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    Mexican Lunch Recipes

    You're going to love these easy and authentic Mexican lunch recipes. Perfect for any day of the week. They have been tested and approved by picky eaters.

    • Two tostadas de atún topped with chopped vegetables, beans, crumbled cheese, and avocado slices sit on a wooden surface. A small dish of cheese and a halved avocado are also visible in the background.
      Tostadas de Atún (Mexican Tuna Tostadas)
    • Three quesadilla wedges, reminiscent of classic sincronizadas, are filled with melted cheese, ham, and tomato and stacked on a decorative plate with floral patterns. In the background, there is a small bowl of sliced peppers and tomatoes.
      Sincronizadas (Mexican Ham and Cheese Quesadillas)
    • A plate of Espagueti Verde topped with crumbled cheese and garnished with a sprig of cilantro, set on a white plate with a fork and napkin in the background.
      Espagueti Verde (Mexican Green Spaghetti)
    • Corn Tuna Salad in a large white bowl.
      Corn Tuna Salad
    • A skillet filled with creamy poblano dip, inspired by classic Rajas con Crema, garnished with cilantro and surrounded by tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, and a whole poblano pepper on a dark wooden surface.
      Rajas con Crema (Roasted Poblano Peppers in Cream)
    • A white bowl of Sopa de Letras, or alphabet pasta in tomato soup, with a metal spoon, sits next to a white towel with blue stripes on a wooden surface.
      Sopa de Letras (Mexican Alphabet Soup)
    • Pambazo served on a white glass plate next to a basket of breads.
      Authentic Pambazo Sandwich
    • A bowl of creamy Ensalada de Pollo with shredded chicken, peas, corn, and diced carrots sits on a light table beside a fork and beige napkin.
      Ensalada de Pollo (Creamy Mexican Chicken Salad)
    • A hand holds a toasted baguette topped with melted cheese, refried beans, and fresh tomato salsa, creating classic Mexican molletes. More topped baguettes are on a white plate in the background. A striped blue and pink cloth is visible nearby.
      Mexican Molletes
    • Queso con Chile served in a decorative blue plate next to pinto beans and a cactus salad.
      Queso con Chile
    • A spoon with black beans over a white bowl filled with more black beans.
      How To Cook Canned Black Beans
    • A white bowl filled with rice, guacamole, corn, saucy chicken, vegetables, sliced jalapeños, crumbled cheese, and cilantro, arranged on a wicker mat with lime wedges and cilantro around it.
      Mexican Shrimp Bowl
    • Tuna Molletes served on a cutting board and surrounded by green spinach leaves.
      Tuna Molletes (Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches)
    • A torta de jamón with ham, tomato slices, onion, and pickled jalapeños on a white plate, garnished with cilantro and a whole jalapeño, set against a wooden table background.
      Torta de Jamón (Mexican Ham Sandwich)
    • Ensalada de Atún served in a clay bowl and surrounded by chips and saltine crackers.
      Ensalada de Atún
    • A bowl of rice topped with grilled chicken, corn, sliced red onions, cilantro, and crumbled cheese. Lime wedges and a checkered napkin are nearby, with another similar bowl partially visible.
      Mexican Chicken Rice Bowl
    • A cut burrito on a wooden board, filled with grilled meat, avocado, and other ingredients. In the background, bowls of red sauce and chopped onions with cilantro are visible.
      Carnitas Burrito
    • A burrito cut into half and sitting on a wooden cutting board.
      Shredded Beef Burritos (Instant Pot)
    • Three Mexican Chicken Tortas served on a white cloth towel.
      Chicken Torta (or Torta de Pollo)
    • Fideo seco served with Mexican cream and sliced avocado.
      Fideo Seco + VIDEO
    • BLTA Sandwich with Herb Garlic Mayo - a yummy lunch recipe that everyone will love - by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      BLTA Sandwich with Herb Garlic Dressing
    • A blue bowl with Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) surrounded by decorative Mexican toys.
      Sopa de Fideo
    • Chick Nuggets - Fun Kids Food
      Picky Kids Food
    • A decorative Mexican clay plate filled with chicharron en salsa verde and topped with a green cilantro leaf.
      Chicharrón en Salsa Verde
    • Creamy Kids Pasta - This is the perfect dish for fussy, picky eaters. So yummy and good-for-you that mom might even want her own plate. - by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Easy Recipe: Creamy Kids Pasta
    • Papas con Rajas, Potatoes and Poblano Chile, in a Skillet
      Papas con Rajas + VIDEO
    • Calabacitas a la Mexicana on a crunchy tostada
      Calabacitas a la Mexicana + VIDEO
    • A ladle holding Sopa de Estrellitas, or Mexican Star Soup, over a stockpot.
      Mexican Star Soup (or Sopa de Estrellitas)
    • Espagueti a la Crema, Spaghetti with Ham and Cream Sauce, on white plate surrounded by dried pasta and a fork
      Espagueti a la Crema + 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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