Mexican Dinner Recipes From Top Chefs

Name: Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined, see notes 1; 1 tsp kosher salt, see notes 2; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 batch of chipotle sour cream, see below; avocado or canola oil, for basting; corn tortillas, warmed; thinly shredded red cabbage; finely chopped cilantro, to serve; lime wedges, to serve; 3/4 cup(s) sour cream, see notes 2; 3/4 cup(s) plain Greek yogurt, see notes 3; 3 tbsp lime juice; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced finely; 2 tsp honey; salt, to taste

Dial up the authentic Latin flavor in your evening meals by tapping into this collection of Mexican dinner recipes. You'll have sensational selections showcasing many traditional recipes where fresh flavor rules the table. Whether you're creating an intimate spread for your special someone or serving a crowd, everything you need to transform your regular home menu into a fiesta of flavor can be found in these easy Mexican dinner recipes.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Dinner | Mexican

216 CAL.

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

21 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 30m

Enjoy summertime grilling with grilled shrimp tacos. Flavorful succulent shrimp are paired with a smoky, slightly spicy chipotle sour cream for a well-balanced bite.

Giselle Park

216 CALORIES / SERVING

Chicken Flautas

Dinner | Mexican

944 CAL.

Chicken Flautas

17 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 1h

Crispy, crunchy and flavorful chicken flautas can be served as a snack or dinner. Each chicken flauta features a pliable corn tortilla stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and pan-fried to flavortown perfection.

Giselle Park

944 CALORIES / SERVING

Pulled Pork Nachos

Appetizer | Mexican

539 CAL.

Pulled Pork Nachos

9 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 18m

These pulled pork nachos come together quickly and are a great way to use up any leftover pulled pork. Crunchy tortilla chips are topped with succulent pulled pork, two types of cheese, tangy pickled jalapeños and creamy sour cream for a variety of flavors and textures.

Giselle Park

539 CALORIES / SERVING

Chilaquiles Rojos

Breakfast | Mexican

339 CAL.

Chilaquiles Rojos

15 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 50m

Chilaquiles rojos is a specialty of Mexico that features a classic spicy red sauce and crunchy chips. It makes a hearty breakfast or brunch dish and is perfect as a side dish for a tasty dinner.

Verified Chef

Chef Susie

339 CALORIES / SERVING

Enchiladas Rojas

Dinner | Mexican

708 CAL.

Enchiladas Rojas

17 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 1h 10m

This fan-favorite enchiladas rojas is a decadent and delicious dish. Layers of fried corn tortillas are coated with a flavorful salsa roja and topped with savory carne molida for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Verified Chef

Chef Joshua

708 CALORIES / SERVING

Stovetop Chili

Dinner | Mexican

375 CAL.

Stovetop Chili

20 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 1h 30m

Stovetop chili is hearty with the perfect amount of spicy. This Tex-Mex dish is just the ticket to warming you up on a cold day.

Verified Chef

Chef Linda

375 CALORIES / SERVING

Enchiladas Verdes

Dinner | Mexican

714 CAL.

Enchiladas Verdes

20 Ingredients - 14 Steps - 1h 40m

Enchilada verdes combines a verdant salsa verde, succulent poached chicken and melted cheese. This cheesy, flavor-packed dish makes a deeply satisfying meal.

Giselle Park

714 CALORIES / SERVING

Birria Ramen

Dinner | Mexican

576 CAL.

Birria Ramen

9 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 30m

Enjoy a hot bowl of birria ramen. Bouncy ramen noodles are immersed in a birria broth and served with a supple soft boiled egg, bright cilantro and onions. It is a delicious way to use up leftover birria.

Giselle Park

576 CALORIES / SERVING

Pulled Pork Tacos

Dinner | Mexican

422 CAL.

Pulled Pork Tacos

16 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 3h 15m

These pulled pork tacos feature cubes of pork shoulder simmered in a citrus-based liquid with a touch of chipotle chiles for heat. They are then fried in their own fat to create crispy-edged, tender, juicy and flavorful pulled pork.

Giselle Park

422 CALORIES / SERVING

Red Chili

Dinner | Mexican

522 CAL.

Red Chili

18 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 55m

This thick, hearty and rich red chili recipe is the perfect dinner or snack to feed a crowd. Tender morsels of ground beef are cooked with a medley of beans and aromatic spices for a satisfying bowl.

Verified Chef

Chef Carlos

522 CALORIES / SERVING

Vegetarian Fajitas

Dinner | Mexican

257 CAL.

Vegetarian Fajitas

22 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 30m

Have a satisfyingly full meal with vegetarian fajitas. Colorful bell peppers and onions are cooked with flavorful spices and served with creamy guacamole and sour cream.

Giselle Park

257 CALORIES / SERVING

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

Dinner | Mexican

565 CAL.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos

22 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 50m

Enjoy Meatless Mondays with these sweet potato black bean tacos. Tender cubes of spiced sweet potatoes are combined with zesty black bean salsa and topped with creamy avocado, pickled jalapeño and crumbled queso fresco

Giselle Park

565 CALORIES / SERVING

Butternut Squash Tacos

Dinner | Mexican

556 CAL.

Butternut Squash Tacos

19 Ingredients - 9 Steps - 1h

These butternut squash tacos are a great vegetarian alternative to taco night. Roasted cubes of butternut squash are combined with black beans and topped with a chili-lime crema for a satisfying meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Elham

556 CALORIES / SERVING

Cod Fish Tacos

Dinner | Mexican

331 CAL.

Cod Fish Tacos

24 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 1h 5m

Mild and flaky cod is the perfect blank canvas for these cod fish tacos. Tender marinated cod rests on a bed of crisp cabbage slaw and is finished off with a drizzle of Sriracha crema for a light, but filling meal.

Giselle Park

331 CALORIES / SERVING

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Dinner | Mexican

539 CAL.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

18 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 35m

Instant Pot white chicken chili is the perfect cozy weeknight meal. Creamy and flavorful with shredded chicken, green chiles and fragrant spices, it will warm up your body and soul.

Giselle Park

539 CALORIES / SERVING

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Dinner | Mexican

360 CAL.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

23 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 2h 20m

Stuffed sweet potatoes are nutritious and satisfying. These are filled with savory black beans, shredded cheese and tangy pickled red onions for a flavor-packed bite.

Giselle Park

360 CALORIES / SERVING

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