Inside: Tired of Old El Paso taco kits for “Mexican” night? Take one of these 27+ easy Mexican dinner recipes out for a spin, instead! Who knows? Maybe your family will love it.
Back in the day, I briefly tried out the whole “theme night” meal planning strategy. You know the one: Mexican Monday, Italian Tuesday, Soup Wednesday, etc., etc. I’m not really sure what other nights there were, but you get the idea.
But Mexican night? My entire repertoire was Old El Paso taco kits (flour tortilla kit for life). That’s it – that was all I had. Eventually I got super crazy, ditched the kits and…bought the tortillas separately.
Needless to say, it got pretty boring after a while, even for someone who can eat the same thing week after week. I also turned forty recently and felt like, I don’t know, maybe I should grow beyond Old El Paso. Maybe?
Eventually, I expanded my Mexican dinner recipes to, drum roll please: chicken tortilla soup. Crazy, I know!
While I no longer do theme nights, and my meals stay pretty much the same (supplemented heavily by Costco’s prepared food section), I do sometimes get the itch to try a new recipe. This itch strikes like, twice a year, and that’s why I have recipe round-ups handy with easy recipes in various categories all in one place.
But I didn’t have Mexican dinner recipes yet, so I asked my fellow bloggers for easy Mexican dinner recipes. Here’s the best of what they gave me – the best in my opinion, anyways.
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I always always ALWAYS ask for easy recipes. Because I don’t have time or energy for complicated. There will be no Julia Child’s beef bourguignon or anything close in this house or on this website – ever.
And if you really don’t want to cook, but you’re craving Mexican beyond Old El Paso, we’ve been loving these bags of pre-made chargrilled Chipotle Seasoned Chicken at Costco. I buy two bags at a time and throw one in the deep freezer for later!
Pair it with rice in the rice cooker, black beans, shredded cheese and other toppings, and you’ve got a taco bowl with zero effort. Chef’s kiss, “feed yo’self, people” simple, amen.
Make sure to pin THIS for later, when the inspiration to try a new recipe strikes!
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1. 20-Minute Stovetop Chicken Tortilla Soup
Looking for a super fast chicken tortilla soup that is light on the broth but heavy on the flavor? You’ll love this quick and easy, three step tortilla soup made with shredded rotisserie chicken.
2. Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers
An easier version of taco stuffed peppers with fewer steps AND pantry, freezer and fridge stable ingredients you can always keep on hand (so you don’t grab take out, instead).
I’m not saying it’s an amazing recipe…but it IS easy and filling and healthy and decent tasting.
3. 10 Minute Creamy Chipotle Shredded Chicken Tacos
Shredded chicken in a creamy, perfectly spiced sauce is the star of these pulled chipotle chicken tacos!
This meal comes together in 10 minutes, is great for meal prep, is kid-friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser.
4. Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
This cheesy ground beef and potato skillet dinner is a mixture of ground beef, potatoes, red bell pepper, onions, and green chiles.
A flavorful Mexican spice blend and cheese bring this easy one pan Mexican ground beef and potato skillet to life! It’s perfect for meal prepping and a great family-friendly weeknight dinner.
P.S. I am definitely trying this one this year.
5. Easy Chalupa Recipe (Copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme)
This Chalupa dough comes together super easily, after which you separate it into rounds and fry them one at a time. The remaining ingredients can be bought at the grocery store for copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supreme!
6. Mexican Fried Rice
This easy vegetarian Mexican rice comes together in just 20 minutes and uses pre-cooked rice.
Especially perfect if you’re looking for a dish to keep bellies satisfied for longer and supplement expensive ground beef.
7. Chicken Enchilada Pie
This easy Enchilada Skillet brings bold flavor and comforting layers to your dinner table with zero fuss. It’s a crowd-pleasing, cheesy dish you’ll want to make on repeat.
8. Lazy Mom Taco Soup
On busy weeknights when you’re craving something warm, hearty, and seriously simple, this Taco Soup recipe will be your new best friend. It’s a hug in a bowl that the whole family will love!
9. Chipotle Pasta Salad
This Southwestern Chipotle Pasta Salad is creamy, zesty, and comes together in under 20 minutes, made with chipotle peppers, corn, black beans, tomato, and cilantro-perfect for a weeknight dinner or a quick lunch!
