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    Home » Mexican Food Recipes

    60+ Budget-Friendly Mexican Dinner Ideas

    Published: Apr 28, 2023 by Jessica Fisher

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    Love Mexican food? Looking for some easy Mexican recipes that are affordable? Check out these easy Mexican dinner ideas and tips for making great Mexican food for a weeknight dinner or a special Cinco de Mayo celebration.

    Whether you favor savory, filled enchiladas or crispy, crunchy taquitos, plump and tender tamales or loaded tacos, we’ve got you covered with budget-friendly Mexican food recipes you’ll want to make on repeat.

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    Nowadays, you can find a decent taco almost anywhere. Almost.

    But this wasn’t always the case. When we lived in Kansas City back in the early 2000s, it was pretty hard to find great Mexican dishes at a restaurant. Since we were working hard to get out of debt and didn’t have much money to dine out anyway, I worked to perfect our favorite Mexican recipes at home.

    This turned out to be perfect for us, especially with six kids to feed. Prepping chicken enchiladas in bulk and freezing them for later or loading the slow cooker with a pork shoulder for delicious Carnitas turned into a major game changer.

    Why Make Mexican Food at Home

    If you want to enjoy great Mexican food on a budget, make it at home!

    Not only are ingredients such as cilantro, chiles, and masa easily available, but they haven’t met the fate of inflated prices that happens with some cuisines. Couple that with the fact that Mexican food is prepared with more affordable whole foods and you’ll find that it’s a very frugal fare.

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    How to Save Money

    One of the things I love about Mexican food is that many grocery stores offer great deals on ingredients you might want to use to prepare Mexican dinners. Real ingredients. Look for these ingredients on sale:

    • tri-tip, top sirloin steak, or flap meat (for carne asada)
    • pork shoulder
    • boneless, skinless chicken breast
    • ground beef or turkey
    • avocados
    • strawberries
    • mangoes
    • roma tomatoes or white onions 
    • jalapeno peppers
    • tortillas or tortilla chips
    • limes or bottled lime juice
    • sour cream
    • canned refried beans or sauces
    • shredded cheese or cotija 
    • rice
    • corn on the cob
    • commercial sauces and salsas (though I think you should scroll down and make homemade!)

    Keep an eye out for the ingredients you see on sale and stock up to prepare a Mexican dinner on the cheap. As the budget allows, buy more than you’ll need. Mexican food belongs in your weekly meal-planning rotation!

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    FAQs

    How do you learn to make Mexican dinner recipes?

    Without Mexican grandmothers to show us the ropes, Bryan and I have taught ourselves some things along the way, too, like how to make tamales or homemade tortillas or enchilada sauce.

    One of my favorite resources for Mexican dinner ideas has been this book: the Sunset Mexican Cookbook. It is long since out of print, but you can find used copies for cheap. Snag one because this is the portal to some good cheap eats!

    Aside from trial and error and cooking through a vintage cookbook, we’ve also been known to peek into taqueria kitchens and ask endless questions of Mexican restaurant owners and friends in our quest to make great Mexican food at home.

    What are the best Mexican dinner recipes?

    To choose the best Mexican dinner idea is probably impossible. It really depends on your experience: who prepared it, where did you eat it, how happy were you in that season of life. Food, as we know, is subjective.

    But, generally speaking, some popular Mexican dinner ideas include: chilaquiles, pozole, enchiladas, guacamole, tostadas, tamales, quesadillas, salsa, carne asada, tacos, and ceviche. Tres leches cake is always a winner!

    The best is defined by what you like. What are your favorites when you go out to eat? Chances are you can make them just as good and more cheaply at home.

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    Looking for Budget Party Food Ideas?

    Be sure to check out our archives of party food recipes and tips for saving money on those important celebrations.

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    Recommended Recipes

    I grew up in Southern California, eating at some of the best Mexican food, or Cal-Mex, to be had — from friends’ kitchens to taquerias from Santa Barbara to San Diego. These are all recipes I’ve developed based on great meals — with a few Americanized favorites thrown in for good measure.

    Salsas, Sauces, and Seasonings

    So often the secret is in the sauce! Homemade salsas, sauces, and seasonings can really make a difference to your favorite tacos recipe. These Mexican food recipes are super easy to prep and take very little time.

