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    Mexican Summer Recipes

    Here you will find delicious and tasty summer recipes that are 100% Mexican. From grilling to cool and refreshing drinks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy the season.

    Mexican summer recipes exude the vibrant essence of the season, offering many delicious dishes that celebrate fresh ingredients and the rich Mexican flavors. When temperatures rise, these recipes capture the taste, colors, and smells of Mexican cuisine.

    From ceviche de camaron to elote en vaso, these Mexican summer recipes showcase the balance of heat and cool. Pair any of those dishes with this horchata recipe and you have a winning combo!

    The juicy sweetness of ripe fruit finds its way into many dishes. Or, slice up some fruit and serve just as is sprinkled with chile powder and drizzled with lime. That sweet-chile combination is a timeless favorite among many Mexicans.

    Classic favorites like tasty tacos and cool and refreshing agua frescas take on a new life in the hot summer months. Carne asada is not just a food, it’s an event. These outdoor BBQs are the perfect place for warm tortillas filled with smoky grilled meats, spicy salsas, and grilled vegetables.

    Mexican summer recipes include yummy desserts like fruity paletas (popsicles) and  fresh fruit drenched in rich, creamy sauces. These sweet treats, often featuring tropical fruits and creamy textures that are mouthwateringly delicious. What a great way to end a summer feast!

    In short, Mexican summer recipes are a combination of simple yet vibrant ingredients that embodies the spirit of the season. Try one or all! You won’t be disappointed.

    • A glass of iced red cherry drink garnished with a lime wedge sits on a white surface, surrounded by fresh cherries, a red straw, and a green-checkered cloth with a bottle of liquid in the background.
      Vodka Cherry Limeade Recipe
    • Pineapple Margarita with a Spicy twist
      Spicy Pineapple Margarita
    • Three skewers with grilled beef chunks and whole cherry tomatoes are arranged on a wooden cutting board, garnished with green herbs. A whole tomato and a tomato slice are also on the board.
      Ancho BBQ Steak Skewers
    • Chipotle carne asada tacos served on a decorative Mexican plate next to red rice.
      Chipotle Carne Asada
    • Grilled chicken breasts garnished with cilantro served on a plate with grilled jalapeños, with bowls of lime wedges and white rice in the background. Fresh cilantro is placed next to the plate on a wooden surface.
      Mexican Grilled Chicken Recipe
    • Elote en vaso served in a glass cup with a lime wedge.
      Elote en Vaso (or Esquites) 🌽
    • A Mexican Burger with hot dogs, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño slices, and melted cheese on a sesame seed bun sits on a white plate. In the background are lettuce, tomato slices, and another bun.
      Mexican Burger
    • A coctel de camaron served in a glass cup with a plastic white spoon.
      Coctel de Camarones (Mexican Shrimp Cocktail) + VIDEO
    • Two tostadas of Shrimp Ceviche topped with sliced avocado sitting on top of a wooden surface.
      Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camarón) + VIDEO
    • Glasses filled with Piña Colada Smoothie and topped with mint leaves.
      Piña Colada Smoothie
    • A hand holding a Durango Burger.
      Durango Burger (Hamburguesas Estilo Durango)
    • A served glass of mangonada topped with a spring of mint.
      Mangonada (Mango Chamoyada Recipe)
    • A hand squeezing lime over grilled Brochetas de Camarón.
      Brochetas de Camarón
    • Tacos Arabes served on a wooden cutting board next to several toppings.
      Tacos Arabes (Puebla Arab Tacos)
    • Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles sitting on a ice and surrounded by fresh strawberries.
      Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles
    • A spoon drizzling the creamy sauce over the fruit salad.
      Ensalada de Frutas
    • Carne asada nachos on a sheet pan next to a serving fork and cilantro.
      Carne Asada Nachos
    • Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce has a great balance of spicy and sweet flavors. Perfect for summer BBQs and grilling fun. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Spice-Rubbed Ribs with Chipotle BBQ Sauce
    • Two Carne Asada street tacos sitting on a decorative blue plate.
      Carne Asada Street Tacos 🌮 (VIDEO)
    • A hand pulling up the top tortilla showing the melted cheese inside mulitas.
      Mulitas de Asada + VIDEO
    • Cebollitas Asadas served on a clay plate next to grilled cactus and carne asada.
      Cebollitas Asadas
    • A chelada served in a glass with a lime wedge.
      Chelada (Mexican Beer Cocktail)
    • A hand holding a dulce de leche ice cream cone.
      Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
    • Two strawberry jalapeno margaritas topped with jalapeno slices and lime wedges.
      Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita
    • Spicy Mango Margarita with a rim of chili powder sitting on a wooden cutting board.
      Spicy Mango Margarita
    • A container of Oreo Ice Cream in a container next to cones and Oreo cookies.
      Oreo Ice Cream 🍨
    • Raspado served in a glass cup with a metal straw
      Raspados Mexicanos 🍓🍧 (Strawberry Raspado Recipe)
    • Agua de Mango served with ice next to a fresh mango on a wooden cutting board.
      Mango Agua Fresca (agua de mango)
    • Ensalada de Coditos Mexicana in a clay dish with forks and other decorative plates in the background.
      Ensalada de Coditos + VIDEO
    • Hands making a heat shape with the California Burrito inside the heart.
      California Burrito + VIDEO
    • Chiles Toreados piled high on a silver platter.
      Chiles Toreados (Mexican Blistered Peppers) + VIDEO
    • A glass of Agua de Piña next to a pitcher and a pineapple decoration.
      Pineapple Agua Fresca (Agua de Piña) +VIDEO
    • Cucumber Agua Fresca served in a glass with ice and a metal straw.
      Agua de Pepino 🥒🍋(Cucumber Agua Fresca) + VIDEO
    • Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak
    • Grilled Balsamic Herb Steak with Grilled Onions - this recipe is perfect for outdoor entertaining, BBQ goodness at its best. - by Mama Maggie's Kitchen
      Grilled Balsamic Herb Steak
    • A plastic cup filled with spears of fresh fruit and topped with Tajin.
      Mexican Fruit Cups + VIDEO
    • Grilled Tri Tip with Whiskey Chipotle BBQ Sauce is made for summer cookouts and hanging out with friends. This tender and soft meat is layered with a spicy, sweet sauce that you and your guests will love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
      Grilled Tri Tip with Whiskey Chipotle BBQ Sauce
    • Instant Pot BBQ Ribs sliced and on a wooden cutting board
      Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
    • Pescado Sarandeado on a white plate next to grilled veggies and rice.
      Pescado Zarandeado
    • Grill fork in grilled pork chop
      Grilled Pork Chops Adobo + VIDEO

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