21 Day Fix Mexican Food Recipes - Carrie Elle (2024)

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These 21 Day Fix Mexican Food Recipes are all fix-friendly (container counts included!). And if you’re really looking for tacos, check out my 21 Day Fix Taco Roundup here.

When I first started the 21 Day Fix (now called Portion Fix), I didn’t want to go out to eat. I was intimidated by all the choices and my tendency to use a restaurant as an excuse to have a “cheat meal.” So when we ended up going out for Mexican food just a few days into the Fix, it threw me into a tizzy. My favorite part of Mexican food is tortillas and corn chips…not exactly “diet-foods.”

But of course, the 21 Day Fix isn’t a traditional “diet” – and with a few modifications, I was able to enjoysome of those chips (12, to be exact, but…who’s counting, right?).

That was awhile ago – but today I’m using that experience to offer you a better option than making the healthiest choice at your favorite Mexican food restaurant. How about, instead, making your own?

21 Day Fix Mexican Food Recipes:

These awesome Mexican food recipes are all calculated for the 21 Day Fix, or Portion Fix container counts. If you are using the Fix currently you’ll love that all of this is calculated for you. There’s no stressing about figuring out how to count these recipes. You know up front and ahead of time how to track them so you can enjoy your meal, stress free!

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Any margarita fans out there?

And let’s not forget the Margaritas! Mexican Food and Margaritas just go together and that’s true even if you are on the 21 Day Fix or Portion Fix programs! You don’t have to give up the things you love you just have to use a little bit of smart thinking to make choices that fit your plan!

These recipes are calculated for the Fix programs with ingredients from the approved lists so that the guess work is taken out of it for you!

Is there anything I can’t have on 21 Day Fix?

We all know that there are things on 21 Day Fix and Portion Fix programs that we can’t have. It’s about making smart choices and cutting out really unhealthy and super processed foods so of course, there are things you can’t have…that being said, you don’t have to give up Mexican food in order to stick to the 21 Day Fix plan.

There are so many great recipes that allow you to enjoy everything from tacos to enchiladas.You never need to feel deprived of your favorite cuisine!

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21 Day Fix Mexican Food Recipes - Carrie Elle (2024)

FAQs

What is the unhealthiest Mexican food? ›

What Is the Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant? The unhealthiest dish you can order at a Mexican restaurant is… the chimichangas. A chimichanga is essentially a deep-fried burrito. It is a Tex-Mex dish made with a large tortilla stuffed with multiple servings of rice, beans, cheese and meat.

What Mexican food is anti-inflammatory? ›

Spices: Mexican food features a variety of spices and flavors that can provide anti-inflammatory benefits. This includes spicy chiles, as well as oregano, cumin, and garlic, among others (5,6,7,8).

What's the most authentic Mexican dish? ›

Check out these Mexican classic dishes and see why you should give them a try:
  • Chilaquiles. This should be on top of your list of authentic Mexican dishes you will order the next time you enter an authentic Mexican restaurant. ...
  • Pozole. ...
  • Tamales. ...
  • Cochinita Pibil. ...
  • Mole Poblano. ...
  • Tacos. ...
  • Elote.

What is the least fattening thing to eat at a Mexican restaurant? ›

Other healthier options at a Mexican restaurant could include Tamales, Gazpacho ( a tomato-based soup traditionally served cold), grilled seafood-based dishes, salsa and Picante sauce, soft tacos with chicken or beef, fish tacos, or chile con carne (minus cheese and chips).

What Mexican meat is the healthiest? ›

Lean meats are a healthy source of protein commonly found in Mexican foods. Chicken, shrimp, fish, pork, and beef are great sources of protein and can help to increase your energy and help keep your muscles healthy. Skip on the carnitas as they are high in saturated fats.

What is the #1 most inflammatory food? ›

Inflammatory Foods
  • Red meat, such as steak and hamburgers.
  • Processed meat, such as bologna, bacon, sausage and lunchmeat.
  • Commercial baked goods such as snack cakes, pies, cookies and brownies.
  • Bread and pasta made with white flour.
  • Deep fried items such as French fries, fried chicken and donuts.

What are 3 best foods to fight inflammation? ›

Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation
  • Nuts and seeds. Studies have found that consuming nuts and seeds is associated with reduced markers of inflammation and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
  • Some oils and fatty fish. ...
  • Coffee, cocoa and green tea.
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What Mexican food can I eat to lose weight? ›

Forget fried foods

Some popular foods to avoid are nachos, chimichangas, chalupas, taquitos and chile relleno and other dishes that are also deep-fried. Better choices are chicken fajitas, grilled chicken with peppers and onions or a soft taco. AMA offers a recipe for chipotle chicken bowls with cilantro-lime quinoa.

What is the most eaten dish in Mexico? ›

Tacos. It's the most popular Mexican dish globally. Usually served with fillings like steak, chorizo, offal, etc.

What food do Mexicans eat on Christmas? ›

Mexican Christmas food spans enchiladas, pozole, tamales, and plenty of desserts. These are our favorite recipes for flavorful versions of those dishes from Mexican chefs, along with a few festive drinks. Start a tamale making tradition, warm up with pozole this winter, and enjoy enchiladas everyone will love.

What is true Mexican food? ›

Authentic Mexican food dates back to the times of Mayan Indians and the Aztec Empire. Both cultures collided, combining foods like corn tortillas, beans, chili peppers, wild game, and fish. When Spain invaded Mexico in the 1500s, foods like pork, dairy, garlic, and other herbs and spices became popular.

What is Mexico's national dish? ›

Mole poblano is perhaps the best known of all mole varieties. An ancient dish native to the state of Puebla, it has been called the national dish of Mexico, and ranked first as the most typical of Mexican dishes.

What to avoid eating in Mexico? ›

Never eat things washed with tap water (fruits, vegetables, ice made with tap water, etc.) Never eat food that has not been cooked thoroughly. Avoid raw seafood, undercooked eggs, and any meat that is not completely cooked.

Is Mexican food really unhealthy? ›

Mexican food by nature can be a trap for calories, fat, and sodium. The fried tortilla chips, high-fat meats, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, refried beans, and deep-fried combo dishes can really pack on the pounds.

What not to eat at a Mexican restaurant? ›

Try to avoid deep fried dishes like chalupas, taquitos and chimichangas. Opt for healthier items like grilled chicken or shrimp and chicken or veggie fajitas. If you're in the mood for a taco salad, order it without the deep-fried taco bowl. It's basically one, big, fried tortilla chip!

What is Mexico's biggest nutritional problem? ›

Obesity is the leading public health concern in Mexico and has been on the rise for the past 30 years. Its evolution has been illustrated by four nationally representative health and nutrition surveys (2000, 2006, 2012, 2018). During this period, adult obesity increased 42·2%, after adjusting for population change.

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