The Best Mexican Recipes: Kitchen-Tested Recipes Put the Real Flavors of Mexico Within Reach by America's Test Kitchen Editors

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  • Fresh tomato salsa

    • dc151 on March 21, 2020

      I make it all the time. Better than the jarred stuff, and allows you to adjust the spices to your tastes.

  • Chunky guacamole

  • Black bean dip

    • dc151 on March 21, 2020

      It's a solid recipe. I never seem to add enough salt though.

  • Empanadas

    • dc151 on January 27, 2022

      I made this empanada dough, and used a plantain and black bean filling from online. I tried using a food processor, but the butter just wasn't incorporating, so I ended up just doing it by hand, and it came together quite well. I did end up using most all of the water. I used an egg wash instead of the oil, but will use oil next time, these didn't get the nice browning I hoped for. Likely b/c I accidentally started them at too low a temp. Nice flavor, easy to follow instructions. Will make again.

  • Soup of the Seven Seas

    • dc151 on March 21, 2020

      Sort of a pain to make, but SO good! A very different type of recipe than I've made, it was interesting to make your own stock at the beginning, but certainly adds time.

  • Lentil and chorizo soup

    • Shewi128 on September 12, 2022

      This recipe assumed that you can find Mexican chorizo that you slice, not crumble. I used only 1 lb turkey chorizo, and it ended up being perfect--not too much chorizo and not too greasy. It was very flavorful, and a little spicy for my youngest. I would make this again.

  • Classic ground beef tacos

    • jimandtammyfaye on December 21, 2021

      Addition of tomato sauce and ACV make this more like spicy sloppy joes than classic tacos. Not a favorite.

  • Ground pork tacos with almonds and raisins

    • ingabritt on April 27, 2017

      I thought this was okay, and kind of a nice break from the beef or chicken tacos we have every Tuesday. Not necessarily something I'd make again, even just for myself, but definitely edible. It was just too sweet for my family though. And my husband did not like the nuts. I thought they added a nice crunch though.

    • rstone128 on December 28, 2020

      Loved these. One of my go to tacos.

  • Tacos al pastor

    • Shewi128 on June 04, 2024

      5/5 stars. Undoubtedly some of the best homemade tacos I've ever made or eaten. The method of the chiles, the sauce, the braising, then the grilling.. is all a bit tedious. But man, these were good. Also, unless you don't like pineapple, increase the pineapple! I think what would've make this recipe A++ would have been a small amount of cabbage slaw for some crunch. We added chopped onion, but just a little slaw would have been nice. One person remarked that these were like taco truck tacos, and I definitely took that compliment to heart. Trust me, these are worth the work.

  • Baja fish tacos with pickled onion and cabbage

    • joyous on August 31, 2018

      This was excellent. The breading was crisp and airy. I didn't do the pickled cabbage as I already had pickled onions and pickled jalapenos. Fun dish for entertaining friends.

  • Chicken chimichangas

    • Shewi128 on March 16, 2021

      I like that this recipe is personalizeable. I used some extra shredded pork instead of chicken. Also, their technique or sealing the tortillas is legit.

  • Roasted poblano and black bean enchiladas

    • dc151 on March 21, 2020

      I've made this multiple times. All the kids dig in, not just the vegetarian! The tricky part is making sure the tortillas are pliable enough when your roll them, I've had trouble with them splitting.

  • Chiles rellenos casserole

    • dc151 on March 21, 2020

      Not sure this one was worth all the work.

  • Chicken adobo

    • Velkuv on June 02, 2018

      Easy, tasty, and quick!

  • Classic arroz con pollo

    • SenseiHeidi on November 15, 2019

      I was going to rate this as rather boring for the 2 hours of time involved, then I ate a bowl with a squirt of lime juice, extra salt and black pepper. Yum. Makes enough to feed 8 to 10 easily

  • Grilled chicken fajitas

    • Shewi128 on July 19, 2022

      This needs actual spices to make it more memorable. The marinade gave it a slight savory flavor, but we wanted more spice--even my son said that. I don't think I'll make this again.

  • Fish Veracruz

    • Rebeccajwj on April 17, 2022

      I was really nervous about this recipe. Particularly after I tasted it during the cooking process, but it turned out beautiful. I did add a tad bit more chili powder and more salt than they said to make sure and stunt any bitterness. I served it on a bed of cilantro and pinenut jasmine rice. The broth was so nice that I strained some off and used it as a soup with bits of toast and bread the next day.

    • SenseiHeidi on May 14, 2024

      This was tasty. I would add more garlic and salt.

  • Shrimp fajitas

  • Cheesy stuffed poblanos

    • sarahawker on July 23, 2025

      This recipe was simple, I did have to microwave the poblanos 2x to get them soft enough to open. I would likely decrease the baking time by about 10 min. next time as they had mostly collapsed at that point. Quite tasty.

  • Zucchini fritters with cilantro-lime sauce

    • jay.moe on August 22, 2024

      The sauce was the right amount of lime without the zest and a flavorful topping for the fritters. This recipe was ok, but it wasn't worth all of the time and mess. Probably won't repeat.

  • Vegetarian tamale pie

    • Shewi128 on February 25, 2026

      I made this for a freezer meal, and my family freaking loved it. They couldn't believe how good it was. I'll make it again for a freezer meal!

  • Scrambled eggs with tomato, onion, and jalapeño

    • sally_dmx1d0 on March 20, 2026

      These eggs were amazing and the recipe is a wonderful to way to start learning how to build fresh Mexican flavor in a simple dish.

  • Huevos rancheros

    • Shewi128 on July 31, 2023

      Cross-posted: This was my first time making huevos rancheros. I thought that the recipe was really easy to follow with good results. The tomatoes and vegetables were highly flavored from the large amount of chili powder. It easily fed 4 people with some leftovers. I'd definitely make it again.

  • Classic Mexican rice

    • SenseiHeidi on May 14, 2024

      This was a very successful Mexican rice. Next time I would double the seasoning. Texture was perfect. I made in my rice cooker.

  • Cabbage-carrot slaw

    • deboChicago on October 17, 2020

      Quite sour, but easy and tasty. A good accompaniment to other dishes; not so great on its own.

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  • ISBN 10 1940352258
  • ISBN 13 9781940352251
  • Published Apr 14 2015
  • Format eBook
  • Page Count 318
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher America's Test Kitchen

Publishers Text

Kitchen-tested recipes that bring the real flavors of Mexico home. 

Let America’s Test Kitchen be your guide to making deeply flavored Mexican dishes at home. Our first Mexican cookbook features foolproof appetizers, soups and stews, authentic egg dishes, tacos and tamales, burritos and enchiladas, and all manner of meat and seafood dishes. The Best Mexican Recipes includes a primer on Mexican home cooking with information on key ingredients (readily available at your supermarket) and innovative techniques that shave time off traditional preparation methods. Not only will you be able to cook amazingly flavorful Mexican food, but you’ll cook with confidence. 

Recipes include: Familiar favorites: Beef Enchiladas, Tamales, Grilled Fish Tacos, Classic Mexican Rice, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Stuffed Jalapenos, Chunky Guacamole, Fresh Margaritas, and more 

Authentic regional dishes: Queso Fundido, Chicken Mole Poblano, Ancho-Orange Pork Burritos, Yucatan-Style Barbecue Pork, Fish Veracruz, Oaxacan-Style Beef Brisket, and more.

Popular street foods: Sopes, Gorditas, Panuchos, Mexican Street Corn, Molletes, Huaraches with Poblanos, Red Peppers, and Queso Fresco, and more

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