Looking for Mexican recipes? Looking for the best tacos? Try our ideas and twists here.
Create your own Mexican feast. Our barbacoa lamb carnitas make the ideal centrepiece, along with enchiladas, fajitas and tacos. Whip up some sides such as lime and paprika elotes (corn on the cob) and get the Mexican-themed cocktails flowing (think frozen margaritas and mezcal cocktails). Don’t forget the guacamole!
For a mid-week Mexican dinner, try charred sweetcorn soup or our easy quesadilla filling ideas.
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Easy Mexican recipes
- Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- We use chipotle, limes, jalapeño chillies and more
Chicken enchiladas
Pack plenty of protein into your midweek family meal with smoky chipotle chicken, crunchy peppers and black beans.
[image id="94214" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Chicken Enchiladas Recipe" alt="Chicken Enchiladas Recipe" classes=""]Tacos al pastor
This dish was developed by Lebanese immigrants in Mexico who combined the cooking style of shawarma with Mexican ingredients such as achiote and chillies. It’s usually cooked on a spit but this is a simplified version, which is very easy to make at home.
[image id="92692" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Tacos Al Pastor Recipe" alt="Tacos Al Pastor Recipe" classes=""]Thomasina Miers' Mexican pork chops
Ancho is a dried poblano chilli with a sweet earthy flavour. These Mexican pork chops from Thomasina Miers make for an impressive main and prove that Mexican food doesn't mean Tex Mex!
[image id="58947" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Thomasina Miers’ Mexican pork chops in a lime and ancho marinade" alt="Thomasina Miers’ Mexican pork chops in a lime and ancho marinade" classes=""]Pulled pork carnitas
Fill soft tacos with tender pulled pork cooked in smoky chipotle and oregano, and top with zingy red cabbage, chillies and coriander for an easy way to feed a crowd.
[image id="92420" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Pork Carnitas Recipe" alt="Pork Carnitas Recipe" classes=""]Mexican elotes
This classic Mexican street food is so easy to make at home and is the only way you should be eating corn. This Mexican food is topped with crema, a saltier, creamier Mexican soured cream which pairs well with the fiery chilli powder in this easy recipe.
[image id="4559" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Mexican Elotes Recipe" alt="Mexican Elotes Recipe" classes=""]Pork pibil (cochinita pibil)
Pork pibil is a slow-cooked Mexican dish that’s great for the weekend, it may take a bit of time but it’s super easy. This spicy, low-calorie one-pot dish can feed up to eight people and is suitable for freezing to give your midweek meals some Mexican zing.
[image id="56728" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="24 Easy Mexican recipes | Mexican Food Ideas Cochinita Pibil With Pork" alt="Cochinita Pibil With Pork" classes=""]Mexican-style sweetcorn soup
Spice up your soup with punchy ancho chillies in this Mexican-inspired recipe.
[image id="94775" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Vegan Mexican Sweetcorn Soup Recipe with Ancho Chillies" alt="Vegan Mexican Sweetcorn Soup Recipe with Ancho Chillies" classes=""]Tajín cauliflower bites
Tajín is a classic Mexican seasoning made from lime, chilli and salt. It works so well on these moreish cauli bites with the cooling soured cream.
[image id="92949" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Roasted Cauliflower Florets with Tajín Recipe" alt="A silver tray topped with orange roasted cauliflower with a pot of white sauce in the corner" classes=""]4 quick and easy quesadillas recipes
Looking for easy and exciting lunch ideas? Get inventive with your quesadillas with our finger-licking filling recipes.
[image id="86015" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Easy Quesadilla Recipes" alt="Easy Quesadilla Recipes" classes=""]Queso fundido
Layers of melting cheese and spicy chorizo make up this seriously OTT hot Mexican dip. Be prepared to fight over this one. We also have a recipe video to check out how to make this Mexican dish properly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJeg6zrQ7mw
Easy chicken mole
Mole – the best easy Mexican food! This recipe for cheat's chicken mole uses a clever product to mean it's ready in less than an hour and is under 300 calories – perfect for a midweek treat. Try our best low-calorie chicken recipes here.
[image id="47549" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="3px,683px,1765px,1176px" title="Bowl Food Recipes For A Wedding" alt="Easy Chicken Mole Recipe" classes=""]Barbacoa lamb carnitas
If you're a fan of Mexican food, you'll love carnitas. These gluten free, slow-cooked lamb tortillas are great for a Mexican feast between friends. It's easy to make and everyone can get stuck in and make their own.
[image id="49442" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="2px,233px,597px,398px" title="Barbacoa lamb carnitas" alt="Barbacoa lamb carnitas" classes=""]Mexican-style salad tortilla bowls
Try our vibrant vegan Mexican salad bowls. This quick and easy recipe is super fresh and has just the right amount of spice and zing – ready in 20 minutes.
[image id="68544" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="14px,1340px,5455px,3634px" title="Vegan Taco Bowl Recipe" alt="Vegan Taco Bowl Recipe" classes=""]Mexican-style breakfast corn muffins
Check out our moist and cheesy corn muffins. Packed with Mexican flavours these easy muffins are ready in less than an hour and make a simple and healthy breakfast.
[image id="73783" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="14px,2021px,5455px,3634px" title="Mexican Corn Muffins Recipe" alt="Mexican Corn Muffins Recipe" classes=""]Huevos rancheros
Eat your eggs Mexican-style today! That means piling on smoky beef chilli and a fiery homemade salsa made from tomatoes, green chillies, coriander and lime.
[image id="7724" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="2px,238px,596px,397px" title="Huevos rancheros Recipe" alt="Huevos rancheros" classes=""]Chipotle chicken and avocado flatbreads
For a quick and easy Mexican-style meal idea, look no further than these low-calorie flatbreads. Perfect for an on-the-go-lunch or a speedy dinner, these chipotle chicken flatbreads are packed with protein.
[image id="22618" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" crop="9px,0px,2588px,1724px" title="Chipotle Chicken Flatbread Recipe with Avocado" alt="Chipotle Chicken Flatbread Recipe with Avocado" classes=""]Mini charred sweetcorn tacos with feta avo crema and quick pickled onions
Pack in heaps of colour and flavour to your vegetarian entertaining with these vibrant tacos.
[image id="96518" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Sweetcorn Tacos with Avocado Cream and Quick Pickled Onions" alt="Sweetcorn Tacos with Avocado Cream and Quick Pickled Onions" classes=""]Get the chillies right with our quick how-to video (plus we have an expert chilli guide so you can find the right chillies to buy for your recipe).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uycvxcYKerE
Mexican-inspired cocktail recipes
Mezcal, pineapple and jalapeño smash
The smoky notes of the mezcal work wonderfully with the grilled pineapple and gentle heat from the chilli in this spicy drink. It’s simple to make and can easily be made into a jug cocktail for a crowd.
[image id="50009" size="landscape_thumbnail" align="none" title="Mezcal smash" alt="Mezcal smash" classes=""]Frozen mango and lime margaritas
Margaritas are great party cocktail and make a great accompaniment to Mexican dishes. Our frozen margarita is the perfect refresher for a hot day, with sweet mango and a dash of lime.
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