The Tex-Mex Table: 60 Knockout Recipes from the Lone Star State

by Mandi Hickman

From Feasts to Fiestas Enjoy Delicious Meals with Down-South Flavor

Living in Austin, Texas, taught Mandi Hickman, food blogger and creator of Dash of Mandi, all about the drool-worthy marriage of hearty Texan staples and zesty Mexican classics. With these 60 effortless meals, Mandi brings all of those smoky, citrusy, salty and sweet flavors to your dinner table no matter what state or region you live in! This killer collection of recipes showcases the best secrets for authentic Texas BBQ, shares vibrant plates from the coasts of Mexico and helps you bring both of those mouthwatering cuisines together in an array of unique and creative dishes. Whether you’re missing Southern comforts or need to spice up your dinner rotation, you’ll love recipes like:

Chopped Brisket Tacos
Pimento Cheese Quesadillas
Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas
Smoked Peach Barbecue Wings
Pellet Grill Pulled Pork
Texas Chili
Barbacoa Burrito Bowls
Flank Steak with Jalapeño Pesto
Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts
Cowboy Caviar
Mexican Martinis
Bourbon Sangria

Mandi is the queen of no-fuss cooking, so you’ll find meals that come together fast, along with tons of easy one-pot dinners that help you cut down on dishes. With this inspired collection, you’ll be heating up your tortillas, firing up the grill, cracking a beer (or shaking a margarita!) and enjoying the very best of Tex-Mex cooking.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 25, 2022

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Mandi’s poblano chili from her website (I literally will not make another chili recipe) and was excited for this cookbook! Her recipes are truly the best for cooks at all levels (leaning toward beginner because they’re so simple). I would make every single recipe. My one issue is that some of them are a bit too simple for me personally (like meals I wouldn’t NEED a recipe to make). Overall, totally worth buying.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot cook at all, but I’ve been trying to take some of the load off my husband who cooks every meal. The recipes here are pretty easy for a novice cook to tackle and have a lot of flavor. Definitely my new go to for weeknight meals. My rule for buying cookbooks is I have to want to make at least half the recipes and with the Tex Mex Table I will make 90% of them. Really glad I stumbled across this one.

[Mary C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every taco recipe in this book is fabulous! I saw online a great idea for stand up tacos in a small pan with just the cheese and meat and heat until the cheese melts, it was perfect set up for less messy tacos!

[Aasinathena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool recipes !

[GG Meneses · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blogger Dash of Mandi

[A.]

Tex-mex by a person who isn't even from Texas?? No thanks.

[Janine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had again in Mar 2026, made 8 recipes. Good but nothing worth saving