Jump to Recipe Mexican recipes offer something for everyone- be it a little spice, savory flavors, hearty meat dishes, or cheesy comfort foods! Here are a few of our favorite classic Mexican recipes that we thoroughly enjoy, and we think you will too! Authentic Mexican Recipes Sometimes you just crave a big plate of Mexican food, or at least I do. Rice, beans, and something with a little spice often do well to turn a rough day around. I love making authentic Mexican recipes from scratch because you can taste the love and time that was poured into the meal. Below are a few of my family’s favorites that are just too good not to share!
For more Tex-Mex, Mexican-inspired, and Mexican recipes check out our all-inclusive page of Cinco de Mayo recipes!
Jump to:Authentic Mexican Recipes
Birria Tacos
Refried Black Beans
Beef Empanadas
Flour Tortillas
Elotes
Tacos Dorados
Corn Fritters
Salsa Roja
Pico De Gallo
Guacamole
Salsa Verde
Caldo de Pollo
Mexican Picadillo
Albondigas Soup (using our homemade albondigas)
Turkey Carnitas 16.Instant Pot Chipotle Beef Barbacoa 📋 Recipe
Birria Tacos Birria is a goat stew that is extremely versatile and jam-packed with flavor! Enjoy birria as a traditional taco, or make quesatacos by dunking the tortillas in birria broth, filling them with cheese, and frying until crispy!
Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos)
These flavorful Mexican Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos) are the perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, slightly spicy, and a hint of smoky goodness! With this flavor-packed goat stew, you can serve it up as-is or make the crispiest, cheesiest tacos you’ll ever taste!
Check out this recipe
- Refried Black Beans Refried black beans are the low-calorie Mexican side dish you can feel good about eating. A sprinkle of queso fresco on top and you will forget just how healthy they are! Best of all, you can use refried black beans in any way (or in any meal) you would use regular refried beans.
Refried Black Beans
Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!
Check out this recipe
- Beef Empanadas Tender, flaky empanada crust stuffed with a delicious ground beef filling and baked in the oven, what’s not to love? They are hearty, filling, and just the right size to eat with your hands!
Oven Baked Beef Empanadas
A tender, flaky crust wrapped around hearty beef and just the right size for making it a casual finger food night!
Check out this recipe
- Flour Tortillas Any Mexican dinner is improved with a stack of warm, homemade tortillas on the table. When you make your own tortillas you can make them any size you need, from street tacos to huge wraps!
Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
Take taco night to a whole new level with the absolute freshness of homemade flour tortillas!
Check out this recipe
- Elotes If you’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying elotes from a street vendor, then you know just how downright delicious and refreshing it is! The perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy, Mexican street corn makes any meal better. Well, now there’s no need to hunt down an elotes cart when you can make the real deal at home!
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!
Check out this recipe
- Tacos Dorados Referred to as ‘golden tacos’ for their perfectly crisp, golden shell, tacos dorados are utterly delicious! The crispy shell won’t fall apart on you, and you can dress them up with all of your favorite taco toppings and sauces.
Tacos Dorados
Tacos Dorados, or ‘Golden Tacos’ the taco shell is so amazing, that you will never buy hard taco shells again! Get ready to eat more than your fill when you make these crispy tacos.
Check out this recipe
- Corn Fritters Pan-fried Mexican corn fritters are super easy to make and can be served as part of any meal or as an appetizer on their own! Make them spicy, or not, it’s up to you!
Mexican Corn Fritters
These easy Mexican Corn Fritters can be made as spicy as you like! The only problem will be how to divide them up for all to enjoy!
Check out this recipe
- Salsa Roja Learning to make homemade salsa roja is a skill you will utilize time and time again. Leave it chunky or blend it smooth, use it as a dip for chips or drizzle it on your favorite Mexican dish, there are a million ways to serve this incredible salsa!
