50 Mexican Recipes for September 15

Independence Day is just around the corner, so start planning your menu to celebrate a Mexican night or fair with Kiwilimón. There are snacks, typical dishes, stews, desserts, drinks, cocktails, and more, viva Mexico!

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Classic Chiles en NogadaCelebrate September 15 and 16 with this classic chiles en nogada recipe, as it is a gem of Mexican cuisine. Best of all, it has the colors of the Mexican flag, let's shout out!See recipe
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Potato and Chorizo PambazosPambazos are a traditional Mexican snack where the bread is dipped in a guajillo chili sauce. It is filled with potato and chorizo, fried, and served with a bit of fresh lettuce, aged cheese, cream, and a raw green sauce.See recipe
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Gratinated Carnitas GorditasIf you are a fan of street snacks, you have to try these gratinated carnitas gorditas with asadero cheese accompanied by onion, cilantro, limes, and green sauce. Your two favorite garnishes in one dish, dare to try them!See recipe
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Fried Zucchini Flower QuesadillasZucchini flower quesadillas are the ideal option to share with the family. The delicious zucchini flower combines very well with epazote, rich Oaxaca cheese, and a spicy sauce. These quesadillas will delight the whole family!See recipe
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Beef Tinga TostadasBeef tinga tostadas are an ideal dish for the patriotic holidays, as they are easy and quick to prepare, as well as an economical and filling dish. Accompany these delicious and crispy tostadas with cream, cheese, lettuce, and a spicy sauce.See recipe
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Fried Chicken Tinga Quesadillas with GuacamoleNo one will be able to resist these crispy chicken tinga quesadillas! This delicious dish combines delicious masa, spicy chicken tinga, and rich guacamole, it's the perfect combination!See recipe
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Tricolor Popcorn SwarmsThese tricolor popcorn swarms are perfect for the little ones, as their sweet flavor will delight them! Best of all, they are very easy and quick to prepare.See recipe
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Tricolor Sweet TamaleThere is nothing more Mexican than a delicious and fluffy sweet tamale! On this occasion, we recommend preparing this rich tricolor tamale to shout with the most delicious dishes.See recipe
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Huaraches al PastorWith this recipe, you will learn how to prepare pastor meat easily to add to a delicious homemade huarache. Accompanied by pineapple, onion, cilantro, and a characteristic guacamole to salsa the pastor meat.See recipe
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Traditional Red Pork PozolePrepare this classic recipe for red pork pozole, a dish from Mexican cuisine that we all love. It is ideal for celebrating September 15See recipe
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Fried Potato and Chorizo QuesadillasPotatoes and chorizo are an exquisite combination, which tastes even better inside a masa quesadilla. Serve these crispy potato and chorizo quesadillas with a green sauce.See recipe
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Fried Mushroom QuesadillasCook these Fried Mushroom Quesadillas, as they are the perfect snack to celebrate the patriotic month.See recipe
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Tricolor BuñuelosA classic of Mexican cuisine, but with a twist to pay homage to our flag. Prepare these crispy tricolor buñuelos, which are also very economical and quick to prepare.See recipe
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Easy Pata TostadasEnjoy this classic of Mexican cuisine: delicious pata tostadas with refried beans, pickled chilies, cream, and cheese that will leave you wanting more.See recipe
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Tamarind Agua FrescaThough there are dozens of flavors of aguas frescas in Mexico, tamarind agua fresca is one of the most popular, as it is fresh, sour, and a bit sweet. It is the perfect option to accompany all kinds of dishes and snacks.See recipe
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Chile en nogada without batterChiles en nogada is a classic preparation for the patriotic festivities within Mexican recipes. The soft walnut in the creamy nogada, the delicious poblano chili without batter but stuffed with a sweet mixture of various fruits, and the fresh touch of pomegranate make it a unique and unrepeatable dish. If you haven't tried it yet, definitely don't miss it this season.See recipe
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Tricolor ConchasThese delicious conchas are the best option to celebrate September 15 with the whole family! Pair them with a café de olla, a delicious atole, or a frothy hot chocolate.See recipe
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White PozolePozole is a pre-Hispanic broth, its name comes from the Nahuatl “pozolli” which means foamy or boiled, and there are various versions. Prepare this white pozole with pork and cacahuazintle corn; served with lettuce, radish, lime, onion, oregano, and piquín chili for your patriotic celebration.See recipe
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Black Mole with Red RiceThis traditional Oaxacan black mole recipe with chicken served with red rice is a preparation that has existed since pre-Hispanic times, it has a great aroma and flavor as it is a recipe made primarily with the grinding of black chilhuacle chili and a large number of ingredients like tomato, jitomate, sesame, peanuts, chocolate, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flavored with cinnamon, clove, avocado leaf, cumin, thyme, among others.See recipe
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Crazy CantaritosIn Kiwilimón, we teach you how to make tequila cantaritos! To prepare this refreshing cocktail, you will need chili powder, salt, grapefruit soda, pieces of pineapple, lime wedges, ice, and tequila. Cheers!See recipe
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Tricolor Three Milk CakeThis cake will be a total success! The fluffy sponge cake, the three milks, and the delicious frosting are the perfect combination, and on top of that, it has a very Mexican touch. Viva Mexico!See recipe
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Chicken Tinga with Chipotle ChiliThis chicken tinga is an easy, economical, and practical option for September 15, prepare it on tostadas and serve with agua fresca!See recipe
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RonchataGive a twist to the traditional horchata water and prepare this ronchata! Celebrate Independence Day with this wonderful cocktail, made with rum, horchata water, evaporated milk, coconut cream, and cinnamon.See recipe
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Green EnchiladasEnchiladas are a very popular Mexican dish made from fried tortillas filled with chicken served with sauce, perfect for serving on a Mexican night, served with fresh cheese and onion.See recipe
