We’re bringing you all of our favorite Mexican-inspired recipes (from appetizers to drinks to dessert!) in this Cinco de Mayo recipe roundup!
We’re always looking for a reason to celebrate, and Cinco de Mayo is no exception! In fact, this holiday may be one of our *very* favorite celebrations of the year. What’s better than noshing on chips and salsa + sipping on a fresh, homemade lime and jalapeno margarita while waiting for the chicken enchiladas verde to get out of the oven?! The answer? NOTHING! Nothing is better than that!
We’ve compiled our most festive breakfasts (start your Cinco de Mayo off festively!), appetizers, main courses, sides, drinks, and desserts all in one place, so get ready to make your menu!
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Cinco de Mayo Breakfasts Recipes
Start your morning with a breakfast just as festive as the rest of the day! Loaded with crispy chorizo, potatoes, chiles, and topped with avocado and cilantro, these breakfast options will be the perfect kick-start to your Cinco de Mayo!
From around the web:
- Papas con Chorizo (Potatoes with Mexican Chorizo) – Muy Bueno Cooking
- Easy Migas Recipe – Isabel Eats
- Authentic Mexican Entomatadas Recipe with Chicken – My Latina Table
- Chilaquiles Recipe with Homemade Salsa and Chicken – My Latina Table
- Huevos Rancheros – Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers
Here you’ll find the perfect start to your celebration – after all, what’s Cinco de Mayo without a little guac?! Open your favorite bag of tortilla chips and get to dippin’!
From around the web:
- Queso Fundido with Chorizo – Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
- Classic Ground Beef Taquitos – Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
- Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs – Isabel Eats
- Hatch Green Chile Guacamole – Muy Bueno Cooking
- Summer Tajin Platter – Muy Bueno Cooking
Cinco de Mayo Main Courses
Enchiladas, tacos, soups, and casseroles – this list has it ALL! The only *real* question here is: are you team no-fuss enchilada casserole OR more traditional roll-em-up style enchiladas?
Enchiladas
Tacos
Fajitas
Nachos
Mexican-Inspired Casseroles
Soups + Chili
More Cinco De Mayo-Worthy Dinners
From around the web:
- Mole Poblano – Mexico in My Kitchen
- Tacos Dorados – Muy Delish
- Black Bean Enchiladas – Isabel Eats
- Pozole Blanco – Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
- Camarones a la Mexicana (Ranchero Style Shrimp) – Muy Bueno Cooking
Cinco de Mayo Sides
Pick the slaw that speaks to you (you can’t go wrong with either option!), dress a classic, simple salad with a delicious Mexican-inspired dressing, or spoon a bold, flavorful sauce over roasted veggies and dig in!
Slaw
Bold, Flavorful Sauces
From around the web:
- Mexican Quinoa Salad – Isabel Eats
- Mexican Style Okra (Okra a la Mexicana) – Mexican Made Meatless
- Calabacitas (Mexican Style Zucchini) – Muy Delish
- Moros y Cristianos – Black Beans and Rice – Mexico in My Kitchen
- Mexican Street Corn Salad – Muy Bueno Cooking
Cinco de Mayo Drinks
What do ALL of these appetizers, main courses, and sides have in common? They’re decidedly better with a tangy, fresh margarita in hand! Below is a list of our better-for-you cocktails – made with fresh, REAL ingredients, but still easy as can be!
Margaritas
Other Cinco de Mayo Drinks
From around the web:
- Easy Lime Chelada (Mexican Beer Cocktail) – Muy Bueno Cooking
- Blood Orange Marigold Margarita – Muy Bueno Cooking
- Horchata Margarita – Muy Bueno Cooking
- Mango Margarita – Isabel Eats
- Spicy Habanero Pineapple Margarita – Isabel Eats
- Cantaloupe Agua Fresca (Agua de Melon) – Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
Cinco de Mayo Desserts
End the night just as festively as you started it (because dessert is ALWAYS a good idea!)
From around the web:
- Arroz con Leche (Mexican Rice Pudding) – Isabel Eats
- Churros Recipe – Isabel Eats
- The Best (and easiest) Flan Napolitano Recipe – My Latina Table
- Authentic Sopaipillas Recipe – Mexico in My Kitchen
We hope you pick a few recipes from this Cinco de Mayo recipe roundup for an *extra* festive at-home celebration!