Roasted Salsa Roja
This salsa roja is an incredibly delicious homemade treat that only takes a few minutes to roast the vegetables and prepare! Leave it coarse or blend it to a smooth consistency, whichever way you like it! I like to finish my salsa in a cast iron skillet for an amazing flavor boost to this better than restaurant quality salsa!
Check out this recipe
- Pico De Gallo Another traditional Mexican condiment, pico de gallo is incredibly versatile as well! This fresh vegetable salsa can be sprinkled over all your favorite Mexican foods, or scooped onto chips and enjoyed as-is! Whip some up to make a big Mexican spread for Cinco de Mayo (or any occasion), or keep it in the fridge to add to eggs, baked potatoes, guacamole, whatever you like!
Pico De Gallo
This pico de gallo recipe is a family favorite - just enough heat from the jalapeno without overwhelming the delicious, fresh ingredients! It is made with the freshest ingredients and combines onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro in the perfect proportions for the most amazing homemade salsa! Let the flavors combine overnight for the best and easiest ever homemade salsa to serve with your favorite Mexican food meals and chips!
Check out this recipe
- Guacamole This is my tried and true guacamole recipe! It’s fresh and limey, perfect for serving up on a summer day with a pitcher of margaritas. Be prepared for this to be the appetizer everyone requests from you at parties! If you like variety, creamy guacamole and hatch chile guacamole are also favorites of mine.
Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)
This incredibly easy homemade Guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, lime, fresh cilantro, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion that is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika! Seriously tasty and addictive flavors from wonderfully fresh ingredients!
Check out this recipe
- Salsa Verde Nothing beats an authentic salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos. A touch of jalapeno adds just the right amount of heat. Like the salsa roja above, this green salsa can be put on any of your favorite Mexican food or used as a dip on its own!
Authentic Salsa Verde
Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!
Check out this recipe
- Caldo de Pollo Caldo de Pollo is a wonderful soup for when you’re feeling under the weather (or just because you’re craving something comforting). This Mexican chicken soup is full of fresh ingredients and a savory broth. It’s a meal that warms the soul!
Caldo de Pollo Mexicano
Tasty Caldo De Pollo Mexicano (Mexican Chicken Soup) is a flavorful comfort food chicken soup with chicken, vegetables, peppers and cilantro! Add avocado and lime when serving for an absolutely delicious version of chicken soup that you will love!
Check out this recipe
- Mexican Picadillo Picadillo is a hearty meat and potatoes hash that can be used in a variety of ways! Enjoy it with eggs at breakfast time, or use it to fill burritos, tacos, empanadas, whatever your heart desires! A touch of jalapeno adds just a little kick, but not so much that it’s overpowering.
Picadillo Mexicano
This hearty Picadillo Mexicano is a meat and potatoes dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, and fantastic seasoning! Picadillo is perfect for tacos, burritos, empanadas, chiles rellenos and so much more! Or serve it up with some eggs for breakfast, as it’s a spicier relative to the well known breakfast hash!
Check out this recipe
- Albondigas Soup (using our homemade albondigas) Albondigas, or Mexican meatballs, are enjoyable all on their own, but even more so when tossed into a savory soup! Fresh veggies and a brothy tomato base make this soup comforting and delicious, while the albondigas make it super filling!
Albondigas Soup
This Albóndigas soup (or Mexican meatball soup) is an incredibly rich, hearty, and delicious dinner your family will love! It is ridiculously tasty, loaded with a rich tomato and beef broth, plenty of my delicious albóndigas, and tons of colorful vegetables! In fact, it is perfect for a chilly night – or really any night!
Check out this recipe
- Turkey Carnitas Using leftover turkey to make delicious shredded turkey carnitas tacos is one of the best meals to make after the holidays! You can even swap out fresh raw turkey or chicken, and you have the option to make it in your crock pot if you need something hands-off!
