Mexican Dinner Ideas

Erin Sellin

Apr 08, 2018, Updated Sep 23, 2025

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Mexican Dinner Ideas – everyone loves Tex-Mex style Mexican food!  Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, margaritas and more!  But sometimes you want to branch out from the norm.  Here are over 50 of my favorite Mexican inspired dinner ideas for any night of the week!

I could eat Mexican food pretty much every night of the week.  There is just something about my favorite salsa with chips that gets me every time.  I think it might be my ultimate snacking weakness.  Then you add a lime margarita to the mix and I am one happy girl!

There have been a lot of Mexican recipes shared here before.  Cheap dinner ideas has a few great options as well.  Mexican food is often quick and easy to make, so it is great for busy nights of the week.  But today we have 25 of my favorite Mexican dinner ideas for all of your taco and Mexican food cravings.

Mexican Dinner Ideas - everyone loves Mexican food!  Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, margaritas and more!  But sometimes you want to branch out from the norm.  Here are 40+ of my favorite Mexican dinner ideas for any night of the week!

 

We are skipping the basic tacos and burritos in this line up. We are going for fun and new ways to get your favorite flavors into dinner.  Using potatoes, shrimp, and all sorts of different combinations!  Hope you find some you are excited to try.

With over 40 different Mexican dinner ideas, you are not going to run out of things to try any time soon!  So if you love Mexican food like I do, start at the top and just work your way down!

