Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. While some of you might enjoy the Mexican recipes that are piled high with cheese and sour cream, we know that there’s a need for more delicious recipes for vegan tacos, vegan burrito bowls, vegan quesadillas and every other possible form of Mexican food. That’s why we’ve come up with 50 (yes 50!) vegan Mexican recipes that are filling, protein packed and suited for every time of day, from vegan breakfast tacos, to mexican soups and salads, to fantastic salsa recipes. If you don’t mind the dairy-packed version of these recipes, check out our list of vegetarian mexican recipes.
Mexican or Tex-Mex?
If you’ve done a little digging into the origin of your chili con carne (or chili sin carne), you’ll know that what most of us think of as ‘mexican food’, doesn’t originate in Mexico. Instead, a lot of the recipes we know and love come from the southern United States. For example, fajitas come from the Rio Grande region of Texas. These recipes are the result of an influx of Anglo-saxon settlers in what is now the Southern United States. They adapted the recipes of the Mexicans living in the area to include their own ingredients, like beef, wheat flour, and cheddar cheese. Some of the recipes on this list are truly authentic mexican recipes, like the vegan Tacos Al Pastor, while others are strictly tex-mex, like the vegan enchiladas.
Mains
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUpBonus: fast, delicious and perfect at any time! The new vegan Mexican-style burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Ready in: 1 hour (just 10 minutes prep)Recipe by: LemonsAndZestBonus: flavorful, family-friendly and mega healthy Take your sweet potatoes to the next level. These simple Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are an easy weeknight meal that is full of beans and veggies (and if these tickle your fancy, get a load of these sweet potato bake recipes!)! Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: NoSweatVeganBonus: easy, flavorful and delicious tacos These Vegan Street Tacos are an easy and delicious way to swap your favorite Mexican takeout for a healthy, homemade meal. Topped with Chili-Lime Tofu, Pico de Gallo, and Vegan Chipotle Mayo, these are sure to become your Taco Tuesday go-to. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: NoSweatVeganBonus: super easy, family-friendly and delicious These Vegetable Fajitas combine seasoned fajita veggies and mushrooms for an irresistibly easy meal. Pile on a soft tortilla with guacamole and salsa for a delicious family-friendly Vegan Fajita Recipe. Bonus: quick, healthy, refreshing and satisfying taste Who said meat free recipes can’t deliver? This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: VeryVeganishBonus: crazy good and hard to tell that it’s vegan 🙂 Spicy, addictive and filling breakfast tacos. Perfect for a weekend brunch that both vegans and meat-eaters will love. Ready in: 55 minutesRecipe by: TinnedTomatoesBonus: comforting, delicious, can be stored for a few days in the fridge A Mexican style chilli with sweet potatoes, carrots, puy lentils and a rich sauce deepened with chocolate. Bonus: simple ingredients, so tasty, healthy and versatile Here is how to make the best flour tortillas that are tastier, healthier and better than store-bought. Easy to follow recipe needing only flour, water and oil. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: VeganHuggsBonus: super easy to make and kid-friendly Taco night will never be the same with these mouth-watering Jackfruit Tacos. The texture of shredded jackfruit is the perfect replacement for traditional pork tacos. It will knock your socks off! Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: YupItsVeganBonus: tasty and so easy to make Your basic vegan quesadillas made with everyday ingredients: refried beans, mashed avocado, and stir-fried vegetables. Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUpBonus: incredibly tasty, healthy and so delicious Vegan food is never boring when you’re following these vegetarian Mexican recipes. Vibrant, versatile and so fresh – making mealtime exciting every time! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: VeganBlueberryBonus: simple, delicious and so fun to make 🙂 These creamy vegan black bean taquitos are delicious and easy to make and can be either baked or fried! All the tips you need to make a fabulous authentic meal! Ready in: 14 minutesRecipe by: TheBellyRulesTheMindBonus: quick to make, comforting and delicious These easy copycat Chipotle sofritas are just as tasty as the ones you know and love! They may even be better! After all, you don’t have to leave the house or wait in line for this vegetarian Mexican favorite. In less than a half hour, you can enjoy bold flavors in the comfort of your own home! