Let’s be honest here…. do you really need an excuse to eat Mexican food? Cinco de Mayo is a good excuse to eat Mexican, but in my house – we can eat it almost any day. 😉 Next time you are in the mood for some delicious Mexican food save yourself the money and eat in. Try one of these delicious recipes to save money and still satisfy that craving.
We have the recipes separated them from drinks, appetizers, sides, main dishes, and even desserts! Your entire menus is ready and you can easily find what you need in a matter of minutes!
Be sure to check out all of our delicious Crock Pot Recipes, too.
Here is your HUGE list of the BEST Mexican Recipes:
Drinks
- Colada Margaritas, Cooking on the Front Burner
- Atole de Pina: Mexican Hot Pineapple Drink, Family Food and Travel
- Tepache: Drunken Pineapple Drink, Family Food and Travel
- Jalapeno and Citrus Margarita, Keep it Simple Sweetie
- Jalapeno Grapefruit Martini, Lip Gloss and High Heels
- Cinco de Mayo Drinks, The Dallas Socials
- Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada, 7 on a Shoestring
- Mexican Horchata, 7 on a Shoestring
- Easy Avocado and Coconut Drink, 7 on a Shoestring
Appetizers
- Homemade Taco Seasoning, Eating on a Dime
- Guacamole, Cooking on the Front Burner
- Spicy Guacamole, Lipgloss and Crayons
- Roasted Red Pepper Guacamole, Clarks Condensed
- Best Mexican White Cheese Dip, Eating on a Dime
- Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Clarks Condensed
- Grands Taco Melts, Mrs. Three in Three
- Homemade Taco Bowls, Eating on a Dime
- Salsa Egg Bites, Mrs. Three in Three
- Mexican Scrambled Eggs, Family Food and Travel
- Slowcooker Queso, Thrifty DIY Diva
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa, Life with Love Bugs
- Game Day Guacamole, Flavor Mosaic
- Cheesy Jalapenos, Eating on a Dime
- Pico de Gallo Salsa, Flavor Mosaic
- Homemade Tortilla Chips in the Microwave, Thrifty Recipes
- Fire Roasted Salsa, Satisfaction through Christ
- Guacamole, Kooky Carol’s Kitchen Concoctions
- Corn Salsa Recipes, Eating on a Dime
- Pillsbury Grands Taco Cups, Kooky Carol’s Kitchen Concoctions
- Loaded Guacamole, Delightful E Made
- Crockpot and Baked Chicken Taquitos, Eating on a Dime
- Southwestern Corn Salsa, Delightful E Made
- Tortilla Roll Ups, Gator Mommy Reviews
- Southwestern Guacamole, Gator Mommy Reviews
- Roasted Corn, Black Bean and Mango Salsa, The Kitchen is my Playground
- Soft Fish Tacos with Peach Mango Salsa, Nibbles by Nic
- Authentic Green Salsa, OffTract
- Sweet and Spicy Jicama and Plantain Chips, Food Done Light
- 5 Minute Hot Salsa, The Dallas Socials
- Homemade Mexican Bagel Bites, Lip Gloss and High Heels
- Healthy Mexican Dip Recipe, Confessions of an Overworked Mom
- Fresh Guacamole, 7 on a Shoestring
- Cinco de Mayo Party Appetizers, Days of a Domestic Dad
Sides
- Spanish Rice Recipes, Coupon Closet
- Spring Seafood Salad, Krystal’s Kitsch
- Crockpot Creamy Taco Soup, Eating on a Dime
- Charro Beans, Hott Mama in the City
- Refried Beans in the crockpot, Coupon Closet
- Mexican Rice Casserole, Diary of a Recipe Collector
- Mexican Salad with Cabbage, Homemade for Elle
- Best Gazpacho Ever, Hearts and Sharts
- Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas, Coupon Closet
- Easy Mexican Meatballs, Keep it Simple Sweetie
- Authentic Mexican Tortillas, OffTract
- Crockpot Taco Salad, Eating on a Dime
