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Gluten Free Mexican Recipes

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I swear I was born in the wrong country, because I could eat Mexican food every single day. If you love Mexican food as much as I do, you've come to the right place. This collection of my favorite gluten free Mexican recipes will have your mouth watering.

Some of the dishes on the list are authentic and others are inspired by the flavors I love from Mexico or Tex-Mex cuisine. Whether you're looking for something for your Cinco de Mayo celebration or just a new gluten free taco recipe for Taco Tuesday, I've got you covered.

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Does Mexican food have gluten?

While many Mexican dishes are made with corn, there are some items, like burritos and quesadillas, are traditionally made with flour tortillas. Plus some sauces and treats, like churros, also typically contain wheat flour. Don't be discouraged though - it's easy to prepare your favorite Mexican dishes at home with gluten free ingredients.

When eating out at a Mexican restaurant, the answer is let clear cut. You should never assume something is gluten free just because it's made from corn. Corn tortilla chips, for example, are sometimes dusted with wheat flour to keep the tortillas from sticking together and they can also be fried in a shared fryer. It's best to ask questions about the preparation and ingredients if the restaurant doesn't have gluten free markings on their menu.

Three carnitas tacos served on a white plate.

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Best Gluten Free Mexican Recipes

I'm sure you'll find the perfect recipe on this list to cure any spicy cravings you have. The carnitas recipe below, is one of my family's favorites (and it's reader favorite too!).

Crispy pork carnitas on a sheet pan garnished with lime and cilantro.

Dutch Oven Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Savor the rich flavors of Dutch Oven Carnitas, ideal for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. This flavorful, crispy pulled pork is naturally gluten free!
Carnitas Recipe
Chicken fajitas on a large sheet pan served with chips and salsa.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Tender chicken, sliced vegetables and a little bit of spice come together in these easy weeknight sheet pan chicken fajitas. Taco night will never be the same!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
A bowl of Mexican chicken salad topped with lime slices and green onion.

Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)

Ensalada de pollo is an easy dish that is perfect for a summer day. Tender chicken and mixed vegetables are combined with a tangy creamy dressing in this unique take on chicken salad.
Mexican Chicken Salad
A bowl filled with beef barbacoa sitting on a wooden cutting board.

Dutch Oven Beef Barbacoa (Barbacoa de Res)

This tender and flavorful braised beef barbacoa is perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos and more.
Beef Barbacoa
A bowl of pineapple mango pico de gallo surrounded by a plate of corn chips.

Pineapple Mango Pice de Gallo

Whip up this Pineapple Mango Pico de Gallo for a sweet, spicy kick at your next BBQ or taco night-simple, fresh, and utterly delicious!
Pineapple Mango Pico de Gallo
Three crispy chicken tacos served with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Whip up these easy, cheesy rotisserie chicken tacos tonight! Packed with flavor and ready in minutes, these crispy baked tacos are a crowd-pleaser.
Quick & Easy Chicken Tacos
Cilantro lime shrimp served in a large skillet with slices of fresh lime.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

This quick and easy cilantro lime shrimp is packed with flavor! It's the perfect weeknight meal that takes only 15 minutes to prepare. It's great for tacos, rice bowls, salads and more.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cherry Tomato Salsa

Cherry tomato salsa brings that fresh, zesty kick that's just perfect for those warm summer days. In only 5 minutes, you'll have a restaurant-style salsa ready to brighten up your table.
Cherry Tomato Salsa
A jar filled with homemade taco seasoning and a scoop.

