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Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwest Cuisine

Welcome to our Mexican Cuisine Collection! Experience Mexican cuisine at its finest. from traditional to contemporary Tex-Mex and Southwest creations.

Mexican Dips

Kick off your meals with these mouthwatering Mexican dips. These recipes are perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying a taste of Mexico.

  • Cowboy redneck hillbilly caviar with lime and cilantro in a serving bowl.
    The BEST Redneck (aka Cowboy, Hillbilly) Caviar Dip Recipe
  • Chipotle corn salsa with toppings in a decorative bowl.
    Chipotle's Corn Salsa Copycat Recipe
  • Guacamole
    Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
  • Fire roasted salsa in a bowl.
    The Best Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe + Video
See more Appetizers & Finger Foods →

Mexican Mains

Try out the heart and soul of Mexican cooking with these main dishes.

  • Instant pot chicken tinga shredded in sauce with garnish.
    Instant Pot Chicken Tinga (Easy Recipe)
  • Baked chicken tinga enchiladas in casserole dish with all the toppings.
    Easy Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
  • Air fryer flautas with refried beans and guacamole stacked with all of the toppings.
    Crispy Air Fryer Flautas
  • healthy air fryer tostadas mexicanas with canned or homemade refried beans close up on cutting board
    Air Fryer Tostadas Mexicanas
  • Southwest chicken bowl with pineapple habanero salsa - outside pic while holding in hand. Feature image.
    Southwest Chicken Bowl with Pineapple Habanero Salsa
  • Easy vegetarian quesadillas with black beans and corn feature image close up sliced with toppings served separately.
    Easy Vegetarian Quesadillas
  • Cheesy layered taco casserole with ground beef in baking dish with inside showing after served.
    Layered Taco Casserole with Ground Beef
  • easy crockpot birria tacos hero image close up of two tacos with toppings.
    Easy Crockpot Birria Tacos
See more Dinner →


Mexican Sides

Complement your main courses with these delicious Mexican side dishes. They are the perfect addition to any meal.

  • Close up of chipotle pinto beans in a bowl with cilantro
    Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in the Instant Pot
  • easy and authentic mexican refried beans instant pot feature image close up with Monterey Jack cheese and cilantro in a decorative bowl
    Homemade Refried Beans from Scratch (Instant Pot Recipe)
See more Sides →

Complete your meal with our array of Mexican recipes. From appetizers to main courses and sides, our collection offers a variety of flavors and tastes to bring Mexican cuisine to your table.

More Recipes You'll Love ♥️

  • Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe (Slow Cooker)
  • Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
  • Easy Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
  • Fresh Avocado and Tomato Salad
  • Creamy Queso Blanco Dip
  • Short Rib Barbacoa for Street Tacos + Video
  • Jalapeño Ranch Dip
  • Tex-Mex Chili with Brisket
  • 3 Ingredient Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Summer

  • Baked shrimp scampi in a casserole dish with curly parsley on top.
    Easy Shrimp Scampi Bake with Garlic Butter
  • An Italian white bean salad in a wooden salad bowl with garnish.
    Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
  • Panzanella salad on a white platter topped with burrata cheese, basil, and seasoning.
    Burrata Panzanella Platter with Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Quinoa cucumber salad with chickpeas, feta, and herbs in a decorative wooden bowl.
    Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Herbs
  • Fresh fruit salad tossed in a glass bowl and ready to serve.
    Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
  • Crunchy cucumber salad with garnish in a white bowl.
    Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing
See more Summer →

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