From tacos to tamales, it's hard not to love authentic Mexican cuisine. Sure, we love a good Tex-Mex recipe as well, but let's be clear: it's a totally different beast from the authentic Mexican food found south of the border.
Mexican Cooking Techniques
Mexican cuisine draws on indigenous staples like chile peppers and corn. Turn the latter into homemade masa, which can be used as a base for the best masa recipes, namely, excellent tortillas. And while tortillas can be found across the canon of Mexican cooking as the starch du jour, a drive through the country reveals that bread too has a place: the behemoth Mexican sandwiches, cemita poblana with fried cutlet, roast pork torta ahogada reminiscent of a French dips, and griddled pambazo, are ubiquitous throughout Mexico.
Looking for comfort food? Mexican comfort dishes are among some of the best Mexican recipes—think hearty stews, cheesy enchiladas, and zesty soups. Mexican food is never short on flavor, but just to make sure, almost every Mexican dish comes with a side of serious sauce, from rich moles to pico de gallo and various salsas. If the spice gets to you, reach for the closest Mexican drink, like a cooling agua fresca.
Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just in the mood for classic Mexican recipes, we’ve rounded up our 80 favorite authentic Mexican recipes here.

Ceviche Verde with Homemade Tortilla Chips

Mexican Street Corn Soup
Fried Shredded Beef Empanadas
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Corn Tamales with Tomatillo Salsa
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Corn Tamales with Tomatillo Salsa
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Homemade Masa
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Enchiladas

Hatch Green Chile Enchiladas
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Coconut Horchata
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Shrimp Tacos
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Chicken Quesadillas
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Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup (Sopa Azteca)
Classic Guacamole
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Shrimp and Chorizo Sausage
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Mexican Ricotta Croquettes
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Whitefish Guacamole
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Brisket Tacos
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Mexican Braised Spare Ribs with Squash and Corn
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Masa Ball and Tomato Soup
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Yucatán-Style Shredded Pork Tacos with Achiote (Cochinita Pibil Tacos)
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Red Chile and Pork Stew (Carne Adobada)

Jalisco-Style Goat Stew (Goat Birria)
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Chile de Arbol Salsa
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Ancho Chile Soup with Avocado, Crema, and Chile Pasilla (Sopa de Chile Ancho)
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Mango with Cilantro, Coconut, and Chile Powder
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Chilaquiles
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Mexican Scrambled Eggs
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Chicken and Potato Stew (Guisada al Pollo)
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Chilled Mexican Potato and Leek Soup (Sopa de Poro y Papa)
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Red Chile Enchiladas
Blue Corn Pellizcadas with Salsa and Queso Fresco
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Tamales with Black Beans
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Mexican Chicken and Vegetable Soup
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Grilled Fish Skewers (Pescado Embarazado)
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Mexican Peanut Brittle (Palanquetas de Cacahuates)
Salsa de Cacahuate y Chile de Arbol

Tacos de Papa

Mole Verde Zacatecano

Squash Blossom Sauté (Guiso de Flor de Calabaza)

Rebocado (Pork Neck and Purslane Stew)

Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa with Chipotle and Roasted Garlic
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Salsa de Tomatillo y Piña
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Yucatecan Pickled Red Onions (Escabeche de Cebolla)

Salsa de Piña Picante
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Roasted Tomatillo and Serrano Salsa (Salsa de Tomatillo en Molacajete)
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Salsa Playera de Lujo (Fresh Tomato and Olive Salsa)
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Masa Cakes Stuffed With Eggs (Gorditas de Huevos)

Zacatecan Baked Masa Cakes (Gorditas Zacatecanas)

Frijoles de la Olla (Stewed Beans With Pico de Gallo)

Shredded Beef with Lime and Avocado

Chile-Rubbed Roast Turkey

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Aunt Renee's Gelatin Mold

Creamed Roasted Onions

Fish Tacos

Huevos Rancheros

Mexican-Style Roasted Corn

Refried Beans with Chorizo

Mexican Butter Cookies with Sprinkles (Galletas con Chochitos)
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Fish Tacos with Roasted Tomato Salsa

Cemita Poblana

Torta Ahogada

Salsa-Dipped Potato and Chorizo Sandwiches (Pambazos)

Mexican Bean and Cheese Sandwich (Molletes)

Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima)

Arroz a la Mexicana

Pork in Red Chile Sauce (Asado de Bodas)

Tamarind-Chile Ice Pops (Paletas de Tamarindo y Chile)

Rice Pudding Ice Pops (Paletas de Arroz con Leche)

Pineapple Ice Pops (Paletas de Piña)

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Strawberries and Cream Ice Pops (Paletas de Fresas y Crema)
Mango-Chile Ice Pops (Paletas de Mango con Chile)

Horchata Blanca (White Rice Drink)

Horchata de Arroz Tostado (Toasted Rice Drink)

Horchata de Arroz con Almendras (Almond-Rice Drink)

Horchata de Melón (Cantaloupe Seed Drink)


Horchata de Moras (Berry-Rice Drink)
Apricot-Rice Drink (Horchata de Chabacano)

Chico