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: VeganBlueberryBonus: healthy, delicious and high in protein A healthier baked version of a chimichanga – a flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, and veggie crumbles and topped with a creamy and delicious green chili sauce! Ready in: 14 minutesRecipe by: TheBellyRulesTheMindBonus: quick, savory, flavored soup and perfect for cool days Sopa de fideo / Mexican Noodle Soup is a filling and savory soup with a robust flavor that you and your family will enjoy. It cooks up in minutes, making it an easy choice for weeknight dinners or as a quick make ahead meal on a Sunday afternoon. You will adore this as a delicious dinner or as a quick lunch on those busy week days. Bonus: quick preparation, great taste and full of health benefits Vegan stuffed peppers packed with quinoa – and loads of flavour. Full of protein and with clear instructions in easy steps. Ready in: 45 minutesRecipe by: DebraKleinBonus: super tasty, family-friendly and mega healthy The BEST Enchiladas….bar none! Easy vegan recipe that loaded with flavor and nutrition. A delicious casserole they’ll ask for over and over again. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: VeganHuggsBonus: quick, easy, filling and yummy The Ulitmate Vegan Burrito – the perfect meatless meal! Loaded with chipotle black beans, cilantro-lime rice, pico de gallo, avocado, and spicy sauce. They are packed with flavor and will be on your table in no time! Ready in: 55 minutesRecipe by: YummyMummyKitchenBonus: mega easy, delicious and totally nutritious This delicious Mexican lentil soup is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free! The best healthy veggie soup to warm up with. Packed with protein, fiber, and veggies, this Mexican lentil soup is a complete one-pot meal. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: AllThatsJasBonus: super easy and full of taste dish This Mexican-style spaghetti in a tomato-based sauce with olives and capers is easy to make and will satisfy your taste buds. Ready in: 50 minutesRecipe by: BearPlateBonus: simple and so tasty tacos These delicious vegan tacos Al Pastor are made from dried chili peppers, chickpeas, orange juice, and pineapple. They’re the perfect sweet, savory, and spicy flavor combinations in one amazing meal. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: WhereYouGetYourProteinBonus: quick, flavorful and can easily be customized to available ingredients The best vegan enchiladas loaded with black beans, corn, and grilled onions mixed with a creamy sauce. They’re easy to make and always satisfying. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: LoveFoodNourishBonus: healthy, filling and super tasty A healthy Vegan Burrito Bowl loaded with mexican style veggies and a chipotle cashew dressing. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: WowItsVeggieBonus: mega quick, healthy yet delicious This vegan burrito recipe whips up in only 10 minutes and is satisfying and delicious! You can customize it with whatever toppings and sauces you want. It is also oil-free and gluten-free. Make your vegan burritos on one day and you can meal prep for the week (try more quick plant-based meals here!)! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: 2ShareMyJoyBonus: tasty, easy, full of important nutrients Vegan Fajita Rice Bowl Recipe that is oil free, gluten free, vegan, and 21 day fix friendly. This plant based dinner can be prepared in 30 minutes, contains 460 calories, 21g of protein, and is about $1.70 per serving. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: JessicaInTheKitchenBonus: simple and delicious These 15 Minute Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas are so perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! They come together incredibly quick and are so flavourful! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: TheVegSpaceBonus: quick, easy, super flexible recipe This smoky and spicy black bean chilli with chipotle paste is quick, easy and so versatile – a jacket potato filling, in fajitas or tacos, with rice and guacamole, or tortilla chips. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: LittleSunnyKitchenBonus: healthy, packed with plant protein, and taste incredible Vegan chickpea fajitas with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers (just one example of many amazing vegan chickpea recipes!). Seasoned with homemade fajitas seasoning, this healthy sheet pan meal will become your go-to dinner on busy days!