1
cropped close up sheet pan taco on a plate
Sheet Pan Tacos
These easy Sheet Pan Tacos are a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy. A fun twist on taco night with just a little bit less mess!
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2
Close up of a taco braid slice filled with ground beef and topped with melted cheese, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
Taco Braid
Put a (literal) twist on taco night with this easy taco braid! It's made with refrigerated pizza dough wrapped around savory taco beef and cheese. Just fill, fold, and bake!
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3
A bowl of taco mac and cheese with a fork.
Taco Mac and Cheese
This easy taco mac and cheese combines two favorite comfort foods into a cheesy, flavor-packed skillet dinner. This recipe is quick to make and family-friendly!
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4
A taco sweet potato piled with taco toppings served on a white plate, with bowls of toppings in the background.
Taco Sweet Potatoes
These taco stuffed sweet potatoes are soft and fluffy sweet potatoes piled high with savory ground beef and your favorite taco toppings!
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5
A serving of taco casserole on a plate, topped with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and olives
Taco Casserole
This easy taco casserole has everything that you love about tacos in it. It's healthy, easy, only takes 30 minutes, and is loaded with juicy ground beef and melty cheddar cheese.
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6
Taco rice on a plate, topped with cilantro, with tortilla chips behind it
Taco Rice
This taco rice is full of juicy beef, melty cheese, and tomato sauce. It's the perfect easy weeknight meal when you're craving Mexican food!
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7
cropped square image of a copycat taco bell meximelt
Taco Bell Meximelts
Meximelt Recipe – a copycat recipe of the famous Taco Bell beef Meximelt that used to be available in stores. Super easy to make and even better at home.
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8
crispy tacos on a plate
Air Fryer Tacos
Air Fryer Tacos – skip the store bought crispy shells and make your own in the air fryer. Super easy and so much better!
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9
close up breakfast tacos on a plate
Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Tacos – tacos for breakfast is always a good idea! They are super easy to make, loaded with eggs, bacon, cheese and topped with your favorite salsa and avocado.
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10
close up of crispy potato tacos on a tray
Potato Tacos
Potato Tacos – corn tortillas loaded with mashed potatoes and cheese. Then they are fried until golden and crispy. Take your taco game to a whole new level with these!
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11
shrimp tacos on plate
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Baja Shrimp Tacos – a fun twist on taco night! Slightly spice shrimp with a chipotle lime sauce makes for a super quick and easy dinner!
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12
Instant Pot Pork Tacos - these pulled pork tacos are super tender and so delicious. Topped with a creamy Mexican slaw and avocado sauce!
Pork Tacos
Instant Pot Pork Tacos – these pulled pork tacos are super tender and so delicious. Topped with a creamy Mexican slaw and avocado sauce!
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13
SSteak Street Tacos – tender grilled skirt steak wrapped in a charred corn tortilla and topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce. Just like Southern California at home in no time!
Steak Street Tacos
Steak Street Tacos – tender grilled skirt steak wrapped in a charred corn tortilla and topped with a creamy cilantro lime sauce. Just like Southern California at home in no time!
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14
Taco Pasta Skillet - All the flavors of taco night in a one pan meal, ready in 20 minutes! Homemade version of taco Hamburger Helper, with just a few staple ingredients.
Taco Pasta Skillet
Taco Pasta Skillet – All the flavors of taco night in a one pan meal, ready in 20 minutes! Homemade version of those box mix meals, with just a few staple ingredients.
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15
A plate of fish tacos with different toppings, with Taco
Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos – a super easy, healthy, and delicious cod fish taco recipe.  Topped with a fresh Mexican coleslaw, pice de gallo, and a roasted poblano fish taco sauce. 
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16
shrimp tacos on a plate, with Chipotle and Taco
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos – An easy shrimp taco recipe with spiced shrimp, a cool lime coleslaw, and topped with creamy chipotle sauce.  Packed with so much flavor and ready in minutes, so it is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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17
A plate of stuffed peppers on a plate
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers
Easy Taco Stuffed Peppers – these Mexican stuffed peppers are a fun twist on a classic!  Taco meat, black beans, corn, salsa and more.  If you love taco night these are going to be a huge hit!
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18
chicken tacos on a plate
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos – make taco night extra tasty with this flavorful and easy chicken!  Great for tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos and more all week long!
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19
A plate of taco pizza
Taco Pizza
Taco Pizza – A super easy pizza recipe with all the flavors of taco night!  A fun dinner the entire family will love! 
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20
Easy Taco Soup - a hearty and comforting taco flavored soup that is ready in minutes. Top with your favorite toppings to make it even better!
Easy Taco Soup
