Mexican recipes

Great family friendly Mexican recipes.

Beef fajitas

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Chill con carne wrapped in soft flour tortillas with cheese and veggies

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy

Beef tacos for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Crisp taco shells loaded with beef, cheese and veggies

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy

BLW chunky chilli con carne

★★★★☆ Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

The general idea is to have chunks of mince and vegetables in the finished dish, rather than it all broken up...

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Burrito bowl

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Nourishing burrito bowl with vegan chocolate chilli, fresh guacamole and salsa

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Dairy Free

Burritos

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Tortillas packed with juicy chicken, rice and veg

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy

Cheesy baked tortillas

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 7 Ratings

An easy to make, budget-busting dish...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Chicken fajitas for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Wraps filled with chicken strips and colourful veggies

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Chicken quesadillas for kids

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

This easy and flexible Mexican recipe is great for children as you can hide the veg!

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Chickpea enchiladas

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

They're cheap, filling and packed full of protein too...

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Chilli con carne for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 15 Ratings

A traditional chilli con carne dish using beef or turkey mince. All in one pot to make. Perfect for kids.

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Chilli sin carne

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

This delicious vegetarian chilli is a perfect midweek meal

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Chimichangas

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Crispy burritos packed with juicy chicken and peppers

  • 38 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Chipotle mayo

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Give dinners a spice kick with this quick and easy mayo

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Chipotle pork burgers

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Pork burgers with pineapple salsa

  • 32 Mins
  • Easy

Churros

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Homemade doughnut sticks with chocolate dipping sauce

  • Easy

Deconstructed Nachos

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Pile these high and pass them around for a tasty snack.

  • 20 Mins
  • Easy

Frozen margarita

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Mexican cocktail made with tequilla, lime and plenty of crushed ice

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy

Guacamole

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

Make your own guacamole dip - so much more delicious than ready made shop stuff!

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Healthy chilli

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

Vegetarian chilli made with lentils

  • 50 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Dairy Free

Huevos rancheros

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Hearty Mexican baked eggs

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Huevos rancheros in a hurry

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

Huevos rancheros - quick & easy egg dish with a slight kick!

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Mackerel fajitas

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A delicious, easy recipe for lunch or dinner...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Margarita

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Classic cocktail made with tequila and lime

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy

Mexican chicken burger

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Gluten-free chicken burgers with guacamole

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten Free

Mexican lasagne - My Daddy Cooks

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

A twist on two classic dishes - chilli con carne & lasagne - a big winner every time...

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy

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