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Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes

My delicious collection of Tex-Mex and Mexican-inspired recipes - with a gluten-free twist! Explore the vibrant flavors from zesty salsas and crispy toastda shells to rich sauces and spectacular sides, these recipes capture the essence of Mexican cuisine while ensuring every bite is completely gluten-free.

Whether you're craving spicy complexity or fresh, bright flavors, these recipes are your gateway to the bold and enticing world of Mexican gluten-free cooking.

Shredded beef with garnished with cilantro on a plate.

Citrus Shredded Beef

This crockpot shredded beef is perfect for filling enchiladas, tacos or burritos.

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Popular Side Dishes

  • Spanish rice in a bowl with lime slices.
    Gluten-Free Spanish Rice
  • Bowl with avocado and corn salad on a cutting board with a wooden spoon.
    Avocado Corn Salad
  • Green peppers and onions with rice, limes, and cilantro.
    Fajita Veggies (Better than Chipotle)
  • corn ribs with chili dipping sauce on platter
    Grilled Corn Ribs with Spicy Dipping Sauce

More Main Courses

  • bean tacos on a plate.
    Bean and Cheese Tacos
  • southwest salad with BBQ jackfruit on white plate
     Southwest Shredded Jackfruit Salad
  • Chicken on a plate with asado marinade and cilantro leaves.
    Pollo Asado (Chipotle Copycat)
  • Sweet potato nachos on a sheet pan.
    Crispy Sweet Potato Nachos

Popular Salsa Recipes

  • mango salsa in a white bowl.
    Spicy Mango Habanero Salsa
  • Pineapple pico de gallo in a bowl with tortilla chips.
    Pineapple Pico de Gallo
  • Salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips and fresh tomatoes.
    Fresh Garden Salsa
  • Avocado pico de gallo in a bowl with tortilla chips.
    Avocado Pico de Gallo

  • mangonada popsicles stacked on top of each other.
    Mangonada Popsicles Recipe (Mango and Chamoy)
  • A mezcal paloma in a glass with a chili powder–rimmed edge, garnished with a grapefruit slice and mint. A halved lime and a bottle rest on a wooden surface, while another similar drink is partially visible.
    Mezcal Paloma
  • Baked cheese dip in a pan with corn chips.
    Baked Elote Dip
  • Smooth style salsa in white bowl.
    Blender Salsa with Canned Tomatoes
  • vodka margarita with fresh limes
    Vodka Margarita
  • coconut lime margarita with a toasted coconut rim and lime garnish
    Coconut Lime Margaritas
  • A bowl of slow-cooked black beans garnished with fresh cilantro and small red chili pieces.
    Slow Cooker Black Beans with Peppers and Onions
  • Three vegetable tacos with corn, cabbage, cilantro, cheese, and sauce are served on a platter with lime wedges on the side.
    Zucchini Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
  • A hand holds a spoon above a bowl of creamy chimichurri sauce, garnished with fresh herbs, on a light-colored surface.
    Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
  • chamoy sauce being spooned into small bowl.
    Easy 5 Minute Chamoy Sauce
  • A glass of Aperol margarita with lime and orange slices, next to an Aperol bottle, rests elegantly on a stack of books atop a marble surface, evoking the charm of a classic Margarita in its vibrant presentation.
    Aperol Margarita
  • A bowl of refried black beans is topped with melted cheese and cilantro, placed on a stack of plates.
    Refried Black Beans
  • two mezcal mule cocktails in copper mugs with limes and mint
    Mezcal Mule
  • Chicken nachos on a plate.
    BBQ Chicken Nachos
  • Beef nachos on a sheet pan.
    Beef Nachos Supreme
  • Spooning red pepper crema into a bowl.
    Smoky Red Pepper Crema
  • Tacos filled with shrimp and shredded purple cabbage drizzled with Baja sauce.
    Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Baja Sauce
  • Baja sauce in a soup bowl and a taco with shrimp drizzled with Baja sauce resting on the table.
    Baja Sauce Recipe for Tacos
  • avocado crema in bowl
    Avocado Crema
  • blood orange margarita recipe in a cocktail glass with orange wheel garnish.
    Blood Orange Margarita
  • Mexican corn in a cup with a lime wedge.
    Elote in a Cup (Mexican Street Corn)
  • avocado sauce recipe in a jar
    Vegan Avocado Sauce
  • Jalapeno syrup in a jar.
    Jalapeno Simple Syrup
  • A glass of pineapple margarita with jalapeno syrup.
    Spicy Pineapple Margarita
  • Chicken marinade in a bowl with limes.
    Pollo Asado Marinade
  • Ground beef taco dip in a dish.
    Layered Taco Dip with Ground Beef
  • Tostada shells stacked on a plate.
    How to Make Tostada Shells
  • Shredded beef with garnished with cilantro on a plate.
    Citrus Shredded Beef (Crockpot)
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My name is Jen Wooster and I am the recipe developer, writer, and photographer around here.  Cooking is an art, but so is making bad food puns. I excel at both.

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