10. Easy Beef Enchilada Casserole
This easy beef enchilada casserole recipe combines classic enchilada ingredients into a simple baked dish that’s perfect for busy nights and family dinners.
11. Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
This easy low-carb air fryer chicken fajitas recipe is packed with flavor for a filling, healthy, and fast weeknight meal!
12. Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
These Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos are healthy and ready in 20 minutes! They’re topped with fresh Pico de Gallo salsa and Mexican lime crema.
If you want to make dinner even easier, buy the pico de gallo from the store and just make the crema.
13. Easy One Pan Mexican Quinoa Casserole
This easy, one pan Mexican casserole made with quinoa is the perfect solution if you’re looking for a new, delicious dinner that offers nutrition and convenience!
I’ve never had quinoa, but it looks yummy. And if a registered dietician says its good for you, I believe her.
14. Creamy Burrito Casserole
This oven-baked creamy burrito casserole has multiple layers of meat, cheese, flour tortillas and peppers. It’s like eating a Mexican-style lasagna!
15. 5 Ingredient Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken
This 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken works for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more! This simple recipe requires only 5 basic ingredients and turns out perfectly tender and flavorful.
16. Easy Pulled Pork Enchiladas
These easy Pulled Pork Enchiladas use slow cooked shredded pork as a base. With flour tortillas, enchilada sauce and melted cheese, it’s the perfect homemade enchilada recipe for pork lovers!
(They look delicious enough to make me consider getting a crockpot again, and that’s a big deal. YUM.)
17. Authentic Quesabirria Tacos Recipe
This Quesabirria Tacos recipe is an authentic dish that you can learn to make at home and will match the same flavors at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
A fully loaded crispy tortilla that is stuffed with loads of cheese and Birria meat and pan-seared until crispy.
18. Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
These crowd-pleasing Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are flavor-packed and completely foolproof to make.
So easy, these are a straightforward recipe for a Mexican-themed dinner night!
19. Black Bean Enchiladas
These Black Bean Enchiladas are hearty, cheesy, and loaded with bold flavor. It’s the perfect easy vegetarian dinner that’s super satisfying and freezer-friendly too!
20. Cilantro Chicken Soup
This Cilantro Chicken Soup is ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a warm & cozy weeknight meal.
Tender chicken and fresh vegetables are simmered in a fragrant cilantro-based broth, creating a perfectly spiced soup rich in cilantro flavor.
21. Chipotle Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Tacos
These melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef tacos are birria-style but simplified! We’re slow-cooking oxtail with chipotle in adobo for a subtly spicy, fall-apart delight.
Serve in tortillas with cheese and its dipping broth.
22. Crock Pot Pork Pineapple Carnitas
If you love pulled pork, you’ll love carnitas (the Mexican version of Pulled Pork)!
These healthy Crock Pot Pork Pineapple Carnitas are loaded with grilled pineapple, red onion, and cilantro, and they are dairy-free.
23. Taco Soup with Ground Beef
This easy Ground Beef Taco Soup comes together in under 40 minutes with taco seasoning, corn, black beans, and tomatoes, served with tortilla chips, avocado, queso fresco, and scallions for a fun dinner.
24. Cheesy Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole
For something a little different, try this Mexican Taco Tater Tot Casserole!
It’s a Tex-Mex dinner recipe made with seasoned ground beef, beans, enchilada sauce, and crispy tater tots, all topped with melted cheese and fresh toppings
25. Healthy Air Fryer Steak Tacos
If you’r craving authentic beef tacos, you’ll love these Healthy Air Fryer Steak Tacos, marinated in an oil-free simple marinade, and loaded with fresh ingredients like cilantro, tamed jalapenos, red onion, Pico de Gallo, feta cheese, and corn!
26. Easy Taco Bowls
This Taco Bowl is exactly the kind of fresh and hearty dinner you need on a busy night! A step above the El Paso taco kit with more protein and sides to make it a filling meal.
27. Mexican Corn Salad
This Mexican corn salad recipe combines fresh corn kernels, jalapeno, scallion and spice. Add fresh lime and cojito cheese and every spoonful is bursting with flavor.
Do you have a favorite Mexican dinner recipe your family loves? Tell me about it in the comments!
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