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Lemon Chia Agua FrescaDon’t miss out on this lemon agua fresca with chia! Besides being very refreshing and economical, lemon agua fresca with chia is also a very healthy drink, making it ideal to share with the whole family.Don’t think twice and prepare these delicious and refreshing aguas frescas and cocktails!See recipe
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Tricolor Chocoroles GelatinThis incredible dessert is perfect for closing Independence Day with a bang. Treat your family to this delicious gelatin filled with chocoroles, they will love it.See recipe
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Mole Enchiladas with ChickenEnjoy this spectacular recipe for mole enchiladas with chicken, as it is a Mexican dish full of flavor and harmony with the balanced combination of spices and seeds. It is ideal for a Mexican night or fair.See recipe
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Traditional Veracruz PicaditasEnjoy this delicious recipe for traditional Veracruz picaditas, known in central Mexico as sopes, which are prepared with a small corn tortilla, accompanied by cooked green sauce or red sauce in a molcajete, onion, and aged cheese, a very Mexican dish for these patriotic festivities.See recipe
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Homemade MenudoPrepare this delicious pancita made with guajillo chili. It is spicy and rich, and you can accompany it with freshly made corn tortillas and a cold beer or agua fresca to celebrate Mexico.See recipe
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Coconut Horchata Agua FrescaDon't miss the opportunity to try this coconut horchata agua fresca. Give a twist to the traditional horchata water, one of the favorite drinks of Mexicans, and treat the whole family during the patriotic month.See recipe
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Tricolor Mosaic GelatinThis delicious tricolor mosaic gelatin will be a favorite among kids and adults! If you don't want to spend too much on Independence Day, this is a great dessert option, as it is delicious and economical.See recipe
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Green Pozole Cook this delicious green pozole. We teach you how to cook cacahuazintle corn quickly and easily. This delicious dish is native to Guerrero and is considered part of typical Mexican food. Our version is made with a sauce of tomato, serrano chili, parsley, and cilantro. See recipe
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Frozen Jamaica MargaritaThis jamaica margarita will be the star of the night! Try this delicious cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and chili powder. No one will be able to resist the combination of jamaica and tequila!See recipe
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Taco CrownThere is nothing better than this incredible taco crown. Besides being a great idea for September 15, in this recipe we teach you how to marinate the pastor meat, your tacos will turn out better than your favorite taquero.See recipe
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Potato and Chorizo FlautasForget about boring meals and prepare this recipe for potato and chorizo flautas, you will love them! Besides being easy and quick to prepare, flautas are ideal for a Mexican night.See recipe
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Baked Tricolor ChurrosDare to prepare these delicious tricolor churros, you won't regret it! Best of all, these churros are baked, making them an excellent option if you're on a diet.See recipe
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Picadillo PambazoIf you are planning a fair or Mexican night, these picadillo pambazos are the best option for the little ones in the family, just skip the chilies and the sauce.See recipe
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Sausage AlambreIf you're looking for a perfect dish for kids to celebrate September 15, then this sausage alambre is the best option, it will be ready in no time!See recipe
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Strawberry Rice PuddingThis fantastic strawberry rice pudding will be a hit among the little ones at the Mexican party or fair, as it adds an extra touch of flavor to a classic dessert.See recipe
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Margarita FrappéHere we present a delicious and refreshing drink made with tequila, this cocktail is very famous around the world. Ideal for a hot day. See recipe
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Pineapple Stuffed with PastorIf you want to surprise your family with your culinary skills, you have to prepare this pineapple stuffed with pastor, it's the perfect food for a celebration. Serve with tortillas, onion, cilantro, lime, and a sauce.See recipe
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Poblano Mole with ChickenIf you're craving mole, don't miss this recipe for poblano mole with chicken, as it is one of the most representative dishes of our country. The most current recipes date back to the conventual era; however, this mole has evolved. You will need several dried chilies, pumpkin seeds, sesame, almonds, plantain, and table chocolate.See recipe
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Pork Cracklings in Green SauceThe controversial pork cracklings in green sauce is a stew that cannot be missing from the table during the patriotic month.See recipe
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Golden Picadillo TacosForget about boring meals and prepare these golden tacos filled with picadillo for lunch or dinner, they will surely become your favorites! Follow the step-by-step instructions and you will have this recipe ready in 40 minutes.See recipe
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Cochinita PibilDare to prepare this cochinita pibil in the oven and treat your guests to a stew for tacos like never before.See recipe
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Pineapple and Coconut MargaritaRefresh yourself with this delicious combination of pineapple, coconut, and tequila. This blended margarita is a great option for a hot afternoon, best of all, you just need to blend and you're done. It can't get easier! See recipe
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Cheese with RajasJauja Cocina Mexicana shares this spicy and creamy cheese with rajas recipe, an economical option to celebrate the patriotic month! Photo and recipe: Jauja Cocina Mexicana.See recipe
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Beef FajitasOur friends from Cocina Fácil prepared this recipe for beef fajitas, a delicious Mexican stew for a fair. Photo and recipe: Cocina Fácil.See recipe
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Tatemada SauceThis tatemada sauce from Gastrolab is your best option to add an extra touch of flavor to your snacks, taco dishes, and tostadas. Photo and recipe: Gastrolab.See recipe
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Bean GorditasGet to work and prepare these delicious and crispy bean gorditas that Jauja Cocina Mexicana has for you. Photo and recipe: Jauja Cocina Mexicana.See recipe