Easy Taco Soup – a hearty and comforting taco flavored soup that is ready in minutes. Top with your favorite toppings to make it even better!
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21
Flank Steak Tacos - Juicy flank steak marinated in lime juice, garlic, cilantro and more. Served in tortillas with your favorite toppings for taco night! 
Flank Steak Tacos
Flank Steak Tacos – Juicy flank steak marinated in lime juice, garlic, cilantro and more. Served in tortillas with your favorite toppings for taco night! 
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22
slow cooker chipotle beef tacos on a plate
Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Tacos
Chipotle Beef Tacos – Slow cooked sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy shredded beef that is perfect for tacos
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23
Two tofu tacos topped with Mexican coleslaw and avocado cream on a white plate.
Tofu Tacos
Easy tofu tacos are a high-protein vegetarian meal made with crumbly tofu taco filling fried with a smoky, spicy seasoning blend and served up in a warm tortilla. Don't forget the Mexican coleslaw and creamy avocado dressing!
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24
close up taco meatballs in a plate with salsa
Taco Meatball
These Taco Meatballs are a Tex-Mex combo that is full of flavor, ready in minutes, cheesy, and can be served as dinner or an appetizer.
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25
Two halves of a grilled cheese burrito stacked on a plate next to salsa in a ramekin.
Grilled Cheese Burrito
This copycat grilled cheese burrito recipe lets you remake a Taco Bell favorite at home! Melty, cheesy, ooey-gooey tortillas packed with ground beef, Spanish rice, and creamy chipotle sauce.
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26
close up slice of burrito casserole on a spatula
Burrito Casserole
Burrito Casserole – all the flavors of a burrito in a quick and easy casserole for the whole family. Lots of ways to mix it up, make ahead, or even freeze!
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27
cropped in close up of wet burrito on a white plate
Wet Burrito
This wet burrito is full of juicy beef and topped with a spicy enchilada sauce and melted cheese. It's restaurant quality, and only takes 35 minutes.
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28
Beef Burrito Skillet - Mix up your taco night with this one pan meal that tastes like a beef burrito in a pan! Top with your favorite taco toppings!
Beef Burrito Skillet
Beef Burrito Skillet – Mix up your taco night with this one pan meal that tastes like a beef burrito in a pan! Top with your favorite taco toppings!
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29
air fryer chimichanga topped with sour cream and tomatoes
Air Fryer Chimichanga
Air Fryer Chimichanga- a burrito loaded with your favorite filling and then "air fried" until crispy golden perfection. Such a great dinner any night of the week.
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30
close up fiesta chicken and rice in a bowl
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken – a deliciously easy Mexican flavored chicken dish with just a handful of ingredients you probably have in your pantry already! Great for salads, tacos, burritos and more!
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31
close up breakfast enchiladas with avocado and tomatoes
Breakfast Enchiladas
Breakfast Enchiladas – tortillas filled with eggs, breakfast sauce, salsa, and cheese. Topped with green chile sauce for a delicious breakfast!
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32
close up scooping chicken pastas out of baking dish
Enchilada Pasta Casserole
Enchilada Pasta Casserole – Cheese, chicken, and warming spices combine to create the ultimate comfort casserole. Perfect for a midweek Mexican night or to bring loads of flavor to your next potluck.
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33
close up scooping beef enchilada casserole out of the pan
Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Enchilada Casserole – all the taste of beef enchiladas without all the time and mess of rolling. Cheesy, hearty, comforting and such an easy dinner!
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34
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas - easy enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and lots of cheese! Absolutely delicious with just a few simple ingredients. Get a restaurant quality dinner on the table for dinner tonight! 
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas – easy enchiladas filled with seasoned ground beef, onions, and lots of cheese! Absolutely delicious with just a few simple ingredients. Get a restaurant quality dinner on the table for dinner tonight! 
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35
White Chicken Enchiladas - super easy sour cream chicken enchiladas that are made with lots of creamy and tangy sour cream for a delicious white sauce. They are cheesy, full of flavor and great for dinner anytime!
White Chicken Enchiladas
White Chicken Enchiladas – super easy sour cream chicken enchiladas that are made with lots of creamy and tangy sour cream for a delicious white sauce. They are cheesy, full of flavor and great for dinner anytime!
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36
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas - Easy to make and absolutely delicious! Rich, creamy and great for any night of the week!  
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
These easy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are rich, creamy and great for any night of the week!  A creamy, cheesy chicken filling is rolled in corn tortillas and topped with enchilada sauce and more cheese.
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37
a skillet with chicken and cheese
White Chicken Enchilada Skillet
This white chicken enchilada skillet turns the traditional dish into a one-pan, stove-top meal! And even better, it’s ready in 20 minutes.
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38
