Best Tex-Mex Recipes: A Taste of the Lone Star State
Tex-Mex recipes with a backyard Texas twist — fajitas, queso, chili, salsa, and more. This is how we do it in the Lone Star State!
Tex-Mex
From sizzling skirt steak fajitas and smoky Texas chili to creamy Spanish rice and hearty taco soup, Tex-Mex is the flavor of the Lone Star State. At Backyard Texas Grill, we put our own backyard spin on all the Tex-Mex favorites — bold, satisfying, and made for sharing around a big table. Pull up a chair and dig in.
Spanish Rice (A Texas Family Favorite)
This Spanish rice recipe is a Texas family favorite made with bacon, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and jalapeños. Serve it as a hearty side dish or enjoy it as a meal on its own.
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Firecracker Salsa (Fire-Roasted Charcoal Salsa)
Smoky, spicy firecracker salsa made with charcoal-roasted tomatoes, onions, and peppers — bold Tex-Mex flavor for chips, tacos, and more.
Skirt Steak Fajitas on the Grill
Juicy grilled skirt steak fajitas with a simple lime-cilantro marinade — authentic Texas-style flavor for the whole family.
Texas Taco Tortellini Soup (Slow Cooker Comfort)
Creamy, hearty Texas Taco Tortellini Soup made in the slow cooker — loaded with beef, cheese tortellini, and bold taco flavor.
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños (with Sausage & Cream Cheese)
Smoky bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and sausage — an irresistible BBQ appetizer that disappears fast at any party.
Spicy 16-Bean Soup (Instant Pot Version)
Hearty, spicy 16 bean soup made easy in the Instant Pot — loaded with vegetables and bold flavor. A satisfying and budget-friendly meal.
Smoky Texas Chili (Instant Pot Chili With a Kick)
Bold, smoky Texas-style chili made fast in the Instant Pot — hearty, spicy, and packed with beef flavor. Perfect for game day or cookouts.
Same-Day Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Rolls
Soft, fluffy jalapeño cheddar sourdough rolls ready same-day — spicy, cheesy, and perfect alongside any BBQ main dish.