Latin-Inspired Fall Dinner Ideas
There’s so much to love about the fall, isn’t there? The cozy comfort food, the crisp sweater weather, and, our favorite, pumpkin spice. The fall is the perfect season for warm soups and stews—to those warming slow-cooked stews.
Fall is also the perfect season for squash and sweet potatoes, but if you’re looking for something with a bit of Latin inspiration, I’ve rounded up Latin-inspired fall dinner ideas, from habichuelas (stewed black beans) to sudado de pollo (Colombian-style chicken stew) and seasoned rice recipes made with earthy Latin and Caribbean spices for the best chicken dinner ideas and mas.
These fall-inspired recipes range from quick meals for busy nights to slow-cooked stews. Whether you want something comforting or light, there’s a dish for you.
The Best Fall Dinner Ideas
1
30-Minute Bistec de Carne – Colombian Steak with Sauteed Onions and Tomatoes
Delicious Colombian bistec de carne seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. Serve this carne de bistec with fluffy rice, and a fried egg for the perfect Colombian dinner.
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2
Stewed Black Beans – Habichuelas Negras
Habichuelas negras made from scratch with delicious Puerto Rican flavors like sofrito, onions, garlic, cilantro, and cumin.
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3
The Best Chicken Chimichangas
The best chicken chimichangas are crispy on the outside and stuffed with deliciously seasoned chicken on the inside, which melds together with melted, gooey Oaxacan and Monterey Jack cheese.
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4
30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo
This amazing dish brings together tender salmon fillets with creamy lemon orzo, fresh spinach, and flavorful Parmesan cheese. It's just perfect for hectic weeknights or as a standout choice for a dinner party. The best part? It's light enough to still enjoy a delightful dessert afterwards!
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5
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
Simple and delicious honey-glazed chicken coated in a creamy and spicy chipotle parmesan cream sauce on penne pasta with asparagus, green peas, sliced bell peppers, a copycat recipe and Cheesecake Factory favorite.
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6
Delicious Sopa De Lentejas with Plantains (Lentil Soup)
Look no further than a bowl of sopa de lentejas! This hearty soup is packed with nutritious green lentils, sweet plantains, tangy diced tomatoes, and a blend of rich spices. And if you really want to take your soup to the next level, don't forget to add the optional crispy plantain and green onion crumble – trust me, it's so worth it!
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7
Arroz Con Huevo Frito (Fried Egg with Rice)
Make a simple and delicious dinner with a fried egg over rice. For a quick arroz con huevos frito, you only need cooked rice, butter, and eggs.
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8
Citrusy Garlicky Cuban Roasted Chicken (Pollo Asado Cubano)
Delicious, crispy pollo asado Cubano with a splash of citrusy, garlicky flavors.
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9
Pork Belly Fried Rice
Sazon spiced pork belly fried rice with a tropical pineapple twist. It's savory with a hint of sweetness and tanginess.
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10
Crispy Milanesa de Pollo (Chicken Milanese)
Crispy pollo empanizado (breaded chicken cutlets) seasoned well and garnished with chopped parsley and freshly squeezed lime.
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11
Delicious Birria and Consomme For Four
Earthy Mexican-inspired birria recipe made with chuck roast and simmered with dried chiles, tomatoes, and beef broth.
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12
Delicious Birria Tacos (Quesabirria)
I crave these homemade birria tacos at least once a month! Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich Mexican chiles birria sauce is stuffed into crispy corn tortillas with melty cheese, and served with a side of rich consommé for dipping—it's messy and incredibly delicious!
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13
Delicious Birria Nachos
Cheesy, saucy, crunchy birria nachos with birria sauce.
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14
Pollo Asado Quesadillas Rellenas (Chipotle Copycat)
Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla
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15
Angel Hair Chimichurri Pasta
Angel hair pasta with rich, tangy, and herbaceous chimichurri butter. It's delicate and silky, and such a simple recipe. You can also make this with an authentic chimichurri olive oil based recipe.
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16
Puerto Rican Shrimp Stew
Asopao de Camarones is made with shrimp, stock, rice, sofrito, and seasoning.
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17
Chimichurri Steak Tacos
Delicious chimichurri steak tacos with fresh hand chopped chimichurri sauce, queso fresco, and fresh limes on corn tortillas.
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18
Rabo Encendido
This Cuban oxtail stew is served on fluffy white rice and cooked in rich spices until it's fork-tender.
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Chipotle Honey Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Delicious salmon chunks smothered in chipotle honey perfectly crisped, served on warm corn tortillas, with pineapple salsa, sliced cabbage, and cilantro garlic sauce.
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