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Mexican and Southwest Recipes

These Mexican and Southwest Recipes are some of our go-tos for big flavor and easy prep. You'll find tacos, enchiladas, and fresh salsas that bring everyone to the table. A few to try are our Layered Taco Casserole with Ground Beef, Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe, and our Instant Pot Chipotle Beans.

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
  • Copycat Chipotle corn salsa with toppings in a decorative bowl.
    Easy Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
  • 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 sliced up with toppings on a platter.
    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 ♥️

  • Cheesy chicken fajita bake with oregano sprinkled over top in a casserole dish.
    Chicken Fajita Bake (Dump and Bake Casserole)
  • cheesy baked tex mex stuffed peppers feature image close up of four peppers stuffed with toppings
    Easy Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
  • Mexican pulled pork with crispy edges on a sheet pan topped with onion, cilantro, and lime wedges.
    Mexican Pork Carnitas Recipe (Slow Cooker)
  • Elote corn dip in molcajete bowl with garnish and chips.
    Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
  • Tomato avocado salad tossed in a white bowl.
    Fresh Avocado and Tomato Salad
  • Creamy queso blanco dip with jalapenos and green chiles in a bowl with soft tortilla and cilantro nearby.
    Creamy Queso Blanco Dip Recipe
  • Dutch oven barbacoa with short ribs on a street taco with cilantro and onion.
    Dutch Oven Barbacoa with Short Ribs
  • cilantro jalapeno dip chuys copycate recipe feature image close up in bowl with garnish being dipped
    Jalapeño Ranch Dip
  • Tex Mex chili feature image close up in bowl with cilantro, cheese, and lime.
    Tex-Mex Chili with Brisket
  • close up of cheese quesadilla feature image
    3 Ingredient Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
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Game Day Recipes

  • A blue cheese cheese ball on a plate surrounded by crackers.
    Blue Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe
  • Cold BLT dip with cream cheese in glass pie plate with some removed to show layers.
    Cold BLT Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Cheese twists with puff pastry on a white serving platter.
    Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry
  • Crispy potato skins with cheese on a serving plate with garnish and sour cream.
    Crispy Potato Skins with Habanero Cheese and Bacon
  • Buffalo chicken dip nestled in a serving dish surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken
  • Garlic parmesan wings with garnish on a plate beside garlic parmesan dipping sauce.
    Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce for Wings, Tenders, or Dipping
See more Game Day →

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