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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!
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!
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1 Chicken Tacos
Chicken Tacos
Total Time: 25 minutes
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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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2 Beef Empanadas Recipe
Beef Empanadas Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
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Beef empanadas are crispy, airy tacos made from dough and filled with shredded beef. They are a favorite Mexican dish!
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3 Cheese Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas
Total Time: 50 minutes
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These authentic red cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite recipe—deliciously cheesy, saucy, and loved by all!
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4 Bean Chimichangas Recipe
Bean Chimichangas Recipe
Total Time: 19 minutes
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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5 White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
White Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
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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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6 Bean Burrito Recipe
Bean Burrito Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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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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7 Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
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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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8 Chicken Flautas
Chicken Flautas
Total Time: 25 minutes
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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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9 Tostada
Tostada
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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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10 Taco Casserole Recipe
Taco Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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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11 Carnitas Tacos
Carnitas Tacos
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
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Tender pulled pork carnitas tacos are filled with flavor and are an easy crock pot dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!
12 Pork Tacos Recipe
Pork Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
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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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13 Carne Asada Street Tacos
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Carne asada street tacos are juicy grilled steak loaded in tortillas with all of your favorite toppings – customizable and delicious!
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14 Steak Taco Recipe
Steak Taco Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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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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15 Mexican Lasagna
Mexican Lasagna
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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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16 Mexican Casserole
Mexican Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour
Cheesy Mexican casserole is flavorful and filling, packed with layers of chicken, Spanish rice, and a creamy sauce!
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17 Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
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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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18 Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Cafe Rio Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Copycat Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken – a simple and delicious chicken recipe that is perfect for salads, burritos, quesadillas and tacos!
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19 Dorito Casserole
Dorito Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Cheesy Dorito casserole is an easy crunchy taco lasagna. It's layered with meat and of course nacho cheese Doritos!
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20 Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
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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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21 Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Extra creamy chicken enchiladas prep in 10 minutes with simple ingredients for a freezer-friendly, easy weeknight favorite!
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22 Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
Prepped in minutes, these honey lime chicken enchiladas are packed with bold citrus flavors and the perfect amount of spice.
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23 Beef Enchiladas
Beef Enchiladas
Total Time: 30 minutes
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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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24 Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour
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A simplified version of a family favorite, this chicken enchilada casserole preps in 10 minutes for an easy crowd-pleaser!
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25 Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
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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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26 Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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27 Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
Baked Chicken Chimichanga Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Baked Chicken Chimichangas are like a crispy burrito, stuffed with chicken + cheese. Everyone will love this simple restaurant-style recipe!
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28 Tamale Pie Recipe
Tamale Pie Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
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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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29 Salsa Chicken Recipe
Salsa Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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30 Green Chili Chicken Recipe
Green Chili Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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31 Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe
Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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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32 Flautas
Flautas
Total Time: 25 minutes
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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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33 Taco Pie Recipe
Taco Pie Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
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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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34 Taco Bowl
Taco Bowl
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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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35 Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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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36 Taco Salad Recipe
Taco Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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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37 Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Crunchy and fresh chicken taco salad is a weeknight dinner dream! Easy, flavorful, and a recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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38 Taco Pizza Recipe
Taco Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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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39 Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco Stuffed Shells
Total Time: 50 minutes
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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40 Walking Tacos Recipe
Walking Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 28 minutes
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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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41 Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ground Beef Tacos are fried to golden perfection and filled with lettuce and tomatoes. They are a family favorite!!
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42 Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
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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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43 Frito Pie Recipe
Frito Pie Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
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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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44 Mexican Chicken
Mexican Chicken
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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45 Crunchwrap Supreme
Crunchwrap Supreme
Total Time: 35 minutes
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The crunchwrap supreme is a layered flavor explosion in a signature folded wrap, all grilled to crispy perfection.
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46 Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Cheesy ground beef enchiladas start with a flavorful homemade sauce. They are simple and delicious, a family favorite!
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47 Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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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48 Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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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49 Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Slow Cooker Barbacoa
Total Time: 7 hours 5 minutes
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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50 Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla
Total Time: 12 minutes
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Our easy homemade chicken quesadilla recipe is cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
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51 Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz Con Pollo
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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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52 Cilantro Lime Chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Cilantro lime chicken is marinated with fresh lime and herbs, bursting with zesty flavor for an easy weeknight meal.
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53 Instant Pot Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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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54 Fajita Recipe
Fajita Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
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Make those sizzling restaurant fajitas at home! It may seem intimidating, but this fajita recipe couldn't get any easier.
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55 Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Slathered in seasoning and bursting with flavor, sizzling chicken fajitas are on the table in only 30 minutes!
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56 Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Make dinnertime a breeze with these delicious and simple Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. They're delicious and easy to prepare!
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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.
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+
Can’t wait to try these recipes, I love Mexican food