Here you will find our recipe collection of Mexican Classics. These are the authentic recipes that use fresh and humble ingredients, lots of care and attention and then transform them into the most delicious Mexican dishes.
GRAN LUCHITO MEXICAN’S BEST
Our Mexican Classics are the traditional Mexican dishes you will find bubbling away in the kitchens of Mexican homes. They are steeped in history, full of fresh ingredients and lots of flavour. There are some recipes that take centre stage at special occasions such as Pozole Soup and others that are perfect for everyday such as Frijoles. Here are a few of our favourites we make time and time again!
When it comes to Mexican food, in addition to beans and tortillas, red rice as it is known in Mexico is a staple of everyday meals. The beauty of this restaurant style Mexican Rice recipe is not only how delicious it is, but also how easy it is to prepare, and that it goes well with almost any meal. See full recipe
The simplicity of this Pollo Asado is what inspired this recipe. It’s a very easy and practical meal for you to prepare in the comfort of your own home. It also happens to be a great recipe to cook over the summer when the weather is nice and you’re able to get the barbecue up and running. See full recipe
Steak has always been a bit of a favourite at a lot of people’s homes. Coming back from a long day’s work and stopping off at the local butcher to pick up a sirloin is a real treat. During the summer a lot of people tend to cook steaks outside on a BBQ, and we find this gives them the best flavour. But this simple Mexican steak recipe will work just as well on a kitchen grill. See full recipe
Gran Luchito Mexican
With our Guide to Mexican Classics we are sharing our tips for ingredients to stock up on, recommendations to complete your dishes with sides and toppings, answers to frequently asked questions and more!
The Gran Luchito range is perfect for making authentic Mexican dishes at home!
A dollop of our signature smoky Chipotle Paste adds loads of flavour to dishes.
Our Refried Beans and Cantina Beans are made in Mexico from authentic recipes and are delicious as an ingredient or a flavourful layer.
Our Soft Taco Wraps and Burrito Wraps are the perfect tortillas for wrapping up all the delicious and authentic flavours.
These classic Mexican side dishes are full of flavour and pair well with so many mains:
These are the perfect finishing touches for an epic Mexican feast:
Authentic & Delicious
When we think of authentic Mexican food, tacos are definitely one of the first things that come to mind, but there is so much more to Mexican food! Fresh, homemade guacamole and pico de gallo, slow cooked pulled pork, and whole fish Mexican style are just a few traditional dishes. Here we are sharing our favourite Mexican Classics, we hope we inspire you to try a few!
Here is our special hot tamales recipe where we use our Chipotle Paste to cook the beef and make it into delicious and succulent meat, ready to go into the traditional tamales.... See full recipe
This authentic Pozole Soup recipe is cooked slow 'n low with Chipotle Paste for a rich, spicy brothy soup with lots of veggies - perfect for a cold night.... See full recipe
“Chiles rellenos” are stuffed poblano peppers, covered in a light batter made of egg whites whisked until stiff, then shallow fried and served with a homemade tomato sauce.... See full recipe
A crispy corn tostada is topped with smoky Chipotle Mayo, then a delicious fresh tuna ceviche marinated in lime and soy and topped with crispy leeks - an epic starter!... See full recipe
Our Mexican Molletes Recipe with crusty bread slathered with Refried Beans and melted cheese is an amazing Mexican toastie, made in the comfort of your own home!... See full recipe
The irresistible, smoky butter you will want to slather on everything! Butter is mixed with a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste. We love putting it on grilled steak.... See full recipe
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
Inspired by one of our favourite Mexican Chef’s, Gabriela Camara, and her famous dish “Pescado a la Talla”, which is served at her restaurant Contramar in Mexico City. ... See full recipe
This Pollo Asado recipe for Mexican Grilled Chicken has an irresistible, flavourful, citrusy, chipotle flavour marinade. Talk about finger licking good -you have to try!... See full recipe
Make your Mexican Steak taste even better by marinating it with a dollop of our Chipotle Paste for a smoky depth of flavour that is truly irresistible.... See full recipe
