15 Essential Tex-Mex Recipes
From Beef Fajitas to Everyday Barbacoa, we’ve got all of the essential Tex-Mex recipes.
Beefy, cheesy, spicy come to mind when you think of Tex-Mex food. Tex-Mex is a beautiful blend of a little bit of Texas, a little bit of Mexico, and a whole lot of flavor!
Just like barbecue, grilling, and tailgating, Tex-Mex is part of our identity. For many us, Tex-Mex comfort foods such as tamales, tacos, and fajitas are filled with nostalgia. These recipes are a reminder of wonderful memories like making tamales during the holidays, bringing the whole family together for taco night, or throwing fajitas on the grill to feed a crowd at a family reunion.
Here in the Lone Star State, we even start our day with Tex-Mex in the form of breakfast tacos. Only in Texas, can you drop by a gas station or road-side stand and pick up an insanely delicious breakfast taco on the way to work or school. Tex-Mex is not only a cuisine, it’s a huge part of our Texan culture.
Traditional Tex-Mex Fajitas ![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/texmexfajita.jpg)
Enjoy these fajitas in a tortilla, salad, or even a breakfast taco!
Brisket Enchiladas Nuevo Leon![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brisket-Enchiladas-Nuevo-Leon-Hero-blog.jpg)
These brisket enchiladas are the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food.
South Texas Carne Guisada![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/carneguisada.jpg)
This hearty South Texas-inspired stew is stick-to-your-ribs good.
Tex-Mex Street Tacos![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Tex_mex_street_tacos-blog.jpg)
Keep things fresh and light with these grilled steak street tacos!
Texas BBQ Brisket Nachos![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/brisketnachos.jpg)
Reinvent leftover brisket into mouth watering Tex-Mex nachos.
Smoky Beef Jerky Margarita Salt![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jerkymarg-blog.jpg)
This combination is an unexpected delight with flavors that hit all of the senses: salty, smoky, sweet, and heat.
Everyday Beef Barbacoa![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barbacoa-blog.jpg)
Make tender, juicy and delicious barbacoa on a weeknight with this easy slow cooker recipe.
Beef Picadillo Tacos![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Taco_night_overhead_pulsepoint.jpg)
Feed a crowd of taco lovers with this authentic beef picadillo recipe.
Smoked Brisket Breakfast Tacos![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TexasBeef_BrisketBreakfastTaco_02-blog.jpg)
Start the day the Texan way with smoky brisket breakfast tacos.
Authentic Beef Tamales![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Authentic-beef-tamales.jpg)
Here in Texas, tamales bring back many wonderful family memories of gathering for the holidays. Start a new meal tradition with these authentic brisket tamales.
Carne Asada![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CarneAsadaOverhead_crop-1.jpg)
Fire up the grill for a delicious Mexican-style Carne Asada filled with delightful citrus and spicy flavors.
Brisket Queso Sandwich![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/brisketquesosandwich-1.jpg)
Here in Texas, we put queso on everything. This must-try sandwich is an epic blend of Texas BBQ and Tex-Mex.
Jalapeño Pepper Stuffed Burgers![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jalapenopopperburger.jpg)
A burger with a spicy surprise inside! Want to make it even more Tex-Mex? Add extra queso.
Grilled Adobo Beef Steak Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Salsa and Tequila Pickled Red Onions![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/grilled-adobo-steak-tacos-with-creamy-chipotle-salsa-and-tequila-pickled-red-onion-horizontalblog.jpg)
Tex-Mex cuisine pairs perfectly with a traditional margarita. Why not have your tequila and cook with it too.
Taco Shepherd’s Pie![](http://beeflovingtx.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/tacosshepherdpie.jpg)
You can Texan-fy just about anything. Try this Tex-Mex spin on a classic Shepherd’s Pie!
What is your favorite Tex-Mex dish? Tell us in the comments below!
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