Intense flavour, high quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques—yes you can get all three at home.

Embrace a bit of cultural cuisine in your own kitchen by opting for quick and easy Mexican recipes that focus on packing your meals full of flavour with simple ingredients. Though it might sound like you need to rely on the latest Mexican restaurant to pop up in your neighbourhood, you can get bold flavour, gourmet cuisine and high-quality ingredients just by picking up a variety of Frontera product in your local grocery stores.

At Frontera, we know Mexican food. Our brand was founded on the country’s intense flavour profile and incredible culinary culture. Bringing the best of Mexican food to your kitchen isn’t just about quality gourmet food—it’s about bringing the spirit and bold taste of Mexico to life.

Whether you’re a culinary newbie, looking to switch up your weeknight dinners or hoping to embrace a new cultural palette, there’s something for you. Here’s our guide for cooking simple, Mexican food at home—even if you don’t have the time or experience to make everything from scratch.

The Situation: You have no time to cook

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Choose a frozen bowl from our collection (which even includes veggie and vegan options) in this one-stop, one-step answer to a busy schedule—without sacrificing flavour or taste.  Add rice or serve in a tortilla wrap for a surprisingly tasty frozen food experience.

Recommendation: Tinga Taco Bowl
This authentic recipe is full of slow-roasted tomatoes, chipotle flavour and delicious chicken.

The Situation: You want to turn leftovers into something super tasty

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The best way to use up leftovers is to take the building blocks of a meal (protein, veggies, carbs) and add a hefty dose of bold flavour to liven it up. Leftover chicken, yesterday’s grilled veggies, or the remains of a slow-cooked roast can all benefit from accompaniments like guacamole and salsa on a flour tortilla.

Recommendation: Original Guacamole Mix
Classic guacamole is the perfect dipping sauce, spread or accompaniment and this one boasts Serrano and Anaheim peppers, roasted tomatillos and onion—just add avocado for the perfect guacamole.

The Situation: You have some prep done, but need a lot of help

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This is where ready-made marinades and cooking sauces come in. If you’ve got protein, veggies and rice or tortillas, then all you need is a great sauce to pull it all together—and sometimes you just don’t have time to have a homemade sauce simmering all day. Enter cooking sauces for the ultimate Mexican-inspired gourmet feast.

Recommendation: Red Chili Enchilada Sauce
This Mexican classic enchilada sauce is rich in flavour with sundried chiles, roasted tomato and smoky, sweet garlic.

The Situation: You’re hosting, but could use some help with appetizers

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Though it may seem simple, opting for chips and dip is an appetizer classic for a reason. Put a Mexican spin on the offering by opting for corn tortilla chips, spicy salsa and delicious guacamole.

Recommendation: Roasted Tomato Salsa
This versatile salsa is a great foundation to any get-together—especially with roasted tomatoes, fresh cilantro and New Mexico chile flavours bringing it all together.