50 Lip-Smacking Mexican-Inspired Family Feasts

Are you more Mexi-can or Mexi-can't?

Get your chops around these mouth-watering Mexican-inspired dinner recipes for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas y más. We're bringing you Mexican-inspired dishes that are packed with fresh ingredients and bold spices. We love these Puffy Chicken Tacos made with fresh corn tortillas and a punchy red cabbage slaw.

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Puffy Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

To make the chicken: Whisk together orange and lime juices, chilli and garlic in a shallow baking dish, add the chicken thighs, turn to coat and marinate 1 to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Preheat grill to high or grill pan over high heat. Remove thi

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Simple Perfect Enchiladas

Cono Sur wine pairing: Serve these easy enchiladas alongside a tall glass of ruby red Malbec.

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Beef Tacos

Make a taco mold by rolling out aluminum foil and folding it over in 10-inch increments until you have a 4-sheet-thick piece of foil. Fold the large foil square in half horizontally, bringing the bottom to the top, and then turn 90 degrees. Crimp

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Tacos Carne Asada

Lay the flank steak in a large baking dish and pour the mojo over it. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours, so the flavors can sink into the meat. Don't marinate the steak for more than 8 hours though, or the fiber

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Tortilla Soup

Ditch croutons and dig in to this zingy Mexican veg soup with tortilla chips.

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breast Tacos with BBQ Onions and Coleslaw

Heat the grill to high. Brush the poblanos with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chiles on the grill and cook until charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill, place in a bowl and cover with plastic for 10 minutes

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Fish Tacos with Chipotle Cream

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the fish fillets and let marinate for 20 minutes. Put the yoghurt into a strainer lined with a paper towel and place over a bowl to drain and thicken for 20 minutes.

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Chicken Fajitas

These grilled sticky chicken fajitas are packed with flavour and so easy to cook.

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Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Coleslaw and Brown Sugar Pineapple

For the pork: Combine the coriander, lime juice, oil, chilli powder, garlic and onions in a large dish. Add the pork slices and turn to coat. Preheat a grill on medium-high heat. For the red slaw: Combine the cabbage, coriander, oil, vinegar, chil

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Beef and Black Bean Chilli with Cumin Crema

Enjoy a taste of Mexico with Bobby Flay's beef chilli.

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Baja style fish tacos

Crunchy halibut and creamy sauce scooped up in a soft Mexican taco.

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Gold Medal Sizzling Fajitas

1) In a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt, pepper and your choice of meat. Seal and toss the bag around to coat. Marinate in the ref

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Crispy Mexican Bean, Rice and Sweetcorn Bake

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Cook the rice according to package directions; let cool.Meanwhile, stir the tomatoes, 2 cups water, chili powder, vinegar, chipotle paste, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large skillet. Bring to a high simmer over m

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Chicken Flautas with Avocado Cream

Flautas: 1) Fill a large pot with enough oil to reach 5 cm up the side of the pan. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reads 190C. 2) In a pan over medium heat melt butter and saute onions and jalapeno chill

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Mexican Brown Rice Salad

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.Brush corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating on all sides, until the corn has some nice charred spots. Let cool and remove corn kernels from the cob.Add corn, bro

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Chili con Carne

1. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and season with the salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large stew pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat, in small batches, until well browned, adding more oil to the pan if need

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Yucatan Chicken Skewers with Peanut BBQ Sauce

Skewer each half chicken thigh with 2 skewers so that they lay flat. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish. Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, honey, oil, chilli powder, and garlic. Pour over thighs and marinate in the refrigera

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Butternut squash soup with chipotle cream

A bowl of sunset-coloured Mexican soup makes for a light starter.

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Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos with Red Slaw

Cono Sur wine pairing: Make Taco Tuesday even better with a glass of voluptuous Pinot Noir.

