From main dishes to desserts to dips and drinks, this is the ULTIMATE list of must-try Cinco de Mayo recipes!
Whether you're throwing a party for a crowd, or just craving some Mexican food, these recipes are sure to be a hit.
Top 20 Cinco de Mayo Recipes
From main courses to desserts to dips and drinks, this list has it all! You can plan your full Cinco de Mayo menu from these popular, top 20 recipes.
Best Ground Beef Enchiladas - House of Nash Eats
Delicious ground beef enchiladas in THE BEST enchilada sauce!
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas {Easy + Crispy!} Prep in 5 Min | Healthy Recipe
This is a classic recipe for slow cooker pork carnitas that’s finished by broiling in the oven until crispy. The pork is slow cooked with fresh orange & lime juice to keep it tender & flavorful.
Mexican Lasagna • Food Folks and Fun
This Mexican Lasagna recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that’s freezer-friendly and loaded with stacked tortillas, seasoned ground beef, beans, Rotel tomatoes, and cheese. Lots of cheese!
Baked Chicken Tacos
Tasty 30-minute chicken tacos loaded with refried beans, rotisserie chicken, salsa, cheese & all the toppings!
Mexican Street Corn | Elote Recipe
An easy recipe for traditional Mexican Street Corn, made with mayonnaise, lime juice, cojita cheese (queso fresco) and garlic).
The BEST Homemade Tres Leches Cake - House of Nash Eats
A must-have Cinco de Mayo dessert recipe! This Tres Leches Cake is soft, moist, and SO satisfying!
Restaurant Salsa
The perfect Cinco de Mayo recipe: classic Restaurant Salsa! This is an easy way to make salsa (using fresh or canned tomatoes) with authentic flavors.
Alton Brown Guacamole Recipe
The best guacamole you'll ever try! This is a must-have for any Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe | ALL on 1 Sheet Pan
This sheet pan chicken fajitas recipe is a simple dinner that cooks on 1 sheet pan for easy clean up! It’s full of bold, Mexican-inspired flavors and makes the BEST fajitas.
Chicken Quesadillas
Always a crowd favorite, these chicken quesadillas are easy to make. They're super crispy on the outside and loaded with all your favorite fillings!
Queso Blanco Dip with Chorizo - How To Make The Best Queso Blanco
VERY cheesy and a little spicy, this queso blanco is a tasty dip for chips that's addictingly good!
Carne Asada Street Tacos (tacos de carne asada) • Food Folks and Fun
Carne Asada street tacos are a tasty, festive meal made with tender beef and fresh toppings.
Mango Guacamole (Whole30, Vegan)
When you're craving a twist on traditional guacamole, try this Mango Guacamole for a sweeter & fruitier option!
Horchata Mexican Drink Recipe (+ VIDEO)
This Horchata Mexican drink recipe is a slightly creamy, non-alcoholic agua fresca flavor made with cinnamon and rice and is perfectly refreshing.
The BEST Homemade Churros Recipe
Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these Churros are a crave-worthy dessert to share on Cinco de Mayo!
Easy Paloma Recipe
A Paloma is a popular cocktail in Mexico, made with grapefruit flavored soda, tequila and lime. This paloma recipe is a delicious alternative to a skinny margarita that is full of flavor yet low calorie!
Elotes (Mexican Street Corn) Salad - Season & Thyme
A tasty, fresh salad (off-the-cobb) version of Mexican street corn.
Agua Fresca Recipe - How to Make Agua Fresca in Several Flavors
Agua Fresca is a refreshing non-alcoholic juice drink made with natural ingredients. It's made with fresh fruit, water, sweetener (like honey) and lime juice. This recipe covers several different flavors!
Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce | Maple + Mango
This homemade nacho cheese sauce recipe is absolutely delicious, full of flavour and easy to make with a few simple real food ingredients. Just pass the tortilla chips please!
Tomatillo Salsa Verde {5 Ingredients!} Classic Recipe
An easy, classic way to make homemade tomatillo salsa verde. It’s fresh, flavorful, spicy, and salty — the perfect at-home salsa dip for tortilla chips.
Something for everyone.
Using this list you can pick out a complete menu of a main dish, sides (like a salad or vegetables), drinks, and even dessert. There's truly something for everyone in this list!
The Classics & More.
This list covers the classics (like salsa, guacamole and enchiladas), but it also has some more outside-the-box ideas that are especially mouthwatering.
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