Mexican food is made for sharing and perfect for family meals around the table. We’ve rounded up our crowd-pleasing family favourite dishes. These recipes will help to take the stress out of preparation and cooking, make mealtimes fun and have your family asking for more!
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We mix our Chipotle Paste with butter and spread it all over a whole chicken and roast it on a bed of lovely vegetables. Finish with chunks of fresh lime and coriander leaves for an unmistakably authentic Mexican take on roast chicken. See full recipe
We reckon everyone knows how to make a lasagna and making it Mexican couldn’t be easier! If family comfort food is what you are looking for, this is comfort food at its best. See full recipe
Lets face it, some chicken traybakes are just a bit boring! Well not our chicken traybake recipe – it’s full of delicious, smoky flavour! A bit of Chipotle Paste and Chipotle Honey mix and mingle in with delicious chicken juices and vegetables? See full recipe
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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. ... See full recipe
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!... See full recipe
With our Tomatillo Enchilada 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!... See full recipe
Saucy, melty and totally delicious Beef Enchiladas. A practical recipe after a busy day, this uses minced beef with onions and our Chipotle Enchilada Sauce.... See full recipe
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!... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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!... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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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!... See full recipe
Roast turkey breast covered with delicious al pastor marinade, served with warm Soft Taco Wraps and grilled pineapple seasoned with Garlic and Guajillo Fajita and Taco Mix. Yum!... See full recipe
This recipe was inspired by the amazing Hannah, lifelong Luchito lover and owner of Nourish PR.... See full recipe
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?... See full recipe
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.... See full 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.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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!... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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! ... See full recipe
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 that don’t take well to hot and spicy food.
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 kids coleslaw, you could just squeeze some lime juice and a tiny pinch of salt over 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!
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Here is a different way to liven up chicken for a midweek meal!... See full recipe
When we mentioned we were cooking a mexicanchicken pie to the Gran Luchito team they were all pretty excited.... See full recipe
You should make this spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe as soon as possible.... See full recipe
These crunchy honey roast parsnips are perfect to go with a roast dinner.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
Essentially a giant Yorkshire pudding with sausages baked into it – what’s not to love?... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
We’re not sure there’s a dish in this book which says summer holiday more so than these Chilli Mussels.... See full recipe
These beautiful salmon fishcakes are full of delicious fresh flavours and we can’t get enough of them.... See full recipe
This cheese straw recipe is AMAZING and you’ve got to give it a go as soon as possible.... See full recipe
There aren‘t many things better than a homemade fish finger sandwich.... See full recipe
Here’s a great recipe for savoury bread and butter pudding with chewy chunks of bacon and crispy baked bread on top.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
This pasta recipe is inspired by Helen Graves at Fuss Free Flavours.... See full recipe
These sticky chilli sausages are so easy to make and taste great.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
This potato gratin recipe is so good.... See full recipe
Make a deliciously spicy chicken stir fry with a Mexican twist using our Gran Luchito chipotle paste to marinate the meat.... See full recipe
This salmon stir fry recipe is an incredibly tasty marinade idea for salmon fillets.... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
If you can make great burgers or meatballs then there’s no reason why you can’t make a top class pork meatloaf.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
Our chipotle honey works amazingly well as a glaze on all kinds of things, especially a lovely fresh piece of salmon.... See full recipe
Mexican Cottage pie is always a winner and it works just as well with meatballs.... See full recipe
Try using a dollop of our Gran Luchito smoky chipotle paste to make a spicy stir fry sauce.... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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. ... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
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 ... See full recipe
Making Mexican Polenta is so much easier then you might imagine and it makes such an excellent alternative to pasta, potatoes or bread.... See full recipe
This Mexican mash recipe is a great way to jazz up an old classic. ... See full recipe
This is somewhere between an easy green bean casserole and a green bean bake.... See full recipe
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.... See full recipe
This is a pretty serious meatball pasta bake. ... See full recipe
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! ... See full recipe
It seems that many countries have their own take on lamb koftas and so we thought a Mexican version might work a treat.... See full recipe
This dish is inspired by an excellent recipe by Gran Luchito fan, Tom Parker Bowles.... See full recipe
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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.
