Mexican Dinner Ideas
Apr 08, 2018, Updated Mar 31, 2020
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Mexican Dinner Ideas – everyone loves Mexican food! Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, margaritas and more! But sometimes you want to branch out from the norm. Here are over 50 of my favorite Mexican dinner ideas for any night of the week!
I could eat Mexican food pretty much every night of the week. There is just something about my favorite salsa with chips that gets me every time. I think it might be my ultimate snacking weakness. Then you add a lime margarita to the mix and I am one happy girl!
There have been a lot of Mexican recipes shared here before. Cheap dinner ideas has a few great options as well. Mexican food is often quick and easy to make, so it is great for busy nights of the week. But today we have 25 of my favorite Mexican dinner ideas for all of your taco and Mexican food cravings.
We are skipping the basic tacos and burritos in this line up. We are going for fun and new ways to get your favorite flavors into dinner. Using potatoes, shrimp, and all sorts of different combinations! Hope you find some you are excited to try.
With over 40 different Mexican dinner ideas, you are not going to run out of things to try any time soon! So if you love Mexican food like I do, start at the top and just work your way down!
Mexican Dinner Ideas - everyone loves Mexican food! Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, margaritas and more! But sometimes you want to branch out from the norm. Here are over 50 of my favorite Mexican dinner ideas for any night of the week! Taco Sloppy Joes - homemade sloppy Joes just got a Mexican makeover! Seasoned with taco seasoning, chilies and topped with cheese make them perfect for any night of the week! Dorito Taco Salad - a fresh a delicious salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, plenty of crushed Dorito tortilla chips and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing. Skirt steak street tacos – tender grilled skirt steak wrapped in a charred corn tortilla and topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce. Just like Southern California at home in no time! Sweet, smokey, and spicy shredded beef is perfect for tacos White Chicken Enchiladas - super easy sour cream chicken enchiladas that are made with lots of creamy and tangy sour cream for a delicious white sauce. They are cheesy, full of flavor and great for dinner anytime! Easy Chicken Fajitas - skip going out and make chicken fajitas at home! Super easy to make any night of the week, take your taco night to a whole new level! Beef Burrito Skillet - Mix up your taco night with this one pan meal that tastes like a beef burrito in a pan! Top with your favorite taco toppings! Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas - easy enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and lots of cheese! Absolutely delicious with just a few simple ingredients. Get a restaurant quality dinner on the table for dinner tonight! Chicken Chilaquiles -A Mexican casserole with tortilla chips, and chicken baked in a spicy tomato sauce, and topped cheese. Tortilla Soup - Slightly spicy, full of Mexican flavors and great for cooler weather. Fiesta Lime Chicken - A copycat Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken that is topped with a Mexican ranch sauce, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo. Crunchy Southwestern Chicken Wrap - easy lunch ideas are hard to come by. These chicken wraps come together in minutes, you can make them ahead, and the creamy spicy sauce makes them extra tasty! Instant Pot Chicken Tacos - make taco night extra tasty with this flavorful and easy chicken! Great for tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos and more all week long! Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers - these Mexican stuffed peppers are a fun twist on a classic! Taco meat, black beans, corn, salsa and more. If you love taco night these are going to be a huge hit! Southwestern Cobb Salad - A classic Cobb salad with a Southwestern, tex-mex twist! Topped with a creamy cilantro lime dressing for a hearty, filling, and delicious salad. Great use of leftover turkey (or chicken). Corn bread base, spiced turkey, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos - Pork that has been cooked in the crock pot in citrus and spices, and then used for tacos. So easy, and so much flavor! Instant Pot Tortilla Soup Recipe - make your favorite chicken tortilla soup in the Instant Pot! It is ready in minutes, and so good on a cold night. Don't have an instant pot? No problem, stove top instructions included! Flank