Yum! We love global cuisine here at The Passport Kitchen, and Mexican food is pretty awesome! It’s so good.
As you explore these delicious options, don’t hesitate to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. The best Mexican food isn’t just about taste—it’s an experience that brings people together, celebrates culture, and creates lasting memories.
Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas With Homemade Pico de Gallo
Sink your teeth into these crispy and cheesy Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas that are loaded with juicy chicken and paired with a zesty and colorful fresh Pico de Gallo that will make your taste buds dance.
With minimal prep and just the right combination of spices and condiments, these quesadillas take it to the next level!
Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas with Homemade Pico de Gallo
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Mexican Street Corn Dip is a mouthwatering and flavorful appetizer that is made in less than 10 minutes! This Mexican street corn dip is creamy, spicy, and full of flavor! The pepper jack cheese, cumin, jalapenos, green chilies, and red pepper flake give this dip a great kick.
The heat mixed in with the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise is the perfect combination. This is a dip that I make every summer, as corn is a family favorite of ours!
Air Fryer Chipotle Chimichangas
These Air Fryer Chipotle Chimichangas are exploding with flavor! Seasoned chicken breast is shredded and combined with beans and salsa before it’s topped with a homemade chipotle sauce and cheese, then tossed into the air fryer for only a few minutes!
Taco Tuesday takes on a new meaning with these Air Fryer Chipotle Chimichangas! Juicy, flavorful shredded chicken, mild chipotle sauce, and cheese, what else could you ask for?
Air Fryer Chipotle Chimichangas
Easy Pork Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork
Having an easy pork carnitas recipe up your sleeve is always a good idea. Mexican pulled pork flavoured with lime and orange juice, slow cooked for hours, always comes out perfect and is delicious served as street tacos in corn tortillas, burrito bowls or over rice.
You could even enjoy it as a filling for baked potatoes. You just can’t go wrong with this crispy pork carnitas recipe.
Easy Pork Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork
Mexican 5 Layer Bean Dip With Ground Beef
Any occasion is a great occasion to bring out your homemade 5 layer bean dip! Pinto beans, ground beef, tequila lime sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese are just some of the ingredients in this beefy taco dip.
Served in a glass bowl, you can see all the delicious layers at once. This is a wonderfully easy appetizer that’s just bursting with south of the border flavours. You will love this Mexican layered dip with ground beef!
Mexican 5 Layer Bean Dip with Ground Beef
Black Bean Chili With Dark Chocolate Cocoa
Black Bean Chili with Dark Chocolate Cocoa is a vegetarian chili recipe with a surprising twist. This hearty chili features black beans simmered in a rich tomato broth spiced with chili powder and other seasonings.
The cocoa adds a subtle depth of flavor that compliments the chili peppers and spices, creating a unique and delicious chili experience.
Black Bean Chili with Dark Chocolate Cocoa
Stacked Green Chile and Grilled Chicken Enchiladas
Stacked Green Chile and Grilled Chicken Enchiladas are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish. Layers of corn tortillas are filled with tender grilled chicken and smothered in a zesty green chile sauce.
This dish packs a punch of flavor with every bite, perfect for those who love a bit of heat. The “stacked” presentation creates a beautiful and impressive casserole, ideal for sharing with friends and family.
Stacked Green Chile and Grilled Chicken Enchiladas
Easy Recipe for Chili Con Carne
This Recipe for Chili con Carne is an easy recipe that makes a delicious pot of chili for those cold, wet days when you need some comfort food.
It’s a meaty, comforting dish using ground meat, onion, bell peppers, beans, and lots of spices. Tastes so good with a slice of crusty bread. Also awesome served with some tortilla chips or even as a sauce with rice.
Easy Recipe for Chili con Carne
Easy Shrimp With Rice and Vegetables Bowl
The easy shrimp with rice and vegetables bowl is a flavorful and healthy dish inspired by Mexican cuisine. It features juicy shrimp, a blend of colorful veggies, and fragrant rice all tossed together in a bowl for a satisfying meal.
The combination of textures and the melding of spices create a delightful explosion of taste that’s perfect for any occasion.
Easy Shrimp with Rice and Vegetables Bowl
Baked Mexican Meatballs
Dive into the cheesy, saucy goodness of Baked Mexican Meatballs, a baked dinner delight that’s a bit spicy and packed with tender beef and pork meatballs.
In just over 30 minutes, this family favorite will bring everyone to the table with its mouth-watering flavors and comforting warmth.