This pulled pork chimichanga recipe is basically a crispy deep-fried burrito with pulled pork and it tastes as good as it sounds! Serve with homemade guacamole.... See full recipe
A a big pork should infused with our famous Chipotle Paste then slowly cooked until tender. Perfect as a showstopper with leftovers ideal for few quick meals!... See full recipe
Chicken thighs simmered with Chipotle Paste, orange juice, apple cider vinegar and stock turns regular chicken into the tastiest Mexican pulled chicken.... See full recipe
These Cheese Empanadas with sweet potato and brie are easy to make using pre-made shortcrust pastry sheets, full of flavour and spice and a total crowd pleaser.... See full recipe
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of hearty warm soup during a cold winter's day. Well this is exactly what we had in mind when we created this recipe.... 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
There is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of hearty stew on a winter's day. Our recipe is plant based and has loads of flavour veg without the meat.... 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
Have you ever had Molletes? They're a beloved Mexican open toastie normally enjoyed as “almuerzo” or “brunch” in English. This recipe has delicious, buttery girolles.... See full recipe
This beautiful pork cheek stew has taken its place firmly at the top of our favourites list to have come out of the Gran Luchito test kitchen.... See full recipe
A sure fire way to get the party started is to whip up a batch of our easy chipotle Chicken Taquitos! These can be made as a starter, party snack or tasty dinner!... See full recipe
Loading up our large quarter cut tortilla chips with cheese, smoky chicken and Chipotle Salsa makes an irresistible snack in this Smoky Chicken Tostadas recipe. ... See full recipe
Our Slow Cooked Barbacoa Beef is yet another reason to love the slow cooker! It cooks beef to perfection - so tender it falls apart and full of flavour.... See full recipe
This chilli king prawn recipe was inspired by Gran Luchito fan Alex. We love to hear about new ways to use our Mexican ingredients, please send them in for us to try out.... See full recipe
This rich tomato sauce with meaty chunks of chorizo and plenty of chickpeas is the perfect accompaniment to the wonderful texture and flavour of the tender squid.... See full recipe
One of the very best street snacks you’ll find in Mexico! Our delicious Elotes are smothered in creamy chipotle mayo, lime juice, fresh coriander and crumbly cheese.... See full recipe
This is a real treat of a dish made with delicious fish, shellfish, chorizo in a spicy chipotle tomato broth with a glug of wine, perfect for entertaining!... See full recipe
Mexican tortilla soup starts with a spicy tomato base, roast chicken is topped with crumbly cheese, chopped coriander, lime juice, avocado and crispy tortilla chips.... See full recipe
Mole is one of the most important dishes in Mexican gastronomy. Here is our traditional mole recipe, prepared in a simple way so that everyone can prepare it at home.... See full recipe
These are chicken flautas and they’re an amazing little Mexican street food snack that hit the spot every time.... See full recipe
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 are Al Pastor and Baja, breakfast dishes such as Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros, and no list would be complete without Guacamole!
Mole (pronounced mōh-lāy) is officially the national dish of Mexico. Like most Mexican cuisine, mole varies quite a bit by region but the common elements include a fruit, chillies, nuts and spices.
Yes, enchiladas originate from Mexico where the practice of rolling tortillas around various fillings dates back to the Mayan times. In their original form as street food you would find them as corn tortillas dipped in a red chilli sauce. In Spanish Enchilar, a derivative of enchilada, means to season with chilli peppers. Now there are many different variations of enchiladas which reflect the influence different cultures have had on Mexican cuisine.
Many of the traditional Mexican dishes which use lard, fattier cuts of meat, cheese are not considered healthy, but Mexican food is diversifying and innovating. You will find many dishes that are suitable - corn and wheat tortillas are naturally lower in fat so tacos can be a great option as are grilled meats. Mexican dishes also often have lots of interesting veggies and flavourings.
Food lies at the heart of the Mexican culture so it's not surprise there are lots of dishes eaten on the various holidays and festivals in Mexico. These include Tamales, Chile en Nogada, Mole, Pozole and Buñuelos.