Chicken Enchilada Chili - a favorite mexican dinner gets turned into a 20 minute warm and comforting chili!  Great for any night of the week.
Chicken Enchilada Chili
Chicken Enchilada Chili – a favorite mexican dinner gets turned into a 20 minute warm and comforting chili!  Great for any night of the week.
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39
A bowl of food on a plate, with Enchilada and Soup
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chicken Enchilada Soup – get all the flavor of your favorite chicken enchiladas in a hearty soup you can make in minutes! 
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40
a dish of enchiladas topped with tomatoes and avocados
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas – this super easy chicken enchilada recipe is loaded with chicken, cheese and topped with a green chile sauce!
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41
cropped image of enchilada pasta skillet on a white plate
Enchilada Pasta Skillet
Enchilada Pasta Skillet is a homemade version of Hamburger Helper with a Mexican twist!
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42
Mexican shredded beef in a square bowl garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.
Mexican Shredded Beef
Juicy Instant Pot Mexican shredded beef is easy to make from tender chuck roast cooked in a flavorful sauce. Perfect in tacos, enchiladas, or served over rice. Crock Pot directions included!
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43
hashbrown enchilada skillet in a pan
Hashbrown Enchilada Skillet
This cheesy hashbrown enchilada skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner made with crispy hashbrowns, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty weekend meal.
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44
A bowl of Mexican street corn pasta salad garnished with Cotija cheese and cilantro.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican street corn pasta salad has all the flavors of Mexican elote wrapped up in an easy side dish! With roasted corn kernels, cheese, fresh cilantro, and spicy jalapeños tossed with pasta in a zesty crema dressing.
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45
A serving of Mexican lasagna on a white plate with a fork in the background.
Mexican Lasagna
This cheesy Mexican lasagna has layers of Tex-Mex flavor, with savory seasoned beef, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cheese baked between tender lasagna noodles.
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46
A slice of mexican pizza sitting on top of a wooden cutting board
Mexican Pizza
Mexican Pizza – a homemade version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, only better!  Super easy and a fun dinner the whole family will love. 
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47
mexican skillet potatoes in a pan
Mexican Skillet Potatoes
Mexican Skillet Potatoes – a quick and easy one pan Mexican recipe. Crispy potatoes, taco meat, salsa, cheese and more! So much better than just regular tacos.
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48
cropped close up chicken chilaquiles
Chicken Chilaquiles
Chicken Chilaquiles -A Mexican casserole with tortilla chips, and chicken baked in a spicy tomato sauce, and topped cheese.
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49
chicken tostada with guacamole on a plate
Chicken Tostadas
Chicken Tostadas – A quick and easy Mexican dinner! A crispy corn tortilla piled high with guacamole, chicken and salsa. Take a shortcut from the store and this can be ready in no time!
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50
Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas - a fun and easy way to get Mexican food on weeknights, in minutes! Crispy tostadas topped with guacamole, spiced shrimp, and your favorite salsa.
Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas
Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas – a fun and easy way to get Mexican food on weeknights, in minutes! Crispy tostadas topped with guacamole, spiced shrimp, and your favorite salsa.
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51
close up cafe rio tostada
Cafe Rio Chicken Tostadas
Slow cooker Cafe Rio chicken tops tostadas for a quick and easy dinner
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52
close up mexican chicken rice skillet in a bowl
One Pan Southwest Chicken Skillet
One Pan Southwest Chicken Skillet – Up your chicken dinner game with lots of Southwest flavor in a quick and easy one pan dinner!
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53
Southwest Baked Chicken - a baked chicken recipe that is ready in no time, with tons of flavor. Just 4 ingredients and dinner is done!
Southwest Baked Chicken
Southwest Baked Chicken – a baked chicken recipe that is ready in no time, with tons of flavor. Just 4 ingredients and dinner is done!
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54
cropped close up fiesta chicken casserole
Fiesta Chicken Casserole
This Fiesta Chicken Casserole is loaded with all the Tex-Mex/Mexican flavors that you love, in a super quick and easy dinner you can make any night of the week.
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55
Two rotisserie chicken tacos topped with Mexican coleslaw and diced tomatoes on a white plate, next to a lime wedge.
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Juicy rotisserie chicken tacos are the best shortcut on taco night! Make these easy chicken tacos in 15 minutes with only 3 ingredients.
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56
A walking taco topped wth lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream inside a chip bag with a fork.
Walking Taco Recipe
This walking tacos recipe is quick, easy, and customizable! Assemble your tacos in a bag and load them up with your favorite taco toppings. They're perfect for a fun dinner, potluck, or to take on the go.
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  2. I feel like I have hit the mother load!! We can’t get enough Mexican Dinners at my house. I can’t deicde which one to try first!

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