Gluten Free Taco Seasoning

This easy homemade taco seasoning is great on chicken, beef, or turkey. It is gluten free, vegan and a little healthier than storebought packets.
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Mexican lime soup served in a rustic ceramic crock.
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Sopa de Lima

This Sopa de Lima recipe is a vibrant and tangy Mexican lime soup that combines the refreshing flavors of citrus with aromatic spices, and a rich and nourishing broth. This beloved dish offers a comforting and invigorating culinary experience, with tender chicken, crispy tortilla strips, and vibrant garnishes.
Sopa de Lima
A plate of homemade corn tortilla chips served with salsa and guacamole.
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Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips

These crispy Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips is a super simple recipe using just corn tortillas and flaky salt. The corn tortillas can be fried or baked to golden perfection within 15 minutes, so they are crunchy and sturdy for your favorite dips or salsa for snack time or a party appetizer.
Homemade Tortilla Chips
A serving of hatch chile enchiladas on a dinner plate.
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Cheesy Hatch Chile Enchiladas

Gluten free vegan cheesy Hatch chile enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food. This is a classic casserole that everyone loves, and you know the leftovers are even better the next day.
Hatch Chile Enchiladas
A bowl of charro beans topped with slices of fresh jalapenos.
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Charro Beans

Charro Beans, also known as Frijoles Charros, are pinto beans cooked in a flavor packed broth with bacon, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and more! The perfect dish to add to any Mexican meal! You can cook these Mexican Charro Beans on the stove-top, using a slow cooker, or via Instant Pot.
Charro Beans
A chicken tostada topped with cheese, sour cream and fresh tomatoes.
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Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Chicken tostadas are festive and delicious, perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any celebration, and a hit at barbecues. They're also one of my favorite ways to liven up the weeknight dinner routine. They're as fun to make as they are to eat!
Chicken Tostadas
A bowl of Mexican lentil soup topped with pieces of fresh cilantro.
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Mexican Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas Recipe)

Sopa de Lentejas is a Mexican Lentil Soup that is traditionally made vegan and gluten-free. It's packed with chunky veggies, cilantro, and a thin tomatoey broth. Quick to make, and great for freezing, this might be your new go-to comfort food!
Sopa de Lentejas
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Arrachera

Arrachera is a flavorful Mexican skirt steak that is grilled to perfection and served in tacos or fajitas! It is known for its intense beef flavor and its tender, juicy texture. Arrachera is a popular dish in Mexico and is becoming increasingly popular in the United States.
Arrachera
A pile of gluten free churros sitting on a metal baking tray.
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Gluten Free Churros

These fried dough pastries are simple yet satisfying, with a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior that melts in your mouth. Dusted with a cinnamon sugar mixture and often served with a rich chocolate dipping sauce, churros are a treat that people of all ages love.
Gluten Free Churros
A plate of two steak tacos with a piece of Mexican street corn.
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Tacos de Bistec con Chimichurri (Chimichurri Steak Tacos)

These Tacos de Bistec Recipe combines the taste of Mexico with an Argentinian twist. Grilled skirt steak (Carne Asada) sizzles with tangy and bold Chimichurri Sauce, spread over delicious charred corn tortillas, and topped with Mexican cotija cheese, fresh onions, cilantro & a squeeze of lime juice. Simple and quick, these Easy Chimichurri Steak Tacos are done in just under 30 minutes!
Chimichurri Steak Tacos
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Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

If you love Mexican food, you will really love this Mexican Fried Rice recipe. It's just like the traditional Mexican rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant.Best of all, this one-pan meal takes just 20 minutes to make. Not to mention it's delicious, and sure to become a family favorite for taco Tuesdays or any day.
Mexican Fried Rice
Two jackfruit tamales on a ceramic plate.
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Vegan Ancho Chili Jackfruit Tamales

Vegan tamales packed with tender, spiced jackfruit and wrapped in a cloud-soft, fluffy masa dough. Steamed to perfection, they're a savory gluten-free crowd pleaser, and easily freezable for a handy meal.
Jackfruit Tamales
Chicken tinga in a large skillet.
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Chicken Tinga Recipe (Tinga de Pollo)

This traditional Chicken Tinga Recipe is made with shredded chicken stewed in a spicy tomato and chipotle chile sauce. Super easy to make and bursting with delicious smoky and spicy flavor, serve it atop tostadas, in tacos, or as a yummy filling for quesadillas and enchiladas.
Tinga de Pollo
Several pieces of grilled chicken on a serving platter.
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Pollo Asado