Steak Tacos – Juicy flank steak marinated in lime juice, garlic, cilantro and more. Served in tortillas with your favorite toppings for taco night! Mexican Pizza - a homemade version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, only better! Super easy and a fun dinner the whole family will love. Taco Pizza - A super easy pizza recipe with all the flavors of taco night! A fun dinner the entire family will love! Instant Pot Pork Tacos - these pulled pork tacos are super tender and so delicious. Topped with a creamy Mexican slaw and avocado sauce! Pierogies Taco Skillet – Cheese filled pierogies get a Mexican twist with taco meat, salsa, and plenty of cheese! Great weeknight meal that is ready in no time. Mexican Skillet Potatoes - a quick and easy one pan Mexican recipe. Crispy potatoes, taco meat, salsa, cheese and more! So much better than just regular tacos. Get all the taste of taco night in this quick and easy one pan meal! Crispy hashbrowns topped with Mexican ground beef and melty cheese. Quick and easy weeknight dinner. Southwestern Chicken Corn Chowder - a super fast and easy soup you can make any night of the week. This recipe for corn chowder is thick, creamy, and actually good for you! Stacked Chicken Enchiladas - all the flavors of chicken enchiladas in an easy layered casserole. Much less work, same great taste, so dinner is on the table fast! Turn leftover turkey into enchiladas with an avocado cream sauce Creamy chipotle dressing tossed with chopped lettuce and other Mexican ingredients. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas - this super easy chicken enchilada recipe is loaded with chicken, cheese and topped with a green chile sauce! Taco Pasta Skillet - All the flavors of taco night in a one pan meal, ready in 20 minutes! Homemade version of taco Hamburger Helper, with just a few staple ingredients. Up your chicken and rice dinner with this one pan dinner. Tons of flavor in this quick and easy meal. Turn classic white chicken enchiladas into a one pan dinner that is ready in 20 minutes! Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas - a fun and easy way to get Mexican food on weeknights, in minutes! Crispy tostadas topped with guacamole, spiced shrimp, and your favorite salsa. Creamy Salsa Chicken - Taco spiced chicken cooked with corn and salsa, and sour cream mixed in to make it creamy and delicious! One pan and 20 minutes! Enchilada Pasta Skillet is a homemade version of Hamburger Helper with a Mexican twist! Turn taco night into a quick and easy casserole with layers of your favorite chips. It is time to redefine the casserole, and make it something people want to eat! Grilled fish fillets in warm tortillas with a roasted pablano cream sauce Make your own enchiladas at home, full of lots of flavor, and you control the heat level. Chicken Enchilada Soup - get all the flavor of your favorite chicken enchiladas in a hearty soup you can make in minutes! Chicken Enchilada Chili - a favorite mexican dinner gets turned into a 20 minute warm and comforting chili! Great for any night of the week. Easy Taco Soup - a hearty and comforting taco flavored soup that is ready in minutes. Top with your favorite toppings to make it even better! Pork Carnitas - made in the crockpot. Perfect for summer. Slightly spicy sauteed shrimp with a lime and chipolte sauce. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas - Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Rich, creamy and great for any night of the week! Turn taco night into a quick and easy casserole with layers of your favorite chips. It is time to redefine the casserole, and make it something people want to eat! Southwest Baked Chicken - a baked chicken recipe that is ready in no time, with tons of flavor. Just 4 ingredients and dinner is done! Slow Cooker Verde Chicken Pesole - a hearty and comforting soup with tons of great flavor, and it cooks in the crock pot all day! Southwestern Chicken Pasta - A creamy southwestern style pasta with black beans, corn, chicken and tons of flavor. All made with a gluten-free pasta (trust me, you would never know).Mexican Dinner Ideas
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This is just what I needed! Perfect for busy nights!
I feel like I have hit the mother load!! We can’t get enough Mexican Dinners at my house. I can’t deicde which one to try first!
I love cooking Mexican food for dinner. There are so many great options and flavors!
What a delicious round up of recipes! Not sure what I will try first; they all look amazing!
These are all wonderful ideas! My favorite is the Fiesta Lime Chicken, so bright and tasty!
All these look so delish! Would love to try all!