Mexican Nourish Bowls
Quick, tasty and filling Mexican-style nourish bowls! These are perfectly balanced with carbs from the brown rice, vegetables, protein and some creamy fat from the avocado!
I love getting Mexican food to takeaway for dinner. However, in order to save money, these nourish bowls have become a staple in our house. They are so easy to make and don’t make us feel gluggy or super thirsty afterwards (like many takeaways do).
Mexican Tacos Al Pastor
Mexican Tacos al Pastor features succulent marinated pork slowly cooked to perfection, nestled in a corn tortilla and covered with a delightful slice of pineapple.
Mexican Tacos al Pastor, which means shepherd’s tacos in Spanish, are pork-based tacos from Middle Mexico. All toppings are customizable, so you can experience the perfect combo of sweet and spicy!
Mole Mexican Beef Stew
An unctuous Mexican stew with a touch of heat made with a Mole-style sauce and tender beef cubes served with tortilla chips, corn and parsley.
The stew is comforting and fabulous adding Chipotle peppers in Adobo, tomato puree, chocolate, corn and some cinnamon, cumin and coriander powder.
Taco Tortellini Skillet Recipe With Ground Beef
You’ll love this cheesy Taco Tortellini Skillet recipe – an easy dinner that combines the best of tacos and tortellini in one dish.
Loaded with ground beef and tossed in a tomato taco sauce, this is the answer to your busy weeknight dinner dilemmas. The best part? It only requires 6 ingredients!
Taco Tortellini Skillet Recipe with Ground Beef
Chorizo Tacos
These easy fresh chorizo tacos are absolutely delicious and don’t take much effort to make. Plus, there is a recipe to make your own chorizo, which you can use to make the tacos or anything else your heart desires.
These tacos are quick and easy to make, and it is hard to mess them up. The chorizo has high flavor, so you don’t need a ton of toppings either. This quick dinner is sure to become a favorite.
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas are a decadent twist on a Mexican classic. Shredded chicken is bathed in a creamy sauce, often made with cream cheese, sour cream, and spices, then rolled up in soft tortillas.
Enchiladas are smothered in a sauce, traditionally red or green salsa verde, and melted cheese before being baked until golden and bubbly. They are a heartwarming and flavorful dish, perfect for a comforting meal.
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
Crockpot Salsa Chicken is a Mexican-inspired dish perfect for busy weeknights. Simply combine boneless, skinless chicken breasts with your favorite salsa in a slow cooker and let it work its magic.
The chicken shreds become juicy and flavorful, perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, bowls, or even salads. It’s a fuss-free and flavorful way to enjoy Mexican-inspired goodness.
Quick and Easy Chicken Tinga (Authentic Mexican Tinga de Pollo)
Chicken Tinga Recipe or Tinga De Pollo is a classic shredded chicken taco or tostada filling prepared with sliced onions and a tomato chipotle sauce is a full-flavored crowd pleaser.
It has a smoky flavor with just enough heat from the chipotle. This recipe is so good that you may want to make a double batch to keep in the freezer.
Quick and Easy Chicken Tinga (Authentic Mexican Tinga De Pollo)
Mexican Spaghetti
Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal? Mexican Spaghetti is your answer. This recipe combines the comforting taste of spaghetti with the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine.
It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a tasty dish in a hurry. Simple ingredients and minimal prep make it a go-to favorite for everyone.
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Spaghetti
Beef Enchiladas
These cheesy beef enchiladas will transport you right to Mexico, no passport required, and 30 minutes is all this trip will take!
Whether you like them spicy or mild, or served with red or green sauce, this recipe for beef enchiladas is easy to make and even easier to customize to your taste preferences. So, strap on your apron and get ready to head down Mexico Way with this delicious beef enchilada recipe.
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Chicken Enchilada Recipe
These Chicken Enchiladas are easily my all-time favorite Enchilada Recipe. Made with simple ingredients like juicy shredded chicken, cheese, homemade (or store-bought) enchilada Sauce, and corn tortillas.
My all-time favorite enchilada recipe, this popular Mexican recipe is perfect for meal prepping and freezing!
Get the full recipe from: Chicken Enchilada Recipe
Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
Filled with juicy shredded chicken, beans, and veggies, this easy and flavorful Chicken Enchilada Soup cooks in the Instant Pot making it the perfect family meal for busy weeknights.
Serve this Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe with all your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, cheese, and homemade Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Strips.
Get the full recipe from: Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe (Instant Pot)
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Easily make flavorful pulled chicken for tacos in your crockpot in only a few hours! Use this versatile Mexican seasoned chicken to make taco night a breeze, but don’t hesitate to use it to make burritos, quesadillas, taquitos, rice bowls and more!
