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This collection of Mexican dinner ideas is quick, easy, and full of flavor. Every recipe is here to help you have the perfect fiesta!

Collage of Mexican dinner recipes.

We Love Mexican Celebrations!

We LOVE Mexican cuisine!

Yes, many celebrate Cinco de Mayo with their favorite Mexican recipes, but we have it almost weekly at our house.

Whether it’s for a holiday, a fiesta, or a weeknight dinner, there are plenty of tasty dishes to choose from! All of these dinner spreads include familiar flavors and the same or similar ingredients prepared in various ways so it’s easy to have them on hand.

All of these Mexican dinner ideas are simple, delicious, and perfect for your next fiesta – just add rice and refried beans!


Our Top 10 Mexican Dinner Ideas

5 from 84 votes

Chicken Tacos

Skip the wait and cost – whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes for a satisfying crunch and explosion of flavor!
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5 from 31 votes

Beef Empanadas Recipe

Beef empanadas are crispy, airy tacos made from dough and filled with shredded beef. They are a favorite Mexican dish!
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4.96 from 760 votes

Cheese Enchiladas

These authentic red cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite recipe—deliciously cheesy, saucy, and loved by all!
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5 from 5 votes

Bean Chimichangas Recipe

Easy and delicious Bean Chimichangas are filled with beans, cheese and ROTEL and they taste just like the ones at the restaurants!
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4.94 from 15 votes

White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Cheesy white chicken enchiladas are so creamy with just the right amount of green chili spice. They're simple and delicious!
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5 from 52 votes

Bean Burrito Recipe

This is Great Grandma's famous bean burrito recipe, filled with amped up creamy beans and on the table in 30 minutes!
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5 from 10 votes

Carne Asada Recipe

Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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5 from 78 votes

Chicken Flautas

Deliciously cheesy, filled chicken flautas can be fried, air-fried, or even baked for the perfect appetizer or dinner at your next fiesta.
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5 from 22 votes

Tostada

An crunchy open-face tostada is topped with all of your favorite Mexican ingredients and on the table in 20 minutes!
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5 from 110 votes

Taco Casserole Recipe

This hearty taco casserole recipe has a biscuit base and all your favorite taco flavors. It preps in just 5 minutes and feeds a crowd!
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More Mexican Dinner Recipes

5 from 9 votes

Carnitas Tacos

Tender pulled pork carnitas tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
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5 from 8 votes

Pork Tacos Recipe

These simple pork tacos are flavorful, easy to make, and a big crowd-pleaser. Top with all of your favorite taco toppings!
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5 from 6 votes

Carne Asada Street Tacos

Carne asada street tacos are juicy grilled steak loaded in tortillas with all of your favorite toppings – customizable and delicious!
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5 from 10 votes

Steak Taco Recipe

This steak taco recipe is marinated to perfection and bursting with fresh flavor! They're quick and easy for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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4.95 from 53 votes

Mexican Lasagna

Ditch the noodles, embrace the spice! Quick prep Mexican lasagna layers tortillas and enchilada sauce for a cheesy south-of-the-border twist.
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5 from 38 votes

Mexican Casserole

Cheesy Mexican casserole is flavorful and filling, packed with layers of chicken, Spanish rice, and a creamy sauce!
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5 from 25 votes

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe

Our Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe tastes just like the restaurant version. With quick prep and sweet and savory flavor, it's a favorite copycat!
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5 from 111 votes

Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe

Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken – a simple and delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for salads, burritos, quesadillas and tacos!
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4.98 from 35 votes

Dorito Casserole

Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
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4.98 from 42 votes

Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas

With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.
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4.99 from 152 votes

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with sour cream are simple and tasty! With 10 minutes prep, these are a weeknight staple.
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5 from 5 votes

Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas

Prepped in minutes, these honey lime chicken enchiladas are packed with bold citrus flavors and the perfect amount of spice.
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4.93 from 79 votes

Beef Enchiladas

Quick and simple beef enchiladas are a family favorite dinner. This Mexican dish is delicious and on the table in only 30 minutes!
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5 from 85 votes

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A simplified version of a family favorite, this chicken enchilada casserole preps in 10 minutes for an easy crowd-pleaser!
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5 from 42 votes

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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green chili smothered burrito with olives, cilantro and avocado on plate
5 from 6 votes

Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe

Pull together canned items in your pantry to make super easy green chili smothered burritos. This flavorful meal comes together in a pinch!
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5 from 127 votes

Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe

Baked Chicken Chimichangas are like a crispy burrito, stuffed with chicken + cheese. Everyone will love this simple restaurant-style recipe!
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5 from 13 votes

Tamale Pie Recipe

Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
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5 from 19 votes

Salsa Chicken Recipe

Salsa chicken is your ticket to a 30-minute meal that the whole family will love! And it's all baked in one pan for easy clean up!
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5 from 17 votes

