Mexican Menu Ideas

So you can't decide on just one recipe? Try one of these perfectly paired Menu Ideas for a great mix of tastes. All the thinking is done for you. Just follow the easy recipes and you'll have a great meal in no time. Or look through one of these Mexican cookbooks.

Traditional Mexican Meal

• Appetizer-Shrimp Ceviche
• Main Dish-Easy Enchiladas
• Side Dish-Spanish Rice
• Dessert-Plantains Con Crema

Authentic Mexican

• Main Dish- Chiles Rellenos

• Side Dish- Refried Beans
• Side Dish- Arroz Rojo
• Dessert- Flan

Mexican Breakfast or Brunch

• Main Dish-Breakfast Enchiladas
• Main Dish-Huevos Chorizo Scramble
• Side Dish-Jalapeno Corn Cakes
• Dessert-Bunuelos

Hot Summer Nights

• Cocktails-Lime Margaritas
• Main Dish-Ensalada Mexicana Fresca
• Side Dish- Gazpacho
• Dessert- Helado (Ice cream) topped with Mexican Chocolate Sauce

On the Grill

• Main Dish- Carne Asada
• Side Dish- Grilled Onions and Peppers
• Side Dish- Homemade Tortillas
• Side Dish- Fresh Salsa

When a Chill is in the Air

• Main Dish- Pumpkin Chorizo Soup
• Side Dish- Jalapeno Refried Black Beans
• Dessert- Apple Empanadas

Savory Mexican

• Main Dish- Posole
• Side Dish- Flour Tortillas
• Side Dish- Chopped onion and cilantro
• Dessert- Sweet Sopes

Mexitalian

• Main Dish- Mexican Style Chicken Parmesan
• Side Dish- Zesty Green Chile and Tomato Salad
• Side Dish- Chilied Corn
• Dessert- Sopaipillas

Southern Mexico

• Main Dish- Empanadas
• Side Dish- Arroz con Frijoles Negro
• Dessert- Plantains con Crema

Northern Mexico

• Drink- Sangrita
• Main Dish- Birria
• Side Dish- Refried Pinto Beans
• Side Dish- Mexican White Rice

Yucatan

• Main Dish- Pibil Pollo
• Side Dish- Plantain Chips
• Side Dish- Salsa Caliente
• Dessert- Sapotes Dulces

Lunch

• Main Dish- Torta made withBolillos
• Side Dish- Enselada Fresca
• Side Dish- Crunchy Corn Tortilla Chips