Leftover Turkey Carnitas
These super tasty Leftover Turkey Carnitas are my favorite way to use up leftover turkey meat! My turkey carnitas are the best use of your leftover turkey from holidays, hands down! Your family is sure to love these easy street style tacos any night of the week, and any time of the year!
Check out this recipe
16.Instant Pot Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Using your Instant Pot to cook up some chipotle barbacoa beef cheeks as the meat tasting as if it was slow roasted for hours. It’s juicy and fall-apart-tender in just about 45 minutes! Use this flavorful shredded beef in tacos, burritos, or any of the Mexican recipes on your menu!
Instant Pot Chipotle Barbacoa Beef
I love these Instant Pot Chipotle Barbacoa Beef Cheeks for how super easy they are, while still being packed with amazing flavors! They’re a great way to cook up your beef cheeks (or brisket, or even a roast works - rump or chuck!) for the ease and convenience we all know and expect from our instant pots or pressure cookers!
Check out this recipe
With tasty recipes like these up your sleeve, you can have a delicious Mexican meal whenever you please! Let us know which of these recipes you have tried, or what you would like to see added to this list, by shooting us a message!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Best mexican Recipes: Pico De Gallo (+More Traditional Meal Ideas!)
Mexican recipes offer something for everyone- be it a little spice, savory flavors, hearty meat dishes, or cheesy comfort foods! Here are a few of our favorite classic Mexican recipes that we thoroughly enjoy, and we think you will too!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 20kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 4 medium tomatoes (3-4 vine tomatoes or 4-6 roma tomatoes - chopped)▢ 1 medium white onion (or red onion - chopped)▢ 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, chopped finely)▢ ½ cup cilantro (coarse chopped)▢ 1 lime (2 tablespoons freshly squeezed)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
InstructionsCombine chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Squeeze juice from lime into mixture, add salt and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are coated with lime juice and seasoning. 4 medium tomatoes, 1 medium white onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, ½ cup cilantro, 1 lime, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepperCover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedCutting BoardChef’s KnifeMixing Bowl NutritionCalories: 20kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 599IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 12mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Best Mexican Recipes, pico de gallo, traditional Mexican foods Course CondimentsCuisine American, Mexican
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
Mexican recipes offer something for everyone- be it a little spice, savory flavors, hearty meat dishes, or cheesy comfort foods! Here are a few of our favorite classic Mexican recipes that we thoroughly enjoy, and we think you will too!
Authentic Mexican Recipes
Sometimes you just crave a big plate of Mexican food, or at least I do. Rice, beans, and something with a little spice often do well to turn a rough day around.
I love making authentic Mexican recipes from scratch because you can taste the love and time that was poured into the meal. Below are a few of my family’s favorites that are just too good not to share!
For more Tex-Mex, Mexican-inspired, and Mexican recipes check out our all-inclusive page of Cinco de Mayo recipes!
1. Birria Tacos
Birria is a goat stew that is extremely versatile and jam-packed with flavor! Enjoy birria as a traditional taco, or make quesatacos by dunking the tortillas in birria broth, filling them with cheese, and frying until crispy!
Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos)
These flavorful Mexican Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos) are the perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, slightly spicy, and a hint of smoky goodness! With this flavor-packed goat stew, you can serve it up as-is or make the crispiest, cheesiest tacos you’ll ever taste!
Check out this recipe
2. Refried Black Beans
Refried black beans are the low-calorie Mexican side dish you can feel good about eating. A sprinkle of queso fresco on top and you will forget just how healthy they are!
These flavorful Mexican Birria Tacos (Tacos de Birria, Quesabirria, or Quesatacos) are the perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, slightly spicy, and a hint of smoky goodness! With this flavor-packed goat stew, you can serve it up as-is or make the crispiest, cheesiest tacos you’ll ever taste!
Best of all, you can use refried black beans in any way (or in any meal) you would use regular refried beans.
Refried Black Beans
Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!
