A collection of 35 Mexican-inspired recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo deliciously. These dishes are like a fiesta for your tastebuds!
Al Pastor to chipotle, guacamole to cilantro, street corn to mole, this girl is in heaven. Such simple ingredients that, when combined, give you some of the most amazing dishes ever. While I can eat my weight in chips and salsa, Mexican cuisine is so much more than that.
In this post, you’ll find the following:
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers and Finger Food Recipes
Folks want snacks and one-handed type foods. A margarita or beer in one hand and chips & salsa in the other – that’s how you celebrate Cinco de Mayo deliciously!
Salsa Fresca (pico de gallo)
Easy Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Dip – Hot or Cold!
Elevate Your Grill Game with Flame Kissed Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers
The Best Smoked Hatch Chile Salsa
Charred Corn Black Bean & Shrimp Salsa
This chunky salsa takes full advantage of summer-fresh vegetables, herbs, seasoned shrimp, and a honey lime drizzle in the most delicious and addictive way!
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
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Triple Pepper Roasted Salsa
Get ready for THE BEST roasted salsa you’ll ever have! 3 types of peppers make up this crave-worthy, chip-loving, need-to-have, salsa!
Main Dish Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
When you’re at one of my parties, you learn to pace yourself regarding the food. The appetizers and finger foods are great, but these main dishes ROCK!
Southwestern Mexican Chicken Pizza
Easy Loaded Chorizo Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Easy Beef Barbacoa (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker)
10 Minute Instant Pot
Chicken Barbacoa
Grilled Al Pastor Chicken Recipe
Fire up the grill as we’re making the most amazing grilled chicken al pastor with slices of fresh pineapple and onions! It’s a fiesta flavor bomb of deliciousness!
Mexican Veggie Rice Bowls
One Pan Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
Ultimate One-Pot Spicy Southwestern Cheesy Pasta
Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Chicken
Ultimate Pizza al Pastor with Pineapple, Salsa & Pickled Red Onions
Bringing Latin flavor to pizza night! Char-grilled al Pastor meat on a wood-fired pizza topped with roasted salsa, pineapple, cotija, and pickled red onions.
Cinco de Mayo Tacos and Burgers
You have to have these at your Cinco de Mayo party!
Sweet Potato Chipotle Tacos
Smoky Chipotle Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Chicken Barbacoa Soft Tacos
Chorizo Burgers with Cool Ranch Pepper Sauce
Banana Pepper Shredded Roast Beef Soft Tacos
Warm flour tortillas filled with melt-in-your-mouth beef infused with bold spices, tangy banana peppers, fresh veggies, lime crema, and a sprinkling of cheese make these tacos a standout at any dinner table.
Southwestern Chicken Enchiladas
Learn how to make homemade red enchilada sauce and some of the best Southwestern chicken enchiladas, perfect for dinner or meal prep!
Southwest Turkey Burgers with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Super delicious and packed with flavor! This burger is loaded with the most amazing seasonings and finished with crispy chips!
The Best Tangy & Smoky Cranberry Chipotle Pulled Pork Sliders
It’s time to take your pulled pork to a new level of deliciousness! Today I’m pairing tart cranberries with smoky chipotle peppers and a Sweet Heat BBQ Sauce, making this one of the best pulled pork sandwiches ever! Plus, it is made in the Instant Pot!
Salads, Slaws, and Sides for Cinco de Mayo
Sides make the dish complete, don’t you agree?
Esquites Recipe (Elote Street Corn Dip)
This Elote (Mexican Street Corn) is truly the best dip ever. Grilled corn mixed with a luscious creamy spicy mixture, spices, fresh cilantro and Cotija cheese!
Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup
Easy & Delicious Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Smoked Peach Pie Chipotle Baked Beans
These Smoked Peach Pie Chipotle Baked Beans bring a bold, irresistible twist to a classic side dish. Slow-smoked beans soak up a rich, smoky sauce that combines the natural sweetness of peach filling with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers.
Sweets & Treats Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Whether your team wins or loses, you still need to finish the game sweetly; am I right?!
White Chocolate Cheesecake Frosted Berry Cookie Pizza
Black & Blue Berry Crisp
The Best Ever Dulce de Leche Chocoflan
This Dulce de leche Chocolate Cake is truly a magical showstopper! It’s absolutely delicious and sure to impress your guests!
Biscoff Cookie Butter Cheesecake Dip
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