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    Mexican Food Recipes

    Red Chicken Pozole served in a decorative blue plate and surrounded by the toppings.

    TRENDING RECIPES ⭐️

    These Mexican food recipes have been tested and approved by thousands of readers. They are, and continue to be, my most popular recipes!

    • Arroz Mexicano (or Mexican Rice) served in a decorative blue plate and topped with a cilantro leaf.
      Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Rice)
    • Chiles en Nogada plated and on a decorative Mexican clay plate.
      Chiles en Nogada + VIDEO
    • Enchiladas Verdes served on a decorative clay plate and topped with cheese and cilantro.
      Enchiladas Verdes de Pollo
    • Menudo, or Pancita, is Mexican comfort food at its best. Served for Sunday brunch and shared with lots of love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Mexican Menudo Recipe + VIDEO
    • Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew, in a brown bowl topped with chopped onions and cilantro.
      Slow Cooker: Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew + VIDEO
    • Albondigas en Caldillo (or Mexican Meatball Soup) in a decorative blue bowl next to lime and a spoon.
      Caldo de Albóndigas + VIDEO
    • Sopa de Conchas, or Mexican Shell Pasta Soup, in a white bowl and topped with a few slices of green onions.
      Sopa de Conchas + VIDEO
    • Gorditas stuffed with carne asada lettuce and cheese
      How to Make Mexican Gorditas + VIDEO

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    About Maggie 👩🏼‍🍳

    My name is Maggie, the face behind Mama Maggie’s Kitchen. I’m a native Spanish speaker who has traveled extensively throughout Mexico.🇲🇽 I live in San Diego and regularly visit Baja California. I have 30+ years of experience cooking. My goal is to help you create Mexican meals at home with my time-tested recipes and pro tips. iArriba Durango!

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    Mexican Fall Recipes 🎃 🍂

    • A slice of Pumpkin Pastel de Tres Leches served on a plate and topped with whipped cream.
      Pumpkin Tres Leches (with box cake mix)
    • Cooked Pumpkin Tamales on a white platter next to an orange pumpkin and fall leaf.
      Pumpkin Tamales
    • Pumpkin Champurrado served in a decorative Mexican clay mug next to pumpkins and cinnamon sticks.
      Pumpkin Champurrado
    • A picture of pan de muerto on a decorative plate next to a black and white picture and sugar skull.
      Pan de Muerto + VIDEO
    • A stack of six golden-brown pumpkin empanadas sits on a white, scalloped plate. The background features autumn-themed decorations, including two small pumpkins and a bouquet of orange, red, and yellow flowers. The plate is placed on an orange and white patterned cloth.
      Pumpkin Empanadas (Empanadas de Calabaza)
    • Pumpkin Arroz con Leche served in a glass cup topped with raisins and a cinnamon stick to the side.
      Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche + VIDEO
    • Pumpkin cupcakes topped with frosting and drizzled with cajeta next to a pine cone and an orange pumpkin.
      Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cajeta Frosting
    • Pumpkin Chipotle Soup in an orange bowl topped with cilantro.
      Pumpkin Chipotle Soup

    Birria Recipes 🥩

    • Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew, in a brown bowl topped with chopped onions and cilantro.
      Slow Cooker: Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew + VIDEO
    • A fork holding birria ramen surrounded by the toppings.
      Birria Ramen
    • A bowl of pozole with shredded meat, chopped onions, and cilantro on top. It is accompanied by sliced radishes and lime wedges in bowls on the side. A spoon rests in the bowl of stew.
      Birria Consomé (Birria Sauce)
    • A hand dipping a birria taco into the consomme.
      Instant Pot Birria Tacos
    • A birria tamal sitting on a corn husk cut in half and sitting next to the consomme.
      Birria Tamales
    • A hand holding a slice of birria pizza and dunking it into a cup with consomme.
      Birria Pizza
    • Slices of birria quesadillas stacked on top of each other.
      Birria Quesadillas
    • A hand holding half of a birria burrito that has been dipped consume.
      Birria Burrito

