Whip out those sombreros and double up on tequila shots, it’s fiesta time! Throwing a Mexican-style evening is easy, the food is delicious and simple to make and authentic Mexican cuisine offers something for everyone.
It is known for intense flavours, unique spicing, tomatoes, chillies and garlic.
The most popular Mexican dishes include salsa; quesadillas; tacos; enchiladas; burritos; fajitas; tostadas; and guacamole.
Top Mexican dishes
Tomato soup – A very important dish on any mexican table.
Frijoles refritos – Delicious refried beans.
Mixed tostados – A variation of the Mexican tortilla.
Chicken, corn and spinach quesadillas – A super easy meal that will have you running back for more.
Cheesy bean and sweetcorn nachos – There is nothing better than nachos covered in melted cheese and slathered in spicy salsa.
Easy beef tacos – If you don’t have a slow cooker, just prepare the mince the normal way.
Healthy chicken enchiladas – A delicious big family dish.
Chimichangas – These tortillas originate from Sonora in Mexico.
Sopa seca de tortilla con creme – A combined cream and cheese tortilla delight.
Picadillo – A filling for tortillas and chimichangas.
Mole poblano – Turkey made in a typical Aztec sauce.
Estofado de carnero – A basic lamb stew with vibrant spices to create an awesome and unusual taste explosion.
Chilli con carne – Hot and spicy, this will add a little colour to your cheeks.
Orange flavoured fried bananas – Tantalizing.
Flan – Sweet gorgeous caramel treats.
Almond biscuits – A delicious biscuit.
Café de olla – Warm yourself up with this sensational roasted coffee.
Pronunciation:
Tortilla – tor-TEE-yah
Frijoles – free-“HOLE”-lehs
Mole – “MOLE”-lay
Poblano – poh-BLAH-noh
Quesadilla – kay-sah-DEE-yah
Throwing a Mexican-style bash? Click here to see Food24’s Mexican party menu no. 1 and here for no. 2!