Our 44 Best Mexican Recipes Ever

One of the things I often get asked about as an American living in Germany is what I miss most about the U.S. After family and friends, my answer always heads in the direction of food, Mexican food, in particular. It’s one of my favorite cuisines and is unfortunately hard to find in Germany, due partially to geography and ingredient sourcing as well as lack of knowledge and technique. Even in a city as diverse and international as Berlin, it’s not easy to find staple Mexican ingredients like dried chiles, hominy, and masa.

That being said, just in the past few months I’ve seen a few new restaurants and specialty grocery stores come across my radar, so I have hope that my occasional toe-dipping into making some of my favorite Mexican dishes at home (or grabbing them out) can become more frequent this year. The first place I’d start? Right here!

This collection of our best Mexican recipes spans the gamut from basics like tortillas, salsas, and quesadillas to more complex braises, soups, meats, and baked dishes, so no matter where you are in your Mexican cooking journey, you can find something new to try.