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Easy Tex-Mex Street Style Tacos — No Marinade, Bold Flavor, Ready in Minutes
These easy Tex-Mex street-style tacos are made with seasoned diced beef, caramelized onions, and a homemade fajita seasoning — no marinade needed. A border-town recipe ready in minutes, straight from the Rio Grande Valley.
Loida Tamayo
Apr 266 min read


Mexican Street Corn Dip | Creamy Border-Style Elote Dip Recipe
Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip with charred corn, Oaxaca cheese, chili powder, and lime. The perfect elote dip for Cinco de Mayo, game day, and parties!
Loida Tamayo
Jun 25 min read


Sopa de Fideo — Mexican Border Noodle Soup Made Easy
Sopa de Fideo is the Mexican noodle soup that home cooks have been making for generations — and the secret is simpler than you think. In this post, Loida Tamayo of Tex-Mex at Home walks you through every step, from toasting the fideo to the perfect simmer, plus tips for meal prep, storage, and customizing the recipe to your family's taste.
Loida Tamayo
Mar 155 min read


10-Minute Border-Style Easy Red Salsa (Salsa Roja de la Frontera)
Make this 10-minute border-style red salsa with just a tomato, jalapeños, and onion. It’s smooth, homestyle, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, perfect with chips, tacos, eggs, and yes… even burgers.
Loida Tamayo
Feb 253 min read


Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas (Enchiladas Verdes) — Homestyle Tex-Mex
Easy green chicken enchiladas made with a simple tomatillo sauce. Homestyle Tex-Mex enchiladas verdes perfect for everyday meals.
Loida Tamayo
Feb 63 min read


Easy Home-Style Chiles Rellenos Recipe (No Frying)
Learn how to make easy, home-style chiles rellenos without egg batter or frying. This simple Tex-Mex recipe uses roasted poblano peppers and family-style techniques perfect for home cooks.
Loida Tamayo
Feb 23 min read


Butter Tex-Mex Rice | Food from the Border
Tex-Mex butter veggie rice made the easy, flavorful way. This beginner-friendly rice recipe uses butter, bell peppers, and green onions to create fluffy, comforting Tex-Mex rice at home. Inspired by border-style cooking and family tradition, this simple rice dish pairs perfectly with chicken, beef, fajitas, or beans and is ideal for weeknight dinners or anyone learning how to cook Tex-Mex food.
Loida Tamayo
Jan 192 min read


Mexican Green Spaghetti (Espagueti Verde)
Creamy Mexican Green Spaghetti (Espagueti Verde) made with fresh poblano, Mexican crema, and cheese. Easy, comforting, and ready in about 15 minutes.
Loida Tamayo
Dec 25, 20253 min read


Chicken Quesadillas (Easy Tex-Mex Recipe)
Learn how to make easy Tex-Mex chicken quesadillas with lime-seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and simple border-style techniques.
Loida Tamayo
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Mexican Chunky Salsa Recipe (Pico de Gallo)
Fresh pico de gallo made with tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, and lime. This easy Mexican chunky salsa recipe is ready in minutes.
Loida Tamayo
Dec 14, 20252 min read


Tex-Mex Chicken Tortilla Soup | Border-Style Sopa de Pollo with Roasted Corn
Tex-Mex Chicken Tortilla Soup made with roasted corn, zucchini, and crispy tortilla strips—a flavorful border-style family recipe.
Loida Tamayo
Dec 7, 20254 min read


How to Make Gorditas and Sopes (Authentic Mexican Recipe with Step-by-Step Guide)– Tex-Mex at Home
Learn how to make authentic Mexican gorditas and sopes at home with this easy step-by-step guide. Includes masa instructions, shaping tips, filling ideas, and how to store or reheat them. A delicious, beginner-friendly recipe from Tex-Mex at Home.
Loida Tamayo
Nov 28, 20256 min read


Mexican Ground Beef Filling – El Guiso
By: Loida Tamayo — Founder of Tex-Mex at Home Sharing the flavors of my Mexican family with people who have yet to experience nuestra comida y cultura. Mexican Ground Beef Filling (El Guiso Recipe for Gorditas, Sopes & Empanadas) If you’ve ever wondered what gives gorditas, sopes, empanadas, and chiles rellenos their hearty, savory flavor… the answer is simple: el guiso. This recipe is extra special because it comes straight from my tía Adriana — one of the best home cooks
Loida Tamayo
Nov 22, 20257 min read


Migas con Huevo - A Mexican Breakfast
If you’ve got leftover corn tortillas sitting around — don’t throw them out! This simple and flavorful dish turns basic ingredients into something filling and flavorful. In about 20 minutes, you’ll have a classic Tex-Mex breakfast. What Are Migas con Huevo? Migas con huevo is a traditional dish originating from Spain and Portugal. The name migas actually means “crumbs,” and the original version was made with stale bread. When the recipe made its way to Mexico, bread was swapp
Loida Tamayo
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Authentic Mexican Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) Recipe
Creamy and full of cinnamon flavor! Learn how to make authentic Mexican Arroz con Leche — the perfect comfort dessert for any season.
Loida Tamayo
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Mexican Inspired Bean Burritos with Ready-to-Cook Tortillas
Make authentic Mexican inspired Bean Burritos with creamy refried beans and ready-to-cook tortillas. Simple, hearty, and full of Tex-Mex flavor!
Loida Tamayo
Oct 5, 20254 min read


Tres Leches Cake Recipe | Pastel de Tres Leches
Hola amigos! Welcome back to Tex-Mex at Home. Today, I’m going to walk you through how to make the famous Tres Leches Cake. If you’ve ever had a slice of this soft, spongy cake soaked in three kinds of milk, you know exactly why it’s loved all across Mexico and Latin America. It’s rich but not heavy, sweet without being too much, and it melts in your mouth. Growing up, this cake was always the centerpiece at family gatherings. Birthdays, holidays, or even just a “we felt like
Loida Tamayo
Sep 27, 20254 min read


Breakfast Burritos with Chorizo, Potatoes & Eggs
These hearty Tex-Mex Breakfast Burritos are packed with Mexican chorizo, crispy potatoes, and eggs. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, this easy recipe brings authentic Tex-Mex flavor to your table — and I’ll even share my favorite mom hack to save your morning sanity! 🌮🔥
Loida Tamayo
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Authentic Refried Beans Recipe – Tex-Mex Style with Crispy Bacon
Learn how to make authentic refried beans from scratch—infused with crispy bacon and topped with melty cheese! This easy recipe starts with home-cooked pinto beans and transforms them into the perfect creamy side dish for tacos, enchiladas, or party dips. Whether you’re craving comfort food or hosting a Tex-Mex night, these refried beans bring big flavor with simple ingredients. 🌮🫘 #TexMexAtHome
Loida Tamayo
Aug 24, 20254 min read


Authentic Frijoles Charros Recipe – Mexican Cowboy Beans with Bacon & Chorizo
Discover the bold flavor of Frijoles Charros—a hearty bean dish inspired by the original Mexican cowboys. Made with bacon, chorizo, and jalapeños, it’s perfect with grilled meats or on its own. 🫘🌶️ Ready to Tex-Mex your beans? Let’s get cooking!
Loida Tamayo
Aug 16, 20256 min read
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