100+ Mexican Recipes – Mains, Sides, Desserts + More!

100+ Mexican Recipes – Mains, Sides, Desserts + More!

As with any dinner party, you need to plan your menu in advance.

• Decide which dishes to make fresh and which to make ahead of time. (See individual recipes for more storage and reheating information.)
• Mix traditional fare with several new dishes. Be sure to try new dishes beforehand for any recipe problems.
• Use dishes with different flavors and textures.

Generally, when dining with guests, we like the following foods:

• appetizer – 1-2 (Salsa + dip can be made ahead of time.)
• side – 1 (rice is a great rice that can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker or hot pot)
• main course – 1-2 (can be made in advance). Anything fried is usually done before serving.
• dessert – 1 (usually made ahead of time and served with ice cream) 😉