Get a Taste of the American Southwest With Our Favorite Tex-Mex Dishes (2024)

There are so many classic Tex-Mex flavors in this creamy pasta salad. For starters, the sweet corn, shredded cheese, and pinto beans are paired with a smoky chipotle pepper and cumin dressing. Then, there's avocado and cilantro for a burst of freshness!

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These grilled flank steak fajitas have all the fixins, like sizzling peppers and onions, grated cheese, salsa, and sour cream. It's one of Ree's "favorite things on earth!"

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Kick off any Tex-Mex party with this classic cheesy dip. The ooey-gooey goodness comes from two types of cheese: white American and pepper jack for a spicy kick.

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This veggie-packed salad is light and refreshing, but you can also add some heft by topping it with grilled steak slices or even BBQ chicken. Either way, you won't want to leave off the zesty avocado dressing.

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Can't decide between fajita night and pasta night? Now you don't have to pick just one. This fun cuisine mash-up takes Tex-Mex to a whole new level.

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Roasted vegetables seasoned with cumin and chili powder make this vegetarian grain bowl full of flavor. There's also pinto beans, avocado, and pickled jalapeños for good measure.

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There's nothing fancy about these breakfast burritos, but if you want to give them even more Tex-Mex flavor, Ree suggests swapping the sausage with chorizo and adding some pico de gallo or sour cream.

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These nachos are saucy, spicy, and cheesy—what's not to love? You can get creative with whatever fixings you like, or simply dive right in without any fuss.

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For a new take on taco night, try making the dish in a casserole instead. It's layered with ground beef, beans, cheese, and tortilla chips, then topped with all your favorite taco toppings.

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If you love baked beans and you also love chili, get ready to try your new favorite cowboy dish. It's a big pot of comfort with smoky spices that's perfect for serving up with a hunk of cornbread.

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This Tex-Mex comfort food starts with an adobo-seasoned filling of ground beef, chorizo, and beans. Then, it's topped with a fluffy, cheesy corn muffin mix. The whole thing is cooked in a cast-iron skillet that can go straight from the oven to the table.

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This lightened-up twist on taco Tuesday will even satisfy a hungry cowboy. That's because it's topped with going beef, cheese, jalapeño slices, and tortilla chips.

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This colorful dip is sometimes referred to as Texas caviar, named after the state in which it was invented. It's a combination of black eyed peas and black beans, along with crunchy veggies, Tex-Mex spices, and fresh herbs.

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If you've ever wondered what it means to serve up your burgers Southwestern-style, just look at Ree's recipe that's topped with melted pepper jack cheese and grilled chile peppers. Oh, and there's also a delicious garlic-lime mayo!

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A true Texas chili has no beans in sight. Instead, it's made with all beef, two types of dried chiles, and plenty of spice. Top it off with pickled jalapeños and corn chips.

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Turn enchiladas into a fun weekend brunch with this recipe that's filled with chorizo, scrambled eggs, and Mexican blend cheese. The red enchilada sauce is store-bought for a quick and easy dish.

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Put your Instant Pot to work to make this spicy, tender pork carnitas dish. It's best served over a big piece of cornbread with fresh toppings, like radishes, cilantro, and pico de gallo.

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Be prepared to fall in love with this fried dough dessert. It's a popular treat in the Southwest, and it's often coated in cinnamon sugar, then served with honey for extra sweetness.

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This creamy mac and cheese has big Tex-Mex flavor thanks to the fire-roasted corn, poblano chile pepper, and pepper jack cheese. It's perfect for those who can handle a hint of spice.

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This might just be the easiest enchilada recipe you've ever tried. There's no rolling or filling of tortillas. Instead, it's all layered into a cast-iron skillet and baked until hot and bubbling.

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