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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

[heart_this] · Apr 24, 2022 · 40 Comments

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

The definitive collection of the best Mexican style recipes to to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Quick and easy Mexican recipes from appetizers to meals, breakfasts, desserts and everything in between, that can be made at home!

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner!

Cinco de Mayo is a day celebrated in both the US and in Mexico. In the US it originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War and it has since spread. In Mexico the day commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Celebrations in the US typically include Mexican-American culture, food, music and dancing.

Mexican cuisine is definitely one of my favourites and Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to pull out some of my favourite Mexican dishes and to try a few new ones! I am kicking things off a little early this year by testing some new recipes and gathering up a list of some of my favourite Mexican dishes and Mexican inspired dishes to share with you! I must apologize for the length of this list, there are just so many great options starting from breakfast or brunch, to snacks, main courses and sides and lets not forget plenty of salsas, tacos and quesadillas! You really can’t go wrong celebrating Cinco de Mayo with tasty food and each of these recipes are sure to please!

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cilantro and Lime SalmonCilantro and Lime Salmon
Pozole Verde de Pollo (Green Mexican Hominy and Chicken Soup)Pozole Verde de Pollo (Green Mexican Hominy and Chicken Soup)
Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado SauceChicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce
Mexican Shredded BeefMexican Shredded Beef
Taco SeasoningTaco Seasoning
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and AvocadoMini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti SquashChicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada CremaJerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled ShrimpCreamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Chicken and Avocado BurritosChicken and Avocado Burritos
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw and Roasted Jalapeno CremaCilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw and Roasted Jalapeno Crema
Quinoa White Chicken ChiliQuinoa White Chicken Chili
Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Chipotle Lime SalmonChipotle Lime Salmon
Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas TacosSlow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos
Roasted Corn Queso FundidoRoasted Corn Queso Fundido
Chorizo and Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa VerdeChorizo and Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde
Mexican RiceMexican Rice
Chipotle Lime Grilled ShrimpChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Mexican Baked EggsMexican Baked Eggs
Cilantro Lime Grilled ShrimpCilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Chicken FajitasChicken Fajitas
Mexican Street Corn NachosMexican Street Corn Nachos
Chicken Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower RiceChicken Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Swiss Chard PestoSweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Swiss Chard Pesto
Taco DipTaco Dip
Taco Stuffed ShellsTaco Stuffed Shells
Chicken Enchilada DipChicken Enchilada Dip
Chorizo Queso FundidoChorizo Queso Fundido
Bacon GuacamoleBacon Guacamole
Taco Grilled Cheese SandwichTaco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime DressingChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime Dressing
GuacamoleGuacamole
Cilantro and Lime Fish TacosCilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
Breakfast Queso FundidoBreakfast Queso Fundido
Taco Lime Grilled ChickenTaco Lime Grilled Chicken
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed ZucchiniChicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Mexican Shredded Beef EnchiladasMexican Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Salsa Naranja (Orange Salsa)Salsa Naranja (Orange Salsa)
Roasted Tomato SalsaRoasted Tomato Salsa
Taco Quesadilla PizzasTaco Quesadilla Pizzas
Carnitas (a Lighter Version)Carnitas (a Lighter Version)
Esquites Quinoa Salad with AvocadoEsquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Chipotle Lime Fish TacosChipotle Lime Fish Tacos
Grilled Pineapple SalsaGrilled Pineapple Salsa
Barbacoa TacosBarbacoa Tacos
Cilantro Lime Skillet ChickenCilantro Lime Skillet Chicken
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry SalsaCilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Roast Zucchini SalsaRoast Zucchini Salsa
Taco SaladTaco Salad
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast SandwichHuevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich
Jalapeno Cornbread Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Caramelized Onions, Refried Black Beans and GuacamoleJalapeno Cornbread Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Caramelized Onions, Refried Black Beans and Guacamole
Avocado SalsaAvocado Salsa
Crispy Chorizo and Potato Tortilla Skillet PizzaCrispy Chorizo and Potato Tortilla Skillet Pizza
Crispy Rolled Shrimp TacosCrispy Rolled Shrimp Tacos
Mexican Shredded Beef Tamale PieMexican Shredded Beef Tamale Pie
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower RiceCilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred CornChipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
Grilled Zucchini NachosGrilled Zucchini Nachos
Barbacoa BurritosBarbacoa Burritos
Chorizo and Egg Breakfast NachosChorizo and Egg Breakfast Nachos
Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa RojaTacos al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa Roja
Cilantro Lime Salmon TaquitosCilantro Lime Salmon Taquitos
Mexican QuinoaMexican Quinoa
Chipotle Peach Salsa QuesadillasChipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
Strawberry SalsaStrawberry Salsa
Texmex Grilled Chicken Salad in Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde DressingTexmex Grilled Chicken Salad in Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde Dressing
Cauliflower Enchilada CasseroleCauliflower Enchilada Casserole
Chipotle Lime Salmon and Avocado Salsa QuesadillasChipotle Lime Salmon and Avocado Salsa Quesadillas
Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple QuesadillasTeriyaki Salmon and Pineapple Quesadillas
Black Bean, Corn and Quinoa Picadillo TacosBlack Bean, Corn and Quinoa Picadillo Tacos
Avocado Cilantro Lime RiceAvocado Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Grilled ChickenCilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Pico de GalloPico de Gallo
Cilantro and Lime RiceCilantro and Lime Rice
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Restaurant Style SalsaRestaurant Style Salsa
Quesadilla Huevos RancherosQuesadilla Huevos Rancheros
Asparagus Huevos RancherosAsparagus Huevos Rancheros
Mushroom Quesadillas with Chipotle CremaMushroom Quesadillas with Chipotle Crema
Pork Tinga TacosPork Tinga Tacos
Barbacoa QuesadillasBarbacoa Quesadillas
Salsa VerdeSalsa Verde
Tinga de Puerco (Pork Tinga)Tinga de Puerco (Pork Tinga)
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Barbacoa and Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice Burrito Salad BowlBarbacoa and Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice Burrito Salad Bowl
Avocado and Roasted Tomatillo SalsaAvocado and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Hot Cheesy Bean DipHot Cheesy Bean Dip
Enchilada SauceEnchilada Sauce
Huevos RancherosHuevos Rancheros
Chicken Enchilada ChilaquilesChicken Enchilada Chilaquiles
Mole SauceMole Sauce
Chicken Mole TacosChicken Mole Tacos
Pork Adobo TacosPork Adobo Tacos
Mexican Adobo SauceMexican Adobo Sauce
Chicken and Avocado TacosChicken and Avocado Tacos
Skillet Chicken VerdeSkillet Chicken Verde

