Mexican food is all about bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and fun.
These recipes are perfect for bringing variety and excitement to your kitchen.
Each dish is easy to make and packed with authentic taste.
Here, you have eight simple, delicious Mexican recipes to make your meals pop!
Spice It Up: 8 Mexican Recipes You’ll Love
It’s time to spice things up.
Here are eight easy and tasty Mexican recipes that’ll wake up your kitchen.
Big flavour, simple steps, and no boring bites!
Also, here’s a handy table with each dish’s prep time, cook time, and servings.
| Dish Name | Prep Time | Cook Time | Serves |
| 1. Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos | 15 mins | 8 hrs | 6 |
| 2. Quesabirrias | 25 mins | 2 hrs | 4 |
| 3. Chicken & Bean Enchiladas | 20 mins | 30 mins | 6 |
| 4. Mexican Beef Tips | 15 mins | 25 mins | 4 |
| 5. Black Bean Tostadas with Avocado Salsa | 15 mins | 10 mins | 4 |
| 6. Borracho Beans | 15 mins | 1 hr | 6 |
| 7. Easy Chicken Fajitas | 20 mins | 15 mins | 4 |
| 8. Tres Leches Cake | 20 mins | 30 minutes | 8 |
Recipe 1 – Slow Cooker Brisket Tacos
Taco night just got a whole lot tastier with these melt-in-your-mouth brisket tacos!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef brisket
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Optional: cilantro, lime, salsa
Instructions
Step 1: Rub brisket with salt, pepper, chilli powder, and cumin.
Step 2: Toss brisket, onion, garlic, and broth into a slow cooker.
Step 3: Cook on low for 8 hours until it falls apart.
Step 4: Shred the meat and pile it into warm tortillas with your favourite toppings.
Chef’s Tip: Search the brisket in a hot pan for a smoky kick!
Recipe 2 – Quesabirrias
Crispy, cheesy, and downright addictive, these tacos are a game-changer!
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups beef broth
- Corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Soak chiles in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend with garlic, oregano, cumin, and broth.
Step 2: Simmer beef, onion, and chile sauce in a pot for 2 hours until tender.
Step 3: Shred beef, dip tortillas in the sauce, and stuff with beef and cheese.
Step 4: Fry until crispy and golden.
Step 5: Serve with cilantro, lime, and extra sauce for dipping.
Chef’s Tip: Keep that leftover broth perfect for dunking!
Recipe 3 – Chicken & Bean Enchiladas
These enchiladas are comfort food: Saucy, cheesy, and super cosy!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2: Mix chicken, beans, onion, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
Step 3: Roll the mixture into tortillas and place in a baking dish.
Step 4: Pour sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
Step 5: Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Chef’s Tip: Warm the tortillas in the microwave first so they don’t tear.
Recipe 4 – Mexican Beef Tips
Juicy beef and fresh veggies are a Mexican classic with a punch!
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, cubed
- 1 tbsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 chiles gueros (or jalapeños), sliced
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Season beef with chilli powder, cumin, and salt.
Step 2: Heat oil in a pan and brown the beef.
Step 3: Add onion, tomatoes, and chiles; cook for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Serve hot with rice or tortillas.
Chef’s Tip: For extra flavour, let the beef sit in the spices for 30 minutes.
Recipe 5 – Black Bean Tostadas With Avocado Salsa
Crunchy, fresh, and veggie-packed, these tostadas are a quick win!
Ingredients
- 4 tostada shells
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Mash beans with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Spread beans over tostada shells.
Step 3: Mix avocado, tomato, lime juice, and cilantro for a quick salsa.
Step 4: Spoon salsa on top and dig in.
Chef’s Tip: Add a splash of hot sauce if you like spicy sauce.
Recipe 6 – Borracho Beans
These boozy beans are smoky, rich, and the perfect sidekick to any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beer
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Fry bacon in a pot until crispy.
Step 2: Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
Step 3: Stir in beans, beer, cumin, and salt.
Step 4: Simmer for 20 minutes until thick and flavorful.
Chef’s Tip: Grab a Mexican beer like Modelo for the best taste.
Recipe 7 – Easy Chicken Fajitas
Sizzling, colourful, and crazy good, these fajitas are a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp oil
- Flour tortillas
- Optional: sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
Step 1: Coat chicken with fajita seasoning.
Step 2: Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden.
Step 3: Toss in bell pepper and onion; cook until soft.
Step 4: Serve in tortillas with your favourite toppings.
Chef’s Tip: Cook the veggies on high heat for a charred, smoky vibe.
Recipe 8 – Tres Leches Cake
This cake is the ultimate happy ending: Sweet, milky, and dreamy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 can of evaporated milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then mix flour and baking powder.
Step 3: Pour into a greased pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Blend the three milks and pour over the cooled cake.
Step 5: Top with whipped cream and serve chilled.
Chef’s Tip: Let it soak for a few hours; it gets better with time!
