Mexican Family Favourites
Ditch the stress and create lasting memories! Mexican food is perfect for gathering around the table with loved ones. Our collection of family-favourite recipes makes prep and cooking a breeze, leaving more time for laughter and fun. Get ready for happy tummies and requests for seconds!
Calabacitas
Calabacitas is a traditional Mexican dish featuring sautéed zucchini, corn, onions, and peppers. Light, vibrant, and bursting with freshness, it's a versatile side dish or vegetarian main that celebrates the bounty of the season
Easy Nachos
Simply layer tortilla chips with melted cheese, salsa, and your favourite toppings for a crunchy, cheesy delight that's perfect for movie nights or casual get-togethers.
Slow Cooker Chicken Chilli
Let your slow cooker do the work with this hearty and flavourful chicken chilli. Tender chicken, beans, and spices simmer together to perfection, creating a comforting meal ideal for busy days.
Shrimp Tostada
Shrimp tostadas are a mouth-watering Mexican dish that is sure to transport your taste buds to the sunny beaches of Mexico. These crispy tortillas are piled high with plump and juicy shrimp, fresh veggies, and zesty salsa, creating a delicious flavor explosion in every bite. ..
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
A bit of big pork shoulder infused with our famous Chipotle Paste then slowly cooked until tender. Perfect as a showstopper with leftovers ideal for a few quick meals!...
Fajita Platter
This sharing platter is an easy and fun idea for a Mexican fiesta. Grilled steak served on a plate for everyone to dig in and make their fajitas just the way they like! ...
Green Chicken Enchiladas
With our Avocado Lime Sauce, we make it easy for you to make a delicious and savoury, ooey, gooey Chicken Enchilada recipe. This is a good one to make midweek!...
Arroz Con Pollo
Fluffy Mexican style rice with lightly fried veg and delicious crispy chicken pieces cooked on top. This is the perfect one-pot meal that you can prepare for your family!...
Easy Nachos
Easy nachos are a quick and delicious snack or appetiser that can be made with minimal effort. They typically consist of tortilla chips topped with a variety of ingredients such as cheese, beans, jalapeños, and sometimes ground beef or chicken. ...
Sincronizada
Sincronizada, a beloved Mexican delicacy, is a culinary masterpiece that combines the simplicity of a quesadilla with the irresistible flavours of ham and cheese. Two flour tortillas envelop a generous filling of savory ham and gooey melted cheese, creating a symphony of taste and texture. ..
Parrillada
Parrillada known for its smoky flavours, juicy meats, and the opportunity to enjoy a festive outdoor gathering with friends and family. The vibrant spices and marinades used in Mexican Parrillada add an extra layer of deliciousness and make it a flavourful and satisfying culinary experience....
Beef Enchiladas
Saucy, melty and totally delicious Beef Enchiladas. A practical recipe after a busy day, this uses minced beef with onions and our Chipotle Paste....
Tacos Al Carbon
Tacos al Carbon are a popular Mexican dish consisting of grilled and thinly sliced marinated meat, typically served with warm tortillas and a variety of flavourful toppings. The smoky and charred flavours from the grill give these tacos a distinct and delicious taste that keeps people coming back for more....
Fideo Soup
Fideo soup is a traditional Mexican dish known for its comforting and flavourful qualities. It typically consists of toasted noodles (called fideo) cooked in a tomato-based broth along with various vegetables and seasonings. ...
Calabacitas
Calabacitas is a mouthwatering Mexican dish that celebrates the vibrant flavours of Mexico. This savoury side dish features tender sweet corn, and often other vegetables like peppers and tomatoes, sautéed with fragrant garlic and onions. ...
Slow Cooker Chicken Chilli
This slow cooker chicken chili is a fuss-free recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Simply combine chicken, beans, vegetables, and spices in your slow cooker and let it simmer for a hearty and flavourful chili....
