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.
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
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
Avocado Dip Avocado Dip 6 Ea Hass Avocado1/2 Cup Sour Cream1 Cup Picante Sauce6 OZ Grated Cheddar...
Cisco’s Huevos Rancheros
Cisco's Huevos Rancheros Traditional TexMex Huevos (pronounced "guevos")...
El Chico’s Chorizo
El Chico's Chorizo According to Robb Walsh, this recipe is adapted from a cookbook published by El...
Crispy Sugar Tortillas
Crispy Sugar Tortillas These make an easy dessert; add some cajeta or dulce de leche, and the...
Pan de Polvo – Mexican Shortbread
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
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
One of the best true authentic Mexican rice recipes for your Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes.
Mexican Chorizo
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
Texas Dry Rub is an all-purpose seasoning used for grilling and barbecuing.
McAllen Fajitas
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
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.
Pollo a la Naranja – Orange Chicken
Pollo a la Naranja – Orange Chicken – This chicken recipe will leave you fascinated. It has a perfect balance of sweetness and a touch of
Jalapeño Corn Muffins
Jalapeño Corn Muffins Jalapeño Corn Muffins 1½ cups yellow cornmeal½ cup all-purpose flour1...
Award Winning Beef Fajitas
Award Winning Beef Fajitas Rio Grande Valley Award Winning Beef Fajitas 6 lbs Skirt Steak...
Flour Tortillas
Flour Tortillas Flour Tortillas 2 cups Flour1 tsp salt1 tsp baking powder5 tbsp Heaping...
Magnifico Margarita
Magnifico Margarita A margarita like no other, quick easy to make, most importantly its...
Queso Flameado (Flamed Cheese)
Queso Flameado (Flamed Cheese) Great appetizer recipe for parties, rich and gooey. Use a...
Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo One of the most popular Salsa in Tex-Mex cuisine. you can make it Hot or not...
South Texas Layered Dip
South Texas Layered Dip A classic appetizer the Layered Dip, great for get together,...
Bean Dip
Bean Dip A great appetizer easy to make, sure to please everyone. 4 cups dry pinto beans2...
Original Nachos
Original Nachos - Countless restaurants claim credit for this dish along the Texas-Mexico...
Carne Asada
Carne Asada The name is simple, meaning "flame-cooked meat," and the dish is...
Classic Chile con Queso
Classic Chile con Queso Chile con queso, over the years this recipe has been made with...
Original Arracheras (Skirt Steak Fajitas)
Original Arracheras (Skirt Steak Fajitas) Texas takes credit for Skirt Fajitas, however,...
Fajitas Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex Fajitas Fajitas are originally made from outside skirt steak. I will not go into...
Carne a la Tampiquena – Steak Tampiquena
A la Tampiquena means being from or from the style of Tampico In the state of Tamaulipas,...
Barbacoa – Beef Cheeks – Southern Texas Style
Barbacoa - Beef Cheeks This is a recipe for beef barbacoa. Sunday mornings, in the Rio...
Enchilada Sauce
Enchilada Sauce 1 Quart Cold Water1/2 Cup Chili Powder1/2 Cup Paprika1 tsp Salt3 tbsp roux (This...
Regular Mexican Enchiladas
Making Mexican Enchiladas The secret to making good enchiladas is the sauce. I would...