    Mexican Soups 🍲

    • Sopa de pollo con fideos served on a deep bowl with a spoon.
      Sopa de Pollo con Fideos
    • Caldo de Verduras, or Mexican Vegetable Soup, is full of yummy flavors. A comforting and warm soup that’s perfect for cold, winter days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Caldo de Verduras (Mexican Vegetable Soup)
    • Caldo Tlalpeño served in a white bowl and topped with avocado and cheese.
      Caldo Tlalpeño
    • Caldo de Res, or Mexican Beef Soup, is a traditional Mexican dish made with beef shanks and loaded with vegetables. Hearty and extremely satisfying, this recipe is a well-loved classic in Mexico. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Caldo de Res + VIDEO
    • Caldo de Siete Mares served in a decorative blue plate.
      Caldo de Siete Mares + VIDEO
    • Caldo de Pescado served in a white bowl and topped with cilantro and chile slices.
      Caldo de Pescado (Mexican Fish Soup) + VIDEO
    • Caldo de Pollo, or Mexican Chicken Soup served in a white bowl and surrounded by lime and spoons.
      Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup) + VIDEO
    • Caldo de Camarón, or Mexican Shrimp Soup in a white bowl with a rich, guajillo sauce. Spoon lifting shrimp and avocado. Cilantro and lime on a dark brown table.
      Caldo de Camarón – Mexican Shrimp Soup + VIDEO
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    30-Minute Mexican Meals 🥘

    • Two tacos de bistec served on a plate and surrounded by the toppings.
      Tacos de Bistec
    • Chuletas a la Mexicana served on a blue plate next to black beans and stopped with serrano pepper slices.
      Chuletas a la Mexicana (Mexican-Style Pork Chops)
    • Three shrimp tacos topped with jalapeno slices sitting on a wooden cutting board.
      Tacos de Camaron (Shrimp Tacos)
    • Milanesa de Res served with avocado slices on top and potato fries on a glass plate
      Milanesa de Res + VIDEO
    • A spoon with black beans over a white bowl filled with more black beans.
      How To Cook Canned Black Beans
    • Shrimp and rice served in a glass plate with lime slices as garnish
      Camarones al Mojo de Ajo + VIDEO
    • Fajitas de Res Tacos placed on a wooden cutting board.
      Fajitas de Res (Beef Fajitas)
    • Jazz up dinner with this recipe! Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce, or Pollo al Chipotle, is a rich and delicious dish that will make you want to lick the plate clean. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Chicken in Creamy Chipotle Sauce (or Pollo al Chipotle)

    Mexican Dessert Recipes 🍮

    • A pile of Mexican conchas sitting on a decorative and colorful basket.
      Mexican Conchas + VIDEO
    • Star-shaped hojarascas cookies on a wooden platter.
      Hojarascas (Mexican Shortbread Cookies)
    • Three Mexican mantecada muffins sitting on a blue plate.
      Mantecadas (Mexican Muffins) + VIDEO
    • Two cups of Fresas con Crema served in a glass cup.
      Fresas con Crema + VIDEO
    • Orejas stacked on a gold serving platter.
      Orejas + VIDEO
    • Sliced Cortadillos Mexicanos on a wooden cutting board and served on plates.
      Cortadillos (Mexican Pink Cake)
    • Jericallas served in white containers ready to enjoy.
      Jericalla (Mexican Custard Dessert)
    • Pan de Polvo cookies served on a cutting board.
      Pan de Polvo
    See more Dessert →

    Mexican Salsa Recipes 🔥

    • Hand holding a black bowl of Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa
      Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa) + VIDEO
    • Roasted Tomato Salsa in a volcanic rock molcajete surrounded by jalapenos, chips, and a decorative Mexican cloth.
      Tomato Molcajete Salsa + VIDEO
    • Taqueria-Style Salsa Serrano served in a glass container with a spoon and surrounded by cilantro and lime.
      Taqueria-Style Salsa Serrano
    • A bowl of creamy green salsa is surrounded by corn tortilla chips, jalapeños, and cilantro on a wooden surface. A colorful woven cloth is visible in the top right corner.
      Jalapeño Crema
    • A salsa bowl with salsa borracha and surrounded by cilantro.
      Roasted Salsa Borracha + VIDEO
    • Pineapple Pico de Gallo served in a small clay bowl.
      Pineapple Pico de Gallo 🍍🌶️
    • Hand holding a chip with salsa over the salsa bowl.
      Tomato Habanero Salsa
    • A hand holding a chip over a bowl of creamy jalapeno salsa.
      Jalapeno Salsa

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