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    Mexican Lent Recipes

    These Mexican Lent Recipes are perfect for the season. From my son's favorite Capirotada to several fish dishes, this section is full of tasty dishes that your family will love.

    • A white plate with steamed rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and shrimp in a fiery red Camarones a la Diabla Square sauce, set on a rustic wooden table.
      Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp)
    • A white plate with enfrijoladas—enchiladas smothered in rich refried bean sauce—topped with crumbled cheese and fresh cilantro. Next to the plate are bowls of cheese, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and pinto beans on a rustic wooden table.
      Enfrijoladas Recipe
    • Fish ceviche served in a glass bowl.
      Fish Ceviche (Ceviche de Pescado)
    • Tacos de Pescado served on a wooden cutting board next to salsa and fried fish.
      Tacos de Pescado (Ensenada Fish Tacos)
    • Two tostadas of Shrimp Ceviche topped with sliced avocado sitting on top of a wooden surface.
      Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón) + VIDEO
    • Pescado en Salsa de Chiles (or Fish in Mexican Chili Sauce) is a savory dish that is full of robust flavors. A simple recipe perfect for Lent. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Pescado en Salsa de Chiles
    • Ensalada de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Salad) in a large white serving dish.
      Ensalada de Camaron
    • Tortitas de Papa con Atun on a white plater sprinkled with chopped cilantro.
      Tortitas de Papa con Atun (Tuna Potato Patties)
    • Pescado al Ajillo in a skillet topped with garlic slices and chopped cilantro.
      Pescado al Ajillo [VIDEO]
    • Pouring syrup on Mexican french toast.
      Torrejas (Mexican French Toast)
    • Entomatadas are corn tortillas dipped in Mexican red salsa and topped with white cheese and green cilantro
      Entomatadas + VIDEO
    • Capirotada (or Mexican Bread Pudding) served in a white bowl and topped with sprinkles.
      Capirotada (or Mexican Bread Pudding) + VIDEO
    • Pescado a la Veracruzana, or Veracruz-Style Fish, is a savory dish that will blow your tastebuds away. It’s not very spicy with delicious bites of olive and briny capers. Enjoy! By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Pescado a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Fish)
    • Camarones en Crema Chipotle in a black iron skillet topped with slices of yellow lemon and surrounded by a blue kitchen towel and green cilantro.
      Camarones en Crema Chipotle [VIDEO]

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    • A brown ceramic bowl filled with Slow Cooker Birria de Res—tender shredded beef in red broth, garnished with chopped onions and cilantro—sits on a colorful embroidered cloth with fresh herbs in the background.
      Slow Cooker Birria Recipe (Birria de Res)
    • A white plate with steamed rice garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and shrimp in a fiery red Camarones a la Diabla Square sauce, set on a rustic wooden table.
      Camarones a la Diabla (Mexican Deviled Shrimp)
    • 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
    • Instant Pot Pork Tamales stacked and ready to cook. Surrounded by cilantro and decorative Mexican kitchenware.
      Instant Pot Pork Tamales [VIDEO]
    • A bowl of vegetable soup inspired by Caldo de Camaron, topped with avocado cubes and served with a lime wedge on the side. A spoon and small dish are in the background on a wooden table.
      Caldo de Camarón (Mexican Shrimp Soup)
    • Carne En Su Jugo in a white bowl topped with cilantro beans bacon
      Carne En Su Jugo + VIDEO

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