Best Mexican Recipes

Mix and match our top Mexican food recipes and cook up the ultimate fiesta menu.

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Tyler Florence's Mexican Grilled Corn

Tyler's take on grilled corn is easy and uses ingredients you probably already have. Try to stop at one ear.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn

Chicken Tostadas

Think of a tostada as a Mexican open-faced sandwich or a fancy version of nachos. With fried corn tortillas covered in refried beans, chicken, radishes and your normal taco fixins, you can't lose.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Tostadas

Aaron Sanchez’s Beef Tacos

Simple and classic, Aaron grills up jalapeno-spiced flank steak for a quick tacos de carne asada. For extra freshness and flavor, top these tacos with onion, cilantro and salsa.

Get the Recipe: Beef Tacos: Tacos de Carne Asada

Bobby Flay's Spicy Guacamole

Bobby knows how to bring the heat, but your guests will still love this easy guac with a jalapeno kick.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Guacamole

Fastest-Ever Enchiladas

Ingrid’s short-cut enchiladas are made with rotisserie chicken and a salsa of dolled up caned diced tomatoes.

Get the Recipe: Fastest-Ever Enchiladas

Classic Margaritas

Simple, straightforward and definitely a classic, this margarita recipe is a solid crowd pleaser.

Get the Recipe: Margarita

Classic Queso Fundido

Decadent, cheesey, goey goodness that your friends are going to swallow up.

Get the Recipe: Queso Fundido

Tyler’s Ultimate Fajitas

For this fresh version of a Mexican restaurant favorite, flank steak is marinated in a mixture of citrus and spice, and then grilled up along with peppers and onions. Serve with warm tortillas and Tyler’s homemade guacamole.

Get the Recipe: Fajitas

Quick and Easy Salsa Fresca

Try this versatile salsa fresca on grilled fish, sprinkled over kabobs, tucked inside sizzling fajita tacos, or as a fantastic filling inside avocado halves.

Get the Recipe: Basic Salsa Fresca

Spicy Margarita

!Hace calor! This margarita recipe is where 'sweet' and 'heat' meet in lip-lickin' harmony.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Margarita

Mexican Crullers: Churros

These traditional cinnamon-sugar dusted, fried treats are great dipped in hot chocolate.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Crullers (Churros)

Rachael Ray’s Braised Pork Tacos

Slow and gentle cooking transforms pork shoulder into succulent, pull-apart shards of meat. Coupled with smoky chipotle sauce and pickled onions, you’ll have the perfect taco for your fiesta.

Get the Recipe: Braised Pork Tacos

Mark Bittman's Scallop and Plum Ceviche

Light, layered and delightful, Bittman has a ceviche with fresh plums that you won't forget.

Get the Recipe: Scallop Plum Ceviche

Chocolate Chicken Mole

Ingrid makes cooking Mexican mole sauce easy, blending together chipotle peppers, raisins, tomatoes, peanut butter, chili powder, cinnamon and, of course, unsweetened chocolate.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chicken Mole

Jalapeño Mango Salsa

The perfect mix of spicy and sweet, this fruit salsa recipe is a snap, and has a secret tequila kick to boot.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno-Mango Salsa

The Ultimate Margarita

Yes, it's true — skip the skepticism and shake up Tyler's margarita to see why it's truly the ultimate take on this on-the-rocks fave.

Get the Recipe: Ultimate Margarita

Two Fat Ladies' Chiles Rellenos

We love the Two Fat Ladies and their chiles rellenos. It's probably the cherry tomato salsa that seals the deal.

Get the Recipe: Chiles Rellenos with Cherry Tomato Salsa

Sabrina’s Tacos from Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman’s flavor-packed vegetarian taco take mixes roasted poblano chiles with cubed potatoes, fresh corn and a good amount of crema (or sour cream). Cook up some spicy Mexican chorizo if you prefer your tacos con carne.

Get the Recipe: Sabrina's Tacos

Tyler Florence's Classic Guacamole

Chunky and amazing, Tyler finds the perfect balance between flavors, and works in some sweet Serrano heat.

Get the Recipe: Guacamole

Cheesecake Flan

Mix cream cheese into this classic Mexican dessert for an irresistible, decadent take.

Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Flan

Pomegranate Margarita

We have no proof whatsoever, but this margarita just sounds good for you. In any event, it's fresh and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Margarita

Five-Layer Mexican Dip

Is there another party dip that friends plow through faster? It's quick to make, and has all of the flavor.

Get the Recipe: Five Layer Mexican Dip

Turkey Tacos

Matt Armendariz found the perfect use for leftover turkey or chicken – a taco that packs a spicy punch.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Tacos

Rachael Ray’s Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole

Rachael transforms enchiladas into a homey, make-ahead casserole cooked in a green poblano-tomatillo sauce.

Get the Recipe: Roast Chicken Enchilada Suizas Stacked Casserole

Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa

Also known as Salsa Mexicana, this recipe is going to become your go-to condiment. Fresh, fast and unforgettable.

Get the Recipe: Pico de Gallo Fresh Tomato Salsa

French Margarita

Sexy Chambord and Grand Marnier take this seductive margarita to an entirely new country. Viva la tequila!

Get the Recipe: French Margarita

Crispy Bacon and Hash Brown Quesadillas with Fried Quail Eggs

It sounds like Bobby Flay is getting all fancy on us, but this is like Brunch Heaven. Savory, rich and really, really good.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Bacon and Hash Brown Quesadillas with Fried Quail Eggs

Kelsey’s Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos

The secret to Kelsey’s essential tacos is perfectly seared scallops (use a cast iron skillet) and lots of fresh, bright condiments, like Tomatillo Guacamole, Mango Salsa and Cilantro-Lime Rice.

Get the Recipe: Cumin-Seared Scallop Tacos

Burnt Chipotle Chile Salsa

Super authentic, this unforgettable sweet and tangy salsa recipe is from the highlands of Veracruz. You'll taste why this complex, browned salsa is also known as Salsa Negra.

Get the Recipe: Burnt Chipotle Salsa

Top-Of-The-Line Margarita

Mexican food expert Rick Bayless doesn't play around when it comes to his 'rita. He chooses top-shelf vodka and orange liqueur to make his truly el mejor.

Get the Recipe: Top-of-the-line Margarita