A Collection of Mexican and Tex-Mex Recipes for Parties & Family Meals!
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Mexican and Tex-Mex Recipes
If you’re looking for some delicious and easy-to-follow Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes, you’ve come to the right place. There are more than 60 recipes to try!
From appetizers to desserts, we’ve got everything you need to wow your guests at your next dinner party or gathering.
So get ready to spice up your menu with some south-of-the-border flavor!

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Starters/Appetizers
For a little something to start your dinner party off right, or appetizers to serve at your fiesta, these starters and appetizers will whet your appetite!
- Homemade Guacamole
- Garden Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde – A Delicious Dip for Tortilla Chips!
- Fully Loaded Mexican Street Corn with Mexican Crema & Cotija Cheese
- Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Recipe For A Crowd
- 7 Layer Dip Cups – An Easy Tex-Mex Appetizer for Parties!
- Cheese-Stuffed Taco Meatballs Party Appetizer
- Chicken & Sweetcorn Quesadillas
- Black Bean Salsa Cups Appetizer
- Bowl of Nachos
- Halloween Quesadillas
- Jalapeño Popper Mummies Recipe
Soups
These soup recipes are full of flavor and spices that will leave you wanting more.
- Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
- Pozole Rojo de Pollo (Red Pozole with Chicken)
- Southwestern Chicken Soup with Black Beans

Salads
These salads are made with ingredients like chili peppers, corn, and black beans, which give them a spicy and savory flavor – choose the one that best suits your tastes.
- Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
- Quick & Easy Beef Taco Salad for Taco Tuesday!
- Black Bean, Sweetcorn and Avocado Salsa
- Steak Fajita Salad with Black Beans
- Sweetcorn & Black Bean Salad
- Hot Mexican Rice Salad
- Mexican Bean Salsa
Main Dishes
If you’re looking for some tasty main dishes to serve at your next family meal or dinner party, check out these recipes. You can’t go wrong with any of them! Several will work great for serving a large crowd.
- Slow Cooker Sausage Chili – A Classic Recipe with a Twist!
- Slow Roasted Pulled Pork Tacos
- Mexican Shredded Beef in the Slow Cooker
- Cast Iron Carne Asada Bowl
- Delicious Slow Cooker Charro Beans – one of the post popular recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog!
- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Bowls
- Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Skillet – A One-Pan Recipe
- Shrimp Fajita Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Rice
- Vegan Black Bean Lettuce Wraps
- Grilled Carne Asada
- How to Make Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Porked)
- Taco Stuffed Avocados – A Low Carb Tex-Mex Dinner Idea
- Mexican Pork Stew with Black Beans & Vegetables
- Chilli Con Carne
- Secret Ingredient Chicken Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
- Slow Cooker Beef, Bean & Pumpkin Chilli Con Carne
- Simple Chicken Chilli
- Blackened Fish Tacos (Mahi-Mahi) with Coleslaw & Avocado Dressing
- Delicious Instant Pot Pulled Pork Chili Recipe for Cool Autumn Days!

Breakfast Dishes
If you’re looking for a tasty breakfast packed with flavor that will get your day started off right, check out one of these recipes.
- Mexican Huevos Rancheros for Sunday Brunch
- Make & Freeze Ahead Breakfast Burritos
- Slow Cooker Southwestern Breakfast Casserole with Sausage & Potatoes
Side Dishes
Side dishes are an important part of any Mexican or Tex-Mex meal. They can be simple or complex, but they always add something special to the table. Check these out:
- Easy Refried Beans Recipe
- The Best Guacamole Ever!
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
- Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe
- Quick & Easy Spicy Salsa Recipe
- Pico de Gallo
- Cheesy Chilli Cornbread
- Salsa Fresca

Mexican & Tex-Mex Cocktail Supplies
Mexican Papel Picado Banner
Decorate your party space with traditional decorations!
Fiesta Tequila Party Garland
Ideal for hanging up in your bar or cocktail area!
Printable Margarita Bar Sign Fiesta
Place this print-at-home sign on your drinks table or bar counter!
Friday Kahlo Paper Drinking Cups
These 12oz/340ml cups are bright and colorful and perfect for parties!
Desserts
Not many desserts here yet, but you can get started with these!
Cocktails & Mocktails
Looking for a fun and festive drink to enjoy at your next Mexican-themed party? Look no further! Get ready to mix up some amazing drinks and celebrate in style. Olé!
- Sparkling Mexican Paloma Cocktail with Blanco Tequila & Grapefruit
- Healthier Mexican Horchata
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Texas Margaritas with Raspberry Liqueur & Jalapeños!
- Jalapeño Cucumber Vodka Lemonade
- Fresh & Delicious Grapefruit Margaritas
- Fresh Limeade
- Frozen Mango Margaritas (Cocktail & Mocktail Versions!)
- Festive Cranberry Margaritas for Christmas Cocktail Parties!
- Cinco de Mayo Hot Cocoa Bombs with RumChata
- Frozen Strawberry Margaritas Are Perfect For Summer!
- Frozen Mixed Berry Margaritas are Perfect for Summer!
