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Traditional Mexican Sides

Traditional Mexican side dish recipes made with simple, authentic ingredients. From arroz rojo and frijoles to esquites and nopales, these classic sides pair perfectly with tacos, grilled meats, and homemade stews.

  • Golden corn casserole with small roasted poblano pieces and cheddar
    Poblano Corn Casserole with Cheddar
    Cook Time1 Hour 25 Minutes
  • Chiles Rellenos
    Chiles Rellenos
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Costillitas de Puerco con Nopales en Salsa Roja
    How to Prepare Nopales: Clean, Cook, and Use Cactus Paddles
  • White rice with corn and cilantro in a wooden bowl
    Mexican White Rice With Corn
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Calabacitas con Queso
    Calabacitas con Queso
    Cook Time35 Minutes
  • Authentic Mexican salsa verde with tomatillos
    Authentic Mexican Salsa Verde
    Cook Time17 Minutes
  • Brothy pinto beans with bacon, tomato, serrano, and cilantro.
    Frijoles Charros (Brothy Pinto Beans with Bacon)
    Cook Time55 Minutes
  • Mexican Red Rice
    Mexican Red Rice
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Chunky guacamole with onion, cilantro, serrano, and lime in a stoneware bowl
    Chunky Guacamole with Serrano and Lime
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Bowl of chunky roasted tomato salsa roja with tortilla chips
    Restaurant Style Roasted Salsa Roja
    Cook Time50 Minutes
  • Shrimp Ceviche
    Shrimp Ceviche
    Cook Time1 Hour 25 Minutes
  • Mexican Chicken Salad
    Mexican Chicken Salad
    Cook Time1 Hour
  • Chicken tostada topped with corn, onion, and cilantro
    Rotisserie Chicken Street Corn Tostada
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Grilled elote Mexican street corn covered in crema, cotija cheese and chile powder
    Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
    Cook Time22 Minutes
Anahi Perez in her kitchen

Hi, I’m Anahi. My love for food started with my dad’s cooking and grew into a passion for creating meals that feel like home. Here, I share simple, flavor-packed recipes inspired by my culture and everyday life. I hope you find something here that brings warmth to your own table.

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  • Pot of caldo de pollo with chicken, corn, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and cilantro.
    Caldo de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Soup)
  • Stuffed Poblano Peppers in Creamy Chipotle Sauce
    Stuffed Poblano Peppers in Creamy Chipotle Sauce
  • Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
    Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
  • Chile Colorado
    Chile Colorado

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