We’ve gathered over 35 kid-friendly Mexican inspired recipes that are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any Taco Tuesday. These recipes are easy to prepare and guaranteed to please your whole family!
Make meal planning easy with go-to Mexican food for kids that you can make over and over. You can quickly and easily throw together the ultimate Mexican fiesta with these flavorful recipes.
Get planning today! Pick one or multiple easy Mexican dishes to feature on your dinner table. Plus, many of these meals make delicious leftovers that can be reheated for lunch or packed in a thermos for kids.
From entrees to Mexican side dishes, there are a variety of recipes included in this round-up.
We made sure to include enchiladas, tacos, burritos and even the famous nacho fries and crunch wrap supreme. Each recipe is kid-approved!
Try our personal favorite Oven Baked Chicken Tacos paired with Gluten Free Spanish Rice and Crockpot Refried Beans or get started with any of the other popular dishes. Enjoy!
Our beef chimichanga recipe is simple and delicious, a kid favorite! Made with gluten-free tortillas, ground beef, refried beans, and rice. Try this restaurant favorite right at home.
Oven-Baked Chicken Tacos are an easy dinner recipe that is packed with protein and veggies in a way that has kids going for seconds! Gluten-free.
Gluten-free chicken enchiladas are a healthy dinner recipe that's simple to make and kids love. Packed with chicken, beans, green enchilada sauce, and cheese these will become a staple dinner.
Our healthy oven-baked tacos are packed with lean ground beef, refried beans, and diced tomatoes, topped with cheese then baked. A simple dinner that kids love! Gluten-free.
This delicious ground chicken tostada recipe is a fun and healthy dinner idea. These chicken tostadas take just minutes to make and are a delicious twist on classic tacos.
Our loaded nacho fries are just like Taco Bell - but better! Ground beef nacho fries are loaded with lean ground beef, cheese sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes. A fun dinner that can be served right on the baking tray. Gluten-free.
Taco casserole with pasta is going to be a new kid favorite! Our taco pasta bake is loaded with lean ground beef, salsa, pasta, and cheese, it's baked into the perfect weeknight casserole. Serve topped with taco sauce and diced tomatoes. Gluten-free.
Shredded chicken tacos made with just 4 ingredients. These pressure cooker pulled chicken tacos are a delicious kid-friendly dinner idea any day of the week. Gluten Free.
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a one-pot meal packed full of nutrition from beans, quinoa, and lots of veggies. A great use for leftover or rotisserie chicken.
Nacho Bowls are a healthy dinner idea that's also a fun family recipe to make - and even more fun to eat! Packed with beans, veggies, cheese, and salsa this is a dinner everyone can individualize to their liking. Gluten-free.
Gluten-free chicken tortilla soup is packed with chicken, beans, and tomatoes and then topped with homemade tortilla strips. This is a kid's favorite that's made in just 30 minutes.
Taco dip with ground beef is a fast and easy layered taco dip that comes together simply. Made with ground beef, refried beans, sour cream and Greek yogurt, guacamole, along with lots of veggies and cheese.
Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken is a slow cooker meal that cooks while you're out and is a complete meal ready to serve. Serve chicken breasts topped with cheese and salsa with the corn and bean mixture on the side or shred the chicken and serve all together over a bed of rice or with crushed tortilla chips.
Our gluten-free tacos are made with shredded beef seasoned perfectly with a homemade taco seasoning mix. We include instructions on how to use frozen beef in the instant pot or cook all day in the slow cooker.
Our crockpot chicken enchiladas are a crockpot meal packed with chicken, beans, corn, and lots of cheese! This gluten-free dinner is easy to assemble in the morning and can cook all day. Before serving, shred the chicken, add the beans, corn, cheese, and tortillas, and dinner is ready!
Taco Quesadillas solves the what to make with leftover taco meat dilemma. This ground beef quesadilla recipe is made in the oven on a baking pan so you can cook the quesadillas all at one time! Gluten-free instructions included.
Taco stuffed shells with ground beef are bursting with ground beef, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheese. They’re baked to perfection, resulting in a delicious and kid-friendly dinner that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds!
Steak nachos utilize leftover steak for a super speedy dinner perfect for busy nights. Let kids customize the toppings to make it customized to their liking.
Our cast iron shredded chicken nachos are loaded with cheese, shredded chicken, pinto beans, and lots of veggies! A great way to use leftover chicken and is ready in just 15 minutes. A great game day appetizer or dinner kids love. Gluten-free.
A Crunch Wrap Supreme Recipe that's just like Taco Bell. This Crunchwrap recipe uses extra-large tortillas, Greek yogurt, and plenty of cheese making this a simple but delicious recipe! Gluten-free.
Crockpot Refried Beans are made from dry beans in your crockpot or slow cooker. These vegetarian refried beans work as a side dish or use in your favorite recipes. Gluten-free.
Our ground beef and bean burrito is a kid favorite! It's a simple to make dinner with ground beef, refried beans, and plenty of cheese that packs great for camping trips, frozen and reheated for lunchboxes or served as dinner. Gluten-free.
A canned chicken quesadilla for kids made with chicken, canned refried beans, and lots of cheese, this is an easy camping meal or lunch that comes together quickly! Gluten-free.