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  1. Tieghan says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    WOW! I need a bigger stomach!

    Reply
  2. Heather Christo says

    May 1, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Kevin. You are a recipe animal!! And now you have made me very, very hungry!!

    Reply
  3. Amy Lee Scott says

    May 1, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Kevin, I should have known better than to look at your blog an hour before lunch! I am totally drooling right now and cannot wait to try your bacon guacamole for starters, quickly followed by the fajita burger (perhaps bacon guac ON the fajita burger? My life may have just flashed before my eyes in a good way :). Puts the carnitas recipe I just posted to shame!

    Reply
  4. Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says

    May 1, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Now, this is one sexy, mexy round-up! Everything looks delish!

    Reply
  5. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:24 pm

    Kevin, I am very literally pen-in-hand planning my Sunday dinner. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Gaby says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    would it be super fatty of me to say that I want to eat all of these on Cinco de Mayo this weekend? It needs to happen

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    May 1, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    Do you know 5 de Mayo was the battle of the mexicans against the french army, that's why it's a holiday but is not as big here in Mexico, our independence and biggest party is in semptember 😀 I said this because a lot of people thinks is our independence day and is not.
    A very traditional dish for semptember is the stuffed chile, it's a chili stuffed with ground beef, raisins, acitron (caramelized fruit) piñones, sometimes battered with egg, but always wih a sauce made of nuts, cheese, sometimes sour cream, and sprinkle with pomegranate. At the end the dish will have the colors of the flag, green from the chili, white form the sauce and red from the pomegranate 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jerry | Simply Good Eating says

    May 2, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Wow Kevin. There sure is a lot of good ideas on this post. Thanks for sharing a nice roundup of recipesz1

    Reply
  9. Jenny says

    May 2, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    Yes. To all of the above 🙂

    Reply
  10. kevin says

    May 2, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Anonymous: Yes. According to the wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo) Cinco de Mayo is an US celebration that has its origins in the Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. It is a great excuse to pull out some tasty Mexican cuisine.

