Best Cinco De Mayo Recipes

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the fresh, tangy and spicy flavours in these mouthwatering Mexican dishes.

It’s that time of year again with Cinco de Mayo just round the corner. So I bring you this roundup of easy and delicious Mexican recipes from talented bloggers across the internet, with a few from End of the Fork.

You will find a mix of traditional dishes and some with new flavours to try, from the all important dips and sauces, to irresistible finger food, main courses, desserts and drinks.

So if you are planning a Cinco de Mayo party, a Mexican fiesta, or any time you have a craving for Mexican food, this collection is for you!

What is Cinco de Mayo?

In case you were wondering, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over the much larger French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

It is not really celebrated in Mexico, but in the U.S. it is a day of great festivity, heavily promoted by beer companies as a day to celebrate Mexican-American culture with food, drinks, parades, music and dancing.

With Cinco de Mayo celebrations becoming increasingly popular here in London and the rest of the world, such as Spain, Australia, South Africa and Japan, this collection of tasty Mexican dishes will certainly help get the celebration started!

Dips and sauces

Sauces play a big role in Mexican cuisine, and no feast is complete without some tangy and spicy dips for nacho chips or just as extra toppings.

Easy Pinto Beans

This recipe for Pinto Beans is easy to make in just 30 minutes. It's perfect as a dip or sauce for most Mexican dishes!

Tomatillo Salsa

You’ll never buy green salsa from the store again after trying this easy Tomatillo Salsa recipe! It’s fresh and vibrant and includes just a few simple ingredients. There’s no cooking involved, so it comes together in just 10 minutes!

Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico de Gallo Recipe)

This easy Fresh Tomato Salsa recipe is healthy, absolutely delicious, and comes together quickly. Made with fresh ingredients, this Pico de Gallo will pair beautifully with any south-of-the-border inspired meal.

Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad is my favorite side dish to serve with tacos or fajitas! It’s great for a crowd because you can make it ahead of time and you can make it as spicy or as mild as you like.

Best Easy Guacamole Recipe

The secret to the best guacamole is getting the most out of your fresh ingredients.

Vegetarian Refried Beans

These homemade refried beans are so easy to prepare and have so many delicious uses!

Nacho Cheese Dip

This Queso made without Velveeta (aka Nacho Cheese Dip) is made with a secret ingredient to help keep it smooth after it cools.

Pineapple Salsa

This easy pineapple salsa recipe has everything you look for in a party appetizer! It’s fresh, super delicious, sweet, savory and spicy at the same time. It’s also vegan and gluten free.

Finger food

Find your favourite Mexican finger foods here, from crunchy tacos, mouthwatering fajitas to cheesy quesadillas, these are a must have for any Mexican celebration.

Vegan Black Bean Taquitos

These vegan black bean taquitos are the perfect appetizer for Cinco de Mayo! Easy to make and so addicting to eat!

Homemade Mexican Chalupa Recipe

Crispy and soft, these shells are a perfect mixture of textures. And best of all, you can stuff them with lots of different toppings so that everyone can make their own perfect chalupa without leaving the table. These copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supremes are incredibly easy to make and taste even more delicious than the restaurant version.Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

Chicken Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Make these Sheet Pan Quesadillas in the oven! Enough for a family of four without using a skillet.

Chicken Tinga Recipe (and Video)

Chicken Tinga is a classic shredded chicken prepared with tomato, onions, and chipotle peppers. It is a full-flavored crowd pleaser that is great in tacos or on tostadas. Make this big batch tinga recipe for easy lunch and dinner all week!

Beef Birria QuesaTacos con Consomé

Beef Birria QuesaTacos con Consomé made with juicy and tender shredded beef and cheese stuffed in corn tortillas, then fried to a slight crispy perfection. Topped with cilantro and onion, with a delicious side of rich consommé for dipping.

