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Best Mexican Recipes for Summer

  • Our best guacamole, served with chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.
  • Mexican Street Corn topped with crema and cilantro on a plate

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!
  • tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

    6 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
  • Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    3 methods for making homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde, a delicious Mexican green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and onion.
  • Canned Tomato Salsa

    1 hr, 15 min
    Learn how to can salsa using this delicious salsa recipe for canning, (complete with detailed canning instructions) using fresh tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños!
  • Refried Beans Recipe in Bowl

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Here's how to make traditional Mexican refried beans, just like a restaurant's but even BETTER! Serve them as a side dish for any Mexican meal, turn them into a dip, or use them in burritos and quesadillas.
  • Ceviche with fish, onion, tomatoes, and chilis in a bowl

    3 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic ceviche (or seviche) recipe! Here's how to make ceviche using the traditional Latin American method to prepare fresh fish - cubes of red snapper are cooked by lime and lemon juice. Serve this delicious ceviche wrapped in corn tortillas or with chips.
  • vegetarian tacos

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Vegetarian tacos with onions, zucchini, tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños, cheddar and cotija cheeses, and cilantro in corn tortillas.
  • Octopus Salad

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Mexican style octopus salad, with tomatoes, green and red onion, cucumbers, and cilantro.
  • Agua de Jamaica, Hibiscus Tea

    35 min
    Agua de Jamaica (aka Hibiscus tea) is an infusion of dried hibiscus flowers. Popular at Mexican taquerias, this agua fresca is loaded with Vitamin C and can even lower blood pressure!
  • Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Meat used as a filling for corn tortillas

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are such an easy meal, either on a busy weeknight or for a party. Just throw chicken, spices, and pineapple juice (the secret ingredient!) in the slow cooker, and let it cook for hours. Leftovers freeze well for later.
  • Jicama Salad

    15 min
    Vegetarian
    Crunchy, refreshing Jicama Salad with julienned jicama, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, orange, and lime juice. Perfect accompaniment to Mexican food dishes.
  • Chayote with Tomato and Green Chiles

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Julienned chayotes cooked with roasted tomatoes, onions, green chiles and cilantro.
  • how to pickle jalapenos or Escabeche

    50 min
    Classic pickled jalapenos or jalapenos escabeche, made with fresh jalapeno chili peppers, white onions, garlic, carrots, cider vinegar and herbs.
  • Simple Green Chile Tomato Salsa

    10 min
    Vegetarian
    Quick and easy tomato and green chile salsa, with canned cooked tomatoes, green chiles, scallions, garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, and cilantro.
  • Corn Salsa

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Learn how to make corn salsa better than Chipotle! It's easy to make and totally addictive.
  • Mexican Three Bean Salad

    1 hr, 30 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican Bean salad - a three bean salad with a Southwestern twist! Pinto beans, black beans, and green beans, with onions, jalapenos, Cotija cheese, cilantro with a sweet lime dressing.
  • Red Chile Marinated Grilled Chicken

    2 hrs, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Chicken pieces marinated in a spicy, flavorful red chili sauce, then grilled or baked. Pollo adobado recipe.
  • Pineapple Tomato Salsa

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Fresh pineapple tomato salsa! Great with fish tacos or grilled steak.
  • Mexican Fruit Cocktail

    15 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Delightful Mexican fruit salad with pineapple, orange, apple, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice
  • Margaritas with Pineapple and Jalapeno

    15 min
    These Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas infuse good-quality tequila with spicy jalapeño. Mix with pineapple juice for a margarita that balances sweetness and heat!
  • Mexican Green Bean Salad

    55 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
    Mexican green bean salad with fresh green beans, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion, cotija cheese, avocado, tomato, olive oil and lime juice.
  • Squash Blossom Quesadillas

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
    Mexican classic—Quesadillas with summer squash blossoms, Quesadillas de flor de calabazas
  • Flank Steak with Orange and Avocado Salsa

    21 min
    Gluten-Free
    Switch up your dinner routine this flank steak and citrus-avocado salsa! It's easy to make on the stovetop or on a grill, and feeds the whole family. Serve as tacos or over salad greens.
  • Grilled Tomatillo Corn Salsa

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Tomatillo salsa made with grilled tomatillos, grilled corn, jalapeño, onions, garlic

Recent Mexican Recipes & Ideas

  • tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

    6 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
  • Mexican Street Corn topped with crema and cilantro on a plate

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!
  • Plate with grilled steak foil packet opened up to reveal steak, peppers, onions inside. Avocado slices and sour cream are also in the packet and a flour tortilla is to the right.

