30 Mexican Recipes To Crush Your Cravings

By SAVEUR Editors | Published May 1, 2020 2:33 PM

Mexican Braised Spare Ribs With Squash and Corn

Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just in the mood for classic Mexican recipes, we've rounded up our favorites right here. Matt Taylor-Gross

A base of pork shoulder and ribs is bolstered with smoky ancho and fruity guajillo chiles, plus plenty of toothsome hominy. Get the recipe for Pozole Rojo

Blue Corn Pellizcadas with Salsa and Queso Fresco

Tacos de Papa Hwy 99 (Potato Tacos)

Chilaquiles

Canned chipotle chiles and chorizo are two of the ingredients that distinguish this central Mexican version of chilaquiles from other regional styles of the dish. Get the recipe for Chilaquiles »

Classic Guacamole

Jalisco-Style Goat Stew (Goat Birria)

Masa Ball and Tomato Soup

Classic Margarita

This recipe proves that simple can be delicious. We recommend using Herradura Silver Tequila. Get the recipe for a Classic Margarita »

Tamales with Black Beans

2) Braise or Steam Meats and Fish

Frida Kahlo’s Zucchini Salad (Ensalada de Calabacín)

This simple Mexican salad consists of grilled zucchini, avocado, and salty, crumbled añejo cheese.

Chicken and Potato Stew (Guisada al Pollo)

Chilled Mexican Potato and Leek Soup (Sopa de Poro y Papa)

Ancho Chile Soup with Avocado, Crema, and Chile Pasilla (Sopa de Chile Ancho)

Huevos Rancheros

Mexican Braised Spare Ribs with Squash and Corn

Fried Shredded Beef Empanadas

Mexican Ricotta Croquettes

Requeson (Mexican ricotta) and a variety of other Mexican cheeses to make these craveable croquettes. Serve them with a sweet and smoky chipotle-honey salsa. Get the recipe for Mexican Ricotta Croquettes »

Mole Verde Zacatecano

Lighter and simpler than the nut-enriched moles of Puebla and Oaxaca, this Zacatecan version is made with fresh tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeños, and garlic.