Mexican Night Dinner Recipes & Menu Ideas

January 12, 2026
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If you’re looking for something fun to spice up your weekends or even your weeknights, hosting a Mexican Night can be a great way to Make Some Noise and gather family and friends around the dinner table! It doesn’t have to be difficult either – we have a whole range of recipes, seasonings and sauces that are sure to make any Mexican-themed dinner a breeze.

Dive in to explore some of our favourite Mexican Night dinner recipes and menu ideas to help you host an evening to remember!
skillet filled with bbq chicken fajitas accompanied by fresh tomatoes, red pepper, halved avocado & other garnishes

BBQ Chicken Fajitas

Quick and easy to prepare and packed with flavour, fajitas are a versatile dish ideal for serving at any Mexican Night! This BBQ Chicken Fajitas recipe is sure to impress and provides four servings in just 30 minutes: great for feeding groups while saving you time in the kitchen.

Recipe Name

BBQ Chicken Fajitas

Total Time

30 minutes

Spice Level

Mild

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and sliced
  • 1 large green pepper, deseeded and sliced
  • 400g cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 pack (35g) Old El Paso™ Smoky BBQ Seasoning Mix for Fajitas
  • 120g barbecue sauce
  • 1 pack (326g) Old El Paso™ Regular Flour Tortillas, heated to pack instructions

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and peppers to the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes until softened and light golden brown. Stir in the chicken and fajita seasoning and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring.
  2. Pour in the barbecue sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until fully heated through.
  3. Serve the chicken and vegetables in tortillas with a variety of your favourite accompaniments.

Expert Tips

  • Fajitas are great served with accompaniments. Why not try salad, jalapeños, limes and spring onions.
  • Serve the fajitas with some grated mature Cheddar cheese sprinkled over, if you like.

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Make Some Noise With These Mexican Night Ideas

With these Mexican Night dinner recipes and menu ideas, your next feast is guaranteed to be a success! Whether yours is a midweek meal or a full-blown party, the most important ingredients are family, friends, and fun! Discover more easy recipes to help bring your Mexican Night to life here and don’t forget to tag us in your Mexican Night spread on social media.