12 Tex-Mex Recipes So Good, You’ll Forget You’re Not in Texas
Big flavor, bold spices, and plenty of cheese—Tex-Mex cooking has a way of making every meal feel like a celebration. From sizzling fajitas to creamy queso and hearty enchiladas, these dishes bring that unmistakable Southwestern comfort right to your own kitchen. Whether you’re craving something spicy, cheesy, or downright indulgent, there’s a recipe here to hit the spot. With these 12 Tex-Mex recipes, you’ll forget all about takeout and feel like you’re dining deep in the heart of Texas.
Tex-Mex Tater Tot Casserole
Here’s a favorite for those nights when you’re short on time and need some inspiration. Our Tex-Mex Tater Tot Casserole comes together in 20 minutes and is a crowd-pleaser! Bursting with Tex-Mex flavors and cheesy goodness, plus the crunch of crispy tater tots, this casserole always makes my family smile when it’s dinner time!
Tex Mex Chicken, Black Beans and Rice Casserole
This Tex-Mex Chicken & Rice Casserole brings a new flare to the standard chicken and rice. It includes black beans, corn, green chile, and hints of spice. It’s a fan favorite around here!
Tex Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef
Tex Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a combination of beef, cheese, and mushroom soup gives this recipe a delicious savory flavor. It is packed with so many flavorful things and it is a 30 minute meal that is quick and easy.
Tex Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is a fiesta of flavor with savory ground beef, tomatoes, and spicy green chilies with fluffy rice for a filling and delicious meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy one-pot wonder is sure to become a family favorite.
Southwest White Chicken Chili
Skip the bland, water versions–this White Chicken Chili is creamy, packed with flavor, and ready in just 25 minutes. It’s the perfect family-friendly meal for busy weeknights, easy on the budget, and freezer friendly too. This is the white chicken chili you’ll come back to every time!
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
There’s a reason everyone always asks for this chicken enchilada recipe. It’s unlike most others. While most chicken enchiladas are drowning in sauce to keep them from tasting dry, these are tender and packed with flavor all the way through.
Honey Lime Chicken
Honey Lime Chicken is a sweet and savory infused shredded chicken that works great nestled in a tortilla with rice, cheese and beans to make a delicious Honey Lime Chicken Taco.
Homemade Spanish Rice
This version of Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice) is that exact kind you find at your favorite Tex Mex restaurant. It doesn’t use tomato sauce, but instead, uses a different seasoning to get that flavor that’s hard to pin point that you only find in those hole in the wall Tex Mex restaurants.
Tequila Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
These zesty and crispy tequila lime chicken wings are easy to make in the oven. Flavorful wings are coated in a tequila lime wing sauce that’s perfect for parties, summer, or a weeknight dinner.
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
This isn’t just another Sopapilla Cheesecake recipe. If you’ve been searching for the perfect one, this is it. It’s the one you’ll want to save and make again and again. It’s foolproof, family-approved, and guaranteed to impress.
Southwestern Chicken Salad
If you love a bold, hearty salad that’s packed with protein and crunch, this Southwest Chicken Salad is for you! With its zesty taco ranch dressing and perfect balance of fresh and smoky flavors, it’s an easy way to bring Southwest flavor to your table. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or a meal-prep-friendly lunch, this salad comes together fast and is loaded with texture!
Tex Mex Lasagna
Tex Mex Lasagna – this casserole dish turns your traditional lasagna into a Tex Mex dish with the Mexican flavors you love.
