It’s time to branch out — these non-taco Mexican food recipes will totally blow your mind.
Mole de olla
Three types of chilies flavor the broth of this spicy Mexican beef stew.
Ensalada de pulpo
Dressed with citrus and spices, this octopus salad is a delicious, summery meal.
Strawberry paletas
Creamy strawberry ice pops are so tasty you’ll make them all year long.
Elotes
Mexican grilled street corn will totally jazz up your next barbecue.
Stuffed poblano peppers
Stuffed with chorizo, plantains, beans and cheese, these Mexican stuffed peppers are a hearty meal.
Horchata
Made with rice, creamy horchata spiced with cinnamon is sweetly refreshing.
Turkey tortilla soup
Chock-full of beans, veggies and turkey, this comforting soup will warm you from the inside out.
Grilled chicken tortas
Grilled chicken and refried beans pack this yummy sandwich full of protein.
Conchas
Sweet and crunchy on top, fluffy inside, conchas are what your coffee break has been missing.
Ropa vieja
Literally “old clothes,” ropa vieja features beef slow-cooked until it’s falling-apart tender.
Esquites
Charred corn salad, made with queso fresco and citrus, is a lively side dish or light lunch.
Carne guisada
Slowly simmered beef, redolent with tomato, cumin and chili, will totally transport you.
Tres leches cake
Made with three kinds of milk, this moist and decadent dessert will win you over.
Pico de gallo
Tasty pico de gallo adds a burst of freshness to almost any dish.
Watermelon agua fresca
Refreshing watermelon agua fresca is the ultimate thirst quencher.
Flan Napolitano
Creamy flan with caramel sauce is an elegant end to any meal.
Ponche
A warm mug of this Mexican punch is just the thing for chilly nights.
Simple onion soup
Mexican-style onion soup is the perfect meal to make when you’ve been procrastinating a grocery trip.
Carne asada
Skirt steak marinated with citrus and served with grilled onions makes for a lovely meal.
Puerco pibil
Achiote and citrus flavor this tender, slow-roasted pork.
Vegan tamales
Vegans can enjoy authentic Mexican food thanks to this recipe for tamales.
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