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    Healthy & Traditional Mexican Recipes

    Traditional Mexican cuisine with a focus on fresh, wholesome, and natural ingredients.

    • Authentic Mexican Recipes
    • Main Dishes
    • Salsas and Sauces
    • Desserts

    Mexican FALL Recipes

    Cozy, comforting dishes and drinks featuring seasonal ingredients like green chile, squash, and warm spices.

    • Mexican Lentil Soup
      Mexican Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)
    • Bowl of calabacitas con queso
      Calabacitas con Queso
    • Green chile and cheese tamales in a Mexican bowl with an open green chile and cheese tamal on a plate
      Green Chile and Cheese Tamales (Tamales Verdes)
    • Bowl of caldo de albondigas
      Caldo de Albóndigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)

    See more Mexican Fall Recipes →

    Pumpkin Favorites

    Celebrate fall with these Mexican pumpkin recipes.

    • Pumpkin Spice Horchata in a clear glass with a green straw
      Pumpkin Spice Horchata
    • Pumpkin arroz con leche in a glass cup garnished with a cinnamon stick
      Pumpkin Arroz Con Leche (Dairy-Free Option)
    • A close up of a bowl of puré de calabaza with a pumpkin and some piloncillos in the background
      Puré de Calabaza (Pumpkin Filling for Empanadas)
    • Cut empanada de calabaza on top of other pumpkin empanadas on a platter
      Gluten-Free Empanadas de Calabaza

    newest Recipes

    Check out the latest recipes on Everyday Latina!

    • Cream of Onion Soup with Jalapeño (Crema de Cebolla)
      Cream of Onion Soup with Jalapeño (Crema de Cebolla)
    • Authentic Cafe de Olla Recipe
      Authentic Café de Olla Recipe
    • Muffins de Manzana y Avena (Gluten-Free Apple Oat Muffins)
      Muffins de Manzana y Avena (Gluten-Free Apple Oat Muffins)
    • Gluten-Free Empanadas de Piña
      Gluten-Free Empanadas de Piña (Pineapple Empanadas)

    Healthy Mexican Recipes

    Flavorful and healthy! These delicious recipes are made with wholesome, healthy ingredients and many are also Whole30 and paleo-friendly.

    • Overhead view of a bowl of salsa cruda (raw tomato salsa)
      Salsa Cruda (Raw Tomato Salsa)
    • Green Chile guacamole in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips
      Green Chile Guacamole
    • Top view of Lime Vinaigrette Coleslaw
      Fresh Lime Vinaigrette Coleslaw (No Mayo)
    • Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa in a bowl
      Spicy Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa (Sweet, Fresh & Easy)

    See more Healthy Mexican Recipes →

    Hi, I'm Gemma!

    I'm the creator of Everyday Latina. Here I share my parents' traditional Mexican recipes and my own healthy take on many favorites with a focus on wholesome, nourishing ingredients.

    Learn more about me →

    Popular Recipes

    Not only are these the top favorite recipes on Everyday Latina, but they are also great staples in Mexican cuisine.

    • Espagueti verde in a black pan
      Espagueti Verde (Mexican Green Spaghetti)
    • Frijoles Charros (Charro Beans) #mexicanbeans #frijolescharros #charrobeans
      Frijoles Charros (Mexican Charro Beans)
    • Guacamole falso (fake guacamole salsa) in a salsa bowl
      Guacamole Falso (Fake Guacamole)
    • Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) #mexicanrice #arrozrojo #arrozmexicano
      Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

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    A warm mug of Mexican champurrado with a cinnamon stick and Mexican chocolate disc beside it.

    Trending Recipe!

    Mexican Champurrado

     A warm, traditional drink often referred to as Mexican hot chocolate. This thick and creamy recipe, straight from my aunt in Mexico, is so comforting and perfect for the cold-weather

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    RECENTLY UPDATED RECIPES

    • Avocado tostadas with tomato, lettuce a container of salsa and half of an avocado
      Avocado Tostadas
    • Agua de Melon in a glass with a pitcher and flowers behind it
      Agua de Melón (Mexican Melon Water)
    • Fire Roasted Guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips and vegetables
      Fire Roasted Guacamole with Just 4 Ingredients
    • Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca in a glass garnished with a slice of watermelon
      Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca

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    Hi, I'm Gemma!

    I am originally from Mexico and the recipe developer, writer, and food photographer behind Everyday Latina. Here you will find traditional Mexican cuisine and a focus on clean, healthy ingredients. 

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    Trending Recipes

    • Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice) #mexicanrice #arrozrojo #arrozmexicano
      Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)
    • Pitcher and glass with cucumber agua fresca
      Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
    • Frijoles Charros (Charro Beans) #mexicanbeans #frijolescharros #charrobeans
      Frijoles Charros (Mexican Charro Beans)
    • Easy and Fast Jalapeño Salsa #mexicansalsa #jalapeñosalsa
      Easy and Fast Jalapeño Salsa

    Summer Recipes

    • Two glasses of horchata agua fresca with a pitcher behind it
      Horchata Agua Fresca
    • Ensalada de Coditos in a brown bowl with a red bell pepper and stalk of celery beside it.
      Ensalada de Coditos (Mexican Macaroni Salad)
    • White bowl with shrimp aguachiles with mango with fresh cilantro, cucumber, red onion and an habanero pepper above the dish
      Shrimp Aguachile with Mango
    • Pineapple Agua Fresca

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