Discover the mouthwatering magic of 67 Mexican Christmas foods , where tradition meets culinary delight. These traditional Mexican Christmas food items will be a hit on Christmas Day or special occasions.
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Best Mexican Christmas Recipes
Everyone will love this Mexican food for Christmas that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Skip the turkey this December and enjoy these new dishes for Feliz Navidad.
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1. Red Pork Tamales
These Red Pork Tamales are bursting with incredible flavors for the best Mexican dish.
Red Pork Tamales
Red Pork Tamales is traditional Mexican food at its best.
Red Pork Tamales
2. Mexican Sweet Bread
Experience pure bliss this Christmas with homemade Mexican Sweet Bread.
Mexican Sweet Bread
Mexican Sweet Bread can easily be made at home with simple ingredients.
Mexican Sweet Bread
3. Pozole Rojo
The flavors intensify over time, making it a fantastic make-ahead delight.
Pozole Rojo
One of the most iconic Mexican dishes, this “ultimate” Pozole Rojo recipe is PACKED with deliciously bold and robust flavors that will absolutely WOW your taste buds!
Pozole Rojo
4. Chicken Pozole Verde
This hearty delight can be done in just one hour, perfect for your Christmas feast.
Chicken Pozole Verde
Pozole Verde is a comforting Mexican stew filled with shredded chicken and hominy in a delicious green chile broth made from tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Chicken Pozole Verde
5. Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
It’s time to indulge in a festive flavor that will make your Christmas extra special. You can serve with Mexican Hot Chocolate.
Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
These buttery Mexican cookies are usually made with butter, flour, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
6. Pork Pozole Rojo
Get ready for a bowlful of pure comfort with Pork Pozole Rojo.
Pork Pozole Rojo
Bright, vibrant flavor that will keep you coming back for spoonful after spoonful. Healthy, hearty and satisfying.
Pork Pozole Rojo
7. Mexican Wedding Cookies
These tender delights melt in your mouth, delivering a burst of rich, buttery pecan dough.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
These Mexican wedding cookies are tender, delicate, and full of rich, buttery pecan flavor.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
8. Easy Flan
Savor the velvety texture and exquisite flavors of this classic Mexican dessert.
Easy Flan
Easy flan recipe will help you make a silky smooth, creamy, rich and sweet custard topped with oozing caramel sauce.
Easy Flan
9. Champurrado
With each sip, you’ll be transported to a cozy Mexican fiesta.
Champurrado
The gateway atole, at least for me, is the chocolate one called champurrado, and it has quickly eclipsed all the other hot chocolates I've tried.
Champurrado
10. Mexican Christmas Punch
Perfect for your Christmas celebration, this punch is easy and tasty.
Mexican Christmas Punch
Mexican Christmas Punch is a warm, deliciously fruity, naturally sweetened punch perfect for cold weather.
Mexican Christmas Punch
11. Cranberry Margaritas
With each sip, you’ll be transported to a tropical paradise.
Cranberry Margaritas
So when happy hour arrived yesterday, I decided to take a shortcut and just whip up a batch of cranberry margaritas using store-bought cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Cranberry Margaritas
12. Sopapilla
As a fried Christmas dessert, it’s the perfect treat for your holiday festivities.
Sopapilla Recipe
This delicious restaurant style Sopapilla Recipe is easy to make at home with pantry ingredients and everyone loves them too.
Sopapilla Recipe
13. Tres Leche Cupcakes
These heavenly treats are light, airy, and fluffy.
Tres Leche Cupcakes
Tres Leche Cupcakes are light, airy, and fluffy and are lightly soaked in three milks.
Tres Leche Cupcakes
14. Tres Leches Cake
This recipe holds the power to make desserts vanish in an instant.
Tres Leches Cake
Tres leche cake recipe is very simple but always the first dessert to disappear at parties.
Tres Leches Cake
15. Pumpkin Empanadas
These delightful pastries will transport your taste buds to a world of seasonal bliss.
Pumpkin Empanadas
These sweet empanadas use simple ingredients and are so delicious.
Pumpkin Empanadas
16. Sopapilla Cheesecake
Cut into bars and serve at parties for an effortless Christmas treat.
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Layers of flaky pastry, creamy cheesecake and a delicious cinnamon mixture make this Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe the best.
