Authentic Tex Mex Recipes

Tex-Mex is Mexican food with a Texas twist. This cuisine can only have happened in Texas. It is some of the most delicious food I have ever had growing up in Texas. Further, its influence has spread throughout the U.S. like no other food. I hope you enjoy these delicious recipes as much as I have.

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The recipes contained in this site are original. They are not necessarily the health conscience recipes you might expect to see. I do not apologize, and when grandma used to make them, they were good for a reason; it had the good stuff in them. Back when grandma was around cholesterol did not exist.

Flan

Desserts

Flan is a sweet silky rich creamy dessert made of caramel topping and a custard base, This recipe is made with condensed milk and vanilla.

Avocado Dip

Side Dishes

Avocado Dip Avocado Dip 6 Ea Hass Avocado1/2 Cup Sour Cream1 Cup Picante Sauce6 OZ Grated Cheddar...

Cisco’s Huevos Rancheros

Breakfast

Cisco's Huevos Rancheros Traditional TexMex Huevos (pronounced "guevos")...

El Chico’s Chorizo

Side Dishes

El Chico's Chorizo According to Robb Walsh, this recipe is adapted from a cookbook published by El...

Crispy Sugar Tortillas

Desserts

Crispy Sugar Tortillas These make an easy dessert; add some cajeta or dulce de leche, and the...

Pan de Polvo – Mexican Shortbread

Breads, Desserts

Pan de Polvo recipe for the celebration of Las Posadas (9-day reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem), Weddings, or simply for snacks. Pan de Polvo. Crumbly, cinnamon cookies rolled in sugar melt in your mouth. These cookies are perfect; yes, they are that good.

Pineapple Empanadas

Desserts, Breads

Pineapple Empanadas or Empanadas de Piña is a delicious recipe. They are sweet and slightly tart. They make a great dessert for any occasion.

Mexican Rice

Side Dishes

One of the best true authentic Mexican rice recipes for your Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.

Mexican Chorizo

Rubs, Marinades, and More, Side Dishes

Mexican Chorizo – no need to hunt for a local Mexican store. You can make your own delicious chorizo tacos, eggs, and chorizo, Mexican queso topped with chorizo yummm I’m getting hungry!

Texas Dry Rub

Rubs, Marinades, and More

Texas Dry Rub is an all-purpose seasoning used for grilling and barbecuing.

McAllen Fajitas

Main Entrees, Fajitas, Meats

McAllen Fajitas is a recipe that is not as complex as Mama Ninfa’s but is not as simple as Sonny Falcon’s plain grilled recipe.

Ninfa’s Original Fajitas

Meats, Fajitas, Main Entrees

This recipe comes from Mama Ninfa. She would give this recipe out to the publications that would ask for it in the late 80s. It is an awesome recipe. It has been suggested that the fruit and fruit juices were an embellishment that was added. I don’t know, try it both ways.