Best 4 El Taqueria Mexican Rice Recipes

El taqueria Mexican rice is a quick and easy side dish with fluffy rice, zesty seasonings, and fresh vegetables. It perfectly complements any Mexican-inspired meal with its vibrant flavors. Whether you're hosting a fiesta or just looking for a tasty addition to your weeknight dinner, el taqueria Mexican rice is sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can enjoy the authentic taste of this classic Mexican dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT RESTAURANT STYLE MEXICAN RICE

Copycat Restaurant Style Mexican Rice image

This easy to make side dish tastes just like the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Provided by Danelle

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked white rice
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until just golden. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, pepper and cayenne and cook a few minutes more.
Stir in onions and cook until onions are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro.

EL TAQUERIA MEXICAN RICE

El Taqueria Mexican Rice image

Our favorite restaurant's Mexican rice--so pretty and tasty--just wonderful. I cut the time down with instant rice, but use regular if you want.

Provided by STARTERWIFE

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 CUPS, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1 (7/8 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 cups instant rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In small skillet sauté peppers with olive oil; drain.
In sauce pan add water and bring to boil. Add taco seasoning, rice and peppers; cover 5 minutes. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1, Protein 4

TAQUERIA RICE

Taqueria Rice image

Make and share this Taqueria Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by krolek

Categories White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, including juice
1 large onion, peeled
3 jalapeno peppers, cored and seeded
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups rice, white, long grain, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil, for toasting rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

1. Puree onion, peppers, garlic and tomatoes in food processor.
2. Toast rice with olive oil on high in large stockpot, stirring to keep rice from burning.
3. Add puree and chicken broth to rice and stir inches.
4. Cover stockpot and simmer rice over low heat until all liquid is absorbed (approximately 15 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
6. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 836.4, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 7

MY FAVORITE MEXICAN RICE

My Favorite Mexican Rice image

I found this on a different recipe site and tweaked it a little to suit our tastes. It's our favorite Mexican rice that we've tried.

Provided by wakkojenni

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can canned chopped green chiles, drained
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned and gives off a toasted fragrance, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, green chiles, onion, garlic, salt, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread Monterey Jack cheese on top, then replace the lid and allow the cheese to melt, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1053.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

Use day-old rice: This will help the rice grains stay separate and not clump together.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking: This will remove any excess starch and help the rice cook evenly.
Use a large pot: This will give the rice plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Don't stir the rice while it's cooking: Stirring the rice will release the starch and make it gummy.
Let the rice rest before serving: This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors of the other ingredients.

Conclusion:

El Taqueria's Mexican rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a delicious and authentic Mexican rice recipe, give El Taqueria's a try!