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 Salmon
Pozole Verde de Pollo (Green Mexican Hominy and Chicken Soup)
Chicken and Avocado Enchiladas in Creamy Avocado Sauce
Birria de Res con Consome
Mexican Shredded Beef
Taco Seasoning
Taco Seasoned Ground Beef
Skillet Chicken al Pastor
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, Slaw and Pina Colada Crema
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Taco Spaghetti
Chicken and Avocado Burritos
Carne Guisada (Braised Beef)
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Slaw and Roasted Jalapeno Crema
Quinoa White Chicken Chili
Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Mexican Quinoa Salad
Chipotle Lime Salmon
Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos
Chile Colorado
Chorizo and Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa Verde
Mexican Rice
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Mexican Baked Eggs
Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Chicken Fajitas
Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Chicken Carnitas Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Breakfast Burritos
Taco Dip
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken
Taco Stuffed Shells
Mexican Stuffed Zucchini
Chicken Enchilada Dip
Chorizo Queso Fundido
Cheesy Taco Pasta
Bacon Guacamole
Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime Dressing
Guacamole
Ground Pork al Pastor Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
Taco Lime Grilled Chicken
Mexican Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Taco Quesadilla Pizzas
Carnitas (a Lighter Version)
Esquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos
Barbacoa Tacos
Cilantro Lime Skillet Chicken
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Taco Salad
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich
Avocado Salsa
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mexican Shredded Beef Tamale Pie
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
Barbacoa Burritos
Salsa Verde Queso
Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa Roja
Cilantro Lime Salmon Taquitos
Mexican Quinoa
Strawberry Salsa
Texmex Grilled Chicken Salad in Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde Dressing
Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple Quesadillas
Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Chili Mac and Cheese
Chicken al Pastor Tacos
Pico de Gallo
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Restaurant Style Salsa
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Quesadilla Huevos Rancheros
Mushroom Quesadillas with Chipotle Crema
Pork Tinga Tacos
Barbacoa Quesadillas
Salsa Verde
Tinga de Puerco (Pork Tinga)
Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)
Barbacoa and Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice Burrito Salad Bowl
Avocado and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Hot Cheesy Bean Dip
Enchilada Sauce
Huevos Rancheros
Chicken Enchilada Chilaquiles
Mole Sauce
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Nachos
Chicken Mole Tacos
Pork Adobo Tacos
Mexican Adobo Sauce
Chicken and Avocado Tacos
Skillet Chicken Verde
Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups
More Cinco de Mayo
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WOW! I need a bigger stomach!
Kevin. You are a recipe animal!! And now you have made me very, very hungry!!
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!
Now, this is one sexy, mexy round-up! Everything looks delish!
Kevin, I am very literally pen-in-hand planning my Sunday dinner. Thanks!
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
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 🙂
Wow Kevin. There sure is a lot of good ideas on this post. Thanks for sharing a nice roundup of recipesz1
Yes. To all of the above 🙂
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!
Awesome array of recipes… bookmarking (pinning) for future use!
Perfect roundup. Thanks for sharing… you have so many recipes up your sleeve! Happy Cinco!
This was quite the roundup! I hope you had a great Cinco and were able to enjoy a few of these great recipes again! 🙂
what a collection!!!
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 🙂
Help! I feel overwhelmed…!
My second favorite holiday and this is my favorite roundup ever!
An amazing round-up Kevin! Love it! Pinned
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!
Oh, wow!
Any Mexican dessert ideas? I'm always stuck for those.
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.
Ohh my gosh those oozing Mexican meals!!! I’m definitely going to try some out this week.
i really love mexican food.
Mexican dishes are the best!
Much love Mexican food yum!
Mexican dishes are magical
wow this is what i have been looking for
I am craving for this…dish
I can’t stop loving it
I feel special. I have been celebratong Cinco every year and this year. IM GOING ALL OUT FOR CINCO! Recipes and all.
Mexican food taste so great
Wow this is yummy, next delicious to Go For ?
I am expecting this stuff
I will have to try that stuffed chili dish on September 16!
I hope you had a great Cinco and were able to enjoy a few of these great recipes again!
i look to try this out with some family
Can’t wait to try this with my wife and kids
There’s just something about Mexican dishes i just can’t resist
There’s just something about Mexican dishes i just can’t resist
Can’t wait to try this with my wife and kids
Nice and Lovely
I have always wanted to travel to Mexico but this delicacy makes me to live in Mexico forever. I will give it a try.