Easy Mexican Recipes to Make at Home

Easy-to-follow Mexican recipes for home cooks, from everyday dinners to weekend projects like tamales.

Chicken enchilada skillet topped with sour cream and ready to serve.DinnerAlfajores stuffed with dulce de leche stacked on top of one another on a plate.DessertsA bowl of roasted salsa made with fresh tomatoes on a platter next to tortilla chips.SalsasSoups and StewsCorn tortillasBasicsMexican picadillo recipe with ground beef, potatoes, and carrots in a skillet.BeefThe best calabacitas recipe in a skillet with a light cheese sauce.SidesAppetizersAssembled chalupas topped with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.Tacos

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Isabel Orozco-Moore, Creator of Isabel Eats

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I’m a first-generation Mexican American, and I started Isabel Eats back in 2015 as a way to document my family’s recipes and stay connected to my Mexican roots. Here you’ll find a variety of all your favorite traditional and authentic Mexican recipes, as well as Tex-Mex and Mexican-inspired dishes.

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Frozen margaritas in glasses topped with lime wedges.

Frozen Margaritas

“These were absolutely delicious. So fresh and the perfect amount of sweetness.”

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Borracho Beans

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Chicken Enchiladas

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Chile Colorado

“Made this recipe a couple of days ago and the family loved it. The taste reminded me of my childhood.”