Celebrating Cinco de Mayo? Want to re-create your favorite restaurant meal at home? Well, check out these 21 Mexican-inspired meals. From tacos to enchiladas, street corn to fajitas, these recipes will spice up dinnertime and turn your meal into a fiesta.
Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
"If you love Mexican food, these enchiladas are a must. The sauce is full of Mexican flavor and slightly spicy. It makes the whole house smell like a Mexican restaurant." - The Kitchen Crew
Baked Chicken Fajitas
"So easy and delicious, too! Serve with lime wedges and sour cream for an extra treat." - Tamara
Skillet Chicken Nachos
"This is an easy and flavorful shredded chicken for your nachos. It has the typical seasonings you expect from a Tex-Mex dish. The amount of spice can be controlled by the heat of the salsa you use. Very versatile, this can be used for nachos but also tacos and burritos." - The Kitchen Crew
Mexican Rice
"Friday night is Mexican night in my house -- the kids just love rice and black beans, loaded nachos and Quinoa Black Bean Enchiladas. This Traditional Mexican Rice dish with a little Chili Lime Margarita and a movie with the family is the perfect Friday night for me!" - Shikha
Robin's Enchilada Pie
"This enchilada pie is a family favorite that was modified from a recipe given to my mother by a coworker over forty years ago. It is actually laid out much like lasagna so it's a lot less work than traditional enchiladas." - Robin
Ceviche Salad
"I had this dish several years ago at a restaurant that we visited on our way back from Las Vegas. It was hot outside and this salad was cold and fresh. It really was delicious. As soon as I got home, I had to try and recreate it." - Stephanie
Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef
"The cook time of this meat is a little longer than you expect but it comes out falling apart and so easy to shred. This beef is really versatile and can be used any way you like. It’s good for tortillas but can be used in burritos, nachos, enchiladas and any type of casserole." - Debbie
My Texas Fish Tacos
"We were expecting these fish tacos to be good but were overwhelmed by the impact of all the flavors when the ingredients were mixed together. These tacos are plain incredible. We used cod, but prepare the tacos with your favorite white fish. The white sauce drizzled on the tacos is creamy and spicy." - The Kitchen Crew
Mexican Baked Polenta with Salsa, Beans, and Veggies
"In this recipe, crispy baked polenta slices are topped with salsa, spicy sautéed vegetables, and black beans—an easy meatless dinner idea!" - Kiersten
Bonnie's Chile Rellenos Casserole
"This recipe is a good side dish to serve along with your other Mexican dishes or it can be served alone as the main dish. A hearty meal, and you can add your favorite seasonings and as much heat as you desire." - Bonnie
Mexican Street Corn
"This grilled corn is the perfect side dish for a Mexican meal. Or, really any grilled meal. Cooking the corn on the grill adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the kernels. Mayonnaise adds creaminess to the corn. We loved rolling the corn in a cheese and spice mixture. When combined with mayonnaise, it tastes like a creamy cilantro sauce. A fun and flavorful way to prepare corn in the summer." - The Kitchen Crew
Street Tacos
"These street tacos are great with rice and beans or just by themselves. Add your favorite salsa weather it's green or red! Very tasty." - Cathy
Baked Chicken Chimichangas
"This is a tasty recipe that is modified a bit from the original to cut down on some of the fat by baking the chimichangas instead of frying them." - Muna
Mexican Shredded Beef Enchiladas
"Tender beef wrapped in tortillas and smothered in a tasty enchilada sauce and plenty of melted cheese!" - Kevin
Green Enchiladas
"I created this original recipe, wanting a lighter version of enchiladas. Everyone loves them and requests them at family gatherings." - Charlie
Chicken Chilaquiles
"Originally created to use leftover tortillas that were then deep-fried. I skipped that step and use prepared tortilla chips. You can use freshly poached chicken, leftover chicken or pick up a roasted chicken at the grocery store!" - Sylvia
Skillet Mexican Street Corn
"Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe is corn off the cob served Mexican style. It’s smothered with a creamy spread and topped with feta cheese, cilantro, and green onions. This is one of the best corn side dishes you’ll eat." - Paula
Candi's Enchilada Sauce
"I'm more into flavor than I am fire! My folks can't eat the canned stuff (it bothers me too). So I made this and they love it and it does not bother them at all!" - Candi
Street Corn - Casserole Style
"This is a more portable and less messy version of my original grilled street corn recipe." - Martha
Carne Guisada
"This carne guisada is the same recipe my mother and grandmother used. Very simple and delicious!" - Emma