South-of-the-Border Night! 9 Mexican Recipes Your Family Will Love

Made from tomatillos, this salsa is tangy, fiery, smoky, and 100% good enough to eat with a spoon. There are endless ways to use it: serve it with tortilla chips; use it as enchilada, quesadilla or taco sauce; or drizzle it over steak, rice, potatoes or eggs.

These chicken nachos are one of the few appetizers I can get away with serving for dinner. Loaded with pulled rotisserie chicken in a spicy chipotle-tomato sauce and ungodly amounts of cheese, they are hearty and satisfying.

Filled with spicy sausage, smoky scrambled eggs, cheese, and a bright, fresh avocado-tomato salsa, these breakfast burritos are not only easy to make, but also delicious any time of day. We especially love them for “brinner.”

These fajitas are easy to make. All the prep is done ahead of time, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is quickly grill the chicken. Plus, they’re so much fun!

Made with flat-iron steak and an umami-packed marinade, this carne asada is guaranteed tender, easy to make, and packed with flavor.

Inspired by the delicious chicken tortilla soup served at Tommy Bahama Café, this silky purée of vegetables, corn tortillas, chicken broth and spices is hearty enough to serve as a meal.

Crispy, cheesy beef empanadas: perfect for a snack or a meal, and loved by both kids and grown-ups alike!

Whip up a restaurant-style, chip-worthy salsa in just 10 minutes using canned tomatoes and a blender.

Whip up a family favorite: old-school Tex-Mex beef tacos with crispy shells, juicy seasoned beef, and everyone’s favorite toppings!