    I will have to try that stuffed chili dish on September 16!

    Reply
  11. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:52 am

    Awesome array of recipes… bookmarking (pinning) for future use!

    Reply
  12. Irina @ wandercrush says

    May 4, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Perfect roundup. Thanks for sharing… you have so many recipes up your sleeve! Happy Cinco!

    Reply
  13. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    May 9, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    This was quite the roundup! I hope you had a great Cinco and were able to enjoy a few of these great recipes again! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Gi meaningful purple life says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    what a collection!!!

    Reply
  15. eatgood4life.blogspot.com says

    April 27, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    What a great round up of recipes. I love all the melted and dripping cheese look of some dishes. I need to start working on my menu for 5 de Mayo ASAP 🙂

    Reply
  16. md says

    April 27, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    Help! I feel overwhelmed…!

    Reply
  17. Gaby says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    My second favorite holiday and this is my favorite roundup ever!

    Reply
  18. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    An amazing round-up Kevin! Love it! Pinned

    Reply
  19. Dutch48 says

    May 3, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Kevin, I love your recipes and just downloaded the 2015 book. I especially appreciate the nutritional info. I am on weight watchers right now and knowing the nutritional info really helps me plan and still stay on track. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  20. Kelly Epp says

    May 1, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Oh, wow!
    Any Mexican dessert ideas? I'm always stuck for those.

    Reply
  21. Cassandra Winton says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    I feel as though as my birthday is Cinco may the 5th I feel so special. Even more as well being Spanish, with 15 generations of Spanish blood coursing through my veins.. I feel special. I have been celebratong Cinco every year and this year. IM GOING ALL OUT FOR CINCO! Recipes and all.

    Reply
  22. Mary @ NaijaMusic says

    September 27, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    Ohh my gosh those oozing Mexican meals!!! I’m definitely going to try some out this week.

    Reply
  23. nelson says

    October 27, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    i really love mexican food.

    Reply
  24. Adams says

    November 13, 2021 at 3:46 am

    Mexican dishes are the best!

    Reply
  25. Naijadiamond says

    December 12, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    Much love Mexican food yum!

    Reply
  26. Rachel Eze says

    January 28, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    Mexican dishes are magical

    Reply
  27. Cittinfo says

    February 2, 2022 at 6:10 am

    wow this is what i have been looking for

    Reply
  28. Mr Ben says

    February 8, 2022 at 9:29 am

    I am craving for this…dish
    I can’t stop loving it

    Reply
  29. Download Mp3 says

    February 15, 2022 at 3:11 pm

    I feel special. I have been celebratong Cinco every year and this year. IM GOING ALL OUT FOR CINCO! Recipes and all.

    Reply
  30. Naijamelody says

    March 4, 2022 at 1:51 am

    Mexican food taste so great

    Reply
  31. Angel says

    March 21, 2022 at 1:47 pm

    Wow this is yummy, next delicious to Go For ?

    Reply
  32. shedibase says

    April 26, 2022 at 1:11 pm

    I am expecting this stuff

    Reply
  33. richelle says

    April 26, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    I will have to try that stuffed chili dish on September 16!

    Reply
  34. shedi says

    April 26, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    I hope you had a great Cinco and were able to enjoy a few of these great recipes again!

    Reply
  35. Paul says

    June 17, 2022 at 8:51 am

    i look to try this out with some family

    Reply
  36. Nagornet says

    June 22, 2022 at 8:01 am

    Can’t wait to try this with my wife and kids

    Reply
  37. Elijah says

    July 8, 2022 at 9:12 am

    There’s just something about Mexican dishes i just can’t resist

    Reply
  38. Legitwap says

    November 15, 2022 at 10:47 pm

    There’s just something about Mexican dishes i just can’t resist

    Reply
  39. Gideon says

    November 15, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    Can’t wait to try this with my wife and kids

    Reply
  40. OMHBG says

    November 17, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    Nice and Lovely

    Reply

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