Tasty Mexican Food Recipe Ideas For Appetizers

By KC Kudra

You can probably name plenty of traditional Mexican foods for entrees and maybe even desserts and drinks but what about Mexican appetizers?

Mexican families love to gather together to enjoy one another's company and, of course, to delight in their favorite Mexican food recipes at the same time. A Mexican dinner table might be heaving with a wide selection of foods for people to help themselves or there might just be a couple of family favorites, which everyone loves.

Types of Mexican Appetizer Recipes

Corn chips and tortilla chips served with homemade salsa is always popular, either as a snack between two meals or as an appetizer at a party.

You can have different kinds of chips and different types of dips too. Guacamole, mild salsa, hummus, a creamy cheese dip, and a chili salsa might be a nice selection to serve with the dipping chips.

Other well loved Mexican appetizers include tamales, empanadas, chimichangas, and ceviche.

Mexican Salad Recipes

Mexican salads are very popular too and you can serve a mixed salad as an appetizer or make an impressive looking Mexican seven layer salad, which is an example of a traditional Mexican food recipe.

A seven layer salad looks great served in a glass bowl, so your guests can see every layer. The layers might include tomatoes, lettuce, corn kernels, fried ground beef, onions, Mexican cheese, olives, avocado, salsa, guacamole, black beans, sour cream, bell pepper, or whatever you like, or whatever you have in your kitchen.

Using contrasting textures and colors is always a good idea. Top your seven layer salad with some grated cheese and a handful of fresh cilantro and you will have a winning dish.

There are many different authentic Mexican food recipes you can consider if you want to serve a Mexican appetizer. If you are serving a rich and filling main course, you might want to consider something light, such as ceviche, a seafood cocktail or thinly cut stuffed tortilla pinwheels.

A Quick and Easy Mexican Appetizer Recipe

The following Mexican appetizer recipe is really easy to make and does not require a lot of ingredients. You can either make your own roasted red bell peppers or use a jar.

The same applies with the guacamole and you can use your favorite brand or make your own. The following recipe is enough for four to six people.

Tortilla Pinwheels with Roasted Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese

You will need:

    4 small, soft flour tortillas
    3 oz goat cheese
    7 oz jar roasted red peppers
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    6 oz guacamole
    Fresh basil, to garnish


How to make it:

Drain the roasted peppers and dry them with a towel or paper towels. Chop them coarsely. Spread the cheese over the tortillas and the guacamole over the cheese. Sprinkle the black pepper and the chopped roasted peppers over the top of the cheese and roll the tortillas up, pressing the edges well to seal them.

Cut each rolled up, stuffed tortilla into six slices with a sharp, serrated knife. Secure them with toothpicks and garnish with fresh basil. Serve these delicious Mexican appetizers chilled.