Mexican Recipes
Mexican cooking spans centuries of regional tradition, vibrant spice blends, and weeknight-friendly techniques. Below are our tested Mexican recipes — each with calories, per-serving cost, and step-by-step instructions designed to actually fit a busy kitchen.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Smoky tomato-chile broth with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla strips on top. Tex-Mex comfort in thirty minutes.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.20/serving
Real Mexican Hot Chocolate
Whole milk simmered with dark chocolate, cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne. Whisked frothy. The hot chocolate that ruins the powdered stuff forever.
- Time
- 13 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.60/serving
Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)
Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus petals, lightly sweetened, served ice-cold. Tart, ruby-red, and packed with vitamin C.
- Time
- 3 hr 15 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 50 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.30/serving
Shrimp Taco
Crispy sautéed shrimp seasoned with cumin and chili powder, tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with shredded cabbage, mango salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema. A fast, flavour-packed taco night staple.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Chicken Quesadilla
This is the Mexican snack to reach for when there is paprika in the kitchen. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Spanish Rice / Farine
Spanish Rice / Farine is a Mexican rice dish that lets rice or farine take centre stage. Weeknight-friendly and forgiving for newer cooks.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Guacamole
Ripe avocados and lemon juice do the heavy lifting in this Mexican side. Straightforward steps, dependable results.
- Time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Mexican Veggie Soup with Tortilla Chips
This Mexican soup builds its flavour on red onion and tomatoes. It asks little and gives plenty.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Sweet Potato and Bean Chilli
Sweet potato and onion do the heavy lifting in this Mexican one-pot main. Straightforward steps, dependable results.
- Time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Fajita Pockets
Fajita Pockets is proof that portobello mushrooms and red onion rarely need much help. Make it once and it will earn a place in your rotation.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Spicy Bean Tacos
This Mexican snack stretches black beans and sweet potato into something quietly special. The sort of recipe you stop needing to look up.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Chargrilled Sweet Potato and Okra with Chocolate Mole Sauce
Chargrilled Sweet Potato and Okra with Chocolate Mole Sauce is proof that sweet potato and okra rarely need much help. Weeknight-friendly and forgiving for newer cooks.
- Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Chicken Burritos
One pot, spring onions and garlic cloves, and this Mexican snack nearly cooks itself. Simple technique, generous results.
- Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Chilli Con Carne
This is the Mexican one-pot main to reach for when there is beef mince in the kitchen. Serves 4 without any fuss.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Mixed Bean & Lentil Chilli with Crispy Cheesy Filled Potato Skins
There is real comfort in a one-pot main like this one, rich with mixed beans and lentils. Leftovers, if you get any, are even better the next day.
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Mushroom Enchiladas
Built on onions and garlic cloves, this Mexican one-pot main delivers big for very little effort. Written for real home kitchens, not restaurant pass counters.
- Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Sweet Potato Mexican Mole
One pot, black beans and tomatoes, and this Mexican one-pot main nearly cooks itself. Straightforward steps, dependable results.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
The Sizzle Strip Wrap
There is real comfort in a snack like this one, rich with red onion and wraps. Balanced, filling and easy to love.
- Time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving
Vibrant Quinoa Salad
Vibrant Quinoa Salad is a Mexican side that lets red quinoa take centre stage. Ready in about 35 minutes with everyday kitchen kit.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.50/serving