Mexican feast menu
Whip up a mouth-watering Mexican feast for the family. We've rustled you up a tasty Mexican menu that should keep everyone happy. From spicy starters to delicious desserts and recipes for all the classic dishes - we've got your dinner menu sorted!
Planning to throw a Mexican party? We've pulled together a delicious Mexican feast menu packed with delicious mains, desserts, sides and drinks.
Or, for a really special dinner at home, use it to whip up a delicious Mexican feast for the family! We've included some of our favourite Mexican dishes including homemade guacamole, vegetarian bean tacos and Mexican spiced hot chocolates - deeeeeelicious!
From spicy starters to delicious desserts and recipes for all the classic dishes - we've got your dinner menu sorted!
See what to cook for Mexican feast...
Nachos
Start your Mexican feast with this mouth-watering bowl of crunchy nachos. This dish is great for sharing with the family and is perfect to serve with dips like salsa or guacamole.
Get the recipe: Nachos
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Side dish: Guacamole
Serve this creamy guacamole with some salted nachos for the ultimate
taste sensation. This Mexican dip doesn't take long to make. All you
need to do is whizz together some avocados, onion and tomatoes and add
some lime and coriander to taste - and Tabasco if you like your food
fiery!
Get the recipe: Guacamole
Side dish: Fresh tomato salsa
Want a sweet dipping sauce for those crunchy nachos? This fresh tomato salsa is full of fresh and juicy tomato chunks and tangy red onions - delicious!
Get the recipe: Fresh tomato salsa
Starter: Potato skins with dip
If you fancy something a little different as a starter, these potato skins are irresistible. They take some time to cook but the crispy skins are definitely worth the wait.
Get the recipe: Potato skins with dips
Starter: Chorizo, potato and thyme quesadillas
Try this Mexican classic as a starter dish. Packed full of smoky chorizo and soft potato, these quesadillas will be a big hit with the family. They're also perfect as a light lunch or a special treat for lunch boxes or picnics.
Get the recipe: Chorizo, potato and thyme quesadillas
Main: Smokey veggie chilli tacos
These delicious vegetarian tacos swap beef for Quorn mince instead. These Mexican classics are full of crisp onions, beans and juicy tomatoes all served in a crunchy taco shell. Add a dash of chilli powder for a kick and this tasty main dish is ready to be enjoyed.
Get the recipe: Smokey veggie chilli tacos
Main: Hairy Bikers' chicken fajitas
Fajitas are quick and easy and are a great way to get the family involved in making dinner. These fajitas are a traditional Mexican dish that combines succulent chicken, juicy peppers and spicy salsa to make the ultimate main course for your
Mexican feast.
Get the recipe: Hairy Bikers' chicken fajitas
Main: Burritos
Like your wraps with a bit of attitude? Burritos are packed with rice and or beans for a more filling bite and these homemade meaty burritos are certainly full of flavour. With spicy chilli beef, creamy guacamole and soured cream this easy Mexican dish is a hearty meal to serve if you've got friends with big appetites coming over.
Get the recipe: Burritos
Main: Pork enchiladas
These enchiladas make the perfect main for your Mexican feast. Smothered in mouth-watering cheese and swimming in sweet tomato sauce, this dish is
packed full of flavour.
Get the recipe: Pork enchiladas
Dessert: Churros and chocolate
Finish your meal with these sweet and delicious churros and chocolate. Churros are the Mexican version of our doughnuts and are long, soft and great for dipping. The kids will love them!
Get the recipe: Churros and chocolate
Dessert: Mexican wedding cookies
You don't need to be celebrating a wedding to enjoy these Mexican wedding cookies. The crunchy, crumbly biscuits are sandwiched together with a rich toffee sauce and are the perfect way to finish off a Mexican feast.
Get the recipe: Mexican wedding cookies
Drink: Margarita cocktail
Get the party started with this margarita cocktail recipe. This traditional Mexican drink mixes tequila, lime juice, cointreau and syrup together to complement your meal with a refreshing, sharp tang.
Get the recipe: Margarita cocktail
Mexican hot chocolate
Finish your Mexican themed evening with a nice sweet cup of Mexican hot chocolate. Spiced with the warming flavours of nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne
pepper, this hot chocolate with finish off your meal with a delicious
kick.
Get the recipe: Mexican hot chocolate
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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
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