Mexican food is one of the most celebrated and loved cuisines in the world. It boasts a number of mouthwatering dishes such as enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos, which always pack a punch with bold flavour. If you’d like to put together a feast for your next fiesta, then take a look at some of our best Mexican-inspired food recipes to get you started.
Fiesta Favourites
Tuck into these tasty dishes…
Mexican-inspired Pozole
Treat family and friends to this bold, spicy broth loaded with samp and slow-cooked pork shoulder. Filling, tasty and guaranteed to warm up on colder nights.
Recipe for Mexican-inspired Pozole
Mexican Street Corn Soup with Avocado
Comforting and flavoursome, this Mexican Street Corn Soup will have dinner guests satisfied.
Recipe for Mexican Street Corn Soup with Avocado
Chilli
A good chilli can form the base for a number of dishes. Get fired up with these classics.
Tex-Mex Campfire Breakfast
A hearty breakfast, filled with kidney beans, jalapeño and perfectly cooked eggs.
Recipe for Tex-Mex Campfire Breakfast
Braaied Chicken Nachos with Spicy Salsa & Lime Sour Cream
Smoky chicken served with nachos and lime sour cream. Ideal for serving a hungry crowd.
Recipe for Braaied Chicken Nachos with Spicy Salsa & Lime Sour Cream
Chipotle Chilli con Carne with Guacamole
Try this vibrant con carne full of warmth from smoky chipotle chillies. Enjoy with guacamole and your favourite brand of tortilla chips.
Recipe for Chipotle Chilli con Carne
Tex-Mex Baby Marrow Chilli
Savour this vegetarian take on Tex-Mex chilli with nachos or tacos for a Mexican-inspired meal.
Recipe for Tex-Mex Baby Marrow Chilli
Chilli con Carne
Simply prepared and filled with the deliciousness of beef, spices and all the beans you need (pinto, kidney and black beans).
Spicy Beef and Tomato Potato Skins with Guacamole
Loaded and delicious! This Mexican-inspired recipe makes for the perfect quick dinner.
Recipe for Spicy Beef and Tomato Potato Skins Topped with Guacamole
Cooking with Chipotle Chilli
Chipotle is a type of smoked chilli that is popular in Tex-Mex food. It’s full of flavour and spiciness, and we love what it brings to these Mexican-inspired dishes.
Chipotle Beef Short Ribs
Smoky and delicious chipotle beef short ribs. These ribs are killer good!
Recipe for Chipotle Beef Short Ribs
Chipotle Beef Brisket with Cheddar Biscuits
Try this Southern-style buttermilk biscuit (savoury scone) with mature cheddar, some barbecue saucy goodness and our slow-cooked beef brisket.
Recipe for Chipotle Beef Brisket with Cheddar Biscuits
Enchiladas
Enchiladas are corn tortillas that are rolled up and grilled with saucy, cheesy goodness. They are super filling and great for feeding a hungry crowd.
El Burro Butternut Enchiladas with Sour Cream
These butternut enchiladas are a vegetarian version of this tasty dish.
Recipe for El Burro Butternut Enchiladas with Sour Cream
Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Red Pepper Enchiladas
This Mexican-inspired dish is relatively quick to make and will fill hungry bellies. Yum!
Recipe for Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Red Pepper Enchiladas
Tacos
Tasty filling hugged by a crunchy or soft tortilla – yes please!
Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw
A South African take on a Mexican classic. Divine!
Recipe for Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw
Pork & Apple Tostadas
Crispy tostadas piled with barbecue pulled pork and all the fresh, fiery fixings.
Recipe for Pork & Apple Tostadas
Skirt Steak Crunchy Tacos
A perfect blend of crunch, umami and freshness, all in one delicious taco!
Recipe for Skirt Steak Crunchy Tacos
Deep-Fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps
You will never look at cauliflower the same! These deep-fried cauli-bombs are deliciously parcelled inside warm tortilla wraps, with plenty of fresh salad.
Recipe for Deep-fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps
Nikkei Style Fish Tacos with Toasted Sesame Slaw and Guacamole
These Nikkei-style fish tacos are crispy, crunchy and packed with flavour.
Recipe for Nikkei Style Fish Tacos with Toasted Sesame Slaw and Guacamole
Tacos with Chilli Salsa and Guacamole
Crunchy, spicy goodness served with the ultimate guac – irresistible!
Recipe for Tacos with Chilli Salsa and Guacamole
Nachos and more…
Nachos are one of the best Mexican dishes; what makes them good is using good quality tortilla chips. We’ve also got some Mexican-inspired dishes that you’ll love.
Tuna Ceviche with Guacamole, Salsa and Nachos
Our love for nachos and ceviche are pretty much on par, but using the one to scoop up the other is pretty much revolutionary levels of love! This fresh and zingy tuna ceviche – together with guac, salsa and crunchy Old El Paso nachos – is a tasty love affair.
Recipe for Tuna Ceviche with Guacamole, Salsa and Nachos
Elotes – Mexican-style Grilled Corn
All hail the Mexican mielie! Seriously, how good do these look? This recipe will change the way you look at the humble ear of corn, forever.
Recipe for Elotes – Mexican-style Grilled Corn
Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa & Guacamole
These quesadillas are a cheesy delight, and work as a complete dish or pre-party snacks.
Recipe for Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa & Guacamole
Tomato & Black Bean Salsa with Corn Chips
Salsa is the quintessential dip and no Mexican-inspired food round-up would be complete without it. This tomato and black bean version is just what your nachos need.
Recipe for Tomato & Black Bean Salsa with Corn Chips
Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
These easy three-ingredient poppers are the perfect snack.
Recipe for Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
Breakfast Quesadillas with Sweet Chilli Salsa Guacamole
Swap the bacon and eggs for these breakfast quesadillas and sweet chilli-infused guac.
Recipe for Breakfast Quesadillas with Sweet Chilli Salsa Guacamole
Drinks and Desserts
Complete mains with these tasty goodies.
El Burro Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce
These fluffy bits of heaven will change your taste buds for life.
Recipe for El Burro Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce
Classic Margarita
This iconic drink needs no introduction. Boozy and tart, this is a real margarita.
Curious about the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine?
