Mexican-Inspired

Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos, and more! The best easy Mexican-inspired and Tex-Mex recipes on heavy rotation in the Umami Girl kitchen.

Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili

Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup

Carne Asada Tacos

Tater Tot Nachos (Totchos)

Vegetarian Nachos

Vegan Refried Beans

Vegan Taco Bowls

Crispy Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)

Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Tex Mex Enchilada Sauce

Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Green Enchilada Sauce Recipe

4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe and Variations

Vegan Black Bean Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

How to Create a Taco Bar & Tangy Cabbage Slaw for Tacos

Sofritas (Tofu Taco Meat)

Cilantro Mayo

Cilantro Lime Rice (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

Black Bean Vegan Tacos

Pickled Red Onions for Mexican Recipes & More

Migas Breakfast (Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs and Tortillas)

Elotes: Mexican Street Corn Recipe (Oven or Grill)

Shrimp Quesadillas with Spinach and Black Beans

Refried Bean Quesadillas with Spinach

Esquites: Mexican Corn in a Cup

Spicy Pepitas

Ground Beef Taco Meat Recipe (& Beef Soft Tacos)

Vegan Queso (Tex-Mex Chili & Cheese Dip)

Vegan Chili with Pinto Beans and Corn

Shredded Chicken Tacos (Quick & Easy for Weeknights)

Strawberry Agua Fresca // Strawberry Water

Soft Corn Tortillas for Tacos and Beyond

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

How to Make a Margarita on the Rocks

Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn, Black Beans, and Potatoes

Ground Pork Tacos with Black Beans

Peppers and Onions Scrambled Eggs

Chicken and White Bean Chili Recipe