Tex-Mex

Charring the ingredients in the broiler builds intense flavor without lighting a grill.

Spiced chicken, charred peppers, and gooey cheese—these never-soggy quesadillas are a favorite for a reason.

Only slightly more involved than cracking open a jar from the grocery store.

We tried 11 brands, including Amy’s, Old El Paso, Ortega, and Taco Bell.

A few hours transform hunks of brisket, smoky chiles, and zero beans into this stunning bowl of red.

Filled with seasoned ground beef and all the fixings, these shatteringly crisp taco shells are the pride of San Antonio.

Ideal for weekend meal prep or a speedy weeknight dinner, these ground beef taco bowls keep things simple while being both versatile and delicious.

Neither a tamale nor a pie, this cozy Tex-Mex casserole is a mash-up of beefy bean chili and homemade cornbread.

Corn nut “magic dust” delivers a big pop of corn flavor in this savory Thanksgiving side.

This crispy-but-tender fried tuna is reminiscent of its porky namesake—particularly when paired with rich refried beans and bright pickled onions.

A combination of beer and vodka keeps the masa and rice flour batter on these swordfish pieces ultralight and delightfully crisp.

A twist on the classic, this Caesar pops with the addition of chile-powder-and-Cotija-crusted croutons, crumbled queso fresco, and creamy avocado.

Made of crispy tortillas laced with fluffy scrambled eggs, migas is a textural marvel that’s as ideal for brunch as it is breakfast-for-dinner.

This Tex-Mex staple is worth the long braise; you’ll be rewarded with shreddy short ribs and tender potatoes in a deeply flavorful sauce.

This recipe is all about a few simple tricks that’ll keep the melted cheese ooey, gooey, and dippable from first chip to last. 

Our best steak fajitas recipe features thin strips of skirt steak, marinated in citrus and grilled over mesquite, stuffed into warm flour tortillas.

This refried beans recipe comes from cookbook author Rick Martinez’s dad, who uses salt pork and bacon drippings for deeply savory beans.

They say there are two things in life you can rely on—death and enchiladas.

Since I can't go to the spicy migas tacos, the spicy migas tacos came to me.

Beets’ sweet earthiness and firm texture are ideal for making meatless chorizo. You have to try it. 

Quick, spicy, filling, and made mostly of pantry ingredients, this chili/tortilla soup/frito pie mash-up is calling your name. (Shhh. Listen closely.) 

We took inspiration from picadillo, a saucy spiced ground meat dish packed with flavor, and thought, Why not give tofu a similar treatment?

Brisket, bacon, and beans are the culinary trifecta you’ve been waiting for.

Everyone’s favorite dip gets an upgrade with tasty toppings.