19 Easy Weeknight Mexican Dinners That Take You South of the Border

If you love the flavors of Mexico, then you'll enjoy this collection of 19 delicious, bold recipes. With these weeknight Mexican dinners, you can serve up a ton of delicious flavor and texture in every bite without a ton of work. Try pork and bean burritos, easy cheesy baked empanadas, pollo con papas, crock pot shredded chicken tacos, and more.

Pollo En Crema Chipotle

Pollo en crema chipotle is a rich, creamy, and spicy dish that's perfect for everyone. This chipotle cream chicken makes a great dinner.
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Frito Pie Casserole

A spoon inside casserole dish. — Frito Pie Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Looking for an easy, hearty, taco bake with fritos or taco casserole recipe? This Frito Casserole with Fresh Guacamole must be on your radar.
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Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas makes the best Mexican tacos. The meat is so tasty and versatile to use to create meals such as tacos or burritos.
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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

Two tacos on a plate with sour cream, cheese and tomatoes. — Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Take your taco Tuesdays up a notch with these hearty slow-cooker beef tacos. They're super savory, easy to make, and perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas

An empanada being dunked into salsa. — Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas uses the best empanada filling recipe, with beef, chicken or pork, a delicious appetizer, snack or meal!
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Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

A plate of enchiladas topped with melted cheese and red sauce, served with carrot and celery sticks, garnished with chopped green onions and pieces of rotisserie chicken. — Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas. Photo Credit: Kitchen DIvas.

These buffalo chicken enchiladas are filled with flavorful filling and topped off with a creamy ranch and buffalo sauce. Easy dinner idea!
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Pollo Con Papas

Pollo con Papas is chicken and potatoes cooked in a flavorful and spicy sauce. This comforting dish makes for a great family dinner.
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Pollo Fundido

A close-up of a fork lifting a bite of creamy Mexican chicken pot pie, showing layers of flaky crust and rich, savory filling. — Pollo Fundido. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pollo fundido recipe is loaded with delicious shredded chicken and topped with a delicious cheese sauce. It's perfect for Taco Tuesday!
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Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Close-up of three soft tacos filled with shredded chicken, bell peppers, cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and sour cream—perfect for quick weeknight dinners full of vibrant Mexican flavors. — Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Learn how to make the easiest Crockpot pulled chicken tacos that need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to put together. Saucy, savory, and oh-so delicious.
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Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole)

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This walking taco bake recipe with Fritos is an easy walking taco casserole full of Fritos, ground beef, Mexican seasonings, cheese, and more
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Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice

A spoon lifting a cheesy, tomato and ground beef casserole serving, emphasizing its gooey texture and colorful ingredients in this cooking beef recipe. — Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy taco skillet with rice, ground beef, and plenty of Tex-Mex flavors cooks up one pan for an easy dinner that's spiced just right! It's a kid-friendly weeknight meal that goes together in a flash!
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Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos

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This Mexican chicken casserole with Doritos is always a hit. A simple tortilla casserole, it's a new twist on classic fiesta chicken casserole
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A serving of creamy chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro on a gray plate with a fork beside it is a must-have for every occasion. Perfect for fans of Chicken Breast Recipes, this dish promises to delight your taste buds. — Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Sour cream chicken enchiladas are loaded with chicken, cheese, and great Mexican flavors. It's an easy sour cream chicken enchilada casserole recipe that everyone loves.
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Pork And Bean Burritos

A close-up of a burrito cut in half, showcasing a filling of beans, meat, and sauce, with cheese on the exterior – perfect for fun meals for children. — Pork And Bean Burritos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pork and Bean Burritos or Mexican Pork Wraps are fast or slow cooked, with ground pork, pork chops or leftovers, freeze great, and an easy dinner or snack!
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Taco Bell Copycat Chicken Chalupa Supreme

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This Copycat Taco Bell Chicken Chalupa Supreme is even better than the original. This chicken chalupa recipe is so authentic and so good!
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Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat

A plate of crunchy tacos filled with ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and topped with cheddar cheese is one of the best cheesy comfort foods. — Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch Copycat. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Taco Bell cheesy gordita crunch recipe has all the delicious flavors of the original, but it's even better!
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Spicy Chicken Wrap With Salsa

Close-up of a chicken burrito topped with sour cream and cilantro, showing the filling of shredded chicken and cheese. — Spicy Chicken Wrap With Salsa. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spicy chicken wrap with salsa is not just easy for lunch, they're downright delicious! Only takes five ingredients and 15 minutes!
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Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice

A spoonful of taco chicken and rice. — Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice is big on flavor but not on work. It's an easy, hearty dish everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

A white bowl of Chicken Enchilada Chili. — Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
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