Beef Enchiladas-style rolled tortilla red sauce bake
Rolled corn tortillas filled with beef, smothered in red enchilada sauce and bubbling cheese. The Tex-Mex family classic.
Beef Tacos al Pastor-style marinated pork tacos
Three soft corn tortillas filled with marinated pork shoulder, pineapple, red onion, and coriander. The taco-shop classic.
Chicken Burrito Bowl-style loaded Mexican rice bowl
Black bowl piled with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, grilled chicken, corn, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. The Chipotle-at-home.
Chicken Fajitas-style sizzling skillet chicken peppers
Sizzling cast iron skillet of grilled chicken strips, peppers, and onions with warm flour tortillas on the side. The sizzle factor.
Chicken Mole-style rich chocolate chilli chicken
Chicken pieces in dark, complex mole sauce with sesame seeds, served with rice and tortillas. The Mexican showstopper.
Chicken Quesadilla-style melted cheese tortilla wedges
Crispy flour tortilla folded over melted cheese and grilled chicken, cut into wedges. The 15-minute lunch win.
Chilli con Carne-style rich beef and bean stew
Slow-cooked beef chilli with kidney beans, tomato, and peppers, topped with sour cream. The bowl-and-tortilla classic.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce-style cinnamon sugar doughnuts
Crispy cinnamon-sugar churros with thick dark chocolate dipping sauce. The fairground-at-home classic.
Guacamole with Tortilla Chips-style chunky avocado dip
Chunky avocado guacamole with tomato, red onion, and coriander, served with crispy tortilla chips. The 10-minute starter.
Loaded Nachos-style tortilla chips with cheese and jalapeños
Pile of crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar, jalapeños, sour cream, guac, and pico de gallo. The shareable king.
Quesa-Birria Tacos-style
Slow-braised beef brisket in a dried-chilli broth, dipped in corn tortillas, griddled with melted Oaxaca cheese and served with the consommé for dipping. Proper Mexican comfort food at home.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about making Mexican fakeaway at home.
What is Mexican fakeaway food?
Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, fajitas, enchiladas. UK Mexican takeaways lean Tex-Mex but the most popular home-cooked dishes are the real Mexican canon, tacos al pastor, mole, tamales, ceviche.
Is Mexican food spicy?
It can be, but most dishes are easily adjusted. Chipotle in adobo, jalapenos and serranos are moderate; habaneros are hot. Removing the seeds and membranes cuts heat by 80%. Start small, build up.
What is the difference between a taco and a fajita?
A taco is a small folded corn tortilla with a filling (traditionally meat, salsa, onion and coriander). Fajitas are sliced and griddled peppers, onions and protein served with warm tortillas on the side so diners build their own. Fajitas are Tex-Mex, not authentic Mexican.
Can I make tortillas at home?
Yes, masa harina (nixtamalised corn flour) + water + salt makes fresh corn tortillas in minutes. Flour tortillas need just flour, fat, water and salt. Both are far better than shop-bought.
What can I use instead of sour cream?
Creme fraiche, Greek yogurt or even mayo thinned with a squeeze of lime all work as a cooling topping. For an authentic Mexican crema, stir lime juice and a pinch of salt into Mexican crema or sour cream.