SophisticatedLunch
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Simmered broth with shredded chicken, lime, and crispy tortilla strips
917 cal · 53g protein · 70 min
Cuisine & meal · 50 recipes
Mexican-Style Lunch Recipes
Mexican-inspired lunch ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Sophisticated
EasyLunch
Fish Tacos
Crispy beer-battered fish in soft tortillas with lime crema
704 cal · 39g protein · 35 min
IntermediateLunch
Burrito Bowl
seasoned rice, beans, and fresh toppings in one bowl
1165 cal · 47g protein · 35 min
EasyLunch
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled cheese with seasoned chicken, peppers, and melted cheese
1214 cal · 87g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo, Green Olive & Ras el Hanout Emulsion
Crispy-skinned fish with herbaceous North African pan sauce
615 cal · 38g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa Verde
Meaty white fish with a bright, fresh summer salsa and buttery corn
652 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedLunch
Mole Negro with Grilled Pork Loin & Pickled Onion
Silky dark mole of chiles, spices and chocolate coating tender sliced pork
762 cal · 64g protein · 120 min
IntermediateLunch
Turkey Carnitas Tostada Stack with Charred Poblano and Lime Crema
Slow-cooked shredded turkey on crispy tortillas with roasted poblano and cooling crema
694 cal · 52g protein · 100 min
SophisticatedLunch
Branzino Intero al Forno con Salsa Verde, Limone Affumicato e Verdure di Stagione
Whole roasted branzino with charred lemon, herb sauce and spring vegetables
1300 cal · 170g protein · 55 min
EasyLunch
Charred Corn & Black Bean Tostada Stack with Crema & Pickled Red Onion
Crispy fried tortilla, silky refried black beans, charred sweet corn, cooling crema, sharp pickled onion
775 cal · 22g protein · 22 min
IntermediateLunch
Causa Limeña Stacked with Pan-Seared Scallops, Avocado Mousse & Crispy Shallot Adobo
Layered Andean potato cake with coastal scallops and silky green crema
658 cal · 16g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Corn & Herb Salsa Verde
Tender sirloin sliced and served with charred corn, scallions, and a bright cilantro-lime salsa.
641 cal · 39g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Aguachile Shrimp Tostadas with Avocado & Radish
Raw gulf shrimp in lime-chile broth on crispy tortilla
694 cal · 40g protein · 20 min
EasyLunch
Sopa de Tortilla con Camarones Crujientes
Crispy shrimp in a silky tomato-chipotle broth with crispy tortilla ribbons
626 cal · 20g protein · 25 min
IntermediateLunch
Carne Asada Tostada Salad with Charred Corn & Black Bean Crema
Seared beef sirloin, crispy tortilla bowl, charred corn, creamy black bean purée
993 cal · 43g protein · 43 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Charred Poblano & Black Bean Mole
Tender beef medallions over a silky roasted poblano and black bean purée with bitter chocolate depth
857 cal · 74g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Snapper with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Roasted Spring Vegetables
Pan-seared white fish, bright acidic verde sauce, baby carrots & green beans with crispy garlic
450 cal · 40g protein · 34 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion & Grilled Poblano Strips
flaky white fish, vibrant green sauce, smoky chile
791 cal · 80g protein · 28 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Mahi-Mahi with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion & Charred Green Beans
Pan-seared white fish with bright verdant sauce and crispy-edged vegetables
642 cal · 39g protein · 37 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Yellowtail with Black Garlic Mole, Charred Corn Silk & Bitter Greens
Buttery sashimi-grade fish meets dark, fermented chile complexity
750 cal · 44g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Calamari with Charred Friggitelli, Burnt Garlic & Salsa Verde
Tender squid, blistered peppers, herbal oil, a technique-driven plate
461 cal · 29g protein · 27 min
SophisticatedLunch
Chilhuacle & Cuttlefish Crudo Tostada with Avocado Mousse & Crispy Garlic Oil
Raw cuttlefish on chile-rubbed crispy tortilla, silken avocado, burnt garlic
425 cal · 18g protein · 55 min
IntermediateLunch
Seared Swordfish with Charred Corn Esquites & Lime Aioli
Thick-cut fish with creamed corn and citrus richness
1213 cal · 45g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Pork Chop with Charred Poblano and Black Beans
A confident braise-forward pork plate with soft pepper and aromatic beans
787 cal · 65g protein · 35 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 34 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 70 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Mexican recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Mexican ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Mexican-style rather than Mexican. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 450 and 993 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