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    If you’ve been buying salsa in a jar, it may be time to think about making Homemade Salsa. It’s cheaper and tastier than the commercial varieties. And so easy!
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    Cactus Salsa isn’t one of the most common party appetizers you’ll find, but it’s super delicious, fresh, and easy to make.
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    Mango Peach Salsa
    Enjoy a twist with your chips and salsa with this tasty Mango Peach Salsa. Instead of tomatoes, use peaches. It's perfect for chips or topping grilled meat and fish.
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    Spicy Serrano Salsa
    Save money and enjoy a delicious spicy Serrano Salsa with this easy recipe. You'll be the hit of the fiesta this summer.
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    Strawberry Salsa
    Strawberry Salsa is a fun way to incorporate this summer fruit into your savory dishes. It’s got the same sweet-tart flavor and vivid red hue as traditional tomato, but gives your dishes a fun twist. Dip into it with chips or serve it atop grilled meats.
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    Chips and salsa are always a crowd pleaser. But, what if you made your own salsa? This Super Easy Homemade Salsa will make you the hit of the party!
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    Pico de gallo is nothing more than a salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, herbs, and chiles. It comes together so quickly, you’ll wonder why you don’t make it more often.
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    Easy Guacamole Recipe
    With just four ingredients this Easy Guacamole recipe is one that you'll have memorized after your first batch! It's so good for dipping and topping tacos, burritos, and salads.
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    Just oil, flour, ground chile, spices, and water are needed to make this spicy sauce that comes together in less than 20 minutes!
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    Save money, yet enjoy great flavor with a homemade taco seasoning mix. It’s great for taco fillings, casseroles, marinades, and soups.
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    This Chipotle Seasoning brings just the right amount of heat and flavor. You can stir up a batch of this smoky homemade taco seasoning in about five minutes!
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    Snacks

    While chips and salsa is a common snack or appetizer, there are other great dips to explore. While some of these dips might not be authentic Mexican recipes, they are inspired by their great flavors.

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    Homemade tortilla chips, fresh from the air fryer, oven, or fry pan, are a delight. You'll wonder why you ever bother buying the bagged variety.
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    Santa Barbara Cowboy Caviar
    Santa Barbara Caviar is a delicious bean dip that acts like a salsa. It’s perfect with chips, to top tacos or enchiladas, or even to serve simply on rice.
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    Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
    This Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is packed with flavor from jalapeno, bell pepper, garlic, and onion, as well as creaminess from cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar. It's perfect for dipping!
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    Really Homemade Seven Layer Dip
    This easy seven layer dip recipe is homemade – meaning less processed and more deliciousness! It’s the perfect appetizer for taco night as well as holiday get-togethers.
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    Sides

    Homemade Mexican food sides are easy to prep and super gentle on the budget. Cook up a pot of this Spanish rice recipe or a batch of Mexican street corn in just minutes.

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    Enjoy a simple, make-ahead side dish that mixes up in minutes with this Easy Mexican Coleslaw recipe that incorporates some of your favorite southwest flavors such as cilantro, lime, chile, and cumin.
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    Mexican Rice
    Mexican rice is a delicious and easy side dish to accompany tacos, fill burritos, or otherwise enhance your Mexican style meal.
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    Spanish Brown Rice
    Sautéed brown rice and finely chopped onion simmer in a tomato-vegetable broth for an amazing Spanish Brown Rice to serve in burritos and bowls, and as a side for tacos, enchiladas, and tamales.
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    Homemade Corn Tortillas
    Homemade corn tortillas are not difficult to make and best thing — they will transform your taco night into something out of this world!
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    Corn Salad
    Sweet juicy corn, crunchy pepper, and kicky green onion combine in a delicious corn salad you'll want to enjoy all year long. Serve it as a side salad or as a topping for tacos or nachos.
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    Cook up a pot of healthier refried beans to serve as a side dish, to fill burritos, or to top nachos. The Instant Pot makes it quick and easy, no soaking required.
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    Cooking pinto beans from scratch is a great way to enjoy beans as a side dish or as a meatless main dish. They are so much cheaper than canned beans.
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    These instant pot black beans are a game changer when it comes to serving beans. No soaking required, you can prepare tastier and cheaper black beans in less than an hour.
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    Fajita vegetables, basic sauteed onions and peppers, add fiber and flavor to many dishes. Make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week in bowls, wraps, salads, and sandwiches.
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    Main Dishes

    From Mexican-American ground beef tacos to more traditional Carne Asada, these main dishes are guaranteed to please. They are budget-friendly and easy to prep. 

