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
Mexican Shredded Beef
Taco Seasoning
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
Chicken and Avocado Burritos
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)
Chipotle Lime Salmon
Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas Tacos
Roasted Corn Queso Fundido
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
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Swiss Chard Pesto
Taco Dip
Taco Stuffed Shells
Chicken Enchilada Dip
Chorizo Queso Fundido
Bacon Guacamole
Taco Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad in Cilantro Lime Dressing
Guacamole
Cilantro and Lime Fish Tacos
Breakfast Queso Fundido
Taco Lime Grilled Chicken
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Mexican Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Salsa Naranja (Orange Salsa)
Roasted Tomato Salsa
Taco Quesadilla Pizzas
Carnitas (a Lighter Version)
Esquites Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Barbacoa Tacos
Cilantro Lime Skillet Chicken
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa
Roast Zucchini Salsa
Taco Salad
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich
Jalapeno Cornbread Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Caramelized Onions, Refried Black Beans and Guacamole
Avocado Salsa
Crispy Chorizo and Potato Tortilla Skillet Pizza
Crispy Rolled Shrimp Tacos
Mexican Shredded Beef Tamale Pie
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Carne Asada (Grilled Marinated Steak)
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
Grilled Zucchini Nachos
Barbacoa Burritos
Chorizo and Egg Breakfast Nachos
Tacos al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa Roja
Cilantro Lime Salmon Taquitos
Mexican Quinoa
Chipotle Peach Salsa Quesadillas
Strawberry Salsa
Texmex Grilled Chicken Salad in Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde Dressing
Cauliflower Enchilada Casserole
Chipotle Lime Salmon and Avocado Salsa Quesadillas
Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple Quesadillas
Black Bean, Corn and Quinoa Picadillo Tacos
Avocado Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Pico de Gallo
Cilantro and Lime Rice
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Restaurant Style Salsa
Quesadilla Huevos Rancheros
Asparagus 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
Chicken Mole Tacos
Pork Adobo Tacos
Mexican Adobo Sauce
Chicken and Avocado Tacos
Skillet Chicken Verde
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!