Mexican Food: Most Popular Articles

Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
A couple of different ideas of Mexican menu examples for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta.

Easy Flan
This simple flan recipe is a great end to any meal. The creamy caramel sauce over the silky custard is a real treat.

Tres Leches Cake
This traditional Mexican cake recipe translates as "three milks." It is sweet, moist and delicious.

Mexican Menu Ideas
Don't bother mixing and matching. Find everything you need from starters to desserts in this choice of Mexican Menus.

Easy Spanish Rice
Fabulous recipe for Spanish Rice. Easy to follow instructions get you great results.

Strawberry-Lime "Blenderitas"
A super easy way to make a whole batch of fruity magaritas at once.

Cinco de Mayo
A history of the holiday complete with authentic recipes.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Fun fiesta recipes perfect for your Cinco de Mayo party or any other festivities.

Menudo
A wonderfully rich stew of tripe, hominy and chile. Purported to be a great cure for hangovers.

Tamales
Learn how to make tamales from start to finish. Recipes for dough, suggested fillings and how to wrap and cook them.

How to Make Chile Relleno
All the tips you need to make a delicious Chile Relleno.

Mango Salsa
Maybe you've heard of this unique salsa or you've already tried it. Here is a great recipe to unfurl the layer of tropical flavors.

Picadillo
A delicious and rich dish made with ground beef, tomato sauce, olives and seasonings. Potatoes are often added as well.

Brunch Recipes
A lovely selection of recipes to create a memorable brunch with.

How to Make Enchiladas
Learn to make enchiladas with pictures to show you how.

Shrimp Ceviche
Wonderful recipe for a shrimp ceviche inspired by Puero Vallarta. Make this for your next fiesta or for a snack. And it's low-fat too!

Apple Empanadas
A sweet pastry-like snack stuffed with a sweet apple filling.

Pan Dulce
A chewy, lightly sweetened Mexican bread topped with a sweet, decorative topping.

Easy Enchiladas
What a great way to bring a little taste of Mexico to your table. This recipe for enchiladas is simple and can be on the table in 30 minutes! Come find out how easy enchilada's can be!

Burrito Fillings
Can't figure out what to put in your burrito? Try one of these combinations for a great result every time.

Horchata
A traditional Mexican drink for all ages. A milky looking beverage made with rice and flavored with

Flour Tortillas
Why buy them? You can make them at home for a true authentic taste. Just like fresh bread, they will fill your home with fresh baked aroma. Perfect for tacos and burritos, come check out this recipe!

Non-Alcoholic Cool Drinks
Cool off with one of these delicious drinks.

Chicken or Pork
A authentic stew made with tomatillos and green chiles. Serve on a chilly day to warm up.

Breakfast Enchiladas
An unusual recipe that works for breakfast or brunch.

Beef Empanada Filling
This flavorful, authentic filling makes wonderful empanadas. Try this recipe for a great meal or snack.

Quesadilla
Melted cheese between two tortillas makes a satisfying snack. Add meat or beans for a meal.

Is it a Flauta or a Taquito?
How do you tell the difference between a Flauta and a Taquito?

Recipe of the Week
Get Mexican recipes thorugh e-mail.

How to Make Salsa
Making salsa at home is easy! Follow these simple steps to make your own.

Virgin Pomegranate Sangria
A delicious and refreshing, this unusual version of a Spanish drink is great for kids and anyone who who doesn't consume alcohol.

Lime Margaritas
Once you make this fresh and flavorful margarita you'll never go back to store-bought mix again! Enjoy the flavors of lime and tequila in this super cool summer refresher.

Guacamole
A Mexican favorite. Other than salsa, this wonderful dip is most popular.

Refried beans
A great companion to any Mexican entree- refried beans. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.

Chicken Enchiladas Suiza
This chicken enchiladas are stuffed with green chiles, chicken, spinach and cheese and topped with a creamy white suiza sauce.

Quick Basic Salsa
A great basic salsa for any occasion. Wonderful on tacos, in burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.

Arroz con Leche
A sweet rice dessert flavored with cinnamon and raisins.

Mexican Wedding Cakes (Cookies
A lovely, delicate cookie perfect for any celebration, they are flavored with roasted pecans and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes, Snowballs, Pecan Sandies and Swedish Tea Cakes.

