12 Mexican Dinners That Will Make You Forget About Takeout
Let’s be honest, nothing hits the spot quite like a great Mexican meal. Instead of waiting around for delivery or paying high restaurant prices, you can easily whip up these incredibly flavorful dishes right at home. We’ve put together a versatile mix of cheesy, comforting casseroles, crispy fish tacos, slow-cooked carnitas, and fresh veggie bowls that will completely upgrade your dinner routine without ever feeling repetitive.
Pork Carnitas
We like to call these Mexican Pork Carnitas “the absolute best carnitas you’ll ever eat in your whole life.” Yes, they’re that good. The meat is flavorful and super tender with lots of magical crispy bits. You’ll love it!
Tacos de Pescado
Tacos de Pescado are delicious fish tacos from Baja California. Bring a little bit of Mexico into your home with this easy Tacos de Pescado recipe!
Vegan Sopes
Try these vegan sopes for a plant-based version of one of the most popular antojitos in Mexico! Crispy masa cakes are slathered with a layer of creamy refried beans and topped with fresh salsa, vegetables, avocado, queso, and so much more.
Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas
This Cheesy Ground Beef Enchiladas recipe is a great easy weeknight dinner! It’s made with refried beans, corn, cheese, and enchilada sauce.
Mexican Trash Casserole
Inspired by Texas Trash Dip with a Mexican food twist, this Mexican Trash Casserole is a yummy recipe to make for Taco Tuesday or even Game Day.
Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
Ensalada de Pollo, or Mexican Chicken Salad is an easy and filling dish that tastes like home. With plenty of vegetables, chicken and a simple mayonnaise dressing, this dish is perfect for your next party or potluck!
The Best Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
This cheese quesadilla is so simple but so delicious! In less than 10 minutes you can have a cheesy, crispy, warm quesadilla at the ready for a quick lunch or a family-favorite dinner. And the best part? You can add other ingredients to make this a clean-out-the-fridge meal any night of the week!
Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
An easy Mexican rice casserole that’s made in one dish. It’s perfect as a weeknight meal packed with chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and red enchilada sauce. You can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
Texas Tamale Pie
Texas Tamale Pie is a flavorful, Mexican seasoned ground beef, bean, and corn casserole topped with cornbread.
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is an easy yet tasty chicken and rice one pot comfort meal.
Birria Tacos Recipe
Birria Tacos are made with irresistible shredded beef stuffed into a corn tortilla soaked in birria broth, then pan fried until crispy and dipped again in this rich and flavorful broth. This birria recipe can easily be made on the stove top, in the Instant pot and in the slow cooker.
Mole Poblano
This authentic Mole Poblano is rich, complex, and deeply rooted in tradition. It’s a true celebration of Mexican cuisine. Once you try making it from scratch, you’ll understand why it’s considered one of the most iconic dishes in the world.
