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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes
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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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  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!

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  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

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  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 🙂

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  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!

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  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!

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