    20 min
    Healthy, Low Carb
    For casual family dinners, backyard BBQs, or camping trips, these Easy Steak Fajitas are always a hit. Cook the veggies in foil packet while the seasoned steak grills alongside. Everything can be assembled ahead, and dinner is ready in 10 minutes!
  • Two Crockpot Chipotle Chicken Tacos on a plate with lime wedges

    4 hrs, 10 min
    Who wants tacos?! These sweet and spicy slow cooker chipotle chicken tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner. They make a ton, so get ready for leftovers!
  • A large mason jar of easy homemade horchata with a cinnamon stick inside is in front of a similar glass and a pitcher of homemade horchata. A small bowl of rice and cinnamon sticks are to the left.

    3 hrs, 20 min
    Horchata is a classic agua fresca (fresh water) drink made from rice, a smooch of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla. Enjoy this cool and refreshing drink as it is or hype it up with a shot of rum to create a unique adult beverage.
  • Homemade flour tortillas on a platter.

    1 hr, 5 min
    Homemade flour tortillas are easy to make in the comfort of your own kitchen. All it takes four simple ingredients (one is water) and about 1 hour – that includes a 30-minute rest time! No special equipment needed.
  • Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe

    30 min
    Tres leches is a moist and subtly sweet cake made with sponge cake and three different kinds of milk. It's easy to make (only 30 minutes of active time!) and it gets even better after a day in the fridge.
  • Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Meat used as a filling for corn tortillas

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are such an easy meal, either on a busy weeknight or for a party. Just throw chicken, spices, and pineapple juice (the secret ingredient!) in the slow cooker, and let it cook for hours. Leftovers freeze well for later.
  • Sopa Seca de Fideo Angel Hair Nests

    30 min
    Delicious Sopa seca de fideo, nests of angel hair pasta, first browned then cooked in broth with tomatoes and onions. The noodles absorb all the broth! This is a great side dish to serve with any meal.
  • Chicken freezer burritos with jalapeno avocado

    40 min
    Chicken Freezer Burritos are your answer to a quick, family-friendly weeknight meal! They're easy to make and delicious (when reheated correctly!). Here's everything you need to know about how to make freezer burritos you'll actually want to eat!
  • Instant Pot Pulled Pork Carnitas Tacos on a serving tray

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    When you need pulled pork fast, make it in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker! In about half the time of other recipes, this recipe makes the oh-so-tender carnitas for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and many other Mexican dishes.
  • Our best guacamole, served with chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.
  • Pressure Cooker Refried Beans in a white bowl with lime wedges and sliced jalepenos nearby. The instant pot is in the background.

    9 hrs, 20 min
    Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
    Use the Instant Pot to make creamy, rustic refried beans. They taste far better than canned beans and cost less! Our favorite version uses a little bit of bacon fat, but any fat will do.
  • Casserole dish filled with easy vegetarian enchiladas fillled iwth butternut squash and topped with cheese

    1 hr, 10 min
    Vegetarian
    Butternut squash enchiladas are a vegetarian dinner dream. The slightly sweet combination of squash combined with the rich, earthy spices of ancho chili powder, cumin, and oregano create a sure-to-please vegetarian take on a classic.
  • Paloma Cocktail With Grapefruit Soda - closeup two glasses clear cocktail with lime wedges

    2 min
    This tall and fizzy Paloma cocktail—made with grapefruit soda, tequila, and lime—is easy to make for backyard BBQs and summer gatherings.
  • Spicy Bloody Maria Cocktail closeup of drink ice and radish carrot tops

    2 hrs, 5 min
    Forget a Bloody Mary—try a Bloody Maria instead! Swap tequila for the vodka, and add a little smoky chipotle in adobo for a killer brunch drink that pairs perfectly with Mexican food.
  • Mexican Tostada

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    Tostadas are meant to be messy! Pile them with your favorite toppings and dig in. These are made with a crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, grated cheese, chopped avocado and tomato, sliced lettuce, and salsa.
  • Tortilla Soup

    30 min
    Gluten-Free
    The BEST chicken tortilla soup! It's made with crispy fried strips of corn tortillas in a tomato-based Mexican soup with chicken stock, chiles, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro and lime.
  • Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

    40 min
    Gluten-Free
    These chicken enchiladas are made with a tangy tomatillo salsa verde sauce! This is a fantastic recipe to serve a hungry crowd, whether it's Friday movie night, a pot-luck party, or just a weeknight dinner with your family.
  • Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

    8 hrs, 20 min
    Gluten-Free
    Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos.
  • Easy Chicken Enchiladas in pan covered in red chili sauce and cheese

