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Tex Mex Recipes
33 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 1 of 2.
Where it's from
United States, Mexico
Tex-Mex is rooted in Texas and Mexican American borderland cooking, with influence on both sides of the border.
National dish
chili con carne · fajitas · nachos
Several dishes are commonly cited as emblematic; Tex-Mex has no single universally agreed national dish.
Signature ingredients
Core techniques
- griddling. Tortillas, tacos, and quesadillas are commonly warmed or browned on a hot flat surface.
- chile-based simmering. Dried or powdered chiles are often cooked into sauces, gravies, and stews such as chili con carne.
- skillet searing. Marinated meats and vegetables are often cooked quickly over high heat for fajitas and taco fillings.
A typical day of eating
Breakfast
Breakfast often includes breakfast tacos, migas, or eggs with tortillas and salsa.
Lunch
Lunch commonly centers on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, or combination plates with rice and beans.
Dinner
Dinner often features fajitas, chili con carne, enchiladas, or grilled meats with tortillas and sides.
Street food
Comfort food
Popular desserts
Typical drinks
Holidays & festival food
Christmas
tamales · buñuelos · pozole
Tamales and celebratory Mexican American dishes are commonly prepared in Texas families during the season.
Día de los Muertos
pan de muerto · mole poblano
Mexican and Mexican American communities often mark the holiday with altar foods and shared meals.
Fiesta San Antonio
puffy tacos · chicken-on-a-stick
The San Antonio festival highlights local Tex-Mex and Tejano food traditions.
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Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Shredded chicken rolled into corn tortillas and smothered in tangy roasted tomatillo-green chile sauce and melted cheese.
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A comforting Tex-Mex classic consisting of corn tortillas rolled tightly around seasoned ground beef, smothered in a rich, earthy red chile sauce, and baked with melted cheese.
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A sizzling skillet of melted cheese with spicy Mexican chorizo, served bubbling hot with warm tortillas.
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Old-school Tex-Mex diner enchiladas: corn tortillas stuffed with cheddar and onion, smothered in chili gravy.
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A legendary, velvety-smooth melted cheese dip packed with diced tomatoes, green chiles, and warm spices—the perfect centerpiece for any gathering.
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A rich South Texas beef stew simmered in a savory chili gravy until fork-tender, classic served over rice or with tortillas.
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San Antonio's signature fried masa shells, puffed and crisp, stuffed with seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheese.
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A simple, satisfying Tex-Mex staple: warm refried beans and melted cheese rolled tight in a flour tortilla.
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Buttery, nutty shortbread cookies rolled twice in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth finish.
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A hearty Tex-Mex stew of tender pork simmered with roasted green chiles, potatoes, and hominy.
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A crowd-pleasing party dip stacked with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and fresh toppings.
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Crispy, flat corn tortillas piled high with warm refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken, and a mountain of fresh, crisp toppings.
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Puffy fried pastry pillows dusted in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey, a beloved Tex-Mex dessert.
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Tender, fall-apart pork shoulder braised low and slow then crisped up for irresistible taco filling.
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Tightly rolled corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, fried until shatteringly crisp.
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Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with melted cheese, coated in a fluffy egg batter, and fried until golden.
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Classic hard-shell tacos with seasoned ground beef, crunchy lettuce, cheddar, and tomato.
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Traditional masa dough steamed in corn husks around a rich, chili-spiced shredded beef filling.
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A vibrant and customizable meal featuring marinated, pan-seared flank steak sliced thin and served with blistered bell peppers and onions, ready to be wrapped in warm tortillas.
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A Texas morning tradition: scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, cheese, and salsa folded into warm flour tortillas.
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Deep-fried burritos stuffed with seasoned shredded beef and cheese, crispy outside and molten inside.
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A hearty bowl of seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, beans, cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips tossed with zesty dressing.
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A creamy, cheesy Texas potluck classic layering shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a spiced tomato-cream sauce.
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Fluffy tomato-flecked rice toasted in oil then simmered with broth and spices, the classic Tex-Mex side.