Sopapilla Cheesecake
17. Mexican Buñuelos
This recipe is light, crispy, and adorned with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Mexican Bunuelos
Light, crispy, and dusted with cinnamon sugar, this gorgeous Mexican Buñuelos recipe is the perfect dessert all year round.
Mexican Bunuelos
18. Chicken Tamale Casserole
Prepare to dazzle your taste buds with Chicken Tamale Casserole.
Chicken Tamale Casserole
This Chicken Tamale Casserole has a sweet cornbread crust topped with enchilada sauce and chicken.
Chicken Tamale Casserole
19. Cream Cheese Churro Cheesecake
Indulge in the decadence of Cream Cheese Churro Cheesecake.
Churro Cheesecake
Decadent layers of cinnamon mixture make this Cream Cheese Churro Cheesecake recipe delicious.
Churro Cheesecake
20. Churro Bites
These bite-sized treats are perfect for Christmas snacking.
Churro Bites
Deep fried Churro Bites taste amazing coated with cinnamon and sugar.
Churro Bites
21. Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Add a flavorful twist to your Christmas celebration with Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup.
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup is one of my favorite go-to soup recipes for busy weeknights.
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup
22. Red and Green Enchiladas
Experience the best of both worlds with Red and Green Enchiladas topped with tomatoes.
Red and Green Enchiladas
The best of both worlds with these red and green, two-tone enchiladas!
Red and Green Enchiladas
23. Hatch Green Chili Ribs
Get ready to spice up your Christmas with this this culinary adventure.
Hatch Green Chili Ribs
Hatch Green Chili Ribs are about to go down and when I tell you these are the ultimate game day food, I’m not messing around!
Hatch Green Chili Ribs
24. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Peppers
Prepare for a fiesta of flavors as you savor the perfectly seasoned quick and easy chicken.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Enjoy this delicious chicken mixture with tortillas or serve it alone to suit everyone in the family!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
25. Marranitos
Let the enchanting aroma and delightful taste transport you to a world of Mexican traditions.
Marranitos
Marranitos get their delicious spicy-brown goodness from molasses.
Marranitos
26. Mexican Chicken Marinade
This marinade is perfect for your next Mexican-inspired Christmas meal.
Mexican Chicken Marinade
Bursting with the bright fresh flavors of cilantro and lime, it's a versatile and easy recipe for your next Mexican-inspired meal.
Mexican Chicken Marinade
27. Zucchini Corn Tamales
These fluffy treats are a Christmas showstopper that will leave everyone in awe.
Zucchini Corn Tamales
Fluffy and easy to prepare, these tamales are perfect for any special occasion.
Zucchini Corn Tamales
28. Ensalada De Nochebuena
Add a burst of festive colors to your Christmas table with Ensalada De Noche buena.
Ensalada De Nochebuena
This traditional Ensalada de Nochebuena or Christmas Eve Salad is a colourful fruit salad featuring fresh pomegranates, oranges, pineapple, jicama and beets in a citrusy dressing.
Ensalada De Nochebuena
29. Instant Pot Taco Soup
Spice up your Christmas feast with Instant Pot Taco Soup on the Christmas menu.
Instant Pot Taco Soup
Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe can be ready in just 15 minutes using your pressure cooker and it is so filling and delicious.
Instant Pot Taco Soup
30. Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
This quick recipe takes plain rice to a whole new level of flavor.
31. Crockpot Mexican Beef Stew
Embark on a flavor-packed adventure with Crockpot Mexican Beef Stew.
Crock Pot Mexican Beef Stew
If you are looking for a new stew recipe, this delicious Crock Pot Mexican Beef Stew is the one to try.
Crock Pot Mexican Beef Stew
32. Mexican Cornbread
It’s time to elevate your cornbread game and make this recipe for your Christmas feast.
Mexican Cornbread
Hot out of the pan, fully stuffed, and primed for pairing with your favorite warm-you-up soup, it’s Mexican Cornbread .
Mexican Cornbread
33. Taco Pasta Salad
Dive into a fiesta of flavors with Taco Pasta Salad.
Taco Pasta Salad
Taco Pasta Salad is a delicious pasta salad made with Mexican flavors, seasoned ground beef, crunchy nacho cheese chips, and a delicious creamy dressing!
