Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Whether you’re hosting a party or a simple meal, these Cinco de Mayo recipes will be a big hit! These Cinco de Mayo Ideas will make everyone’s mouths so happy.
What’s your favorite Mexican food? Whether you love enchiladas, tacos, burrito bowls, or nachos, we have the best recipes in this list. And more!
In fact, there are probably recipes in this list that you haven’t tried yet! And since I’m all about keeping things simple, all of these recipes are easy enough for beginners.
Forget about boring tacos. The food in this list will wake up your tastebuds!
In fact, choose three or four recipes to make and have a full-out Cinco de Mayo feast!
Best Food For Cinco de Mayo
What are the best types of food to serve on Cinco de Mayo? Cook whatever makes you happy and feeds everyone that’s at the table.
I kept big dinners in mind when I created this list. These Cinco de Mayo recipes are party-ready. All of them will feed a huge family.
And the best part is that they show off really well, too! Everyone will want to dig in because they look so alluringly delicious.
You’ll find recipes for tacos, salsa, dips, taquitos, enchiladas, nachos, and even fajitas.
All you have to do is pick out your favorites and cook them!
And all of these recipes are made with ingredients that you can easily find in the grocery store.
So, browse and click through to your favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes. Each post will have a list of ingredients and steps.
Kitchen Tools
You’ll need a few essential kitchen tools before you get to cooking. Thankfully, Mexican food uses things that you probably already have.
But, if not, here’s what you’ll need.
First, get a heavy-duty skillet that you can put in the oven. Next, you’ll also need a baking sheet.
I also included a few air fryer recipes. I love using my air fryer! It speeds up the entire cooking process.
You’ll also need a slow cooker and a lot of mixing bowls.
See? I told you that you probably already have everything you need!
And read through all the tips in the recipe posts. They will give you helpful information about ingredient substitutes or cooking tips that will speed up the process.
Mexican Drinks
After making a bunch of food, don’t forget about the drinks! Here are some of the best drinks to serve on Cinco de Mayo.
- Indulge in the refreshing Moscow Margarita Mule With Ginger Beer for a zesty twist on a classic cocktail.
- Savor the timeless flavors with the Classic Margarita Recipe, a perfect blend of tequila, lime, and triple sec.
- Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with the Frozen Pineapple Margarita, a frosty delight bursting with pineapple goodness.
- Treat your taste buds to the Delicious Frozen Peach Margaritas, a sweet and icy concoction perfect for any occasion.
- Get the party started with the vibrant and flavorful Party-Ready Watermelon Margaritas, a crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings.
- Explore a world of margarita creativity with the 35 Creative Margarita Recipes, each offering a unique and exciting twist on the classic cocktail.
- Elevate your cocktail game with the Mexican Strawberry Tequila Mojito, a fusion of Mexican flavors and the classic mojito freshness.
All of the flavors in these fun drinks will pair easily with the recipes in this list.
Are you ready for this list? Here you go! These entrees and sides will give you the best Cinco de Mayo meal you’ve ever put together.
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Get ready to spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with these mouthwatering recipes! From classic tacos and guacamole to festive margaritas and churros, there's something delicious for everyone to enjoy on this fiesta-filled day.
This easy Mexican Pasta Salad is perfect at any time of the year! Serve it on taco Tuesdays, summer parties, Cinco de Mayo or a weekday dinner.
These are the best Ground Beef Enchiladas! They are ready in about 30 minutes and your family will go crazy for them every time.
This Classic Spanish Rice recipe makes the perfect, flavorful side dish for busy weeknights (and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes with only a few minutes of hands-on work)!
Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas are a quick and easy weeknight dinner packed full of flavor with fajita seasoning, sweet bell pepper, and onion then served in warm corn tortillas or as a healthy salad. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Delicious Carne Asada is tender, juicy, skirt steak marinated in citrusy Mexican seasonings and grilled to perfection. Perfect for tacos, nachos, and burritos, or on its own!
Instant Pot Barbacoa is a savory dish of tender and juicy meat bursting with smoky and spicy flavors. It's all prepped in under 10 minutes and cooked for an hour in the Instant Pot!
If you make the fish tacos with low-carb tortillas this is a quick and easy low-carb meal. Use frozen Mahi Mahi from Costco for this fish taco recipe, but use any white fish you prefer!
Frito Taco Salad is quickly making a name for itself as a hearty, tasty, crunchy meal that’s easy to make and super fun to eat!
With an incredible medley of chicken, avocado, black beans, and more, you can have a restaurant-quality taste but with all the healthy, wholesome ingredients you need. This is a meal planner’s dream as it checks all the boxes, simple to make, healthy, and unendingly delicious!
The pork is slow-cooked all day with jalapenos, onions, and seasonings. When the slow cooker pork is perfectly tender, it’s shredded and fried in a hot skillet until the meat is golden brown with crispy edges. The flavors of this carnitas recipe are incredible!
Filled with juicy shredded chicken, fried onions, and garlic potatoes, then rolled and fried to golden crispy perfection. Serve this tasty dinner, appetizer, or snack with rice and beans and topped with homemade guacamole, fresh salsa, crumbled queso, and shredded lettuce.
Spicy, tender beef birria layered on crispy tortilla chips with black beans, melty cheese, and fresh pico de Gallo. These birria nachos are the perfect appetizer for special occasions. This delicious snack is big enough to be a meal!
Chili lime shrimp tacos seasoned with Tajín and topped with cilantro lime sauce, onions, and jalapenos are a flavor explosion! They are quick, easy, and super fresh!
All you need is some shredded meat from Birria, some tortillas and some cheese, and we will tell you how to fry them to them into crunchy, gooey, melty, cheesy, meaty bites.
This beautiful chopped mango avocado salad recipe is healthy, incredibly satisfying, and ready in 15 minutes.
This delicious dish is also called layered chicken enchiladas, enchilada casserole, or Mexican lasagna.
A lightly spiced beef recipe from Mexico, steak picado with pickled onions makes a hearty, warming meal. Bistec picado is similar to carne asada, except this recipe is sautéed and braised in a cast iron skillet while carne asada is cooked on the grill.
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is loaded with corn and a tangy, creamy dressing that will keep you coming back for more. It’s quick and easy to throw together and the flavors are out of this world.
Elevate your taco night with these mouth-watering Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos. Between the jalapeno, orange, lemon, and lime flavors, this zesty dinner will leave the whole family begging for more!
These chicken taquitos are stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, then baked or fried to crispy perfection. Serve these taquitos with your favorite dipping sauces for a fun party snack or meal!
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