Sides and Salads
Bonus: super fast, healthy and so good 🙂 High Protein Black Bean and Corn Summer Salad. Simple recipe ready in just 10 minutes, bursting with summery flavours, protein, fiber and iron. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: СubesNJuliennesBonus: easy, family-friendly, flavorful and so good Authentic, easy and the best Mexican rice you can make right at home with just few ingredients. A perfect side dish to your favorite Mexican recipes, it tastes so so good! An Instant Pot and stove top version! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: KnowYourProduceBonus: super simple, flavorful and high in protein! Mexican Black Beans make for a delicious side dish or main dish. Use for tacos, burritos, and more – they’re vegan and gluten free! Ready in: 28 minutesRecipe by: PeasAndCrayonsBonus: healthy, quick, delicious and satisfying This healthy Mexican Quinoa Salad is a quick, easy, and gloriously make-ahead dish (check out more veggie quinoa ideas here!)! Tossed in a speedy homemade chili lime dressing, this fiesta quinoa bowl is full of flavor! Recipe by: SandhyaHariharanBonus: super easy, delicious and totally nutritious This Mexican Mason Jar Salad is deconstructed version of my favourite Nachos Salad. Simply Simply Delicious & Nutritious! VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: VeganBlueberryBonus: super easy, insanely delicious and super healthy This delicious cabbage salsa is Mexican Pico De Gallo combined with fresh crunchy green cabbage and lemon or lime juice! An absolutely fabulous complement to almost any Mexican dish! Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes (only 10 minutes prep)Recipe by: CooktoriaBonus: easy, versatile and tasty side dish This is THE ONLY Rice and Beans recipe you’ll ever need! Made with simple ingredients, this dish is filling and very tasty. Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: IFoodRealBonus: hearty, crunchy and fresh Mexican Kale Salad with black beans, corn, bell pepper, cilantro and creamy cumin flavoured avocado dressing. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: IFoodRealBonus: tasty, quick, rich in protein and fiber Mango Black Bean Salad with corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and zesty lime comes together in 15 minutes. Fresh and healthy salad rich in protein and fiber that everyone will absolutely love. It’s a win-win! Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: FriedDandelionsBonus: easy and fresh This Latin inspired Cabbage Slaw is our family’s go to side dish for Taco Tuesday, enchilada nights….any time we need a quick and fresh side dish! With just 6 basic ingredients it comes together in minutes!!! Ready in: 20 minutesRecipe by: FriedDandelionsBonus: super simple and nutritious dish Easy vegan oil free refried black beans are a cinch to whip up a busy weeknight! Made only from pantry staples, you’ll have them on the table in about 20 minutes! Ready in: 1 hour 5 minutesRecipe by: InMamaMaggiesKitchenBonus: unusual, full of health benefits salad Ensalada de Nopales (or Cactus Salad) is a tasty, vegan-friendly, and refreshing side dish that’s a staple in Mexico. It’s quick and SO versatile. You can pair it with just about everything! Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: DebraKleinBonus: healthy, tasty, versatile Vegan and Gluten-free, tasty side dish comes together in 30 minutes. Nutrient Dense and healthy enough for a main meal. Perfect for meatless Monday when you’re short on time. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: ThisThatMoreBonus: versatile, nutritious, can be served hot or cold Mexican Style Street Corns is a corn salad that is made by using either fresh sweet corn or frozen sweet corn in a Cast Iron Skillet, and then roast them until you get the charred flavor and then coat them with sour cream and some spices. Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: aTasteForTravelBonus: easy-to-make, healthy, tasty and versatile This light and fluffy rice pilaf is popular with Mexican food or grilled meats. Packed with fresh spinach, it makes a healthy side dish that’s vegetarian and gluten-free ( you can find 100 more vegetarian and gluten free recipes here). It’s so versatile, you can also enjoy it for breakfast with eggs and black beans.
Appetizers, snacks and spices
Bonus: quick, healthy and tasty, perfect for parties 😉 Tangy and tasty guacamole with crispy nachos that are healthy, vegan and very easy to make. High in good fats, fiber, vitamin C, and iron. 10 minutes. Bonus: quick, simple and versatile spice The tastiest Mexican spice mix you’ll find this side of El Paso – wallet-friendly and ready in a moment, it’s perfect for fajitas, tacos and burritos too. Ready in: 15 minutesRecipe by: TheTastyChilliBonus: quick, easy, delicious and super versatile dish This fresh mango salsa / salad is very quick and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. It combines sweet, sour and spicy flavours into a delicious and colourful dish full of freshness. It can be served as a dip, salad or side dish with various proteins. Ready in: 10 minutesRecipe by: TheKitchenGirlBonus: easy, nutrition-packed or perfect for any occasion Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a no-cook, 10-minute salsa with whole black beans, corn, bell peppers, onion, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime. Grab the chips or scoop black bean corn salsa over your favorite Mexican foods. Ready in: 11 minutesRecipe by: KnowYourProduceBonus: fresh, healthy, mega easy Pico de Gallo is a must have appetizer recipe for entertaining. We’re showing you how to make this Authentic Pico de Gallo Recipe at home. Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: PepperBowlBonus: easy, has bright and refreshing taste Roasted green tomato salsa is the delicious replica of our favorite Mexican restaurant’s dish. This luxurious savory sauce just stops you for a moment. This is tastier than any store-bought salsa verde. Bonus: super quick, delicious and healthy dip Simple Sexy Salsa. Spice up your salsa life with this delicious but simple recipe. Only takes 5 minutes and uses easy to find ingredients. Vegetarian and healthy. From the savory pico de gallo at your next potluck, to homemade flour tortillas for your next Taco Tuesday, this list is sure to serve you well. And for those of you who are used to your Mexican food drowning in dairy products, we dare you to try out the vegan burritos, vegan fajitas and even vegan tacos on this list. We’re pretty sure we’ll win you over.
