5 Inspired Mexican Paleo Recipes

Make tonight’s dinner a fiesta with these 5 inspired Mexican Paleo recipes!

Homemade Mexican dishes are usually heavy and loaded with not-so-healthy ingredients, but filled with so much flavor. We kept the taste and swapped the ingredients to make them Paleo-friendly.

From fresh guacamole and spicy pollo to homemade tortillas and mouth-watering carne asada, these crowd-pleasing dishes will wow everyone’s taste buds.

Scrummy Primal Tortillas

The arrowroot powder used in this recipe gives the tortillas their pliable texture and acts in a similar way to the binding agent of gluten. These tortillas are delicious with a capital D, and can be used for savory or sweet dishes, depending on the seasonings. Add a dash of cinnamon and vanilla if you will be using them for a dessert. Enjoy!

Note: These tortillas use grass-fed butter and are therefore primal rather than paleo. To make them paleo, simply use coconut oil instead of butter.

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Chicken “Taco” Bar

Invite your friends over for a paleo friendly taco Tuesday they won’t forget! This taco bar is a fun way to make your dinner a social experience. Make it even better with unique and fun toppings. You can add even more spice to these by adding some crushed red pepper flake. Better yet, let your guests decide, by adding red chilies or pepper flake to your topping bar. This recipes reminds you that even though you follow a paleo lifestyle, you don’t have to give up the fun traditions you used to enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Carne Asada

This is the perfect Mexican inspired paleo dinner. It’s easy to throw together in the morning, and then dinner is ready when you are. The sirloin become super tender in the slow cooker. These recipes serve up just the right amount of heat, but you can add more with some paleo friendly hot sauce! If the heat is too much, simple omit the cayenne and red pepper flake. The crisp lettuce leaves add a nice crunch to this delicious paleo dinner. It makes great left overs too!

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Tasty Guacamole Salad

This easy recipe has all of the classic components of guacamole but it doesn’t require any mashing. It is a nutritious addition to any meal thanks to the healthy fats from the avocado. The salad makes a great accompaniment for tacos, fajitas and burgers, or it can be enjoyed as an appetizer. 

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Simple Taco Salad

This taco salad can make for a healthy and substantial meal, depending on what you choose to add into it. You can switch up the salad ingredients a little every day. Make a large batch of taco meat on Sunday and you’ll be able to enjoy it for lunch for the rest of the week. The taco seasoning can also be made in a large batch and then stored in the spice cupboard. Top the salad with an avocado, ranch dressing, or your own favorite vinaigrette. 

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Check out these dishes for more paleo recipe ideas.