Check out this recipe
3. Beef Empanadas
Tender, flaky empanada crust stuffed with a delicious ground beef filling and baked in the oven, what’s not to love?
Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!
They are hearty, filling, and just the right size to eat with your hands!
Oven Baked Beef Empanadas
A tender, flaky crust wrapped around hearty beef and just the right size for making it a casual finger food night!
Check out this recipe
4. Flour Tortillas
Any Mexican dinner is improved with a stack of warm, homemade tortillas on the table. When you make your own tortillas you can make them any size you need, from street tacos to huge wraps!
A tender, flaky crust wrapped around hearty beef and just the right size for making it a casual finger food night!
Homemade Flour Tortillas Recipe
Take taco night to a whole new level with the absolute freshness of homemade flour tortillas!
Check out this recipe
5. Elotes
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying elotes from a street vendor, then you know just how downright delicious and refreshing it is! The perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy, Mexican street corn makes any meal better.
Take taco night to a whole new level with the absolute freshness of homemade flour tortillas!
Well, now there’s no need to hunt down an elotes cart when you can make the real deal at home!
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!
Check out this recipe
6. Tacos Dorados
Referred to as ‘golden tacos’ for their perfectly crisp, golden shell, tacos dorados are utterly delicious! The crispy shell won’t fall apart on you, and you can dress them up with all of your favorite taco toppings and sauces.
This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!
Tacos Dorados
Tacos Dorados, or ‘Golden Tacos’ the taco shell is so amazing, that you will never buy hard taco shells again! Get ready to eat more than your fill when you make these crispy tacos.
Check out this recipe
7. Corn Fritters
Pan-fried Mexican corn fritters are super easy to make and can be served as part of any meal or as an appetizer on their own! Make them spicy, or not, it’s up to you!
Tacos Dorados, or ‘Golden Tacos’ the taco shell is so amazing, that you will never buy hard taco shells again! Get ready to eat more than your fill when you make these crispy tacos.
Mexican Corn Fritters
These easy Mexican Corn Fritters can be made as spicy as you like! The only problem will be how to divide them up for all to enjoy!
Check out this recipe
8. Salsa Roja
Learning to make homemade salsa roja is a skill you will utilize time and time again. Leave it chunky or blend it smooth, use it as a dip for chips or drizzle it on your favorite Mexican dish, there are a million ways to serve this incredible salsa!
These easy Mexican Corn Fritters can be made as spicy as you like! The only problem will be how to divide them up for all to enjoy!
Roasted Salsa Roja
This salsa roja is an incredibly delicious homemade treat that only takes a few minutes to roast the vegetables and prepare! Leave it coarse or blend it to a smooth consistency, whichever way you like it! I like to finish my salsa in a cast iron skillet for an amazing flavor boost to this better than restaurant quality salsa!
Check out this recipe
9. Pico De Gallo
Another traditional Mexican condiment, pico de gallo is incredibly versatile as well! This fresh vegetable salsa can be sprinkled over all your favorite Mexican foods, or scooped onto chips and enjoyed as-is!
This salsa roja is an incredibly delicious homemade treat that only takes a few minutes to roast the vegetables and prepare! Leave it coarse or blend it to a smooth consistency, whichever way you like it! I like to finish my salsa in a cast iron skillet for an amazing flavor boost to this better than restaurant quality salsa!
Whip some up to make a big Mexican spread for Cinco de Mayo (or any occasion), or keep it in the fridge to add to eggs, baked potatoes, guacamole, whatever you like!
Pico De Gallo
This pico de gallo recipe is a family favorite - just enough heat from the jalapeno without overwhelming the delicious, fresh ingredients! It is made with the freshest ingredients and combines onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro in the perfect proportions for the most amazing homemade salsa! Let the flavors combine overnight for the best and easiest ever homemade salsa to serve with your favorite Mexican food meals and chips!
Check out this recipe
10. Guacamole
This is my tried and true guacamole recipe! It’s fresh and limey, perfect for serving up on a summer day with a pitcher of margaritas.
