Tacos, quesadillas, carnitas, guacamole, churros — who doesn’t love Mexican food?
Rich in history and heritage, Mexican cuisine is known for its spices — and spiciness — from the complex moles of Oaxaca to the jalapeno shrimp tacos of Baja California and everything in between.
As with any diverse cuisine, Mexican recipes can be as simple or complex as you want them to be. Below, we’ve pulled together 11 of our favourite recipes for Mexican food. Taco recipes, homemade salsa recipes, huevos rancheros recipes, horchata ice cream recipes — we’ve got those ideas and more for your next Mexican fiesta!
HOMEMADE SALSA
Once you’ve made this homemade salsa, you may never go back to the jar! Teeming with juicy plum tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime and garlic powder, every bite of this chunky salsa is bright and refreshing. Feeling creative? Add in a touch of sweet and/or heat, with mangos, peaches, pineapple and fresh jalapenos.
EASY GUACAMOLE
This two-ingredient guac is everything you need to top your tacos and tostadas. Just mash two avocados with a packet of Guacamole Seasoning Mix and dig in. Delicioso!
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
This classic Mexican breakfast is a great way to spice up your morning! To make these Huevos Rancheros, layer corn tortillas with fried eggs and homemade tomato sauce, and then top it off with cilantro, sour cream, cheese and avocado, or opt for a little homemade guac if you want an extra special finish.
CRISPY ADOBO CARNITAS
Mexican and Filipino flavors come together in this tender-crisp pork dish, which is topped with a creamy, white sauce popping with sweet corn. You can serve this as the main course, or create a carnitas bar, complete with rice, tortillas, lettuce, homemade salsa and guacamole, so that the family can build their own tacos or bowls.
JALAPENO SHRIMP TACOS
These crave-able shrimp tacos bring together sweet (pineapple and honey) and spicy (hello, jalapeno) for an easy weeknight win. Serve these tasty shrimp in warm flour tortillas and top them with fruity salsa and shredded red cabbage for a crisp, colourful finish.
TACO SOUP
You know about Taco Tuesday already. But what about Taco Soup Sunday? Made with taco-seasoned beef, beans, tomatoes, onions and corn, this is a comforting meal the whole family will want to have weekly. Let the crew top this Mexican-inspire dish off with all their favourites, like cheese, guacamole, sour cream, onions, cilantro and crushed tortilla chips, so that every bowl is personalized to perfection.
MEXICAN CORN SALAD
Our recipe for Mexican Corn Salad is inspired by elotes, a Mexican street food sold throughout the country. In our version of the Mexican snack, charred corn is mixed with mayonnaise, lime, jalapeno, chili powder and cheese. One bite, and you’ll understand why these flavours are so beloved!
SPANISH RICE
Yellow-coloured rice is a common side dish served with Mexican cuisine. Our version, made with peppers, onions, tomato juice and chicken broth, is especially flavourful, thanks to the addition of our zesty Tex Mex spice blend.
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Warm, cinnamon spice adds just the right amount of boldness to these Mexican brownies, from the gooey fudge bars themselves to the chocolate frosting on top. For a grand finale, add a scoop of ice cream — vanilla or horchata will do.
HOMEMADE CHURROS WITH PINEAPPLE GOCHUJANG SAUCE
If you’ve never made your own churros, now’s your chance! In this churro recipe, the piping hot pastries aren’t just temperature-hot; cayenne pepper is mixed in the dough and the cinnamon sugar coating, and gochujang paste brings the heat to the pineapple sauce. You might want to have some ice cream on hand for a cool finish!
VEGAN HORCHATA NO-CHURN ICE CREAM
You don’t need an ice cream maker, or even cream, itself, to make this cinnamon-scented confection. Just mix together the ingredients (including coconut milk, rice milk and vanilla) and gently fold in aquafaba (canned garbanzo bean liquid) for a delectable non-dairy dessert, inspired by the flavours of Mexico.
