Mexican Dinner Recipes have seasoned beef, chicken, rice, tortillas, and lots of cheese that come together to make amazingly bold and delicious recipes!
Some of the easiest Mexican recipes are often the most flavorful! If you're looking for a quick Mexican dinner that you can whip up in no time, then you've come to the right place!
Authentic Mexican dinner recipes often consist of quesadillas, rice, enchiladas, and of course, meat! These recipes are so easy that even a beginner could make these dinner ideas! Whether you're cooking for a crowd, for two, yourself, or your family, there are lots of delicious Mexican dinner recipes for you to try.
We have complied some of the best Mexican dinner recipes here for you to try out! Find your next go to weeknight dinner recipe and add it to your recipe book!
1. MEXICAN PINWHEELS RECIPE
From BREAD BOOZE BACON :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This easy Mexican Pinwheels Recipe is a party favorite that’s full of bright, bold flavors you’ll crave!
2. SLOW COOKER SPICY CHICKEN & RICE
From 5 BOYS BAKER :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This Slow Cooker Spicy Chicken & Rice is simple, packed with flavor, has just a bit of a kick and perfect for any weeknight meal.
3. Texas Style Lasagna
From THE BEST BLOG RECIPES :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Texas Style Lasagna is a dish you’ll be making repeatedly for family dinners, potlucks, parties...the list goes on and on. This is a filling recipe stacked with cheese, beef, and tortilla. It’s a solid meal!
4. Copycat Taco Bell Beef Meximelts
From WONKY WONDERFUL :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This Beef Meximelt Recipe (inspired by Taco Bell) is super easy, unbelievably delicious and so much better than the drive-thru. Make a copycat version of your fast food favorite at home for an awesome lunch or dinner.
5. Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos
From PLAIN CHICKEN :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Chicken slow-cooked in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and Mexican cheese dip. Dangerously delicious. Serve in tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.
6. Taco Spaghetti
From SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This tasty taco spaghetti is an easy and kid-friendly dinner recipe that’s made with ground beef, spaghetti, taco seasoning and lashings of gooey, melted cheese.
7. Chicken Fajita Style Quesadillas
From COOKING CLASSY :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. These are loaded with two kinds of gooey melted cheese and a flavorful, fajita style chicken and pepper filling. Talk about delicious Mexican comfort food everyone will go crazy for!
8. Best Authentic Beef Enchiladas
From BROWN EYED BAKER :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Shredded beef simmers in a homemade red enchilada sauce for ultimate flavor, then is mixed with jalapenos, cheese, and cilantro. Rolled up in tortillas and topped with more sauce and cheese, these enchiladas are sheer perfection.
9. White Chicken Enchiladas
From THE BEST BLOG RECIPES :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Easy White Chicken Enchiladas are made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, and a white creamy sauce. This simple casserole dish can be ready in just 40 minutes start to finish, which makes it an easy weeknight dinner.
10. Taco Sticks
From SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Great for a main meal or a filling snack that the whole family will love, taco sticks are made from ready-made pizza dough filled with tasty beef and gooey cheese.
11. Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole
From THE BEST BLOG RECIPES :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole is a delicious, cheesy casserole that’s full of flavor and makes the perfect easy weeknight dinner.
12. Sheet Pan Fajitas
From SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Simple to make all on one pan, these Sheet Pan Fajitas are packed with flavor and make dinner time—as well as cleanup—a breeze.
13. Cheesy Beef Quesadillas
From THE BEST BLOG RECIPES :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. These Cheesy Beef Quesadillas are full of bold flavors, have a crispy shell, and are the perfect easy meal for a weeknight dinner.
14. Spanish Rice
From SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This hearty, simple, Spanish rice is the ultimate side dish to serve with any meal. With it's perfect, authentic flavor, it's easy to make from scratch and just as good as your favorite restaurant!
15. Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole
From THE BEST BLOG RECIPES :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. This Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole has cheesy layers of seasoned meat, cream of chicken soup, and Nacho Cheese Doritos combine with noodles in the most amazing way to make the ultimate comfort food casserole that everyone will love. You will love that this cheesy chicken pasta casserole recipe is simple to make.
16. Taco Bake
From SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS :: CLICK HERE For the full printable recipe. Soft tortillas are layered with beef, seasonings, and toppings to make this cheesy, easy taco bake. It makes a perfect weeknight family dinner.
Oh my every recipe here looks so tasty. If you want flavour and spice Mexican is the way to go. My hubby and I love Mexican food. Thanks for sharing all these great recipes in one spot. Can't wait to try so many.
Darlene
Nova Scotia
Hi Darlene,
I'm so glad that you love all these recipes! Mexican is one of our favorites as well so we were really excited to put this list together! Let me know which one is your favorite!