and textures of your favorite soft taco in a layered pie form! Made with deliciously-spiced ground beef, gooey cheese, and flour tortillas, this irresistible dish is baked in one go, making it perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
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Mexican Street Corn Fries
Mexican street corn fries are inspired by one of my favorite foods – Elotes! These fries have a delicious crema with lime juice, topped with cotija cheese, and cilantro. It’s a recipe that you will LOVE!
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Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
If you’re looking for a flavorful Mexican inspired dish, try making Air Fryer Fiesta Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers. Seasoned with cumin, salt, pepper, and margarita mix, the chicken is stuffed inside poblanos and topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, and cotija cheese, creating a delicious blend of flavors.
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