Vegan Pozole
Vegan pozole is a traditional Mexican soup crafted without animal products, replacing pork with ingredients like hominy, vegetables, and flavourful spices. It offers a rich, hearty taste, complemented by the essence of herbs and chilli peppers...
Chilorio
Chilorio is a flavourful Mexican dish consisting of shredded pork cooked in a spicy chili sauce. It is deliciously versatile and enjoyed in various ways....
No Bean Chilli Con Carne
This fuss-free sauce delivers bold flavours in just one step. Simply fry ground meat, simmer with the sauce, and enjoy a hearty chilli in minutes. Beans are optional for a classic Texas-style dish....
Vegetarian Chilli Con Carne
Vegetarian Chilli con Carne is a hearty and flavourful stew, offering a meat-free twist on the classic chilli....
Albondigas Soup
Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican dish that features savoury meatballs (albondigas) made from a mixture of ground meat, rice, herbs, and spices. These flavourful meatballs are simmered in a broth alongside vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and zucchini....
Slow Cooker Lamb
For melt-in-your-mouth tender meat full of sensationally smoky flavour, try this super easy recipe for Slow Cooker Chipotle Lamb. Minimum effort with the best results!...
Mexican Chicken Stew
Throw everything in a pot with our smoky Chipotle Paste, cook slow ‘n’ low until the meat falls apart and flavours blend together to make something really special....
Beef Picadillo
One of the easiest meals to prepare, beef mince is fried with onions and garlic, then cooked with diced vegetables, served with refried beans and Mexican rice on the side. ...
Mexican Meatballs
Mexican Meatballs or “Albondigas” in Spanish, are known for being a very homely dish in Mexico, meant to bring comfort and a lovely everyday meal for your family....
Mexican Lasagna
We reckon everyone knows how to make a lasagna and making it Mexican couldn’t be easier! If comfort food is what you are looking for, this is comfort food at its best. ...
Chipotle Brownie Pudding
Love chocolate? Love chilli? You’re going to want to try this....
Mexican Roast Chicken
A roast chicken bursting with Mexican flavours. Chipotle Paste and butter are rubbed all over the bird, lime and coriander to finish - it's been called best Sunday roast ever!...
Roast Turkey Breast
Roast turkey breast covered with delicious al pastor marinade, served with warm Soft Taco Wraps and grilled pineapple. Yum!...
Pulled Lamb Flatbreads
This recipe was inspired by the amazing Hannah, lifelong Luchito lover and owner of Nourish PR....
Chicken Traybake
An easy chicken traybake is the perfect answer to feed your family. What’s not to love about an easy chicken traybake with delicious chicken juices and vegetables?...
Twice Cooked Sticky Pork Belly
This recipe is a must try. First, the pork belly is cooked low and slow until beautifully tender, then it is crisped up in the wok with an irresistible Chipotle honey made with Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste....
Chicken and Chorizo Risotto Recipe
We‘d been meaning to try a chicken risotto recipe with our smoky chipotle paste for a while and we finally got around to it...
Mexican Shepherd’s Pie
This Mexican Shepherds pie recipe was one of the first recipes that we made using our chipotle paste and over 200 recipes later, it's honestly still one of our favourites....
Chipotle Honey Glazed Ham
A chipotle honey glazed ham is always a winner! We've basted it in our smoky Chipotle Paste mixed with honey and it's then roasted until nice and crispy. So easy, and a must-try!...
Mexican Lasagna
We reckon everyone knows how to make a lasagna and making it Mexican couldn’t be easier! If comfort food is what you are looking for, this is comfort food at its best. ...
Cuban Pork
Cuban Pork is a fabulous way to prepare pork and we hope you enjoy our humble rendition of the classic Cuban dish. We’ve used our Chipotle Paste to give a smoky and spicy twist....
Fish Finger Tacos
Who doesn't love crispy fish fingers and warm Soft Tacos? This winning combo is guaranteed to make your life easier and your kids very happy. Also, grown ups like them too! ...