Aqua Fresca
Cool down on a hot summer day with this delicious "fresh water" with fruit.

Grilled Chile Shrimp
Enjoy this grilled shrimp with a bold chile flavor.

Bunuelos
A crunchy crispy dessert to satisfy all of your cravings at once. Enjoy them after a great meal or as an afternoon snack.

Chile and Cheese Flautas
These are perfect for a snack or a main dish. They also make great party appetizers. Stuffed with green chiles and jack cheese they will be a hit with everyone.

How to Fold a Burrito
Burrito Folding 101. It's easier than you think. Find out how to fold a burrito and what to put in it. Never make a bad burrito again. Come check out these techniques and recipes.

Tamale Dough
A great, easy and fun recipe for tamale dough. Also find a great selection of tamale filling ideas.

Chile Rellenos Step-By-Step
In-depth, step-by-step instructions for how to make chile rellenos.

Sweet Potatoes
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.

Birria Family Recipe
Bring the taste of authentic Mexico to your table tonight with this recipe for birria. You can use pork, beef, goat or lamb.

Queso Dip
A wonderful cheese dip perfect for dipping tortilla chips or vegetables in.

Introduction to Mexican Food
Learn to cook Mexican style. Check out some brief history of spices, techniques and cooking methods then try a recipe for dinner tonight. You're sure to find what your looking for!

Appetizer Platter
A simple way to present a selection of Mexican appetizers

Sugar Skulls
If you've ever wanted to know how to make those unique Mexican Candy Skulls, you can learn how with this picture tutorial.

Sopaipillas
A delicious puff pastry dessert traditionally served with honey for dipping.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Give your chips something to dive into with this savory salsa. The corn gives it a subtley sweet flavor and black beans a change in texture.

Tamale Fillings
Great ideas for filling your tamale. Also includes tamale dough and how to wrap them.

BBQ & Potluck Recipes
A selection of recipes perfect for your backyard BBQ or the potluck at the park.

Albondigas
This light broth with meatballs and veggies makes a great meal with some flour tortillas on the side.

Michelada
A Mexican beer cocktail including lime juice and hot chile sauce.

15-Minute Mexican Main Dishes
A weekly e-couse that delivers new 15-minute recipes to your inbox for four weeks.

Mexican Pizza
Pizza is found all over the world in many forms. Try this Mexican style pizza for a unique version of an old favorite.

Chicken Enchiladas Verde
A tangy verde chile sauce is used to coat the tortillas and add a great flavor to this dish and cheese adds more flavor and texture.

Day of the Dead
Learn more about this holiday. Includes customs, traditions and recipes.

Huevos Rancheros
A hearty, satisfying breakfast of eggs, salsa and corn tortillas.

Green Chile Recipes
A wonderful selection of recipes to use green chiles in.

Posole
A hearty Mexican soup with pork and hominy. Onions and roasted chiles give this dish an auththentic taste.

Heating Tortillas
A frequently asked question about how to heat tortillas without making them stiff and dry. Check out the answer for softer tortillas.

Chicken Rojo
A rich flavorful chicken dish with a red sauce made with chile, broiled tomatos, onions, garlic and an unusual ingredient.

Carne Asada
Great on the grill as a steak or fajitas.

Empanada Dough
A flaky crispy crust is necessary for a great empanada. Try this recipe for great results.

Enselada Fresca
Makes a great appetizer, meal or snack.

Plantains con Crema
A delicious way to end your meal- Plantains, cream and berries. The Plaintain melts in your mouth while the cream sweetens your palate and the berries give you a contrast of flavor. Try it tonight!

Adobo Sauce
A great sauce for simmering beef, chicken or pork. Also used to can chipotle chiles.

Ingredients of Mexico
How do you get that authentic Mexican flavor in your meal? By using the right ingredients, of course. Read about ingredients commonly used in Mexican cuisine and try one of the recipes.

Low-Fat and Mexican Cuisine
You can still enjoy Mexican food while staying on your low-fat diet. There are plenty of recipes that are low or non-fat.

Epazote
Find out about this common Mexican spice and how to use it.

