Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of exposure to Mexican food. Sure, we occasionally had tacos, but it wasn’t a cuisine that we went out to eat. In fact, my idea of a Mexican meal was to microwave a platter of tortilla chips with salsa and cheese on them which is something that makes me cringe now.
Lucky for me, I married a woman from Los Angeles who introduced me to a much wider world of Mexican foods and now, I simply get enough Mexican food. I’m reading Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Norsat right now and Mexican food with its blends of fats and spices highlights the umami taste that she writes about.
While I don’t think we’ve ever been organized enough to actually have tacos on a Tuesday, a Mexican meal plan can be more that tacos or nachos. Try exploring these ideas to broaden your menu.
Spicy Starters
Green and White Nachos
Unforgettable Guacamole
Chilaquiles Rojo
Pico de Gallo
Instant Pot Homemade Salsa
Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
Mexican Mains
Enchiladas
Easy Fish Tacos
Crispy Beach Fish Tacos
Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Air Fryer Chimichangas with Spicy Queso
Side Dishes
Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Mexican Coleslaw With Cilantro Lime Dressing
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Cilantro Lime Rice
Instant Pot Mole Sauce
Delicioso Desserts
Air Fryer Churros with Chocolate Sauce
“Fried” Ice Cream
Easy Mexican Flan
Sopapillas
Mexican Hot Chocolate
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