Mexican food was made for the barbecue. Earthy, smoky, zesty, citrusy and spicy, authentic Mexican flavours are delicious when paired with grilled meats and veggies. Take your burgers, steak and chicken up a flavourful notch with our favourite BBQ recipes perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining along with BBQ Tips, Sides and Recipes for the Big Green Egg.
GRAN LUCHITO MEXICAN’S BEST
What could be more British than charring some meat on the barbecue? This tradition of grilling meats and veggies has been popular for centuries in Mexico where they have perfected the art of BBQ marinades and seasonings to enhance the flavour of dishes. Here we share some of our most popular Mexican BBQ dishes. Try one and make your next barbecue one to remember!
Pollo Asado is all about the marinade, and letting your chicken absorb all the fresh and zesty citrus flavours before cooking it. So make sure to leave enough time for marinating before cooking! See full recipe
Take your sirloin up a flavourful notch with our Mexican steak recipe. Rub steak with Chipotle Paste for sensationally smoky taste. See full recipe
Corn on the cob gets rubbed with a delicious smoky Chipotle butter and then grilled over charcoal for loads of flavour. A true treat of a side dish for your next BBQ. See full recipe
THE DEFINITIVE MEXICAN
The Gran Luchito Guide to Mexican BBQ provides everything you need to know about bringing plenty of flavour to your grilled dishes. First, learn how to BBQ like a pro with our top tips. Once you’ve got the basics, take a look at our side dishes for inspiration on what to serve when you’re next entertaining outdoors. Before you know it you will be a seasoned grill master!
A great BBQ is quite the art, and far from easy. Smoky Mexican flavours are made for the BBQ so we’ve had a lot of practice perfecting the art of the BBQ! Here we share our top bbq tips so you can barbecue like a pro and create the perfect grill!
Gran Luchito's range of pastes, sauces and taco mixes are perfect for the BBQ mains, but don't forget the sides! There's lots of scope to add flavour and we are sharing our favourite sides such as BBQ corn slathered in a chipotle butter and smoky Mexican coleslaw - delicious!
in the Mexican SectionGran Luchito’s Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste is the versatile secret ingredient to add to your marinades for authentic Mexican BBQ flavour. A dollop of chipotle paste mixed with orange juice, lime juice and olive oil will give you zesty, lip smacking and citrusy grilled chicken. Rub your sirloin with chipotle paste for a deliciously smoky way to mix up your steak night.
A sprinkle of Gran Luchito Smoky Chipotle Fajita and Taco Mix is delicious with grilled veggies and fish.
Our Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps are perfect for wrapping up all the grilled goodness.
We were thrilled to collaborate with Big Green Egg, the iconic ceramic barbecue beloved by chefs, foodies and BBQ aficionados, for some delicious Mexican recipes using the Gran Luchito range cooked over charcoal.Think Ultimate Chilli Con Carne, Monkfish Kebabs, Chipotle Prawn Tacos and more. The result is smoky flavour heaven!
If you have a Big Green Egg or have it on your wish list, then these recipes were made for you.
Authentic & Delicious
Before there was BBQ as we know it, there was the barbacoa in Mexico! With hundreds of years of experience at the barbacoa cooking over an open flame, Mexicans have developed some truly delicious barbecue recipes. Take a look for inspiration on bringing some flavour to your grilled chicken, steak, veggies and more.