- Chilaquiles, OffTract
- Chicken Nachos with Tillamook Cheese, Days of a Domestic Dad
- Crockpot Black Bean Cilantro Soup, Eating on a Dime
- Crockpot Chicken Fajita Soup, Coupon Closet
- Crockpot Taco Chili, Eating on a Dime
Main Dishes
- The Best Baked Mexican Chicken – Coated with crushed tortilla chips, Eating on a Dime
- Slow Cooker Taco Rice Soup, Coupon Closet
- Mexican Taco Lasagna, Clarks Condensed
- One Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Chili, Eating on a Dime
- Crockpot Mexican Chicken, Stockpiling Moms
- Best Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Coupon Closet
- Barbacoa Lamb Sliders, Hott Mama in the City
- Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe, Eating on a Dime
- Slow Cooker Taco Chicken Soup, Coupon Closet
- Chicken Cheese & Avocado Enchilada with Avocado Verde Sauce, Hott Mama in the City
- Skillet Chicken and Rice Burritos, Eating on a Dime
- Chicken Enchilada Soup with Avocados, Hott Mama in the City
- Salsa Skillet Chicken, Coupon Closet
- Salsa Skillet Taco Spaghetti Bake, Diary of a Recipe Collector
- Easy Mexican Casserole, Eating on a Dime
- Garlic Shrimp and Spinach Toastada, Family Food and Travel
- Taco Rice Casserole, Eating on a Dime
- Beef Fajita Recipe, Homemade for Elle
- Best Sour Cream Enchiladas, Eating on a Dime
- Green Chile Stew, Homemade for Elle
- Taco Chicken Marinade, Eating on a Dime
- Turkey Taco Bites, Heavenly Savings
- Crockpot Taco Soup, Eating on a Dime
- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo, Flavor Mosaic
- Tex-Mex Skillet Chicken, Eating on a Dime
- Crockpot Layered Bean Burritos, Thrifty Jinxy
- Taco Chicken Soup in the Crockpot, Eating on a Dime
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa, Thrifty Jinxy
- Nacho Chicken Casserole, Eating on a Dime
- Crockpot Mexican Chicken, Sweet Pea Savings
- Crockpot Salsa Chicken, Eating on a Dime
- Mexican Chicken in Crockpot, The Coupon Challenge
- Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, Eating on a Dime
- Light and Easy Fish Tacos, Keep it Simple Sweetie
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili, Eating on a Dime
- Mexican Grilled Pizza, Keep it Simple Sweetie
- Crockpot Taco Chicken, Eating on a Dime
- Tamale Pie Casserole, The Kitchen is my Playground
- Crockpot Taco Rice Soup, Eating on a Dime
- Easy Tex Mex Ravioli Lasagna, The Kitchen is my Playground
- Salsa Verde Chicken Chilaquiles, Food Done Light
- Tasty Taco Soup, Pounds 4 Pennies
- White Chicken Taco Chili, Eating on a Dime
- Fish Tostadas, Pounds 4 Pennies
- Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken, Eating on a Dime
- Easy Tex Mex Cheese Enchiladas, 7 on a Shoestring
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream, Cooking on the Front Burner
- Mexican Fried Ice Cream, Stockpiling Moms
- Homemade Crockpot Caramel Dip (Dulce de Leche), Stockpiling Moms
- Easy Churros, Family Food and Travel
- Churro Cupcakes, Lady Behind the Curtain
- Homemade Cinnamon Crisps, made with pie crusts!, Eating on a Dime
After you try a recipe, make sure you come back and let us know what you thought, so we can figure out which ones to try. 🙂
Emily says
Yum! These all look fantastic!!
Christie - Food Done Light says
Wow! You’ve got an incredible list of Mexican food. Thanks so much for including my recipe.
Carrie says
Thanks so much for stopping by Christie!