This quick and easy Pollo Asado Recipe is marinated in the most incredible zesty, smoky, citrusy combination of fresh orange juice, lime juice, Mexican spices, and achiote powder, then grilled or roasted to juicy, tender perfection. Enjoy this amazing chicken as a stand-alone weeknight dinner or added to tacos, salads, and burrito bowls.
Pollo Asado
Baked nachos sitting on a large metal baking sheet.
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Oven Baked Nachos

These easy oven baked nachos lean on simple ingredients and bake for just 10 minutes! Store bought tortilla chips, shredded cheese, salsa, and canned beans makes for quick prep (perfect for a snack, appetizer, or last minute dinner idea!).
Oven Baked Nachos
A bowl of refried black beans served with corn chips.
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Best Refried Black Beans

Homemade refried black beans are delicious, creamy and packed with flavor. This quick side dish pairs seamlessly with all of your favorite Mexican food and also works great as a dip for crunchy tortilla chips!
Refried Black Beans
Three lobster tacos on a dinner plate.
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Lobster Tacos

Want an incredibly easy dinner? These buttery lobster tacos are the epitome of delicious eating. Less than 20 minutes to make.
Lobster Tacos
Mango avocado salad served in a large wooden bowl.
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Mango Avocado Salad

Sweet and salty, with a touch of heat and citrusy flavors, all come together in this colorful Mango Avocado Salad with a creamy and crisp texture. It's mouthwatering!
Mango Avocado Salad
A slice of tres leches cake on a small dessert plate.
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Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake

This easy gluten free tres leches cake recipe is a delicious dessert you will want to make again and again. The creamy three-milk blend is sheer perfection and makes this cake so moist. It is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you want an easy cake recipe!
Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake
Roasted Mexican potatoes with dipping sauce on a small metal tray.
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Mexican Potatoes

These Mexican potatoes are incredibly flavorful! They are easy to make and mostly hands off. These crispy potatoes are great as a side dish or appetizer. They roast for only 30 minutes and they come out crispy and delicious every time!
Mexican Potatoes
A bowl of Mexican street corn sitting on a wood table.
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Mexican Street Corn

This Mexican corn recipe, known as Esquites or Elote in a Cup, is really versatile. Whether served as a snack on the go, a side dish at a barbecue, or a topping for tacos, there are various ways to enjoy this recipe. Esquites evoke the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Mexican culture bringing a real essence of classic Mexican street food.
Mexican Street Corn
Caramel being poured over a serving of flan on a small plate.
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Condensed Milk Flan

A good flan recipe made with condensed milk is a must. It's a fantastic vanilla custard baked in caramel (I know!) at a low temperature, which means it comes out very creamy and luscious. Plus, it's naturally gluten free!
Condensed Milk Flan
A hand dipping a corn chip into a bowl of vegan queso dip.
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Easy Vegan Cashew Queso

Here is a quick and easy vegan queso that even dairy lovers will find irresistibly creamy, silky, and delicious. Whether you're looking to dunk some tortilla chips, dress a plant-based burrito bowl, or dunk into a fondue pot, this vegan cashew queso has you covered!
Vegan Cashew Queso
A bowl of homemade refried beans topped with white onion and fresh tomatoes.
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Instant Pot Refried Beans

Instant Pot Refried Beans are a staple in our kitchen. They are creamy and satisfying yet affordable and freeze well. So whether you're in the mood for bean burritos, nachos, or a hearty bean dip, having a stash of fresh or frozen refried beans at your disposal means you can whip up a delicious meal in no time.
Refried Beans
A stack of gluten free tortillas sitting on a wood cutting board.
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Gluten Free Flour Tortillas

The tortillas are perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more. This gluten free flour tortilla recipe is easy to make and requires only 5 pantry staple ingredients. The tortillas are soft, flexible, and perfect for folding and wrapping.
Gluten Free Flour Tortillas

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