    50 min
    Gluten-Free
    Our favorite red chili chicken enchiladas! Corn tortillas are dipped in red chili sauce to bake in the flavor in this easy chicken enchiladas recipe. Simple make-ahead midweek dinner. Reheats well for leftovers!
  • Refried Beans Recipe in Bowl

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Here's how to make traditional Mexican refried beans, just like a restaurant's but even BETTER! Serve them as a side dish for any Mexican meal, turn them into a dip, or use them in burritos and quesadillas.
  • Red Tamale Sauce in bowl

    30 min
    Here is a Mexican red chili sauce, made with dried Ancho chilies. Perfect for making tamales and enchiladas!
  • Pork Pozole in the Pressure Cooker

    1 hr, 10 min
    Gluten-Free
    The pressure cooker seriously cuts the prep time on Green Pork Pozole! Made with tomatillos, hominy, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and jalapeños, this soup is Mexican comfort food at its best.
  • Margaritas with Pineapple and Jalapeno

    15 min
    These Pineapple Jalapeño Pitcher Margaritas infuse good-quality tequila with spicy jalapeño. Mix with pineapple juice for a margarita that balances sweetness and heat!

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  • Our best guacamole, served with chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    The best guacamole keeps it simple: just ripe avocados, salt, a squeeze of lime, onions, chiles, cilantro, and some chopped tomato. Serve it as a dip at your next party or spoon it on top of tacos for an easy dinner upgrade.
  • How to Make Corn Tortillas

    30 min
    Vegan, Vegetarian
    Making Homemade Corn Tortillas from scratch is EASY! They taste better than anything you can buy at the store.
  • Mexican Street Corn topped with crema and cilantro on a plate

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican street corn is a staple of summer and it's easy to make at home! Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!
  • tomato salsa in a bowl showing chopped tomatoes and onion

    6 min
    Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
    Homemade pico de gallo is the best! Chopped fresh tomatoes, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime are meant to be consumed fresh—it's called salsa fresca, for a reason.
  • Cilantro Lime Rice

    30 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan
    BEST cilantro lime rice, no kidding! Better than Chipotle's. Easy to make. Perfect with Mexican and Asian food, great in burritos.
  • Homemade Tortilla Chips

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Perfectly fresh and crunchy homemade tortilla chips, fried, baked, or microwaved. It's so easy to make your own!
  • Quesadilla

    10 min
    Vegetarian
    Classic Mexican and Tex Mex cheese quesadilla! Toasted flour tortilla with melted cheese inside.
  • Pozole Rojo (Pork and Hominy Stew)

    3 hrs, 30 min
    Gluten-Free
    Traditional Mexican pozole (posole) is a rich, brothy soup made with pork, hominy, and red chiles. Pile your bowl with toppings like shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, lime, and avocado!
  • Albondigas Soup

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free
    Classic Mexican soup made with meatballs (albondigas), green beens, onions, and chicken stock. A family favorite.
  • Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    25 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    3 methods for making homemade Tomatillo Salsa Verde, a delicious Mexican green salsa made with roasted tomatillos, chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, and onion.
  • Chilaquiles Rojos

    15 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Mexican chilaquiles, strips of fried corn tortillas simmered in salsa, and served with cheese, eggs, or beans.
  • Canned Tomato Salsa

    1 hr, 15 min
    Learn how to can salsa using this delicious salsa recipe for canning, (complete with detailed canning instructions) using fresh tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños!
  • Carne Asada

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Low Carb
    Grilled Carne Asada! Thinly sliced, grilled beef made with marinated, grilled skirt steak or flank steak. Serve with warm tortillas, avocados, and pico de gallo fresh tomato salsa.
  • Chile Verde

    3 hrs
    Gluten-Free
    Authentic Mexican pork chile verde! with chunks of pork shoulder slow cooked in a roasted tomatillo and jalapeno chile verde sauce. So good!
  • Spanish Rice

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    My mother's signature Spanish rice recipe, a delicious accompaniment to steak, chicken, and Mexican entrees such as tacos or enchiladas
  • Red Tamale Sauce in bowl

    30 min
    Here is a Mexican red chili sauce, made with dried Ancho chilies. Perfect for making tamales and enchiladas!
  • Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork

    8 hrs, 20 min
    Gluten-Free
    Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos.
  • Refried Beans Recipe in Bowl

    45 min
    Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Here's how to make traditional Mexican refried beans, just like a restaurant's but even BETTER! Serve them as a side dish for any Mexican meal, turn them into a dip, or use them in burritos and quesadillas.

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