50 Healthy Mexican Recipes You Can Feel Better About Eating

Because giving up Mexican food just isn't in the cards.

one pan chicken and quinoa
Erik Bernstein

When it comes to trying to lighten up, giving up Mexican food just isn't an option. And why should you? So when you're cutting carbs or just trying to add more veggies to your diet, these 50 healthy Mexican recipes are here to help you out. Whether you're grilling outside or slow-cooking inside, each of these healthy Mexican recipes will brighten up your day with a zip of heat and flavor that will have you thinking you're oceanside in Tulum.

And you know avocados are going to enter the chat: stuffed avocados, the best guacamole, even a smokier spin on the classic dip! We've also included plenty of crowd-pleasing appetizers and sauces to liven up your weekday dinner plans, summer barbecues, and potluck parties. From bright and fresh shrimp ceviche to classic elote, click through to discover more South of the Border dishes that don't skimp on flavor. Por que no los dos? Why not try them both!

Keto fans, don't worry—we've got a few recipes just for you, too. Cheesy keto taquitos, spicy burrito zoodles, need we say any more?

Want some drinks to go with your healthy and light Mexican feast? Try some of our favorite summer cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and our newest favorite: watermelon sangria. We also have a host of Mexican desserts to round out your meal. Here at Delish, we believe Desserts = Balance.

Looking for more healthy eats? Try these healthy comfort foods.

migas
Park Feierbach
1 of 50
Best-Ever Migas

Crispy fried tortillas meet creamy scrambled eggs, creating that magical crisp-gone-soggy texture that's irresistibly satisfying.

Get the Best-Ever Migas recipe.

cabbage enchiladas
Parker Feierbach
2 of 50
Cabbage Enchiladas

Skeptical about cabbage? You might be surprised how well it melds with the other flavors. We're fans!

Get the Cabbage Enchiladas recipe.

taco tomatoes vertical
Ethan Calabrese
3 of 50
Taco Tomatoes

These might just be the prettiest low-carb tacos you'll ever see.

Get the Taco Tomatoes recipe.

santa fe chicken
Ethan Calabrese
4 of 50
Santa Fe Chicken

This chicken dish is Tex-Mex at its finest.

Get the Santa Fe Chicken recipe.

grilled shrimp tostadas with guacamole and red cabbage slaw
Anna Watson Carl
5 of 50
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Red Cabbage Slaw

These open-faced tostadas aren't just for Taco Tuesday.

Get the Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Red Cabbage Slaw recipe.

best guacamole
Parker Feierbach
6 of 50
Best-Ever Guacamole

We love dipping keto tortilla chips and baked plantain chips in this delightfully simple guac.

Get the Best-Ever Guacamole recipe.

zucchini burrito boats
Parker Feierbach
7 of 50
Burrito Zucchini Boats

More meat, less carbs, can't lose!

Get the Burrito Zucchini Boats recipe.

food, dish, lettuce, cuisine, leaf vegetable, ingredient, vegetable, salad, produce, romaine lettuce,
Brad Holland
8 of 50
Turkey Taco Lettuce Cups

Delicious and light, these romaine cups will have you saying, "Tortilla, who?"

Get the Turkey Taco Lettuce Cups recipe.

classic salsa   delishcom
Parker Feierbach
9 of 50
Classic Salsa

When jarred just won't cut it, pile this on your next batch of fish tacos!

Get the Classic Salsa recipe.

one pan chicken and quinoa
Erik Bernstein
10 of 50
One-Pan Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice

Your favorite jarred salsa verde transforms into this easy one-pot meal. Everything cooks in the same pot for a mess free and, most importantly, quick weeknight dinner.

Get the One-Pan Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice recipe.

crock pot posole
Ethan Calabrese
11 of 50
Chicken Posole

Perfect for rainy days, sick days, and just-craving-soup days.

Get the Chicken Posole recipe.

spicy chicken taquitos
Parker Feierbach
12 of 50
Spicy Chicken Taquitos

Traditionally shallow-fried, our lightened-up taquitos crisp up perfectly in the oven or the air-fryer. We love topping them with pickled jalapeños or pickled red onions, homemade salsa and sliced radishes.

