From appetizers to drinks to tacos and dessert, this list of the best Cinco de Mayo recipes has your Mexican party menu covered!
35 Cinco de Mayo Recipes to Make at Home
Mexican food lovers, it’s that time of year again! Time to make all your favorite Mexican recipes and celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
To get your celebration started, here are some of the best Cinco de Mayo recipes to make for the big day!
Frozen Margaritas
Made with only 5 ingredients, this Frozen Margarita Recipe is cold, slushy, frosty and delicious! Perfect for cooling down and relaxing on those hot, sunny days.
Chicken Taquitos (Baked or Fried)
Chicken taquitos stuffed with seasoned shredded chicken and cheese, and then baked or fried until crispy, crunchy and golden brown. Ready in 30 minutes!
Easy Mexican Queso Dip
This homemade Mexican Queso Dip is easy to make and comes out creamy and smooth every time! Now you can make your favorite restaurant queso at home!
Easy Steak Fajitas
These Easy Steak Fajitas are juicy, tender, flavorful and way better than the ones at your favorite Mexican restaurant! Served with a healthy dose of peppers and onions, these fajitas are gluten free and low carb.
Authentic Mexican Rice
This Authentic Mexican Rice recipe is made with simple ingredients like chopped tomatoes, onions and garlic and is the perfect side dish for any meal.
Easy Flour Tortillas
Easy homemade flour tortillas better than your favorite Mexican restaurant and way better than store-bought! Perfect for burritos, quesadillas and tacos!
Carne Asada
A delicious Carne Asada recipe made from marinated flank or skirt steak and cooked on the grill. Juicy, tender and a great addition to any Mexican meal!
Homemade Tortilla Chips
These Homemade Tortilla Chips are the perfect Mexican appetizer. They’re crispy, crunchy and won’t crumble and fall apart when dipping and snacking!
Tres Leches Cake
A classic Mexican dessert, this Tres Leches Cake is soaked in a mixture of three milks and topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
Skinny Margaritas
This Skinny Margarita recipe is made with fresh lime juice, orange juice, tequila and agave nectar for a refreshing, low calorie cocktail!
Easy Carnitas
This easy carnitas recipe can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot for foolproof Mexican pulled pork that's juicy and flavorful. Perfect for tacos, tostadas, gorditas, burrito bowls and more! (gluten free, paleo, low carb)
Easy Chicken Tacos
These simple yet flavorful chicken tacos are easy to make and filled with super juicy and delicious chicken! Perfect for weeknight meals and makes great leftovers!
Mexican Fruit Cups
These easy Mexican Fruit Cups feature fresh fruit sprinkled with Tajin chile lime seasoning, a drizzle of salty sweet chamoy sauce, and fresh lime juice.
Easy Guacamole
This Easy Guacamole Recipe is THE BEST! Ready in only 10 minutes, it's a simple and healthy Mexican classic. Serve it with chips, on a salad, in tacos or on toast! (gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, paleo, vegan)
Classic Hard Shell Tacos
These crunchy hard shell tacos are a Tex-Mex classic filled with ground beef, cheese and more! Homemade yet still as delicious as the fast-food version.
Micheladas
This refreshing Michelada recipe made with Clamato juice and Mexican beer is the perfect cocktail for brunch or alongside your favorite Mexican party foods!
Carne Asada Fries
This Carne Asada Fries recipe is a San Diego classic featuring crispy baked fries topped with shredded cheese, tender carne asada, guacamole and sour cream!
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Get the party started with this Jalapeno Popper Dip! Made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and crispy panko breadcrumbs, this dip is the perfect appetizer to serve with corn chips, bagel chips or tortilla chips.
Chicken Pozole Verde
Chicken Pozole Verde is a comforting Mexican soup filled with shredded chicken and hominy in a comforting green chile broth. (gluten free, freezer friendly)
Easy Refried Beans
How to make Easy Refried Beans just like your favorite Mexican restaurant, but even better! Includes stovetop, slow cooker and canned beans instructions.
Classic Margaritas
This Classic Margarita Recipe is perfectly balanced with tequila, triple sec and lime juice for a crisp and refreshing cocktail. No margarita mix required!
Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)
Easy Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is corn on the cob covered in mayo, lime juice, cilantro, Cotija cheese and chili powder. Grilled, steamed or boiled!
Easy Salsa Verde
This Easy Salsa Verde Recipe made with tomatillos and jalapenos can be used in dozens of Mexican dishes. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, vegetarian and vegan.
5-Minute Homemade Salsa
This Homemade Salsa recipe is made with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions and cilantro and is ready to eat in only 5 minutes!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a favorite Mexican dinner recipe that's ready in only 30 minutes. Flavorful, healthy and easy to make!
Horchata
This horchata recipe is refreshing, creamy and easy to make. Made from rice, almonds and cinnamon, this sweetened Mexican drink is dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
Weeknight Enchiladas Verdes
These Weeknight Enchiladas Verdes are made with chicken and covered in an easy salsa verde. Baked to perfection, they make a great dinner and tasty leftovers that everyone will be excited to eat.
Baja Fish Tacos
The best Baja Fish Tacos you’ll ever eat! They’re filled with crispy beer-battered fish, smoky chipotle mayo and a creamy cabbage slaw!
Bloody Marias
This Mexican Bloody Maria cocktail is made with tequila and lime juice for a fun twist on the classic Bloody Mary.
Migas
Made with crispy corn tortillas and scrambled eggs, this Easy Migas Recipe is a quick Mexican breakfast that the whole family will love. (gluten free + vegetarian)
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Everything you need to know about how to make corn tortillas at home! What you need, step-by-step process from start to finish and how to keep them warm. They're easy to make and perfect for taco night!
Tequila Sunrise
This Tequila Sunrise recipe is made with orange juice, tequila, grenadine and jalapeños for a spicy kick! (Jalapeños are optional if you prefer your drink non-spicy). It's the perfect cocktail for brunch or any celebration! #tequila #cocktail #brunch
Breakfast Tacos with Chorizo, Potatoes and Eggs
These Breakfast Tacos are made with chorizo, crispy potatoes and eggs and are an authentic Mexican breakfast perfect for any day of the week!
Cucumber Margaritas
Cucumber Margaritas made with only 5 ingredients – cucumbers, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and ice! They're refreshing, light and easy to make.
Easy Breakfast Enchiladas
Easy no-fuss Breakfast Enchiladas the whole family will love! Filled with scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage and topped with enchilada sauce and cheese.
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