Mexican Recipes

Mexican cooking spans centuries of regional tradition, vibrant spice blends, and weeknight-friendly techniques. Below are our tested Mexican recipes — each with calories, per-serving cost, and step-by-step instructions designed to actually fit a busy kitchen.

gluten free

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.8 (64)

Smoky tomato-chile broth with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and crisp tortilla strips on top. Tex-Mex comfort in thirty minutes.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Cost per serving: $3.20/serving

vegetarian

Real Mexican Hot Chocolate

4.9 (119)

Whole milk simmered with dark chocolate, cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne. Whisked frothy. The hot chocolate that ruins the powdered stuff forever.

Time: 13 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

vegan

Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

4.7 (64)

Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus petals, lightly sweetened, served ice-cold. Tart, ruby-red, and packed with vitamin C.

Time: 3 hr 15 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.30/serving

Shrimp Taco

Crispy sautéed shrimp seasoned with cumin and chili powder, tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with shredded cabbage, mango salsa, and a drizzle of lime crema. A fast, flavour-packed taco night staple.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Chicken Quesadilla

Quesadillas are Mexican dish made with a wrap of tortills filled with chicken and veggies

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving