Cheese and Bean Pupusas (Salvadoran Stuffed, Griddled Tortillas) With Cabbage Slaw

Like its kissing cousin, the Mexican gordita, Salvadoran pupusas are a stellar corn flour pancake stuffed with fillings such as shredded cheese and braised meats, then griddled. Pupusas have the advantage of being stuffed before they're cooked, ensuring an irresistible gooey layer of cheese inside. Our recipe features a simple refried bean filling in addition to melted Oaxacan cheese, and gets topped with curtido, a simple cabbage, carrot and onion slaw.

Mexican-Style Burritos With Machaca Guisada (Braised Dried-Beef)

Mexican burritos are a bit different from their counterparts north of the border. Most importantly, they're smaller and stuffed with a much simpler array of fillings (often just one, like the braised beef here). Since there are so few elements, the key to success is quality: good homemade tortillas and a delicious filling.

Mexican-Style Flour Tortillas

Flour tortillas are central to the cuisine of Northern Mexico. Rich with lard and whole milk, these flour tortillas are airy, tender, and subtly sweet.

Homemade Cheesy Gordita Crunch (Chicken & Beef) — Ethan

Chicharrones Guisados (Stewed Fried Pork Rinds)

Deep fried pork rinds get simmered in a tomatillo and tomato-based sauce.

Chicharrón Burrito

This is deep-fried pork belly on top of a pile of puréed beans enriched with flecks of melted cheese, which can be rolled up into a tortilla so that, depending on when you eat the pork belly, it is either chewy and saturated with bean-y flavor, or still crispy and dry.

Mexican Pork Rolls

Sliders piled high with pork carnitas (Mexican pulled pork) with enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese and caramelised onions. These Mexican Pork Rolls are also freezer friendly!

The Homemade Pantry's Corn Tortillas

The recipe is simple enough, just masa harina and water mixed, pressed and toasted up in a cast iron pan. Once you make tortillas yourself you might not go back to the bagged version again.

Mexican Pizzas

Made using lebanese flatbread as the base, these Mexican Pizzas are super fast to make and freezer friendly.

San Antonio-Style Puffy Tacos With Ground Beef

Puffy tacos, a San Antonio specialty, are made from fresh masa that puffs and crisps in hot oil. The shells end up crisp outside and soft within, and full of robust corn flavor. They can be stuffed with your favorite variety of taco-night fillings—this recipe uses a flavorful ground beef mixture that's earthy, spicy, and slightly smoky.