Craving Authentic Mexican Flavors at Home?
These 10 classic dishes range from quick weeknight meals to weekend cooking projects
Every ingredient you need is available at your nearest Poco Loco Supermercado.
1. Tacos al Pastor
Marinated pork cooked with a blend of dried chiles, pineapple, and spices, traditionally cooked on a vertical spit and served on small corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Find it at Poco Loco: achiote or al pastor marinade, fresh pineapple, corn tortillas, cilantro, and white onion from our produce section and carnicería.
2. Chiles Rellenos
Poblano peppers roasted, stuffed with cheese (or seasoned meat), dipped in a light egg batter, and fried until golden, then topped with a simple tomato sauce.
Find it at Poco Loco: fresh poblano peppers, queso fresco or Oaxaca cheese, and ripe tomatoes for the sauce.
3. Pozole Rojo
A hearty hominy soup simmered with pork and a rich red chile broth, traditionally topped with shredded cabbage, radish, oregano, and lime. A weekend staple for gatherings and celebrations.
Find it at Poco Loco: hominy (maíz pozolero), dried guajillo and ancho chiles, pork, and fresh toppings from our produce aisle.
4. Enchiladas Verdes
Corn tortillas rolled around shredded chicken, bathed in a tangy tomatillo-based green sauce, and topped with crema and crumbled queso fresco.
Find it at Poco Loco: fresh tomatillos, serrano peppers, corn tortillas, Mexican crema, and queso fresco.
5. Tamales
Masa dough filled with meat, cheese, or chiles, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed until tender — a traditional dish for holidays and family gatherings.
Find it at Poco Loco: fresh masa or masa harina, corn husks, and your choice of fillings from our carnicería.
6. Chilaquiles
A classic Mexican breakfast: fried tortilla chips simmered in red or green salsa until softened, topped with crema, queso fresco, onion, and a fried egg.
Find it at Poco Loco: tortilla chips, salsa verde or salsa roja, crema, queso fresco, and fresh eggs.
7. Birria de Res
Slow-braised beef in a deep, chile-based broth, traditionally served as a stew or folded into crispy tacos and dipped in its own consommé.
Find it at Poco Loco: beef chuck or short rib from our carnicería, dried guajillo and ancho chiles, and fresh corn tortillas.
8. Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
Grilled corn on the cob coated in crema, cotija cheese, chile powder, and lime — a favorite street food that’s just as easy to make at home.
Find it at Poco Loco: fresh corn, cotija cheese, Mexican crema, and chile powder.
9. Guacamole
Fresh avocado mashed with lime, cilantro, onion, and diced tomato — simple, fresh, and best made right before serving.
Find it at Poco Loco: ripe avocados, limes, cilantro, and tomatoes, all in our produce section.
10. Horchata
A refreshing rice-based drink blended with cinnamon and sweetened to taste — a cooling finish to any Mexican meal.
Find it at Poco Loco: rice, cinnamon sticks, and evaporated or condensed milk from our grocery aisles.
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