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    These “ranchers eggs” are such a great thing to wake up to. Huevos Rancheros also makes a great quick supper.
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    Carnitas Tostadas are a fantastic alternative to tacos. Load up a crispy tortilla shell with refried beans, chunks of tender carnitas, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Super yum!
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    Simple Bean Tostadas come together quickly and easily for an affordable meatless meal, with tortillas, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and your favorite toppings.
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    Pull dinner together in a jiffy with this recipe for Easy Chicken Fajitas. Slices of chicken, onion, and pepper are simply seasoned with cumin, oregano, and garlic for a quick-fix dinner.
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    Shredded beef tacos are a deliciously simple way to make taco night terrific. The tender beef cooks in the slow cooker while you assemble fresh toppings.
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    1. Pat

      June 21, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      What an awesome list! I bookmarked it too so it will be easy to find for Mexican night 🙂 !
      I’m making taco meat in the crockpot right now with some ground beef I scored for 5lbs for $8.45 with your taco seasoning. Next week could be a very Mexican week with the meal plan.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        June 24, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Great score!

        Reply
    2. Michelle K

      May 05, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      I need some help w/ the refried beans. Mine tend to get very dry if they aren’t consummed immediately. Should more water be left in the pot when mashing them?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 06, 2014 at 7:51 am

        You can add water if it gets dry, either cooking liquid, or just plain water. That helps, especially on reheat.

        Reply
    3. Amber

      May 05, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Thanks for all the mexican recipes!! I was wondering if you ever make your own flour tortillas. My family loves them, but when I look at the package ingredient list, I think, “I can’t buy these anymore!” They are filled with preservatives and bad fats! Every single brand of them. My attempts to make my own have not gone over too well with my family. I can find corn tortillas with only three ingredients and I saw you posted a recipe, but my family doesn’t like them as well. What are your thoughts on flour tortillas? Have you ever attempted to make them?

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 05, 2014 at 11:38 am

        I have tried and not been satisfied with the results. We much prefer corn tortillas homemade, though.

        Trader Joe’s has an ingredient list that I like much better than others I’ve found.

        Reply
    4. Kristi

      May 02, 2014 at 9:09 am

      Now I’m in the mood for Mexican! Good thing we have leftovers from last night’s tacos for lunch. We LOVE your Mexican rice! It’s a regular thing on our menu rotation. I am inspired to try the poblano chili enchiladas this week. I noticed the sales on the Mexican food ingredients when I ran to the store yesterday. I think I’ll bookmark this page so I have a handy reference of these recipes. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 03, 2014 at 5:54 pm

        You don’t know how hard it was to write this list. I was so hungry. We had tostadas when I was done. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Vanessa B

      May 02, 2014 at 6:07 am

      Wow, this is an extensive collection of Mexican style dishes! I have tried several of your recipes and my husband loved every one. I am inspired to try a few new ones.
      We have chicken fajitas about every 2 weeks. That is by far our favorite with all the fixins; guacamole, creamy salsa verde or black bean salsa. We also like taco pizza with a mix of refried beans and enchilada sauce as the base layer. We like a number of copycat recipes from an unmentionable fast food chain. 😉 NACHOS! ‘nough said lol!

      Reply
      • Jessica Fisher

        May 03, 2014 at 5:53 pm

        All sounds yummy!

        Reply
    6. Cherie

      May 02, 2014 at 5:16 am

      You know as I sat in bed last night looking at pinterest recipes after an evening of being ‘challenged’ by my 14yo son LOL, I was hit with the complete assurance that I must make a mexican feast for Mother’s Day [I host our families]. I won’t say that came from the place of ‘I don’t make enough mexican food because 14yo son doesn’t care for it’ but whatever it is – that’s what I’m going to do – thanks for the immediate inspiration today!

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      • Jessica Fisher

        May 03, 2014 at 5:53 pm

        This cracks me up. Retribution via meal planning. 🙂

        Reply

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