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Home International Flavors Mexican/Tex Mex Recipes

Mexican/Tex Mex Recipes

All the Mexican recipes and Tex Mex recipes you need for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or basically any day of the week because tacos are life!

My sister took her kids on vacation to Mexico, and they went a little off the beaten path. Several days in, her young son complained, “All they have to eat here is MEXICAN FOOD!!!” Poor kid just wanted some pizza and mac and cheese I think.

Well, I can’t relate, AT ALL. Mexican food is the best. Here you will find lots of ideas for when you get the craving for either authentic Mexican recipes or Tex Mex recipes.

My absolute favorite taco filling is this Traditional Tejano Carne Guisada. Eat it with these killer Tejano Pinto Beans. If you are craving something sweet, try out these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies that are spiced with cinnamon. For something lighter, try out my Best Taco Salad recipe! Finish your meal off with this incredible Tres Leches Cake if you know what’s good for you. It’s so different and fun!

Traditional Tejano Beans from The Food Charlatan
bowl with chicken tortilla soup topped with cheese, sour cream, fried tortilla strips, and more.

Healthy Dinner

Super Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cookies

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies (Chocolate Snickerdoodles)

metal spoon in a bowl of pozole rojo with tostada, radish, and lime garnish.

Soup Recipes

Pozole Rojo Like Abuela’s

smothered burrito with sweet pulled pork.

Pork

Cafe Rio Sweet Shredded Pork for Burritos (Slow Cooker/Instant Pot)

best taco salad recipe

Recipes for Dinner

Seriously the Best Taco Salad

5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa and How to Host Taco Tuesday from The Food Charlatan

Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

5 Minute Restaurant Style Salsa and How to Host Taco Tuesday

taco seasoning recipe in a wooden bowl with a metal spoon.

Recipes for Dinner

How to make Taco Seasoning

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

How to Cook Rice on the Stove

Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote) from The Food Charlatan

Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe

Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Carol’s Legendary 7 Layer Bean Dip

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Side Dish Recipes (& Veggies)

Better Than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

carne asada marinade recipe

Recipes for Dinner

How to Make Carne Asada

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Soup Recipes

Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe (Easy!)

the juiciest chicken fajitas in a warm flour tortilla and topped with guacamole and sour cream.

Quick and Easy Dinners

The Chicken Fajitas Recipe That Changed My Mind

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

My Favorite Guacamole is EASY

Killer Red Enchilada Sauce That’s Done in 10 Minutes from The Food Charlatan

Mexican/Tex Mex Recipes

10 Minute Enchilada Sauce

close up of a taco with charred tortillas, saucy chicken, cilantro, and green salsa.

Recipes for Dinner

Best Chicken Tacos Recipe (Stovetop or Crockpot)

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Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Chicken Flauta Recipe

Dessert

Mexican Wedding Cookie Recipe (Russian Tea Cakes)

dipping french fries into chipotle mayo sauce

Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

Homemade Chipotle Sauce Recipe

brazilian lemonade in a glass with a pink straw

Drinks

Brazilian Lemonade Recipe (Brazilian Limeade)

Cake & Cupcakes

The Best Tres Leches Cake

Candy & Fudge Recipes

Dulce de Leche from Condensed Milk

Appetizers, Dips & Snacks

How to make Pico de Gallo

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