This delicious crockpot chicken for tacos is flavorful, tender and easy to make. Just dump the seasonings, chicken and a little bit of water into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you! In no time at all you’ll have the base for a hearty and delicious taco dinner ready to go.
Get the full recipe from: Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos
This easy Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos recipe is a quick take on the delicious traditional Mexican breakfast made by simmering tortilla chips in salsa and topping with cheese.
These vegetarian chilaquiles can be made in less than 20 minutes and make a hearty and healthy breakfast, lunch, and even dinner!
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos
Mexican Stuffed Shells (Taco Stuffed Shells)
Make family dinner a breeze with these Taco Stuffed Shells. A savory fusion between Mexican and Italian food, this recipe is flavorful, fun, and easy to prep ahead.
Best of all, kids and adults both love eating tacos in a new way!
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Stuffed Shells (Taco Stuffed Shells)
Baked Taco Cups
Baked taco cups are crispy, warm brown cups of dough. This quick and easy taco bite is perfect as a fun appetizer or for dinner.
Savory beef, cheese and beans seasoned with Mexican style flavors sit in a soft, golden brown cup that is then topped with diced tomatoes and cilantro. These gooey bites are so yummy, easy to customize and make a delicious warm appetizer or party snack.
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Mexican Pizza
The Mexican Pizza, though discontinued, was a Tex-Mex invention by Taco Bell. It layered a crispy tortilla base with refried beans, seasoned beef, another tortilla, and then finished it off with enchilada sauce, melted cheese, and classic toppings.
While not a traditional Mexican dish, it was a unique and flavorful example of Taco Bell’s creative spin on Mexican-inspired cuisine
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Pizza
Creamy Salsa Dip
Creamy Salsa Dip is a delightful appetizer inspired by Mexican flavors. It blends the vibrant taste of salsa with the smooth richness of cream cheese or sour cream, creating a delicious and versatile dip.
Often chunky with bits of vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers, it can also be made with a smooth consistency. Enjoy it with tortilla chips for scooping, or use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or even grilled vegetables.
Get the full recipe from: Creamy Salsa Dip
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)
This recipe for Mexican shrimp cocktail (coctel de camarones) is fresh shrimp tossed in a homemade sauce with red onion, avocado, cilantro and jalapeno. It’s a light and refreshing appetizer that’s perfect for any party!
This Mexican shrimp cocktail (also known as coctel de camarones) is a fun twist on the classic appetizer. You can also serve this dish as a light meal.
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones)
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican street corn salad is an easy Mexican corn salad made from fresh grilled corn and topped with a creamy chipotle dressing. This salad is delicious and versatile. It’s easy to customize the flavors to your liking.
Serve this dish alongside tacos or scoop it up with tortilla chips. No matter how you serve it, it’s hard to beat!
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Street Corn Salad
Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole is a tasty alternative to the traditional overnight breakfast casserole. This easy, make ahead breakfast is packed with flavor and is sure to please!
This breakfast casserole recipe is also really flexible, so feel free to make substitutions like chorizo for the bacon, extra beans for the bacon, or anything else you’d like
Get the full recipe from: Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole
Blackstone Chicken Fajitas
Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these Blackstone Chicken Fajitas! Bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection on a sizzling Blackstone griddle, these fajitas are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Serve with tortillas and all the toppings so everyone can make it their own way!
Get the full recipe from: Blackstone Chicken Fajitas
Mexican Street Corn Flatbread Pizza
Mexican street corn is an amazing mix of grilled corn, soaked in fresh lime juice, topped with mayo, crumbled cotija cheese and smoky chili powder.
This Grilled flatbread pizzas with Mexican Street Corn, cilantro, and Queso Blanco. Make this Elote Flatbread Pizza for a simple and delicious summer dinner paired with a side salad.
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Street Corn Flatbread Pizza
Mexican Chicken Salad (Ensalada de Pollo)
Mexican chicken salad, aka Ensalada de pollo, is a delicious and nutritious salad that is packed with flavor. It typically consists of shredded chicken, corn, red bell peppers and a tangy lime dressing.
The combination of spicy, savory, and fresh ingredients makes this salad a crowd-pleaser and a go-to healthy meal.
Get the full recipe from: Mexican Chicken Salad (Ensalada de pollo)
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is a simple recipe made with only 5 ingredients and ready in just about 30 minutes.
This rice is perfect for burrito bowls or as a perfect side dish to your favorite dinner!
Get the full recipe from Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice (So Easy!)
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