Green Chili Chicken Recipe

Green chili chicken is easy and delicious. Topped with cheese and green chili sauce guarantees it will become a new favorite in no time!!
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5 from 38 votes

Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe

A twist on a classic, this Mexican-inspired chile relleno casserole has just the right amount of spice and is packed with flavor!
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5 from 63 votes

Flautas

These crispy beef flautas have been enjoyed for generations – they're fried to perfection and ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
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5 from 16 votes

Taco Pie Recipe

If you're a fan of Mexican casserole and taco salads you'll love this taco pie! With a flaky crust, it's a delicious twist on tacos!
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5 from 12 votes

Taco Bowl

This quick & simple taco bowl is filled with fresh ingredients and topped with a creamy cilantro dressing. It's a perfect taco twist.
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5 from 29 votes

Taco Soup Recipe

Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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5 from 8 votes

Taco Salad Recipe

Our favorite taco meat recipe is perfectly spiced and completely customizable to your taste. Enjoy it with your favorite Mexican dishes!
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5 from 6 votes

Chicken Taco Salad Recipe

Crunchy and fresh chicken taco salad is a weeknight dinner dream! Easy, flavorful, and a recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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5 from 13 votes

Taco Pizza Recipe

This delicious, Homemade Taco Pizza is simple and on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s topped with meat, beans, cheese and more making it flavorful and easy to customize based on all the flavors you love most.
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5 from 31 votes

Taco Stuffed Shells

A twist on a classic, taco stuffed shells meld the best of two cuisines into one delectable dish with just the right amount of spice!!
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5 from 8 votes

Walking Tacos Recipe

Walking tacos are an easy grab-and-go meal that is full of flavor! They are no mess, easy to make, and perfect for large gatherings!!
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5 from 19 votes

Ground Beef Tacos Recipe

Ground Beef Tacos are fried to golden perfection and filled with lettuce and tomatoes. They are a family favorite!!
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5 from 13 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are flavored with salsa and prepped in minutes. You'll never find an easier way to enjoy tacos!
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5 from 9 votes

Frito Pie Recipe

Our beyond-simple Frito pie recipe is packed with creamy and crunchy textures and big taco-style flavors the entire family will love!
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5 from 6 votes

Mexican Chicken

Mexican chicken is topped with salsa and cheese for a tasty quick meal that takes chicken to the next spice level!
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5 from 3 votes

Crunchwrap Supreme

The crunchwrap supreme is a layered flavor explosion in a signature folded wrap, all grilled to crispy perfection.
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5 from 4 votes

Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Cheesy ground beef enchiladas start with a flavorful homemade sauce. They are simple and delicious, a family favorite!
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4.99 from 662 votes

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Our famous green chili chicken enchiladas are prepped in 20 minutes and packed with flavor – perfect for busy nights AND freezer-friendly!
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5 from 22 votes

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Cream cheese chicken enchiladas are thick and creamy with a touch of spice. They prep in minutes for a favorite weeknight dish!
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5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Barbacoa

With only 5 minutes of prep, this beef slow cooker barbacoa is tender, savory, and perfect for filling tacos or burritos!
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4.97 from 309 votes

Chicken Quesadilla

This easy, cheesy chicken quesadilla is a crowd favorite. Filled with a delicious homemade sauce, these hand-held bites are irresistible!
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5 from 6 votes

Arroz Con Pollo

Simple arroz con pollo is a Mexican-spiced dish the entire family will LOVE. This one-pot wonder is sure to be a hit!
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5 from 16 votes

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant pot carnitas produces juicy, tender, flavorful meat in less than half the time of a slow cooker. It's perfect for tacos and more!
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5 from 17 votes

Fajita Recipe

Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.
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5 from 7 votes

Chicken Fajitas

Slathered in seasoning and bursting with flavor, sizzling chicken fajitas are on the table in only 30 minutes!
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5 from 11 votes

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Make dinnertime a breeze with these delicious and simple Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. They're delicious and easy to prepare!
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About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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4 Comments

  1. John says:

    Nothing

  2. Lanie says:

    5 stars
    Hello Kristyn,

    I’ve made the Easy Chicken Enchilada recipe so many times. My family, friends and co-workers always request for this when we have gatherings. Very easy and very delicious.

    Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  3. Vanessa Wilbanks says:

    OMG…I really love the Mexican recipes. There are so many to choose from. I am looking forward to make the bean burritos for a group of us for Cinco de Mayo also the Loaded Nachos. We have a few picky eaters, but these will go over very well with a margarita. Thank you for all the emails I receive from you. And, follow you on Instagram.
    Rate of the two recipes…10+

  4. Bobbie Johnson says:

    Can’t wait to try these recipes, I love Mexican food