F&W’s Ultimate Guide toMexican Recipes

The best tacos, tamales, salsa and puckery-delicious margaritas for a Mexican fiesta.

Favorite Mexican Recipes

Grilled-Chicken Tacos

At New York City’s Dos Toros, brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer offer amazing San Francisco-style tacos, burritos and quesadillas—simple, fresh and sustainable.
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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tortas

Rick Bayless’s stellar vegetarian sandwiches (tortas) are full of earthy mushrooms and tangy goat cheese.
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Baked Huevos Rancheros

Here, Grace Parisi bakes eggs, tortilla chips and cheese in a seasoned tomato sauce in individual gratin dishes.
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Pork-and-Cheese Arepas with Tangy Cabbage Slaw

“My first exposure to authentic Mexican food was through Zarela Martinez,” says F&W’s Grace Parisi. “These stuffed flatbreads prepared with masa are my tribute to her.”
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Crispy Corn Tortillas with Chicken and Cheddar

For these flautas, tortillas are rolled around a savory filling and pan-fried until crisp.
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Pork Tinga

Chef Rick Bayless’s pork stew is smoky and delicious, especially when topped with avocado, cheese and onion.
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Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas

“Pressure cooking is great for braises,” says cookbook author Maxime Bilet. “You can make pork shoulder tender in 35 minutes.” Thanks to the rapid cooking time, this dish is a realistic weeknight meal.
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Yucatán Chicken with Orange-Guajillo Glaze

Jose Garces coats his barbacoa (meats cooked over an open fire or in a pit) with intense spice mixes and served with sauces and glazes, like this sweet and sticky grilled chicken.
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