A popular way of eating corn on the cob in Mexico is barbecued! Our BBQ Corn recipe is served with Chipotle Butter, a squeeze of lime juice, and freshly chopped coriander.... See full recipe
The sweetness of smoky Chipotle honey combines perfectly with the salty umami from the soy and makes for truly irresistible chicken wings that everyone will want to tuck into.... See full recipe
We wanted to make a veggie burger that would give its meaty cousin a run for their money in the flavour department, and we think we nailed it with this mushroom burger, ... See full recipe
Jackfruit makes a delicious vegan "pulled pork" and is well worth a try. A dollop of our Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste brings a deliciously smoky flavour to the dish.... See full recipe
Not many things beat a good steak sandwich, and this is definitely a good one with a dollop of our Gran Luchito Chipotle Mayo, caramelised red onion, and watercress - YUM!... See full recipe
The ‘Luchito Love’ gallery is where we showcase all the photos of your wonderful Gran Luchito creations.... See full recipe
Following on from our blog post on the best burgers in London, we decided to set ourselves the challenge of developing the ultimate hamburger recipe.... See full recipe
Another brilliant BBQ idea for you today. The award-winning guru-of-the-grill, Steve Heyes AKA ‘Jedi Swine Tricks’ has done it again with these moink balls (Moo + Oink).... See full recipe
The addition of Mexican chipotle chilli into this Homemade Chimichurri makes this Argentinan classic recipe even better. ... See full recipe
Slow roast some aubergine halves with olive oil, salt & pepper and serve with a spiced-up chipotle chilli smoky sour cream or creme fraiche for an easy midweek meal!... 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
If you fancy making yourself a little treat, try these tasty bacon onion rings. ... See full recipe
This is fusion food at its best. Delicious fresh flavours in the marinade combine perfectly with Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste to give it a unique smoky heat.... See full recipe
Cauliflower "steaks" are griddled and topped with a romesco sauce which is a spicy red pepper and almond sauce made even better with a dollop of Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste.... See full recipe
If you‘ve ever been to the US, chances are you’ll have come across grits.... See full recipe
Like a deliciously edible Russian doll, we believe the World is a better place with a Gran Luchito Chipotle Honey glazed bacon avocado bomb in it.... See full recipe
Fully Loaded Potato skins are a bit of a comfort food classic. We like to stuff them with smoky chorizo for added flavour - these are super easy to make.... See full recipe
If there’s one fish that’s great on the barbecue, it’s got to be monkfish. These monkfish kebabs are delicious. ... See full recipe
This chipotle chicken marinade recipe is a really delicious and interesting idea to use our Gran Luchito Smoked Chilli Mayo .... See full recipe
We love Mexican jerk chicken, and we had a sneaky suspicion that it might just work with Gran Luchito.... See full recipe
Chilli dogs are a classic American dish that we knew would work really well with our delicious and smoky Easy Chilli Con Carne - perfect for leftovers!... See full recipe
Here’s a wonderful recipe for deep fried chicken wings with a deliciously sticky, spicy, smoky sauce.... See full recipe
Take your burger up a delicious and meaty notch by smothering it in a layer of chilli con carne. The perfect recipe for leftover chilli con carne!... See full recipe
This tasty meatball flatbread recipe uses our Mexican Meatball recipe and it’s great for entertaining. Just lay it all out, pile up the crispy flatbreads and dig in.... 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 BBQ avocado is griddled very quickly (just long enough to get some nice char marks without cooking it) and topped with king prawns marinated in Chipotle Lime Paste.... See full recipe
This show-stopper of a dish is well worth the time it takes to make and prepare.... See full recipe
These sticky chicken skewers are so easy to make. Simply mix our Gran Luchito Chipotle Honey with sesame oil, soy sauce and ginger and you’ve got your marinade ready to go. ... See full recipe
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Want to know more about traditional Mexican barbacoa, or looking for more inspiration on how to bring a little extra spice to your BBQ? Look no further. Check out the frequently asked questions below or visit the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel for more recipes.
Carne Asada literally means grilled meat and you will find it thinly sliced and stuffed into tacos at taquerias all over Mexico. A simple recipe for Carne Asada is to marinate steak with lime, our Smoky Chipotle Fajita & Taco Mix and olive oil, grill steak and slice thinly. Serve in Soft Taco Wraps with your favourite toppings including salsa, guacamole, and jalapeño & pineapple.
Of course prime cuts will yield fantastic results, but in Mexico you will find many delicious dishes are made from cheaper, less fashionable cuts. We highly recommend trying brisket, oxtail, and ox cheek
There's lots of scope to add flavour and spice to your sides when having a Mexican BBQ. You cannot go wrong with Tortilla Chips, Salsa and Guacamole. We are fans of adding a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste to Coleslaw, Potato Salad, and Chopped Salad for extra punch!
