Best Easy Mexican Inspired Street Food Recipes
Discover the vibrant world of Mexican street food recipes right from your kitchen with Old El Paso UK’s easy-to-follow guide. Whether you’re craving smoky barbacoa tacos or looking for vegetarian Mexican street food options, our guide has you covered with dishes that promise to bring both fun and flavour. Explore these best street food recipes and turn your next meal into a festive gathering filled with tantalizing tastes and aromas.
If you’ve ever craved the vibrant, mouth-watering taste of Mexican street food, Old El Paso is here to bring those flavours to your kitchen. From sizzling barbacoa to tangy Al Pastor, Mexican street food is known for bold flavours, colourful presentation, and the joy of sharing. Thanks to Old El Paso’s new Street Vibes range, you can recreate this exciting culinary experience at home, whether for a family dinner or get-together with friends. Plus, we’ve highlighted a delicious vegetarian option to make sure everyone around the table can join in.
In this article, we’ll walk you through easy-to-make Mexican-inspired street food recipes that are perfect for any cook, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. We’ll also explore how you can add a vegetarian twist to one of these recipes. So, let’s bring the taste of Mexico’s bustling streets to your kitchen and make every meal a celebration. Grab your apron, and let’s get cooking!
Kickstart the Fiesta: Easy Mexican Street Food at Home
Mexican street food is celebrated for its vibrant flavours, fresh ingredients, and versatility. Whether you’re feeding family or friends, these dishes make informal dining a fun and flavour-filled experience. With Old El Paso’s Street Vibes Taco Kits, you can prepare authentic Mexican flavours with ease and minimal prep time.
Food Safety Note: Follow best practices! Store perishables at 5°C or below and cook meat thoroughly—ensure chicken and beef reach a safe internal temperature of 75°C at their thickest section.
Explore the delicious possibilities with the following easy Mexican street food recipes, and let’s turn your next meal into a fiesta!
Smoky Barbacoa Street-Style Beef Tacos
For a quick and easy take on this classic, start with our Street Vibes Smoky Barbacoa Taco Kit. The kit includes seasoned spices and all the fixings that make a perfect bite. The rich, smoky barbacoa beef, paired with crunchy onions, fresh coriander, and zesty salsa, delivers bold flavours that will have everyone around the table asking for more.
Tip for Crowd-Pleasing Tacos: Add a small dish of lime wedges on the table so your guests can brighten up their tacos with a fresh zing!
Fruity Al Pastor Street-Style Chicken Tacos
The Street Vibes Al Pastor Taco Kit offers a simple way to bring the sweet and zesty flavours of street-side Al Pastor into your kitchen. Picture juicy, seasoned chicken thighs topped with sweet, tangy pineapple pieces in every bite.
Recipe Name
Simple Fruity Al Pastor Street Style Chicken TacosTotal Time
20 minutesSpice Level
MediumServings
2Ingredients
- 1 Old El Paso Street Vibes Al Pastor Taco Kit
- 500g boneless & skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Fresh pineapple, diced
- Fresh coriander
- Lime wedges
- Old El Paso salsa (included in the kit)
Preparation
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes, ensuring they reach a minimum internal temperature of 74°C to guarantee safe consumption.
- Add the seasoning from the Al Pastor Taco Kit and a splash of water; let it simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Warm the tortillas as per the package instructions, ensuring they are heated thoroughly to prevent any food safety risks.
- Fill your tortillas with the cooked chicken, top with diced pineapple, chopped coriander, and onion. Add a squeeze of lime and finish with salsa from the kit.
Vegetarian Option: Swap the chicken for roasted jackfruit or portobello mushrooms for a plant-based twist on this Mexican classic without compromising any of the flavour.
Made With...
Mexican Beef Birria Tacos
For this recipe, start by slow-cooking beef with onions, garlic, and chillies until tender. Once shredded, the beef is folded into tortillas, which are then fried to crispy perfection after a brief dip in the rich broth.