Mexican rice

Mexican rice (sometimes referred to as Spanish rice or red rice in Tex–Mex cuisine), also known as arroz a la mexicana, arroz mexicano, sopa de arroz, or arroz rojo in Spanish, is a Mexican side dish made from white rice, tomato, garlic, onion, and perhaps other ingredients. Mexican rice is almost always eaten as a complement to other dishes such as mole, refried beans, rotisserie chicken, carne asada, picadillo, tacos, fried fish, fried chicken, chiles rellenos, or vegetable soup.

"Spanish rice" redirects here. For the common Spanish rice dish, see paella. For various rice and dishes of Spain, see Spanish cuisine.
This article is about the rice dish. For various rice and dishes of Mexico, see Mexican cuisine.
Mexican rice
Alternative namesArroz a la Mexicana
Arroz Mexicano
Arroz rojo
Sopa de arroz
Red rice
Spanish rice
CourseSide dish
Place of originMexico
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsWhite rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, broth

Mexican-style rice is especially popular in central and northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is eaten year-round and is one of the most common preparations in Mexican cuisine.

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