

Easy Tex-Mex Street Style Tacos — No Marinade, Bold Flavor, Ready in Minutes
These easy Tex-Mex street-style tacos are made with seasoned diced beef, caramelized onions, and a homemade fajita seasoning — no marinade needed. A border-town recipe ready in minutes, straight from the Rio Grande Valley.
Loida Tamayo
Apr 266 min read


Tia Adriana's Chicken Salad with Grapes and Pecans
This easy summer chicken salad skips the celery and reaches for sweet grapes and buttery Texas pecans instead — a fresh, border-town take on the classic. With a light Greek yogurt-and-mayo dressing, it's the creamy chicken salad recipe your whole family will ask for all summer long.
Loida Tamayo
1 day ago4 min read


The Story Behind Carlota de Limón
Carlota de Limón — a traditional Mexican no-bake lime dessert with Maria cookies, condensed milk, and fresh lime. Only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep!
Loida Tamayo
Jun 245 min read


The Story Behind Mexican Street Corn Dip
Creamy Mexican Street Corn Dip with charred corn, Oaxaca cheese, chili powder, and lime. The perfect elote dip for Cinco de Mayo, game day, and parties!
Loida Tamayo
Jun 25 min read


Sopa de Fideo — Mexican Border Noodle Soup Made Easy
Sopa de Fideo is the Mexican noodle soup that home cooks have been making for generations — and the secret is simpler than you think. In this post, Loida Tamayo of Tex-Mex at Home walks you through every step, from toasting the fideo to the perfect simmer, plus tips for meal prep, storage, and customizing the recipe to your family's taste.
Loida Tamayo
Mar 155 min read


10-Minute Border-Style Easy Red Salsa (Salsa Roja de la Frontera)
Make this 10-minute border-style red salsa with just a tomato, jalapeños, and onion. It’s smooth, homestyle, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor, perfect with chips, tacos, eggs, and yes… even burgers.
Loida Tamayo
Feb 253 min read


Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas (Enchiladas Verdes) — Homestyle Tex-Mex
Easy green chicken enchiladas made with a simple tomatillo sauce. Homestyle Tex-Mex enchiladas verdes perfect for everyday meals.
Loida Tamayo
Feb 63 min read






