Tex-Mex and Mexican recipes: easy step-by-step recipes

Cochinita pibil: slow-cooked pork from the Yucatán

Cochinita pibil, Yucatán slow-roasted pork

Pork marinated in spices and habanero peppers, then slow-cooked in banana leaves. A very tender Yucatecan dish, served with rice.

⏱ 12 hr 40 min
👩‍🍳 Medium
💵 $1.33/serving

Average score* 69/100

Main dishes

Corn crêpes with avocado filling

Polenta and buttermilk crepes, topped with fresh avocado, tomato, chives, and lemon puree, folded and served immediately.

⏱ 1 hr 5 min
👩‍🍳 Medium
💵 $2.45/serving

Average score* 80/100

Main dishes

Mexican tomato and corn gratin

A Mexican tomato, bell pepper, and corn gratin, layered with chips and grated cheese, topped with sour cream and baked in the oven at 150 °C.

⏱ 45 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $3.09/serving

Average score* 95/100

Appetizers

Rustic guacamole with fresh salsa

A rustic guacamole made with large chunks of avocado, enhanced with fresh salsa and lime. It takes only five minutes to prepare, and can be served with ch…

⏱ 15 min
👩‍🍳 Easy

Joloches with black beans and chiltomate sauce

Average score* 58/100

Main dishes

Joloches with black beans and chiltomate sauce

Small corn tortillas filled with a savory mixture, poached in a black bean broth, and topped with a spicy tomato sauce featuring habanero peppers, a typic…

⏱ 1 hr 10 min
👩‍🍳 Medium
💵 $3.36/serving

Average score* 71/100

Main dishes

Mexican-style rice with beef and beans

A hearty and simple one-pot dish featuring rice, stewed meat, bell peppers, and kidney beans, seasoned with spices and paprika, perfect for a satisfying d…

⏱ 1 hr 5 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $3.65/serving

Average score* 69/100

Main dishes

Mexican corn and red bean stew

A hearty stew of corn, kidney beans, and squash, seasoned with paprika and cumin, cooked in a pressure cooker: a complete vegan dish, best served hot.

⏱ 1 hr 40 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $2.39/serving

Average score* 87/100

Sauces

Avocado, tomato and lime salsa

A fresh salsa made with avocado, tomato, onion, and red chili pepper, with a touch of lime and parsley. A simple Mexican dip, perfect as an appetizer.

⏱ 20 min
👩‍🍳 Easy
💵 $2.98/serving

Average score* 83/100

Main dishes

Loaded bean and beef nachos

Crispy tortilla chips topped with a flavorful mixture of spiced meat, beans, and cheese, seasoned with cilantro and guacamole. A hearty and enjoyable meal.