Non Spicy Mexican Food
Mexican cuisine has a reputation for being hot and spicy, largely due to the frequent use of chillies in traditional recipes. However, many Mexican dishes have more subtle flavours and even the spicy ones can be customised to bring the heat levels down.
In our Non Spicy Mexican food recipe collection, we share some advice on how to make milder Mexican dishes, a great option for feeding a family and satisfying those who don’t take well to hot and spicy food.
Kid Friendly Mexican Recipes
If you have a little one that’s going to need to be introduced to Mexican food slowly, try out these simple kid-friendly recipes that our chef Susy has come up with. We’ve tried and tested these recipes on our kids, and they’ve been given the thumbs up!
Firstly, a Fish Finger Tacos recipe! Who doesn’t love fish fingers? The adults can enjoy these as well as the kids. For a more basic kid’s coleslaw, you could just squeeze some lime juice and a tiny pinch of salt over a grated carrot and pop that into tacos. Great intro to coleslaw right there! Each time you make it, add another veg to the slaw.
The second recipe is a basic quesadilla with chicken, sweetcorn and grated mozzarella. See our Cheese Quesadilla for inspiration. The third recipe is a simple ham and avocado wrap. Use our Soft Taco Wraps for this, and a bit of cream cheese inside too. It can be served cold, with no cooking needed. Spread with a thin layer of cream cheese, lay on the ham and avocado (strips or mashed), then roll the taco up!
Mexican Chicken Pie
When we mentioned we were cooking a mexicanchicken pie to the Gran Luchito team they were all pretty excited....
Spicy Spaghetti Bolognese
You should make this spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe as soon as possible...
Baked Camembert
Everyone knows honey and cheese is a combo made in heaven but add in some smoky chipotle and melt it all and this fondue combo is next level tempting and delicious....
Toad in the Mexican Hole with Onion Gravy
Essentially a giant Yorkshire pudding with sausages baked into it – what’s not to love?...
Pork Loin Wrapped In Pancetta
Pork tenderloin, also known as pork fillet, is a great cut to work with. Its long, sausage-like shape lends itself perfectly to roasting whole and slicing into succulent discs of meat....
Chilli Mussels and Fries
We’re not sure there’s a dish in this book which says summer holiday more so than these Chilli Mussels....
Spicy Salmon Fishcakes
These beautiful salmon fishcakes are full of delicious fresh flavours and we can’t get enough of them....
Chipotle Cheese Straw
This cheese straw recipe is AMAZING and you’ve got to give it a go as soon as possible...
Fish Finger Sandwich
There aren‘t many things better than a homemade fish finger sandwich....
Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding
Here’s a great recipe for savoury bread and butter pudding with chewy chunks of bacon and crispy baked bread on top....
Chipotle Sausage Rolls
If you‘ve never made your own sausage rolls, it’s about time you did! Not only are home-made sausage rolls inevitably better, but making your own also gives you free-reign over what goes in them, opening up all kinds of delicious combos....
Chipotle Anchovy Pasta
This pasta recipe is inspired by Helen Graves at Fuss Free Flavours....
Sticky Chipotle Honey Sausages
These sticky chilli sausages are so easy to make and taste great....
Spicy Gnocchi
Gnocchi is a classic Italian recipe made from mashed potatoes. If you love pasta and you’ve never tried it, you’ll absolutely love it....
Chipotle Bangers and Mash
We gave the classic Bangers and Mash recipe a little Mexican lift with the addition of our Gran Luchito Chipotle Mayo in the mashed potatoes....
Chipotle Prawn Cocktail
We've taken this old school dish and upped the flavour with an irresistibly smoky sauce made with our Gran Luchito Chipotle Mayo and Gran Luchito Chipotle Ketchup for a new take on prawn cocktail....
Chipotle Potato Gratin
This potato gratin recipe is so good...
