Fiesta Rub Recipes

On April 24, 2025

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This collection of some of my favorite recipes features Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub. Bold and spicy, this rub will enhance more than your tacos.

A collage of photos of recipes created using Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub.

Fiesta Rub Recipes

Fiesta Rub is a gorgeous mixture of chilis and lime for a fresh, flavorful, and feisty BBQ rub. It’s the ultimate taco seasoning. Beyond that, it’s perfect for adding a blast of flavor to all of your Tex-Mex favorites on the smoker or on the grill. Whether you’re looking for a main dish or a tasty side, this collection has you covered.

Smoky Barbacoa

Beef Barbacoa tacos lying flat on a black slate cutting board surrounded by a sprinkling of Fiesta Rub and topped with diced onions.

If you need a recipe to impress on any occasion, my Smoky Barbacoa is it. It’s bursting with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for sharing with the ones you love. Get ready to wow their taste buds with this versatile dish.

With a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and savory notes this Smoky Barbacoa will bring a tear to your eye. When you make this recipe, you’re not just cooking a meal, you’re giving an experience. Gather your friends and family around the table, and watch as they pile this tender, juicy beef onto warm homemade tortillas, topped with your favorite fixings like fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and creamy avocado. Who’s hungry? Let’s get going.

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Smoked Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

A dish of green chile chicken enchiladas covered in cheese and topped with a sprinkle of cilantro.

These smoked green chile chicken enchiladas are the ultimate creamy chicken enchiladas with a kiss of smoky flavor. From the spiced and smoked chicken to the rich and cheesy filling, you’ll keep coming back for more.

These have been a family favorite for quite some time now. Kids and adults both love them, and they’re a great dinner to add to my weekly meal plan. They also serve a full family, ensuring that everyone gets nice and full at the end of dinnertime.

The name of the game for these is that they are straightforward and EASY, so feel free to cook them wherever works best for you. Also, if you really want to save on time, you can make these enchiladas with leftover chicken!

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Smoked Birria Tacos

These smoked birria tacos are the perfect Mexican meal combined with the amazing flavors of BBQ. Tender beef is slow-cooked in a flavorful braise before being shredded and wrapped up in a corn tortilla with cheese and fresh toppings.

You can make these birria tacos by taking this amazingly delicious meat and sandwiching it in a tortilla with cheese and other toppings for a taco that is better than just about any other taco you’ll ever have.

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Mexican Street Corn Salsa

This Mexican Street Corn Salsa is loaded Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a blast of zesty lime, great as a dip or as a topper for tacos.

Smoky, creamy, and seasoned with the bold flavors of my Fiesta Rub, this Mexican Street Corn Salsa is a sure to become the star at your next BBQ. This salsa is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and refreshing. Whether you’re scooping it up with tortilla chips or piling it high on tacos, this irresistible dish is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Plus, it comes together in just 20 minutes. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for summer grilling. Fire up the grill and get started.

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Hatch Chile Burgers

A double stacked Hatch Chile burger with lettuce, onion, tomato, and dripping with burger sauce agains a black background.

If you’re looking for a shut-your-mouth delicious burger with some unique spicy flavor, my Hatch Chile Burgers are the only way to go. Smoky Hatch chiles pile on top of gooey cheddar melted on the juiciest burger patty, these bad boys are a surefire crowdpleaser.

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It’s Party Time

Fresh and feisty with big pops of flavor, you can easily amp up fajitas, steak, shrimp, and so much more. If you’d like an even bigger list of recipes and ideas for Fiesta Rub, click the link below.

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