15 Mexican Dinners That’ll Make Every Weeknight a Fiesta
Spice up your weeknights with these Mexican dinners that are anything but boring.
From tacos to white chicken enchiladas and fajitas, these Mexican-inspired recipes will get you out of your dinner rut. Bring the fiesta straight to your dinner table and save money on takeout.
Sheet Pan Tacos
These sheet pan tacos will be a hit with your entire family. Cutting them into squares is so much easier than assembling individual tacos for everyone.
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Blackened Tilapia Baja Fish Nachos
These sheet pan nachos are loaded with blackened tilapia, corn, jalapeños, two types of cheese, and more.
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White Chicken Enchiladas
These chicken enchiladas are smothered in a creamy white sauce and made with rotisserie chicken, a time-saving shortcut.
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
These flavorful bell peppers are stuffed with beans, rice, and cheese. This Mexican-inspired dish uses simple ingredients and is inexpensive to make.
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Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
This might become your new preferred way to make fajitas since there is virtually no cleanup compared to the traditional way. You can cook them in the oven or on the grill.
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Pork Tinga Flautas
These flautas are stuffed with tender pulled pork and spices cooked in the slow cooker. They’re fried to golden perfection and will be your family’s new favorite dinner.
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Mexican Meatloaf
A fun twist on classic meatloaf, this Mexican-inspired recipe will be a new family favorite. It’s full of Mexican flavors and is covered in salsa, instead of tomato sauce.
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Crispy Chicken Tacos
No one will be able to get enough of these Tex-Mex crispy chicken tacos. The homemade crunchy taco shell is so much better than store-bought.
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Ground Beef Burrito Skillet
If you’re craving burritos but don’t want the mess of washing a bunch of dishes after dinner, make this tasty one-skillet meal.
The entire family will enjoy these deconstructed burritos.
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Mexican Chicken Casserole
You can easily make this Mexican style casserole ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you get home. If you make it ahead of time, be sure to add the chips when you’re ready to bake, not beforehand.
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Braised Al Pastor Tacos
These delicious al pastor tacos consist of tender pieces of pork marinated in pineapple juice and Mexican spices.
One recipe reviewer said the tacos taste just like the ones you get from food trucks.
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Asado de Puerco (Pork in Red Chile Sauce)
Sometimes called Chili Colorado, Asado de Puerco is a pork stew made with chili sauce.
You can easily make a big batch of this incredible stew ahead of time, and reheat it when you get home from work.
By the way, Muy Bueno has tons of authentic Mexican recipes, so be sure to check out all the other amazing recipes too.
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Dorito Casserole
When a recipe has Doritos, you know it’ll be good. This comforting casserole contains layers of taco meat, cheese, crunchy chips, and delicious taco toppings.
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Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole
Making enchiladas in the slow cooker is so much easier than traditional recipes, which require you to roll each enchilada individually.
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Chorizo Tacos
Mexican chorizo is one of the cheapest meat choices out there, a pack costs only $3 or less, with the cheapest price I’ve seen being $1.37.
These chorizo and homemade salsa verde tacos are a great way to get your Mexican food fix without eating out.
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