Taco Pasta Salad
34. Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
These crispy delights are the ideal companions for salsa.
35. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Brace yourself for a flavor-packed adventure. Add a few side dishes and you are set!
Green Chili Chicken Enchilada
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas will make Mexican Monday everyone’s favorite day of the week.
Green Chili Chicken Enchilada
36. Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Experience the ultimate Mexican delight with Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas.
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
Make this Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe for Mexican Monday when you need a quick but delicious dinner idea.
Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas
37. Cheese Enchiladas
Indulge in the ultimate Mexican Christmas delight with these Cheese Enchiladas.
Cheese Enchiladas
This cheese enchilada recipe is so easy and delicious for Mexican Monday.
Cheese Enchiladas
38. Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Experience the magic of Mexican-inspired Christmas dinner with this family-favorite.
39. Skillet Beef Burrito With Rice and Beans
Spice up your Christmas feast with this mouth-watering Skillet Beef Burrito recipe.
Beef Burrito
This Beef Burrito Recipe is a delicious grab and go meal making it perfect for busy weeknights but special enough for family dinner any night of the week.
Beef Burrito
40. Chunky Guacamole
Dive into a fiesta of flavors this Christmas with this Chunky Guacamole.
Chunky Guacamole
But instead of being a big bowl of green mush, you actually get to see all of those pretty vibrant ingredients mixed in together.
Chunky Guacamole
41. Chicken Nachos With Wasabi Guacamole
Get ready for a flavor explosion with these Chicken Nachos topped with Wasabi Guacamole.
42. Salsa Picante
Ignite your taste buds with this lightning-fast Salsa Picante.
Salsa Picante
This Salsa Picante is quick and easy to make and can be thrown together within minutes for an easy dip when you have guests over.
Salsa Picante
43. Mexican Tetelas
Delicate triangles filled with beans, herbs, and cheese make a timeless Christmas delight.
Mexican Tetelas
Tetelas are a sort of triangular empanada or quesadilla that predates the Spanish conquest of Mexico.
Mexican Tetelas
44. Crockpot Refried Beans
Unlock incredible savings and taste buds bliss with these Crockpot Refried Beans.
Crock Pot Refried Beans
With very little effort, you will have refried beans that are so healthy and delicious.
Crock Pot Refried Beans
45. Crockpot Mexican Lasagna
Unleash a burst of flavors with this mouth-watering Crockpot Mexican Lasagna.
Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna
Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna Recipe has layers of delicious cheese, refried beans, beef and more for the best dinner idea.
Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna
46. Mexican Red Rice
Elevate your Christmas feast with this flavorful Mexican Red Rice.
Mexican Red Rice
Fluffy, beautifully seasoned Mexican Red Rice!
Mexican Red Rice
47. Black-Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad
Revitalize your Christmas spread with this vibrant Black-Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad.
Black-Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad
Whether you're a fan of black-eyed peas or not this quinoa salad is full of flavor and nutrients.
Black-Eyed Pea Quinoa Salad
48. Slow Cooker Pozole
Warm your soul this Christmas with Slow Cooker Pozole, a comforting Mexican pork stew.
Slow Cooker Pozole
Slow Cooker Pozole is a Mexican pork stew recipe that’s comforting, hearty and brings such a feeling of warmth.
Slow Cooker Pozole
49. Pork Mole Negro
Embark on a flavor adventure with Pork Mole Negro, a tantalizing Mexican Christmas dish.
Pork Mole Negro
My pork mole features pork shoulder braised in a dark, rich and spicy ancho chile sauce.
Pork Mole Negro
50. Hatch Chile Relleno Casserole
Experience cheesy perfection with this easy Hatch Chile Relleno Casserole.
Hatch Chili Relleno Casserole
This easy Hatch Chile Relleno Casserole is a delicious vegetarian meal that’s fluffy and full of gooey cheese.
Hatch Chili Relleno Casserole
51. Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies With Dulce De Leche Filling
Indulge in Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies for a decadent treat.
52. Churros With Chocolate Sauce
Whisk yourself away to a Christmas fiesta with these Churros with Chocolate Sauce.
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
Making chocolate churros requires just a few ingredients and 30 minutes—the perfect treat for a family night or get-together!
