23 Mexican food recipes bursting with flavour

Mexican food is a delicious option any night of the week. From nachos to burritos, quesadillas, tostadas, and more, here are the best recipes to make tonight.

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March 8, 2023 - 7:01PM

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Fancy some fish tacos, smoky pork tortillas or even chicken quesadillas?

The delicious team has put together a selection of great Mexican food recipes to tempt any palate — with a few vegetarian options thrown in.

Here are 23 recipes

Scorched chipotle salmon tacos with jalapeño and corn salsa

Warren puts a spicy twist on a quick and easy Mexican classic – fish tacos.

Sticky beef tacos with creamy avocado dressing

Craving the crunch of a taco? Go no further than these sticky beef tacos with a creamy avo dressing.

Sticky beef tacos with avo. Picture: Supplied

Mexican roast beef with hot sauce and spicy sweet potato wedges

Spicy Mexican roast beef with hot sauce and sweet potato wedges is a dinner party winner.

Baked sweet potatoes with chipotle butter and pico de gallo

Drizzle baked sweet potatoes with chipotle butter and pico de dallo for a knockout vegetarian dish.

Crispy fish tacos with mango salsa

Mango salsa adds refreshing sweetness to these spicy summer tacos.

Lime and chilli prawn tortillas

These prawn tortillas are quick and easy to prepare but look so elegant on a plate.

Lime and chilli prawn tortillas. Picture: Supplied

Smoky pork tortillas with sweet and spicy pineapple salsa

Katie Quinn Davies’ smoky pork tortillas are made extra-special with a pineapple salsa that adds a sweetness and spice to the saucy richness of the pork.

Mexican beef-cheek tortillas

For a beef tortilla recipe like this, opt for the cheaper cuts of meat that take longer to cook, but reward you with succulent results.

Chorizo, corn and black bean salad with tortillas

Simple, casual and creative – this recipe has all the right ingredients for a stress-free midweek dinner.

Mexican corn cakes with avocado and prawns

These corn cake starters are also great as an afternoon snack or light meal.

Queso fundido (Mexican cheese fondue) with hot potato skins

This spicy version of cheese fondue is perfect for Mexican-themed parties.

Chilli and lime king prawns with chipotle mayonnaise

Katie Quinn Davies shows us why “juicy, plump Aussie prawns are a must at any summer event”.

Try this Mexican-style turkey burger. Picture: Supplied

Mexican-style turkey burger

With a few pantry staples, you can turn roast turkey leftovers into a sensational midweek meal.

Chicken quesadillas with chipotle relish and mango salsa

Barbecued chicken gets a gourmet makeover in this feisty quesadilla recipe.

Mexican eggs with potato hash

Katie Quinn Davies recommends waking up to Mexican eggs and crisp potato hash – “a hearty dish that’s full of big, bold flavours”.

Smoky cauliflower tacos with salsa macha, broccoli joy and pickled onion

OzHarvest’s Jez and Lauren share a smoky Mexican taco mix that uses up leftover pantry and fridge items.

These smoky cauliflower tacos are a great vegetarian option. Picture: Supplied

Mexican black bean salad

Short on time? This Mexican black bean salad is full of flavour and can be ready in just ten minutes!

Barramundi tacos with black quinoa and corn salsa

Katie Quinn Davies says that these fish tacos are a cinch to prepare, packed with flavour and pretty healthy too (as long as you go easy on the sour cream).

Peach and pork tacos

Create this Mexican taco meal with a tasty twist, thanks to this fab filling which combines peaches with pork.

Tuna tostadas

Fresh raw tuna paired with zingy mayo makes an excellent start to any meal.