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30 Easy and Quick Mexican Snacks

By Gretel Morales - 2025-09-12T11:57:35Z
The Mexican snacks are part of our gastronomic culture. They are affordable recipes, easy to prepare, and perfect for any occasion: breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a family gathering. In this guide, you'll find 30 easy Mexican snacks with direct links to authentic recipes you can prepare at home.You can also read: 20 easy recipes with a taste of Mexico30 Easy Mexican SnacksDon't know what to cook today? Then look no further, because at kiwilimón we've put together this list of 30 recipes for Mexican snacks to add a lot of flavor to your daily meals, National Holidays, or family gatherings. Pambazos and Tlacoyos1. Mexican Pambazos with Potato and ChorizoA classic of Mexican snacks: a roll stuffed with potato and chorizo, dipped in red sauce and accompanied by lettuce, cream, cheese, and green sauce. Click to see the recipe 2. Potato Tlacoyos in Green SauceTlacoyos are a snack everyone loves. This version is stuffed with potato and served with green sauce and nopales.Click to see the recipe 3. Bean Tlacoyos with ChorizoAn irresistible variation of this Mexican snack! Perfect for lunch or breakfast and with a spicy touch.Click to see the recipe Quesadillas, Gorditas, and Memelas4. Fried Mushroom QuesadillasQuesadillas are versatile and plentiful. These are filled with mushrooms and cheese, don't forget to prepare them with cream, lettuce, and sauce!Click to see the recipe 5. Bean GorditasA typical snack made of corn dough stuffed with beans, perfect to accompany with raw green sauce.Click to see the recipe 6. Requesón GorditasSoft, economical, and full of protein, these Mexican gorditas are a light and delicious option.Click to see the recipe 7. Veracruz-Style GorditasDon't resist the craving! Try this classic from Jarocha cuisine and fall in love with the fusion of flavors and spicy touch.Click to see the recipe8. Pancita QuesadillasA very Mexican snack full of flavor. Perfect for those looking for something different with a spicy and irresistible taste. Put red sauce on them!Click to see the recipe 9. SesadillasIf you like street food, then you can't miss these brain quesadillas, they're a true delicacy.Click to see the recipe 10. Bean MemelasTypical of Oaxaca, memelas are made with a thick corn tortilla, beans, fresh cheese, and sauce. Easy to make and delicious!Click to see the recipe Sopes, Pellizcadas, and Picadas11. Veracruz-Style PicadasAn economical and flavorful snack: fresh corn tortillas, cheese, onion, and lots of sauce. Enjoy!Click to see the recipe 12. Egg and Chorizo PellizcadasMexican pellizcadas are perfect for breakfast, and we gave them even more flavor with a bit of egg and chorizo.Click to see the recipe 13. Potato and Chorizo SopeHere we teach you how to make homemade sopes step by step, and we added some potato and chorizo. Put green or red sauce on them!Click to see the recipe Tacos, Flautas, and Burritos14. Beef FlautasCrispy and golden, these Mexican flautas are served with lettuce, cream, cheese, and your favorite spicy sauce.Click to see the recipe 15. Golden Chicken Tacos with RajasWe gave a twist to the classic golden tacos and stuffed them with rajas and chicken. Are you up for trying them?Click to see the recipeSee more: 20 Mexican snacks made with corn16. Chicharrón BurritoThe burrito is a classic of northern cuisine, and we love it so much that we created this version filled with spicy chicharrón. Try it now!Click to see the recipe Regional Snacks17. TlayudasThe most famous snack from Oaxaca: a large, crispy tortilla with asiento, quesillo, and meat. Prepare a tlayuda at home!Click to see the recipe 18. SalbutesFrom Yucatán to your table! They are made with fried tortillas with chicken and a touch of habanero chili.Click to see the recipe 19. Cochinita PanuchosAnother classic from Yucatán: tortillas stuffed with beans and cochinita pibil. Put red onion and habanero chili!Click to see the recipe20. Cemitas Poblanas A Pueblan snack made with cemitas, quesillo, milanesa, chipotle chili, avocado, and pápalo.Click to see the recipeMolotes, Infladitas, and Itacates21. Pueblan Molotes Pueblan molotes are a Mexican snack perfect for adding variety to your meals, as you can fill them with any stew.Click to see the recipe22. Plantain Molotes with Ground MeatBesides their delicious plantain flavor, we're sure you'll love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. Click to see the recipe23. Infladitas with Chilorio We added a northern touch to the infladitas! We prepared these with chilorio and they will be finger-licking good.Click to see the recipe24. Bean Itacates From the griddle to your table! This itacates recipe has a touch of avocado leaf and beans. A perfect snack for any time of the day!Click to see the recipeTortas and Gringas25. Pastor Torta The same flavor of tacos al pastor, but in a roll, with pineapple and sauce. Don't forget to add a touch of cheese!Click to see the recipe26. Carnitas GringaThe gringa is an irresistible mix between quesadilla and taco al pastor, but we added Michoacán-style pork carnitas.Click to see the recipeOther Unmissable Snacks 27. Huarache A recipe created in CDMX! It's an elongated tortilla with beans, cheese, onion, and sauce.Click to see the recipe28. Tostadas de Pata A snack suitable for those who love intense flavors! They are made with crispy tostadas, pickled foot, and a bit of lettuce, cream, and sauce.Click to see the recipe29. Green Enchiladas with ChickenQuick, easy, and full of flavor... That's how green enchiladas are! They are filled with chicken and can be served with rice and beans.Click to see the recipe 30. BocolesGet hands-on and delight yourself with these thick tortillas stuffed with stews, typical of the Huasteca region.Click to see the recipeWith these 30 easy Mexican snacks, you have a great list of delicious recipes to cook: from the most traditional to lesser-known regional snacks. They are practical, economical, and full of flavor. Enjoy your meal!  Whether for a quick meal, a typical breakfast, or a dinner with friends, these snacks guarantee flavor and tradition. Don't resist the craving!  Keep reading: Mexican street snacks you can't miss during the patriotic month