28 Easy Mexican Recipes

Have a hankering for some south-of-the-border flavors? We've got 28 no-fuss Mexican recipes to satisfy your cravings and round out your fiesta. Whether it's tacos, tortas, or tomatillo chicken quesadillas, we've got you covered.

Mains

• Huevos Rancheros »
• Tacos al Pastor »
• Zucchini, Corn, and Poblano Tacos »
• Grilled Marinated Hearts of Palm Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw »
• Enfrijoladas »
• Spicy, Smoky Bean Cakes with Lime Slaw and Charred Avocado »
• Grilled Skirt Steak with Guacamole and Rajas »
• Better Than Chipotle's Beef Barbacoa »
• Green Chorizo »
• Original Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy »
• Chilaquiles with Pepitas, Charred Corn, and Black Beans »
• Real Deal Tortilla Soup »

Quesadillas

• Crab and Avocado Quesadillas »
• Tomatillo Chicken Quesadillas »
• Squash Blossom Quesadillas with Bacon and Tomatoes »
• Quesadillas Fritas (Fried Quesadillas) with Pickled Jalapeños, Cilantro, and Chipotle Crema »
• Roast Turkey and Black Bean Quesadillas »

Tortas

• Grill-Pressed Chorizo Tortas »
• Mexican Fried Eggplant Sandwich »
• Mexican Mushroom and Spinach Sandwich »

Snacks, Sides, and Sauces

• Habanero Guacamole »
• Orange-Tomatillo Salsa »
• Basic Salsa Verde »
• Ancho-Chipotle Salsa with Chocolate and Fried Almonds »
• Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad) »
• Spicy Vegan Refried Beans »
• Mole Verde »
• Mole Poblano »

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