Mexican Dishes for a Bank Holiday Night In

This collection of Mexican Dishes for a Bank Holiday Night In is perfect for ending the long weekend around one big shared table. It brings together burritos, creamy chicken enchiladas, steak picado and a fresh mango salsa, with homemade tortillas and a spiced bread pudding to finish. Save this list and Mexican night is sorted, on a bank holiday or any night you fancy it.

Authentic Mexican Beef Burrito

A generously filled beef burrito you can roll for the whole table. If you like yours smothered in sauce, the wet burrito at number 6 is where this list is heading.
To learn more: Authentic Mexican Beef Burrito Recipe

Mango Pico de Gallo

Sweet mango, red onion, chilli and coriander in a fresh salsa that lifts everything else on the table. Make it first and let the flavours settle while you cook.
To learn more: Mango Pico de Gallo - Fresh Mango Salsa

Mexican Cornbread

A savoury cornbread that works beside chilli, beans or any saucy main. It also holds its own as a snack straight from the tin.
To learn more: Mexican Cornbread

Steak Picado

Pieces of steak cooked with peppers, onion and tomato in one pan. Serve it with the warm homemade tortillas.
To learn more: Steak Picado

Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat)

A fakeaway favourite with a toasted cheese layer on the outside. Save room for the pudding.
To learn more: Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat)

Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Strips

Crunchy tortilla strips for topping soups, salads and anything with a creamy sauce.
To learn more: Homemade Air Fryer Tortilla Strips

Wet Burrito Recipe with Ground Beef

The knife-and-fork burrito, covered in sauce and melted cheese. This is the one to build the whole meal around.
To learn more: Wet Burrito Recipe with Ground Beef

Fish Taco Slaw Recipe

A creamy, crunchy slaw made for fish tacos and burrito bowls. It pairs well with the enchiladas coming up next.
To learn more: Fish Taco Slaw Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce

Rolled tortillas filled with chicken and cooked in the air fryer under a creamy white sauce.
To learn more: Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce

Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls

Crusty Mexican rolls for tortas, or for mopping up whatever sauce is left on the plate.
To learn more: Bolillo - Crusty Mexican Bread Rolls

Homemade Wheat Tortilla Bread

Soft homemade tortillas that make every burrito and wrap on this list better than shop-bought.
To learn more: Homemade Wheat Tortilla Bread

Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding

A spiced Mexican bread pudding to close the night on a sweet note.
To learn more: Capirotada - Mexican Bread Pudding