Mexican recipes
25 free Mexican recipes you can cook, share and keep, including Agua de Jamaica, Arroz con Leche and Baja Fish Tacos. Every recipe shows where it came from and its license. Save one to Yoribang to get your own copy: change the servings and the amounts follow, add your own notes, and build a shopping list.
Agua de Jamaica
A tart, ruby-red iced hibiscus drink. Refreshing and naturally caffeine free.
Drink15 min
Arroz con Leche
Creamy rice pudding simmered with cinnamon and lime peel, served warm or cold.
Dessert45 min
Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy battered white fish in warm tortillas with crunchy cabbage and a creamy lime sauce.
Dinner40 min
Carne Asada Tacos
Citrus-marinated grilled steak, chopped and served in warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Dinner25 min
Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and crisped in a pan. Ready in 10 minutes.
Lunch13 min
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Corn tortillas rolled around shredded chicken and baked under tangy green salsa and melted cheese.
Dinner55 min
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle and tomato sauce, piled into tortillas with avocado and cheese.
Dinner50 min
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A smoky tomato and chile broth with chicken, topped with crisp tortilla strips and avocado.
Soup50 min
Chilaquiles Rojos
Crispy tortilla chips simmered briefly in a red chile salsa, topped with fried eggs, cheese, and crema. A classic Mexican breakfast.
Breakfast35 min
Churros
Crisp, ridged fried dough rolled in cinnamon sugar. Best eaten warm with chocolate.
Dessert35 min
Elote
Grilled Mexican street corn slathered with a creamy, tangy topping, rolled in cotija cheese, and finished with chili and lime.
Snack20 min
Esquites
Corn kernels sautéed until browned and served in a cup with mayonnaise, lime, cheese, and chili.
Side dish20 min
Frijoles de la Olla
Soft, brothy pot beans simmered with onion and garlic. The base for many Mexican meals.
Side dish2 hr 10 min
Guacamole
Chunky avocado dip with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Best made right before serving.
Appetizer10 min
Horchata
A cold, creamy rice drink with cinnamon and vanilla. Soak the rice overnight.
Drink8 hr 10 min
Huevos Rancheros
Fried eggs on crisp tortillas with warm refried beans and a smoky tomato chile sauce.
Breakfast30 min
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Rich hot chocolate with cinnamon and a pinch of chili, whisked until frothy.
Drink13 min
Mexican Red Rice
Fluffy rice toasted in oil and simmered in a tomato, onion, and garlic broth. The classic side for any Mexican meal.
Side dish40 min
Pickled Red Onions
Bright pink onions in a sharp, lightly sweet brine. Ready in 30 minutes and good on tacos and eggs.
Side dish15 min
Pico de Gallo
Fresh chopped tomato salsa with onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime.
Sauce10 min
Pork Carnitas
Tender pork shoulder slowly cooked in citrus until it falls apart, then crisped in its own fat.
Dinner3 hr 15 min
Pozole Rojo
A hearty red chile soup with tender pork and hominy, topped with crunchy cabbage, radish, and lime. Made for celebrations.
Soup2 hr 55 min
Refried Beans
Creamy pinto beans mashed in a skillet with onion and garlic. Quick to make from canned beans.
Side dish20 min
Salsa Roja
A cooked table salsa of roasted tomatoes, chiles, and garlic with a deep, smoky flavor.
Sauce25 min
Salsa Verde
A tangy, bright green salsa of simmered tomatillos, chilies, and cilantro.
Sauce20 min
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