Our bean and cheese burrito is a quick and easy vegetarian camping meal. Packed with refried beans and cheese, this is a kid favorite. Gluten-free.
Taco dip with refried beans is a quick and easy layered taco dip. It's made with refried beans, avocado, salsa, and plenty of cheese. It has a creamy layer made with Greek yogurt seasoned with spices that makes it extra delicious! Gluten-free.
Taco dip with refried beans is a quick and easy layered taco dip. It's made with refried beans, avocado, salsa, and plenty of cheese. It has a creamy layer made with Greek yogurt seasoned with spices that makes it extra delicious! Gluten-free.
Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole is a family favorite and uses up leftover tortilla chips. Made with rotisserie chicken, salsa, green chilies, and lots of cheese. Gluten-free.
A gluten-free Velveeta cheese sauce that's simple to make. This nacho cheese sauce is made with just a few ingredients. Serve on broccoli, dipped with nacho chips or fresh veggies.
Camping tacos are simple to make and easier to clean up! Made as a taco in a bag recipe or as a taco salad, it's a great camping recipe for large groups. Gluten-free.
Homemade gluten-free tortillas can easily be made in under 15 minutes. Made with just 5 ingredients, rolled thin and cooked on the griddle then ready to serve with your favorite toppings!
Learn how to make easy taco salad shells in your oven using flour tortillas. It's a healthy taco shell that saves calories compared to the store-bought variety.
Our beef and cheese burrito makes a delicious easy camping meal for kids and works great in a lunchbox. Freeze the burrito and simply warm them at the campsite or make the meat at home and assemble it right before serving. Gluten-free.
Crockpot Quinoa Chicken is packed with chicken, quinoa, vegetables, and packed with flavor. A great way to introduce quinoa to kids, it's a one-pot meal your whole family will enjoy.
A simple baked cod fish taco recipe with a creamy mango guacamole sauce.
Breakfast burritos are a great make-ahead camping meal. This easy camping breakfast is made at home, wrapped, and frozen. Simply pack in your cooler then reheat over the fire for a delicious, simple breakfast at your campsite. Works great for quick and simple breakfasts or pack in a lunchbox. Gluten-Free.
Baked 7 layer dip is made with just 10 ingredients & takes less than 10 minutes to put together. It's light in fat and calories but packed with flavor - perfect for game day! Gluten-free.
Canned Corn Salad is tangy with vibrant lime flavors that combine deliciously in this Mexican corn salad with canned corn. To save time, canned corn is charred on the stove-top and is blended with black beans, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
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SuzLyfe says
I don’t know what looks the best! I can’t wait to try them all!
Create Kids Club says
Yeah! They are all my favorites! 🙂
acktive life says
YUMMY!!! All of these look amazing, but I would have to go with the first one…I cannot get enough Mexican as of lately and cannot wait for Cinco de Mayo on Friday…Bring on all the chips and guacamole!
Create Kids Club says
Great choice! I am all about chips and guac. I think a nice big scoop of gaucamole would go great on this dish! 🙂
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Who could pick they all look amazing! I love a good nacho bowl
Create Kids Club says
One of my favorites too, Deborah!
Jessica Fishman Levinson says
Such a great roundup Jodi! I think each and every one of these recipes would go over just fine in my house. 🙂
Create Kids Club says
Thank you, Jessica! When in doubt, I make Mexican food 🙂
Chrissy Carroll says
So many tasty lookin’ dishes! If I have to narrow it to one, I think I’m going to do the enchiladas this week!
Create Kids Club says
Great choice Chrissy! I’d love to hear what your family thinks! 🙂
Carmy says
I love making baked taco cups!
Create Kids Club says
Me too, Carmy!
Kelly Page (@TastingPage) says
I love Mexican spices. I’m so ready for cinco de mayo!
Create Kids Club says
Me too, Kelly! And it falls on Friday this year! I feel like that means a Corona can happily go along with dinner 🙂
Emily Holdorf says
How could I pick just one to try! These all look amazingly delicious!
Create Kids Club says
I’d go with the Tortilla Casserole or the Enchiladas 😉
Jill Conyers (@jillconyers) says
So many delicious recipes.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Jill.
Excellence says
YUMMY!!! All of these look amazing, but I would have to go with the first one…Bring on all the chips and guacamole!
Create Kids Club says
This recipe is my new favorite! Great choice!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
those taco cups look sooo good!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Dixya. They are super easy, which is my favorite part! 🙂
Sara Haas says
Love all of these! What a fantastic round-up!!! Yay!
Afton Jackson says
I loved your example of a Quinoa Casserole recipe and how easy it is to blend with Mexican flavors into it. We’ve been trying to incorporate healthier ingredients into our daily menus and we also wanted to explore different kinds of flavors from different cuisines. With this in mind, I’ll be sure to follow all your recipes and find more Mexican grills and restaurants where I can sample more Mexican food before attempting it myself.
Silvia says
I am mexican and my family cooks well around several states of our beautiful Mexico. These recipes are NOT mexican. I had to say it. It would be nice to see the true culture in a site like this.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Silvia! You are completely correct. My recipes are an American twist on American versions of Mexican flavors. I have updated the post to utilize the word “inspired”. I hope this is a better way to describe my recipes. I am open to feedback and would appeciate any further insight you might have.