Mexican Night – 9 Great Dinner Ideas

Many people cook Mexican cuisine on Taco Tuesdays. Not us! We look for any excuse to make some delicious Mexican food. Over the years I have made many different Mexican recipes.

Here are a handful of recipes that will make Mexican Night. I like to make two or three different dishes to make an amazing meal. Tacos, Pico de Gallo and Pinto Beans – incredible! Fajitas, Guacamole and Fiesta Salad – also incredible.

Mix and match some of these dishes and you will have one awesome dinner!

Chicken Flautas

These Mexican chicken flautas are easy to make and perfect for a snack or part of a full meal.
Three Ingredient Guacamole

Guacamole is great scooped up with tortilla chips and it is also amazing with tacos, fajitas and more. This recipe is simple to make with only three ingredients and tastes so good!
Chicken Enchiladas

These enchiladas are simple to make and perfect for a Mexican meal. They are filled with shredded chicken, cheese and topped with red chipotle enchilada sauce.
Fajita Seasoning Spice Mix

Never buy store-bought fajita mix again with this homemade fajita seasoning recipe, using pantry spices for chicken or steak fajitas or tacos.
Grilled Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Mango and Cilantro Salad

This is the perfect summer taco with the spicy heat of chipotle on the grilled shrimp and a fruity and zesty salad filling soft flour tortillas.
Fiesta Salad

For more that 10 years, this salad has been one of my most requested dishes anytime I am bringing something to a pot luck or party. It is so good!
Chicken Quesadilla with Black Beans and Corn

These quesadillas are packed with filling made with chicken, black beans, corn, jalapeño peppers and lots of cheese. Perfect for a snack, game day treat and part of a Mexican feast!
Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Slow cooked pinto beans with ham hock, tomato, onion, jalapeno and ancho chilies. Amazing tex-mex / Mexican comfort food baked bean recipe made in a Crock Pot.
Pico de Gallo

Pico de gallo is a Mexican condiment made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro. Perfect for serving with tacos, fajitas, burritos.... well really almost any Mexican dish! It is also great as a fresh salsa and perfect for scooping with tortilla chips.

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Mexican Night – 9 Great Dinner Ideas

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