These are some of our favorite Mexican recipes to make on the griddle! Whether you’re craving some griddle tacos or steak fajitas, you’ll find some awesome griddle recipes for Mexican food here…
I’ll be the first to admit that I get a hankering for good Mexican food about twice a week. But frequenting my favorite Mexican restaurant to satisfy all of those cravings isn’t exactly easy on the wallet (or the waistline!). So when I’m wanting some sizzling carne asada, melty quesadillas, or perfectly charred street tacos, I just head out to my back porch and uncover the griddle.
Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or just a random weeknight, you can use the Blackstone griddle to cook up restaurant-quality Mexican dishes right in your backyard. From seared meats to sautéed veggies and fresh tortillas, let’s dive into some delicious griddle-cooked Mexican food that’ll have your taste buds doing the salsa!
Here are some of our favorite Mexican griddle recipes to make on the Blackstone:
Griddle Fajitas
Fajitas are probably one of the most popular Blackstone griddle recipes – right up there with cheesesteaks, fried rice, and anything breakfast-related. And for good reason!
The large flat cooking surface of the griddle allows you to spread out your meats, bell peppers, onions, and other fajita-style vegetables to get a great sear. And you can make a big batch to feed a crowd for your fiesta!
Chicken Fajitas on the Blackstone
If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful meal to feed a crowd (or to meal prep for the week) then these Blackstone chicken fajitas are a must-try! Start by marinating the chicken overnight in a simple blend of Mexican seasoning and a bit of oil. Then fire up the griddle to cook the thighs – yes, we recommend making griddle fajitas with thighs – along with the fajita veggies.
Serve your fajitas with warm flour tortillas, plate on top of a bed of Mexican rice with queso for an arroz con pollo, or just enjoy as is for a healthy and low carb griddle dinner!
Steak Fajitas
We love teaching new griddle cooks how to make restaurant-quality meals at home… and this steak fajitas recipe is even better than what you would get at your favorite Mexican restaurant! The secret is in the easy marinade made with orange and pineapple juices and the perfect blend of spices.
For fajitas on the Blackstone, we like cooking the skirt steak whole rather then cutting it into strips first. This allows you to get a beautiful seared crust on the meat, adding extra flavor and texture. This is truly one of our favorite Mexican griddle recipes!
Tequila Lime Shrimp Fajitas
This Mexican griddle recipe is all about flavor – with a tequila lime basting sauce for the shrimp and a homemade tequila-soaked pineapple pico de gallo for serving. The sweet pineapple flavors, the smooth and spicy tequila, and the spicy charred shrimp all work together to create an amazing shrimp fajitas recipe!
Griddle Tacos Recipes
These delicious and easy taco recipes are good any night of the week, not just Taco Tuesday! Here are some of our family’s favorite tacos to make on the griddle:
Chicken Street Tacos with Avocado Salsa Crema
Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting a casual get-together, these chicken street tacos are a fast, flavorful favorite that’s sure to impress! Tender, seasoned chicken is cooked to perfection and paired with fresh toppings like diced onions, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a simple homemade avocado crema. Delicious!
Steak Elote Tacos
These steak elote tacos are anything but ordinary! With a quick Mexican street corn topping and a sprinkle of Cotija cheese and crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, your tastebuds will be having a fiesta!
Griddle Fish Tacos
These perfect griddle fish tacos are made with crispy fish filets that get shallow fried in panko breadcrumbs on the flat top grill. With a cool mango pico de gallo, these light and refreshing tacos are perfect for a hot summer day!
Mexican Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papas)
These tacos de papas consist of fantastic Mexican-flavored mashed potatoes, sandwiched inside a folded corn tortilla and perfectly fried on the griddle. Served with fresh pico de gallo, these Mexican tacos are great for a Meatless Monday meal option also!
Pineapple Pork Tacos
Looking for more authentic Mexican griddle recipes? If you want to take a break from Tex-Mex, then these pineapple pork tacos are definitely worth a try! Chunks of pork butt get marinated in a flavorful marinade of pineapple juice and dried chile peppers for a twist on the classic al pastor tacos.
Mexican Breakfast Recipes to Make on the Blackstone
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
We first made these chorizo breakfast tacos on the portable Adventure Ready Blackstone on a trip to Texas, and we loved them so much that we’ve made them multiple times since! With just a few simple ingredients, these breakfast tacos are perfect for campsite cooking or a Saturday morning breakfast to kick off the weekend!
Mexican Breakfast Bowls
We call these breakfast burrito bowls because they have sunny side up eggs on top, but these Mexican style bowls make a hearty and delicious dinner, too! With a base of chorizo potatoes and a layer of carne asada and fajita vegetables, these bowls are the perfect griddle recipe!
Biscuit Breakfast Tacos
This recipe is a fun one – and it uses canned biscuits, so it’s super easy!
Obviously the griddle isn’t great for baked goods because it doesn’t have 360 degree heat like an oven. But you CAN prepare flatter bread products and doughs on the griddle, like these homemade english muffins or this griddle naan. So that gave us the idea to “smash” canned biscuits to make breakfast biscuit tacos! Just add scrambled eggs, cheese, and your favorite breakfast meats.
Mexican Side Dishes to Make on the Griddle
Griddle Mexican Street Corn
Fried corn is a popular side dish to make on the Blackstone griddle, but this recipe ups the flavor with classic corn elotes add-ins. Make this griddle Mexican street corn to go alongside your fajitas or tacos for a full fiesta!
Chorizo Potatoes
These Mexican chorizo potatoes are the base of a few of our different griddle Mexican recipes like breakfast burrito bowls and chorizo breakfast tacos. But the potatoes make a tasty side dish all on their own as well!
Mexican Fried Rice
You can’t talk about griddle recipes without mentioning fried rice, right?! So we had to make a Mexican version of the popular griddle dish. With black beans, corn, tomatoes, Mexican seasonings, and griddled chicken, this Mexican fried rice makes a great side dish or a full entree!
Other Mexican Griddle Recipes
Besides the most obvious south-of-the-border foods like tacos and fajitas, here are some other Mexican griddle recipes to try:
Mexican Pizzas
Better than “the Bell” and made on the griddle at home, this Mexican pizza recipe includes a few tricks to get that authentic, fresh from the fast food restaurant flavor!
Mexican Chicken and Rice Bowls
This Mexican chicken and rice recipe is our take on the popular arroz con pollo. Super easy to make on the griddle, and this is one of our kids’ favorites!
Grilled Stuffed Burritos
With tender pieces of steak, flavorful Mexican rice, queso, and guacamole, these grilled stuffed burritos are fantastic and filling!
Loaded Mexican Chicken Breasts
Want to skip the tortillas and potatoes for a low carb option? This loaded Mexican chicken is a South of the Border twist on our loaded griddle chicken breasts. With crumbled chorizo, fajita vegetables, and melty cheese these chicken breasts are anything but boring!
Hope this list of Blackstone recipes inspires your next Taco Tuesday or Fiesta Friday with your family! What are your favorite Mexican recipes to make on the griddle? Leave me a comment below!
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