This pico de gallo recipe is a family favorite - just enough heat from the jalapeno without overwhelming the delicious, fresh ingredients! It is made with the freshest ingredients and combines onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro in the perfect proportions for the most amazing homemade salsa! Let the flavors combine overnight for the best and easiest ever homemade salsa to serve with your favorite Mexican food meals and chips!
Be prepared for this to be the appetizer everyone requests from you at parties! If you like variety, creamy guacamole and hatch chile guacamole are also favorites of mine.
Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)
This incredibly easy homemade Guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, lime, fresh cilantro, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion that is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika! Seriously tasty and addictive flavors from wonderfully fresh ingredients!
Check out this recipe
11. Salsa Verde
Nothing beats an authentic salsa verde made from fresh tomatillos. A touch of jalapeno adds just the right amount of heat.
This incredibly easy homemade Guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, lime, fresh cilantro, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion that is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika! Seriously tasty and addictive flavors from wonderfully fresh ingredients!
Like the salsa roja above, this green salsa can be put on any of your favorite Mexican food or used as a dip on its own!
Authentic Salsa Verde
Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!
Check out this recipe
12. Caldo de Pollo
Caldo de Pollo is a wonderful soup for when you’re feeling under the weather (or just because you’re craving something comforting).
Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!
This Mexican chicken soup is full of fresh ingredients and a savory broth. It’s a meal that warms the soul!
Caldo de Pollo Mexicano
Tasty Caldo De Pollo Mexicano (Mexican Chicken Soup) is a flavorful comfort food chicken soup with chicken, vegetables, peppers and cilantro! Add avocado and lime when serving for an absolutely delicious version of chicken soup that you will love!
Check out this recipe
13. Mexican Picadillo
Picadillo is a hearty meat and potatoes hash that can be used in a variety of ways! Enjoy it with eggs at breakfast time, or use it to fill burritos, tacos, empanadas, whatever your heart desires!
Tasty Caldo De Pollo Mexicano (Mexican Chicken Soup) is a flavorful comfort food chicken soup with chicken, vegetables, peppers and cilantro! Add avocado and lime when serving for an absolutely delicious version of chicken soup that you will love!
A touch of jalapeno adds just a little kick, but not so much that it’s overpowering.
Picadillo Mexicano
This hearty Picadillo Mexicano is a meat and potatoes dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, and fantastic seasoning! Picadillo is perfect for tacos, burritos, empanadas, chiles rellenos and so much more! Or serve it up with some eggs for breakfast, as it’s a spicier relative to the well known breakfast hash!
Check out this recipe
14. Albondigas Soup (using our homemade albondigas)
Albondigas, or Mexican meatballs, are enjoyable all on their own, but even more so when tossed into a savory soup!
This hearty Picadillo Mexicano is a meat and potatoes dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, vegetables, and fantastic seasoning! Picadillo is perfect for tacos, burritos, empanadas, chiles rellenos and so much more! Or serve it up with some eggs for breakfast, as it’s a spicier relative to the well known breakfast hash!
Fresh veggies and a brothy tomato base make this soup comforting and delicious, while the albondigas make it super filling!
Albondigas Soup
This Albóndigas soup (or Mexican meatball soup) is an incredibly rich, hearty, and delicious dinner your family will love! It is ridiculously tasty, loaded with a rich tomato and beef broth, plenty of my delicious albóndigas, and tons of colorful vegetables! In fact, it is perfect for a chilly night – or really any night!
Check out this recipe
15. Turkey Carnitas
Using leftover turkey to make delicious shredded turkey carnitas tacos is one of the best meals to make after the holidays! You can even swap out fresh raw turkey or chicken, and you have the option to make it in your crock pot if you need something hands-off!
