Mouthwatering Mexican-inspired Food Recipes

It boasts a number of mouthwatering dishes such as enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos, which always pack a punch with bold flavour. If you’d like to put together a feast for your next fiesta, then take a look at some of our best Mexican-inspired food recipes to get you started.

Mexican-inspired Pozole

Treat family and friends to this bold, spicy broth loaded with samp and slow-cooked pork shoulder.

Filling, tasty and guaranteed to warm up on colder nights.

Mexican Street Corn Soup with Avocado

Comforting and flavoursome, this Mexican Street Corn Soup will have dinner guests satisfied.

Chilli

A good chilli can form the base for a number of dishes. Get fired up with these classics.

Tex-Mex Campfire Breakfast

A hearty breakfast, filled with kidney beans, jalapeño and perfectly cooked eggs.

Braaied Chicken Nachos with Spicy Salsa & Lime Sour Cream

Smoky chicken served with nachos and lime sour cream. Ideal for serving a hungry crowd.

Chipotle Chilli con Carne with Guacamole

Try this vibrant con carne full of warmth from smoky chipotle chillies. Enjoy with guacamole and your favourite brand of tortilla chips.

Tex-Mex Baby Marrow Chilli

Savour this vegetarian take on Tex-Mex chilli with nachos or tacos for a Mexican-inspired meal.

Chilli con Carne

Simply prepared and filled with the deliciousness of beef, spices and all the beans you need (pinto, kidney and black beans).

Spicy Beef and Tomato Potato Skins with Guacamole

Loaded and delicious!

This Mexican-inspired recipe makes for the perfect quick dinner.

Cooking with Chipotle Chilli

Chipotle is a type of smoked chilli that is popular in Tex-Mex food.

It’s full of flavour and spiciness, and we love what it brings to these Mexican-inspired dishes.

Chipotle Beef Short Ribs

Smoky and delicious chipotle beef short ribs.

These ribs are killer good!

Chipotle Beef Brisket with Cheddar Biscuits

Try this Southern-style buttermilk biscuit (savoury scone) with mature cheddar, some barbecue saucy goodness and our slow-cooked beef brisket.

Enchiladas

Enchiladas are corn tortillas that are rolled up and grilled with saucy, cheesy goodness.

They are super filling and great for feeding a hungry crowd.

El Burro Butternut Enchiladas with Sour Cream

These butternut enchiladas are a vegetarian version of this tasty dish.

Spicy Chorizo and Roasted Red Pepper Enchiladas

This Mexican-inspired dish is relatively quick to make and will fill hungry bellies.

Yum!

Tacos

Tasty filling hugged by a crunchy or soft tortilla – yes please!

Yellowtail Fish Tacos with Green Apple Slaw

A South African take on a Mexican classic. Divine!

Pork & Apple Tostadas

Crispy tostadas piled with barbecue pulled pork and all the fresh, fiery fixings.

Skirt Steak Crunchy Tacos

A perfect blend of crunch, umami and freshness, all in one delicious taco!

Deep-Fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps

You will never look at cauliflower the same!

These deep-fried cauli-bombs are deliciously parcelled inside warm tortilla wraps, with plenty of fresh salad.

Nikkei Style Fish Tacos with Toasted Sesame Slaw and Guacamole

These Nikkei-style fish tacos are crispy, crunchy and packed with flavour.

Tacos with Chilli Salsa and Guacamole

Crunchy, spicy goodness served with the ultimate guac – irresistible!

Nachos and more…

Nachos are one of the best Mexican dishes; what makes them good is using good quality tortilla chips. We’ve also got some Mexican-inspired dishes that you’ll love.

Tuna Ceviche with Guacamole, Salsa and Nachos

Our love for nachos and ceviche are pretty much on par, but using the one to scoop up the other is pretty much revolutionary levels of love! This fresh and zingy tuna ceviche – together with guac, salsa and crunchy Old El Paso nachos – is a tasty love affair.

Elotes – Mexican-style Grilled Corn

All hail the Mexican mielie!

Seriously, how good do these look? This recipe will change the way you look at the humble ear of corn, forever.

Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa & Guacamole

These quesadillas are a cheesy delight, and work as a complete dish or pre-party snacks.

Tomato & Black Bean Salsa with Corn Chips

Salsa is the quintessential dip and no Mexican-inspired food round-up would be complete without it.

This tomato and black bean version is just what your nachos need.

Avocado and Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers

These easy three-ingredient poppers are the perfect snack.

Breakfast Quesadillas with Sweet Chilli Salsa Guacamole

Swap the bacon and eggs for these breakfast quesadillas and sweet chilli-infused guac.

Drinks and Desserts

Complete mains with these tasty goodies.

El Burro Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce

These fluffy bits of heaven will change your taste buds for life.

Classic Margarita

This iconic drink needs no introduction.

Boozy and tart, this is a real margarita. Curious about the difference between Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine?