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    Home » Mexican Food Recipes

    Easy Mexican Food Recipes

    Have a favorite taqueria in your hometown that you can't visit very often? Love going out for tacos and enchiladas but don't like the price? Make your own fiesta meal with these easy Mexican food recipes.

    Whether it's homemade corn tortillas or a batch of corn tamales that you're hankering, you can learn to make your favorite Mexican-style dishes at home for less.

    shredded beef tacos in metal holder on white plate.

    Shredded Beef Tacos

    overhead shot of mexican coleslaw in large white bowl with serving spoon.

    Mexican Coleslaw

    overhead shot of large spoonful of corn salad held above a bowl of salad.

    Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing

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    Sheetpan Nachos with Chicken

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    Easy Recipe for Homemade Salsa

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    Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe

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    Shredded Beef Recipe (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)

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    Taco Layer Dip Recipe (52 cents/serving)

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    How to Make Mexican Rice (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

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    Instant Pot Refried Beans (17 cents/cup)

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    Easy Baked Chicken Flautas Recipe (26 cents each)

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    Spicy Chicken Marinade

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    Beef Chimichanga Recipe (61 cents each)

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    Spicy Chicken Fajita Burritos (73 cents each)

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    Easy Chili Cheese Burritos

    white gratin dish with two cheese enchiladas topped with olives and green onions next to fork and dish of sour cream on the table.

    Cheese Enchilada Recipe

    two bean and beef burritos on a white dinner plate topped with sauce, cheese, and cilantro.

    Bean and Beef Burritos (63 cents/each)

    chopped and roasted poblano chiles in a glass dish.

    Roasted Poblano Peppers

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