This Albóndigas soup (or Mexican meatball soup) is an incredibly rich, hearty, and delicious dinner your family will love! It is ridiculously tasty, loaded with a rich tomato and beef broth, plenty of my delicious albóndigas, and tons of colorful vegetables! In fact, it is perfect for a chilly night – or really any night!
Leftover Turkey Carnitas
These super tasty Leftover Turkey Carnitas are my favorite way to use up leftover turkey meat! My turkey carnitas are the best use of your leftover turkey from holidays, hands down! Your family is sure to love these easy street style tacos any night of the week, and any time of the year!
Check out this recipe
16.Instant Pot Chipotle Beef Barbacoa
Using your Instant Pot to cook up some chipotle barbacoa beef cheeks as the meat tasting as if it was slow roasted for hours. It’s juicy and fall-apart-tender in just about 45 minutes!
These super tasty Leftover Turkey Carnitas are my favorite way to use up leftover turkey meat! My turkey carnitas are the best use of your leftover turkey from holidays, hands down! Your family is sure to love these easy street style tacos any night of the week, and any time of the year!
Use this flavorful shredded beef in tacos, burritos, or any of the Mexican recipes on your menu!
Instant Pot Chipotle Barbacoa Beef
I love these Instant Pot Chipotle Barbacoa Beef Cheeks for how super easy they are, while still being packed with amazing flavors! They’re a great way to cook up your beef cheeks (or brisket, or even a roast works - rump or chuck!) for the ease and convenience we all know and expect from our instant pots or pressure cookers!
Check out this recipe
With tasty recipes like these up your sleeve, you can have a delicious Mexican meal whenever you please! Let us know which of these recipes you have tried, or what you would like to see added to this list, by shooting us a message!
I love these Instant Pot Chipotle Barbacoa Beef Cheeks for how super easy they are, while still being packed with amazing flavors! They’re a great way to cook up your beef cheeks (or brisket, or even a roast works - rump or chuck!) for the ease and convenience we all know and expect from our instant pots or pressure cookers!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Best mexican Recipes: Pico De Gallo (+More Traditional Meal Ideas!)
Mexican recipes offer something for everyone- be it a little spice, savory flavors, hearty meat dishes, or cheesy comfort foods! Here are a few of our favorite classic Mexican recipes that we thoroughly enjoy, and we think you will too!
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings Calories: 20kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 4 medium tomatoes (3-4 vine tomatoes or 4-6 roma tomatoes - chopped)▢ 1 medium white onion (or red onion - chopped)▢ 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, chopped finely)▢ ½ cup cilantro (coarse chopped)▢ 1 lime (2 tablespoons freshly squeezed)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
InstructionsCombine chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Squeeze juice from lime into mixture, add salt and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are coated with lime juice and seasoning. 4 medium tomatoes, 1 medium white onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, ½ cup cilantro, 1 lime, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepperCover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Equipment You May NeedCutting BoardChef’s KnifeMixing Bowl NutritionCalories: 20kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 599IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 12mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Best Mexican Recipes, pico de gallo, traditional Mexican foods Course CondimentsCuisine American, Mexican
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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5 from 11 reviews
Best mexican Recipes: Pico De Gallo (+More Traditional Meal Ideas!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 20kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 4 medium tomatoes (3-4 vine tomatoes or 4-6 roma tomatoes - chopped)▢ 1 medium white onion (or red onion - chopped)▢ 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, chopped finely)▢ ½ cup cilantro (coarse chopped)▢ 1 lime (2 tablespoons freshly squeezed)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
InstructionsCombine chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Squeeze juice from lime into mixture, add salt and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are coated with lime juice and seasoning. 4 medium tomatoes, 1 medium white onion, 1 jalapeno pepper, ½ cup cilantro, 1 lime, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepperCover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Equipment You May NeedCutting BoardChef’s KnifeMixing Bowl
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 599IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 14mg (17%) | Calcium: 12mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course CondimentsCuisine American, Mexican
US CustomaryMetric
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