Get the Spicy Chicken Taquitos recipe.

skinny burrito bowl
Erika LaPresto
13 of 50
Burrito Bowl

Hearty, healthy, and the guac doesn't cost extra when you're in the kitchen.

Get the Burrito Bowl recipe.

burrito noodles
Emily Hlavac Green
14 of 50
Burrito Zoodles

Top with sliced avocado and lime juice for a speedy weeknight meal.

Get the Burrito Zoodles recipe.

keto taco cups vertical
Parker Feierbach
15 of 50
Keto Taco Cups

If you're a fan of Tex-Mex ground beef tacos and are trying to follow a low-carb diet, consider these Taco Cups your new keto besties.

Get the Keto Taco Cups recipe.

chicken fajitas
Parker Feierbach
16 of 50
Chicken Fajitas

Sub in poblano peppers here for when you want an added kick. Sizzling cast-iron pan not included.

Get the Chicken Fajitas recipe.

taco avocados vertical
Chelsea Lupkin
17 of 50
Chicken Taco Avocados

A fun, kid-friendly meal everyone at the table will love (and ask for seconds of).

Get the Chicken Taco Avocados recipe.

best ever salsa verde
Parker Feierbach
18 of 50
Best-Ever Salsa Verde

You'll never look at jarred salsa the same way again.

Get the Best-Ever Salsa Verde recipe.

elote mexican street corn
Parker Feierbach
19 of 50
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Perfect for any summer cookout. Can you say, Build-Your-Own-Elote Bar?

Get the Elote (Mexican Street Corn) recipe.

spiced pork tacos with avocado crema and peach salsa
Anna Watson Carl
20 of 50
Spiced Pork Tacos with Avocado Crema and Peach Salsa

We're pretty sure this peach salsa is on its way to becoming your next obsession.

Get the Spiced Pork Tacos with Avocado Crema and Peach Salsa recipe.

best chile rellenos
Parker Feierbach
21 of 50
Best Chile Rellenos

We all love stuffed peppers–they're filling, nutritious, and heartwarmingly homey. But some days, you just need a little more oomph. Enter: Chile Rellenos.

Get the Best Chile Rellenos recipe.

vegetarian enchiladas
Kat Wirsing
22 of 50
Vegetarian Enchiladas

If you're feelin' fancy, serve them up with our favorite classic margaritas.

Get the Vegetarian Enchiladas recipe.

zucchini enchiladas
Ethan Calabrese
23 of 50
Zucchini Enchiladas

The bold truth: You won't even miss tortillas.

Get the Zucchini Enchiladas recipe.

cilantro lime chicken
Parker Feierbach
24 of 50
Best Cilantro-Lime Chicken

Cilantro and lime is a classic duo of which we can't get enough.

Get the Best Cilantro-Lime Chicken recipe.

easy shrimp ceviche
ETHAN CALABRESE
25 of 50
Easy Shrimp Ceviche

This ceviche just begs to be eaten poolside with a fizzy grapefruit Paloma.

Get the Easy Shrimp Ceviche recipe.

zucchini taco shells
Chelsea Lupkin
26 of 50
Zucchini Taco Shells

Taco Tuesday just got a bit more low-carb.

Get the Zucchini Taco Shells recipe.

food, cuisine, dish, ingredient, nem rán, cannelloni, taquito, spring roll, staple food, filo,
Brandon Bales
27 of 50
Keto Taquitos

In this clever low-carb recipe, traditional tortillas get ditched for CHEESE. Be sure to dip them in sour cream.

Get the Keto Taquitos recipe.

slowcooker chicken tortilla soup
Parker Feierbach
28 of 50
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Smoky, hearty, with a jolt of citrus, this is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for all year round.

Get the Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.

beef taco salad   delishcom
Judy Kim
29 of 50
Beef Taco Salad

Add a side of guacamole and your dinner is served.

Get the Beef Taco Salad recipe.

taco stuffed avocados
Chelsea Lupkin
30 of 50
Taco Stuffed Avocados

Swap in lentils for a vegetarian twist on this fun weeknight dish.

Get the Taco Stuffed Avocados recipe.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
More From Cinco de Mayo