Churros with Chocolate Sauce
53. Spiced Hot Cocoa
Warm your soul with a cup of Spiced Hot Cocoa for a festive blend of flavors for Christmas bliss.
Spiced Hot Cocoa
Cinnamon and nutmeg adds festive flavor, but it's the star anise that makes this warm drink extra special.
Spiced Hot Cocoa
54. Ensalada Navideña
Celebrate Christmas with Ensalada Navideña, a dreamy mix of fruits in a creamy dressing.
Ensalada Navideña
Ensalada Navideña (or Mexican Christmas Fruit Salad) is a mixture of apples and other fruits covered in a dreamy and creamy dressing.
Ensalada Navideña
55. Authentic Mexican Chiles En Nogada
Embark on a flavor journey with Authentic Mexican Chiles En Nogada.
Authentic Mexican Chiles en Nogada
Chiles en nogada is an authentic Mexican recipe. It is most often served on holidays like the Mexican independence day.
Authentic Mexican Chiles en Nogada
Embrace a bowl of flavorful tradition with Mexican Menudo.
Mexican Menudo
This Menudo hits your palate like a great Mariachi ensemble hits your ears: classic, harmonious, and full of traditional soul.
Mexican Menudo
57. Mexican Jelly Roll
Get wrapped up in the delightful simplicity of Mexican Jelly Roll slices or Niño Envuelto.
Mexican Jelly Roll
A popular Mexican pan dulce, it’s more like cake and goes great with ice cream as you might expect
Mexican Jelly Roll
58. Rosca De Reyes
Join the Three Kings celebration with Rosca De Reyes on January 6th. Baby Jesus is hidden inside the bread.
Rosca De Reyes
Rosca de Reyes, or Three Kings Bread, is a soft orange-flavored sweet bread that’s traditionally made in Mexico to celebrate Three Kings Day, or Epiphany.
Rosca De Reyes
59. Mexican Tea Cookies
Dive into a world of delightful flavors with Mexican Tea Cookies.
Mexican Tea Cookies
Mexican Tea Cookies are delicious and easy to make for dessert.
Mexican Tea Cookies
60. Cranberry Jalapeño Margarita
Raise a glass to the holiday season with a festive Cranberry Jalapeño Margarita.
Cranberry Jalapeno Margarita
Homemade cranberry juice, jalapeño simple syrup, and tequila are the main ingredients in this festive and flavorful Cranberry Jalapeño Margarita.
Cranberry Jalapeno Margarita
61. Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate Christmas treat with Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies.
Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
These delicious Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are filled with warm spices like cinnamon, melty chocolate, toasty ground oats, and crunchy nuts for an unusually satisfying cookie experience.
Mexican Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
62. Baked Chicken Chalupas
Experience the Tex-Mex magic of Baked Chicken Chalupas in this popular dish.
Baked Chicken Chalupas
Crisp cabbage on top adds bite and texture, making Baked Chicken Chalupas a very wonderful way to get dinner on the table in a hurry!
Baked Chicken Chalupas
63. Fresh Lime Margarita
Elevate your margarita game with the Fresh Lime Margarita.
Fresh Lime Margarita
All you really need are: good tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Fresh Lime Margarita
64. Tacos Al Pastor
Savor the festive flavors of Christmas with this easy Tacos Al Pastor recipe. It is packed with flavor.
Tacos Al Pastor
This 30-minute Easy Tacos al Pastor version gives you all the flavor without all the fuss!
Tacos Al Pastor
65. Mexican Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Embark on a chocolatey adventure with Mexican Chocolate Shortbread Cookies.
66. Arroz Con Leche
Delight in the creamy bliss of Arroz Con Leche, a Mexican Christmas food classic.
Arroz Con Leche
This delicious Mexican dessert is simple to make and a classic rice pudding recipe.
Arroz Con Leche
67. Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef Taco
Take your taste buds on a fiesta with Crockpot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos served at Mexican Christmas dinner.
Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos
This Crock pot Mexican Shredded Beef Taco recipe has become one of our favorite Taco Tuesday meals and I’m certain you will love this recipe, too!
Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos
Celebrate the flavors of Mexican Christmas eve recipes and ignite your taste buds with a fiesta of culinary delights. You might also like to make Tortilla Pinwheels .
