Mexican Flavors on a Small Budget!

Cinco De Mayo is coming soon, and I also just love Mexican flavors, so this week we will do some low-cost dinner options with a Mexican twist! These are not going to be authentic Mexican cuisine, but they are easy meals that you can make quickly and are super yummy.

I like to show a variety of options as well as price points, so the cost per serving typically will be between $1 to $3 per person. The suggested servings for each dish will vary depending on appetite as well as if you serve other items at the same time.

Easy and Cheap Mexican Meals

I tried to show you new and different twists on traditional ingredients and flavors. I hope these inspire you to try out some new dishes.

This cold salad is super easy to make in advance and works well for hot summer nights that you don’t want to cook! You can also add in different meats if you want to.

This is just the ultimate yummy and quick meal that kids just love! You can easily get the cost down by using leftover cooked chicken and making your own pizza dough.

I love Huevos Rancheros and this is just a quicker way to make them. So simple and you can customize the ingredients. Add some onions and peppers, top with lettuce and tomato, lots of options on this one!

Quick, simple, and full of flavor. Serve it like a traditional roast, or use it for easy dishes like tacos, burritos, or enchiladas!

This is a great way to use unexpected ingredients in a different way to try something new and exciting!

This one is also a twist on a classic. Making little changes can save you time as well as make dinners a little bit more fun. This one was really good to have kids help make!

This is a fun twist on pasta for those that love the flavor and texture but want a low carb option.

This is another fun one with lots of possibilities. The shrimp can easily be served over rice, as a salad, or as tacos.

Free Printable Recipes PDF

If you would like to print these recipes out, you can use this free PDF version.

Variations & Substitutes

Every family has different tastes, so you can easily switch out ingredients to suit your family. Also don’t feel locked into the ingredients, it really doesn’t matter if you use flour or corn tortillas, right? Just substitute with what you already have if possible!

I hope you enjoy these Mexican inspired meal ideas!