Vegan Fajitas

These vegan fajitas are just veggie fajitas – no special or unusual ingredients! They make a hearty and healthy meatless dinner the whole family will enjoy (as they’re not very spicy)

Tofu Tacos

These Vegan Street Tacos are an easy and delicious way to swap your favorite Mexican takeout. Topped with Chili-Lime Tofu, Pico de Gallo, and Vegan Chipotle Mayo, these are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any day of the year!

Salpicón de Pollo – Shredded Chicken Salad Tostadas

This light and refreshing shredded chicken salad is delicious served with tortilla chips or topped on crispy tostadas! Super easy to make in advance it’s a fun addition to a Cinco de Mayo buffet or as an appetizer.

Mains

Save some room as you won’t want to miss these delicious main dishes.

Carne Asada

This Carne Asada recipe is made with flank steak or skirt steak infused with the flavors of the best carne asada marinade. Cooked on a grill or stove top until perfectly tender and juicy.

Slow Cooker: Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew (with video)

This delicious Birria de Res is a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It’s made of beef slow cooked in a chile sauce. Serve as a stew or as tacos and enjoy!

Cilantro Lime Chicken

This easy cilantro lime chicken recipe is full of delicious flavor! Enjoy this melt in your mouth Mexican-inspired chicken recipe coated with a delicious sauce.

Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with Salsa Verde

This cheesy Green Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with Salsa Verde recipe boasts added nutrition from kale in a creamy, piquant sauce. Using rotisserie chicken makes it weeknight-friendly!

Chicken Enchiladas

The best chicken enchilada recipe! These easy chicken enchiladas have the most delicious shredded chicken filling and are one of our favorite meals.

Chilaquiles Rojos

Of all Mexican food, this Chilaquiles Rojos Recipe is definitely one of my favorite! A spicy tomato, chili sauce covers the corn chips. Then it’s topped with cream, queso Fresco, avocado, and onion. You can serve chilaquiles with eggs in them or a fried egg on top, with chicken or steak meat. They work for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Quinoa a la Mexicana

Quinoa a la Mexicana is a healthy and flavorful dish of quinoa, tomatoes, chiles, onion, and a simple lime and olive oil dressing. Serve alone as a side or vegetarian main, or add grilled chicken and avocado… bowl style!

Black Bean Stew

Enjoy this healthy, one-pot black bean stew as a dip, soup, with rice or in a tortilla.

Mexican Rice

This flavourful one-pot rice is delicious on its own or as a side with grilled meats, and it all comes together in just 20 minutes.

Dessert and Drinks

Round off the feast with something sweet because it’s not a fiesta without dessert and drinks.

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars, inspired by the Mexican dessert called sopapillas, have a sweet, creamy cheesecake filling tucked between 2 crescent roll pastry sheets, and are topped with butter, cinnamon, and sugar and drizzled with honey.

Tres Leches Cake

Soft and moist, with a trio of sweet milks poured over the top to soak into the light and fluffy sponge cake below, this Tres Leches Cake recipe is an authentic Mexican dessert that is the perfect finish to any meal! Finished with sweetened whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and strawberries, everybody loves this fun, easy cake!

Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos

Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos – this is a recipe for very tasty dessert tacos. These Dessert Tacos include crunchy tortilla shells, filled with cheesecake filling and topped with homemade strawberry sauce make a perfect dessert and is a real party pleaser

Fried Ice Cream in a Pan

It’s easy to make Fried Ice Cream in a Pan! You’ll love this version with toasted corn flakes, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and honey.

Layered Lime Sherbet Bars

Frozen layered lime sherbet bars have a great balance of sweet and salty, cold and creamy. Plus they have the perfect amount of tart too. Whip some up to see for yourself

Frozen Mango Margaritas (Tequila and Virgin Margarita)

Throw a fiesta with Mango Margaritas with a salted coconut rim. Both alcoholic and virgin recipes are included so everyone can enjoy.

Strawberry Horchata

A colorful and very refreshing drink for your Cinco de Mayo party. Ready in minutes.

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