Salsa Verde
A tangy, mild salsa with tons of flavor. Great wherever you may use salsa such as tacos, corn chips or burritos. It also makes a zesty low-fat salad dressing.

Pollo Encacahuatado
A delicious chicken dish with a mild peanut sauce for flavor.

Basic Chile Sauce
A simple recipe for a traditional chile sauce. Use red or green chiles depending on the dish you will be using it in or on.

Arroz Rojo
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.

Quick Quesadillas
These quesadillas are simple to make and taste great. Filled with melting cheese, onions and peppers they make a great snack or a meal.

Basic Chilaquiles
This simple breakfast dish makes great use of old stale tortilla chips.

Chilied Corn
A simple recipe that you can serve with dinner tonight. Change the way you make corn.

Jalapeno Corn Cakes
A great way to start your morning out. Make this recipe for a delicious alternative to basic panckakes.

Capirotada
A Mexican bread-pudding with apples, raisins and cinnamon.

Crunchy Corn Tortilla Chips
Whne you need fresh corn tortilla chips, try this recipe. Crispy and flavorful, they are just like the kind you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Low-Carb and Mexican Cuisine
A selection of recipes that have ingredients that are already low-carb.

The Flavors of Mexico
Learn about the essential spices and flavoring used when cooking Mexican cuisine. From Oregano to cocoa learn how these seasonings are used.

Atole
A thick, warm drink made with masa and sweetened with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Tamarind
A tree that grows in tropical climates which produces a popular Mexican fruit.

Savory Sopes
This recipe for little masa patties topped with a choice of fillings make a great meal, snack or appetizer.

Agua Fresca- Jamaica Hibiscus
A refreshing beverage to have any time. It is very simple to make and it can also be served hot.

Cajeta- Milk Candy
A thick, sweet candy, almost like caramel and very simple to make. It is usually used as a topping for ice cream or a filling for cakes and candies. Also known as dulce de leche.

Pork Tamalitos
These tasty mini tamales are a favorite among children and adults alike. They make great appetizers and food for traveling.

Alternate Burrito Folding
This is similar to the standard way of folding a burrito, but one extra fold ensures your fillings stay tucked where they should be.

Quick Carne Asada
Carne Adada is usualy grilled, but when a grill is not possible, this quick stovetop version is just as good.

Chile Colorado
A delicious stew of beef and dried red chiles.

Mexican Food - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Mexican Food guide site.

Gordita
A thick tortilla which is split and typically filled with thick, hearty stews.

Mexican Omelet
Wondering what to fill your omelet with? Find out here as well as find information how to make an omelet.

Step-By-Step Corn Tortillas
Learn how to make home-made corn tortillas. They are soft, pliable and more flavorful than the store-bought versions.

Mexican Style Chicken Parmesan
Try this quick and easy twist on chicken parmesan, on the table in 30 minutes or less. This recipe uses cornmeal, chile sauce and cotija cheese instead of the usual chicken parmesan ingredients.

Mini Tazas
These tasty little appetizers will be the hit of your next party. Friends and family will love the crunchy tortilla paired with the melted cheese.

Huachinango a la Veracruzana
Tender red snapper marinated in lime juice and seasonings and topped with a delicious red sauce with green olives.

How To Roast Chiles
Learn how to roast chiles for use in your favorite recipes.

Candy Skulls
A fun treat to make with your kids or for your next party. They also make great Halloween candy.

Spanish Rice Step-by-Step
Learn to make Spanish Rice with a step-by-step tutorial with pictures.

Chiles En Nogada
A creamy, colorful main dish using the Mexican flag for a palette. The green chile represents the green, the creamy walnut sauce represents the white, and the pomegranate sprinkled on top for the red.

Beginner Trivia Questions
A fun way to see just how much you know about Mexican Cuisine.

Mexican Food Trivia - Intermed
Do you feel pretty comfortable with Mexican Cuisine? Try to answer these trivia questions to see just how much you know.

Barbacoa
A translation and definition of this cooking term

Slightly Sweet Black Beans
This slightly sweet and flavorful black beans are the perfect side to any Mexican meal.

Breakfast Tacos
Who doesn't love tacos? Now you can have them for breakfast too!

Cooking Methods
What a great way to learn about Mexican food. Read about how it has been prepared in the past, to how it is prepared now.

