Mexican Recipes

Mexican Recipes

This is where tradition meets a modern, plant-forward kitchen. These Mexican recipes are inspired by the food I grew up with—full of bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and that homemade touch that makes every dish feel special.

You’ll find tacos, salsas, soups, rice dishes, and more—some classic, others with a healthy twist. Many are naturally vegan or easy to adapt. All are made to bring the taste of Mexico into your home, one delicious bite at a time.

👉 Real food. Real flavor. Made for real life.

Creamy avocado salsa verde

A hand squeezes a lime wedge over plant-based Mexican tacos filled with seasoned meat and herbs on a small, rustic plate. The other hand holds the plate. Below, a dish with lime wedges sits on a light-colored surface.

Bistec a la Mexicana (Classic + Vegan Option)

A bowl of soup with noodles, chickpeas, greens, and a dollop of cream—reminiscent of comforting sopa de conchas—sits on a plate with a yellow napkin. Nearby are lime wedges, salt, fresh herbs, and sour cream.

Sopa de conchas | Mexican Pasta shell soup

A glass jar filled with colorful pickled vegetables, including carrots, green beans, peppers, onions, and zesty Mexican pickled jalapenos. The jar sits on a pink napkin atop a speckled white plate with a brown leather loop, against a bright white background.

Mexican pickled jalapenos (chiles en Vinagre)

A round wooden plate holds four homemade sopes topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. A fork, knife, yellow napkin, small bowl of salsa, green drink, and jug sit nearby on a light surface.

Mexican Sopes Recipe (antojito)

A skillet filled with homemade refried beans sprinkled with cheese sits on a woven placemat. A wooden spatula rests in the pan. Next to it, a gray bowl holds crispy tortilla chips, all on a white marble countertop.

How to Reheat Canned Refried Beans (And Make Them Taste Homemade)

A glass bowl of green soup with a wooden spoon sits on a beige plate. Behind it are two zucchinis, one sliced, and a green tomatillo—perfect ingredients for Calabacita salsa recipe inspiration. Fresh cilantro leaves rest in the foreground.

Zucchini Salsa Recipe (salsa taquera)

Two hands expertly use a molcajete, the traditional Mexican home cook’s tool, to grind roasted tomatoes, chilies, and garlic into a chunky, vibrant red salsa. In the lower left corner, a black plate holds crispy yellow corn tortilla chips.

What Is a Molcajete? How to Use It Like a True Mexican Home Cook

Two white bowls filled with black bean soup, white hominy, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and thin onion strips sit on a pink textured surface. Artfully arranged, the bowls evoke a fresh twist on classic pozole.

Black Bean Pozole (Mexican Black Bean Soup)

The best recipe for vegan mole enchiladas.

Enmoladas de Plátano Macho (Plantain mole enchiladas)

A cast iron skillet holds the savory delight of Calabacitas con queso, featuring Mexican zucchini, corn, and tomatoes mixed with melted cheese. The dish looks saucy and freshly cooked, while a blue serving spoon rests in the skillet on a black square trivet with a circular cutout on top right.

Calabacitas con queso (mexican Zucchini with cheese)

A gray plate with beef liver slices topped with red sauce, crumbled cheese, cilantro, and onion slices. A drizzle of white crema adds contrast. A gold fork rests on the plate. In the background, a small bowl of crumbled cheese is visible on a white surface.

Entomatadas con Frijol (Mexican Bean-Filled Entomatadas)