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Steak and Black Bean Chalupas

For the tortillas: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lay the tortillas on a baking sheet, brush both sides with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.For the cube steak: Toss the steak strips with 1/2 teasp

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Mexican Poached Eggs

Preheat oven to 190°C. Roast the poblano and jalepeno chillies directly in the flame of a gas burner, turning until charred on all sides. (Alternatively, if cooking with an electric stove, broil until charred.) Put chillies in a bowl, cover and s

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Baked Nachos with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 200°CF.Toss the sweet potatoes in a medium bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until soft and partially browned, 25 to 30 minutes.Spray both sides of the tortillas with c

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The Best Fish Tacos with Salsa

1. Combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, achiote and salt. Rub the mixture on both sides of the fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat grill, brush the fish with olive oil and grill for 4 minutes on each side f

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Grilled Chicken Tostadas al Carbon with Grilled Tomatillos and Queso Fresco

Cheese and chicken flatbreads are the ideal lazy lunchtime treat.

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30-Minute Spicy Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce in a food processor until completely smooth.Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork in a single layer, season with 1 teaspoon salt

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Mexican Frittata

Preheat the oven to 200°C.In an 8-inch, nonstick, oven-proof saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the spring onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile in a medium bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. Add coriande

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Shredded Pork Tacos

For the pulled pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 more minutes. Add the achiote pa

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Chilli Cheese Casserole

Love cheese? Bake up a storm with this crispy, crunchy casserole.

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Chicken Tostadas

Spread the tostadas with the refried beans. Top with the chicken, lettuce, onion rings, radishes, and cheese. Drizzle with sour cream, top with a dollop of salsa, and serve. Combine the tomatillos, avocado, coriander, c

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Beef and Tenderstem Fajitas

1. Mix the olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, chilli and sugar in a small bowl. Use half to brush over both sides of the steaks. Add the Tenderstem, onion, red and yellow peppers to a mixing bowl and stir through the other half of the marinade. Set a

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Chipotle Prawn Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Try a light, seafood-filled soft taco with a Mexican-style salsa verde.

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Chicken Enchiladas

Preheat oven to 175°C. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set aside. Pour salsa in bottom of baking dish and spread around. Fill 3 tortillas with cheese, beans, tomato and chicken. Roll up. Place in baking dish and top with more salsa and more

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Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice

For the beans: in a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5

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Tequila Lime Chicken

Ree Drummond brings the zing with her tequila chicken.

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Clams with Chorizo and Tequila

These clams are gently steamed in tequila and are perfect with crusty sourdough.

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Beef Fajitas

In a bowl, toss the onion and peppers with the oil. Heat a large griddle pan and scatter in the vegetables. Cook for 5-6 minutes over a medium heat, turning until charred and slightly softened. Sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning and lemon juice, a

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Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Slice 6 of the tortillas into 1-inch strips, and then arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. Bake until deeply golden, season with salt and reserve. Heat the corn oil in a sou

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Quick Pulled Pork Tostadas

This flavoursome Mexican recipe proves pulled pork doesn't have to take hours.

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Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

1) Whisk the vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. 2) Shear off the corn kernels with a sharp knife over a bowl. Tos

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Heat the chicken, salsa, beans, 1/2 cup of the broth and the chilli powder in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring, until simmering. Stir in the scallions and remove from the heat.Meanwhile, combin

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Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas

Cono Sur wine pairing: The rich notes of cherry, blackberries and plum in Pinot Noir work well alongside these Chicken Tostadas.

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Mexican Grilled Corn

Stick some sweetcorn on the barbeque and ramp up the flavour with Mexican sauce!

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Beef Tacos with Asparagus Salsa

Full of fiery flavours, these tacos are served with salsa and an avocado cream.

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Chilli-Lime Salmon Tacos with Salsa

Using canned salmon in these fish tacos makes them the perfect weekday supper.

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Shredded Pork Tacos

For the pulled pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 more minutes. Add the achiote pa

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DIY Quesadillas

Preheat the oven to 200°CF. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, chilli powder, garl

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Tex-Mex Meatballs

1. Preheat the oven to 200?C/400?F/Gas Mark 6. 2. Prick the potatoes with a fork and cook in the oven for an hour. 3. Wash and grate the carrots, no need to peel. 4. Meanwhile, brown the meatballs in a little oil in a large frying pan or wok