Spicy Chicken Stir Fry
Make a deliciously spicy chicken stir fry with a Mexican twist using our Gran Luchito chipotle paste to marinate the meat....
Chilli Honey, Sesame Oil, Soy Salmon Stir Fry
This salmon stir fry recipe is an incredibly tasty marinade idea for salmon fillets....
Easy Butter Chicken Curry
This easy butter chicken curry is a wonderful way to use up leftover roast chicken for a rich and beautifully tasty midweek meal that’ll have everyone asking for more. ...
Mexican Pulled Pork Fried Rice
In our quest to bring you the best ways to use left-over pulled pork, we through together this very special pork fried rice dish....
Pork Meatloaf
If you can make great burgers or meatballs then there’s no reason why you can’t make a top class pork meatloaf....
Roasted Pork Chop With Chipotle Honey
You could also do this roasted pork chop on the bbq, but you’ll want to add the chipotle honey later to avoid it burning....
Honey and Chipotle Glazed Salmon
Our chipotle honey works amazingly well as a glaze on all kinds of things, especially a lovely fresh piece of salmon....
Mexican Cottage Pie
Mexican Cottage pie is always a winner and it works just as well with meatballs....
Chipotle Beef Stir Fry
Try using a dollop of our Gran Luchito smoky chipotle paste to make a spicy stir fry sauce....
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Our friend Alex first introduced us to this recipe idea when he cooked up cold smoked chicken for his amazing Ideas in his Food blog. ...
Mexican Fish Pie
When we first travelled to Mexico we were really surprised by the abundance of fish in the markets and on the menus. So we created this Mexican Fish Pie recipe. ...
Meatball Mac and Cheese
Chances are you’re never likely to get bored of either macaroni cheese or meatballs, but if that were to happen, here’s a tasty way to combine them for an amazing dinner-time treat...
Hasselback Chilli Chicken Parmigiana
Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to travel down to Australia to meet the crew at Simon Johnson. I was taken out for lunch for a Chicken Parmigiana ...
Creamy Mexican Polenta
Making Mexican Polenta is so much easier then you might imagine and it makes such an excellent alternative to pasta, potatoes or bread....
Mexican Mashed Potato
This Mexican mash recipe is a great way to jazz up an old classic. ...
Cheesy Green Bean Bake
This is somewhere between an easy green bean casserole and a green bean bake....
Smoky Chipotle Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a traditional dish from the southern state of Louisiana and our Gran Luchito smoked chipotle paste is perfect to give it an extra smoky kick in addition to the big meaty flavours of chorizo, chicken thigh and king prawns...
Chipotle Meatball Pasta Bake
This is a pretty serious meatball pasta bake. ...
Honey Roast Chicken
This honey roast chicken. recipe is a super easy and delicious way to cook your chicken breast. Guaranteed to be a family favourite which you'll keep coming back to! ...
Spicy Lamb Koftas
It seems that many countries have their own take on lamb koftas and so we thought a Mexican version might work a treat....
Spicy Creole Chicken Casserole
This dish is inspired by an excellent recipe by Gran Luchito fan, Tom Parker Bowles....
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Family Favourite FAQs
Do you have any questions regarding our Mexican Family Favourites recipe collection? We’ve put together some answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If you want to learn even more be sure to check out the Gran Luchito YouTube Channel>.
Dinner is actually a lighter meal often made up of a bowl of soup (usually either chicken or tomato-based) and leftovers from lunch wrapped up in tortillas or made into quesadillas.
Mexican cuisine varies greatly by region but we think some of the greats include Mole, Elotes (Mexican corn on the cob), Enchiladas, Tacos (our favourites include Al Pastor and Chipotle Chicken Soft Taco Wraps), breakfast dishes such as Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros, and no list would be complete without Guacamole!
Lunch is considered the main meal of the day in Mexico and is often 2 courses. The first course is usually a soup or salad, while the second course is a meat, pork, chicken or seafood dish served with rice, beans, tortillas and salsas.