Pan de Muerto
This lightly sweet bread is a delicious addition to any Las Dias de Las Muertas (Day of the Dead) offering or celebration.

Spicy Pickled Carrots
These are just like the ones they serve at your favorite Mexican restaurant. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to change the heat level.

Shredded Beef
A great recipe and technique for shredded beef. Great for tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

Easy Corn Tortillas
A perfect place for your taco fillings or to accompany your favorite mexican stew or soup such as chile verde or posole.

Fruits and Vegetables
A reference list of when fruits and vegetables are ripe and ready to eat.

Traditional Fried Quesadillas
These golden brown, cheese-filled "quesadillas" are the perfect after school munchie or late-night snack.

Carne Asada Tacos
A wonderful, traditional taco made with carne asada and corn tortillas. The tortillas are not fried, just warmed.

Mariscos
A translation and definition of this ingredient

Seed and Dice a Chile
Learn how to easily remove seeds from a chile and then dice it.

Plantain Chips
Plantains are a popular Mexican ingredient. In this recipe they are fried to make a chip. You can use these chips any way you would use a regular corn chip.

Carnitas
A slow-cooked pork that is shredded or cut into chunks and then fried to give it a crispy outer layer. Great for tacos or tortas.

Easy Breakfast Burrito
The simple flavors in this breakfast burrito are just enough to wake up your taste buds and it's filling enough to last you through lunchtime.

Nachos
A cheesy, crunchy snack or meal sure to satisfy your cravings.

Tripe
Tripe is the main ingredient for Menudo, a popular Mexican soup. Read about this unusual ingredient.

School Lunch Ideas
A list of fun and different ideas for school lunches. They are also great for picnics.

How to Wrap a Tamale
Learn how to wrap a tamale with these step by step descriptions

Gazpacho
A chilled soup perfect for a warm summer day.

Cilantro Dressing
Liven up your usual side salad with this kick of flavor.

Seed and Dice a Tomato
Learn how to seed a dice a tomato in one procedure. Your beautifully diced tomatoes will be perfect for salsas and salad toppings.

30-Minute Mexican Meals
30-Minute Mexican Meals

Pico de Gallo
Enjoy this salad in which the flavors are just as bright and colorful as the salad itself. Use your favorite fruits and veggies and season with lime juice and chile powder.

Mexican Stir-Fry
Tired of the same old recipes? Try this Mexican stir fry tonight for a great change of pace! Your diners will be asking for seconds and thirds!

Agua de Tamarindo
Tamarind imparts an earthy and tangy flavor to this traditional beverage. This recipe used the tamarind pods.

Arroz con Frijoles Negra
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.

Machaca Con Huevos
A recipe for a hearty breakfast including meat and eggs will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

Black Beans
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.

Avocado Salsa
A yummy alternative to a traditional red tomato salsa. Great on tacos, burritos or with your favorite tortilla chips.

Bolillos
A great bread for making tortas, or mexican sandwiches. Crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve fresh out of the oven for maximum flavor and freshness.

Huevos Chorizo Scramble
This delicious combination of flavorful chorizo and chiles is a great start to any day! Try this recipe yourself!

Sopes Dulces
These versatile sweet sopes are flat and can be topped with a myriad of delicious toppings, including fruit and green chiles. Use them for an appetizer or a dessert.

Mexican White Rice
This recipe imparts flavor and aroma to plain white rice. The optional addition of vegetables makes it even more flavorful.

Tortas Ahogadas
A delicious sandwich smothered in a seasoned tomato chile sauce.

Fried Cheese
An easy appetizer or snack that everyone loves- cheese! Fried cheese is one of the best snacks ever. Come find out how to make this great snack!

Comal
Learn more about this Mexican cooking utensil and how to prepare it for use.

Tacos Pequeno
These tiny tacos are so tasty they'll be hit at your next fiesta.

How to Seed and Dice a Tomato
How to remove the seeds from the flesh and then dice your tomato in one easy procedure.

Mexican Chocolate Sauce
A great topper for your helado (ice cream) or for dipping churros in. It's very simple and sure to make your dessert authentic.

Jalapeno Refried Black Beans
For a quick version, use canned beans. For the more flavorful version, cook your own beans first, then use them in this recipe.