Cinco de Mayo Recipes (2024)

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Posted: 04/28/20

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Need a few easy to make Cinco de Mayo recipes? We have everything from Appetizers, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Drinks, Desserts and more! Plan a delicious dinner or party with Guacamole, Tacos, Enchiladas, Margarita and more with these quick and easy recipes that are delicious!

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Plan you Cinco de Mayo Menu!

Easy and Delicious tex-mex recipes that any can make!

I love having an entire meal focused around Mexican food, so when Cinco de Mayo roles around I make sure to plan just that. We start with homemade guacamole and salsa or pico de gallo, them move onto tacos or enchildas, then comes dessert which is always my homemade Dessert Nachos that can’t be beat!

Don’t forget your Margaritas my friends. We have virgin and alcoholic versions so everyone can enjoy them! Maybe you want to mix it up with a Paloma!

No matter what you put on your menu you are sure to enjoy it with these quick and easy recipes.

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  • Chips, Dips and Appetizers
  • Enchiladas and Burritos
  • Tacos, Main Dishes and More
  • Drinks and Desserts

Chips, Dips and Appetizers

Homemade Guacamole

This delicious and easy recipe is the best guacamole recipe around! So easy to make with ripe avocados, cilantro, onion, garlic, sea salt and lime juice!

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Homemade Salsa Recipe

Homemade Salsa in under 15 minutes that is smooth and just like your favorite restaurant with the help of canned tomatoes!

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Avocado Butter and Grilled Corn Salsa

The delicious Avocado Toast is layered with a homemade Avocado Butter and Grilled Corn Salsa for the ultimate way to make Avocado Toast! It's even vegan. Take your toast to a whole new level with Avocado Toast with Grilled Corn Salsa!

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Pulled Pork Nacho

These delicious Pulled Pork Nachos are a great recipe to use up leftover pulled pork! Tortilla Chips topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, red onion, bacon, Monterrey Jack and Mozzarella Cheese makes it the perfect dinner, appetizer or tailgating recipe!

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Grilled Corn Salsa

Fresh, Healthy and Delicious Appetizer Made with Grilled Corn! Perfect for Dipping, Topping or Eating by the Spoonful!

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Layered Taco Dip

Quick and Easy Meatless Taco Dip that is ready in 5 minutes! A taco cream cheese layer followed by salsa and cheese!

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Easy Taco Dip

Delicious Taco Dip with a taco seasoned cream cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and cheese is the perfect easy party appetizer.

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Loaded Guacamole Dip

Loaded Guacamole Dip ~ Guacamole Piled High with Cheese, Salsa, Tomatoes, & Black Olives!

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Haystack Casserole

Full of rice and taco meat, topped with a homemade cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and olives and served with tortilla chips!

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Dorito Taco Salad

This is always a hit at any party or backyard party. It's loaded with ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Nacho Cheese Doritos for the perfect crunch!

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

Quick and easy cheesy dip loaded with jalapenos that is a perfect appetizer for a party!

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Enchiladas and Burritos

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Delicious chicken enchiladas perfect for a dinner recipe! These creamy enchiladas are stuffed with chicken, green chiles, cheese and topped with a creamy sauce and cheese!

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Pulled Pork Enchiladas

These Pulled Pork Enchiladas are so easy to make and full of flavor! They are the perfect recipe to use up any leftover pulled pork you made have. It’s a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. Soft tortillas filled with cheese and pulled pork then topped with enchilada sauce and more cheese! It will become one of your favorite easy Mexican dishes!

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Beef and Potato Enchiladas

Beef and Potato Enchiladas Recipe ~ These Potato Enchiladas loaded with delicious ground beef, crispy potatoes and tender vegetables! The Perfect, Easy Homemade Mexican Dinner Recipe!

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White Chicken Enchilada Pasta

White Chicken Enchilada Pasta Recipe ~ A Pasta Recipe Loaded with the Flavors of White Chicken Enchiladas like Green Chiles, Black Olives, a little sour cream, and melted jack cheese!

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Shrimp Enchiladas

Enchiladas that are filled with tender, flavorful shrimp then topped with a delicious homemade creamy sauce.

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Chicken Ranch Enchiladas

Jazz Up Your Weeknight Dinner Enchiladas with a Ranch Twist! Delicious, Easy and Addictive!

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Chipotle Black Bean Chicken Burritos

These Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Burritos Great for Busy Nights When You Need an Easy Dinner Recipe! Stuffed with Rice, Chicken, Black Beans, Avocado, Sour Cream and Cheese

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Tacos, Main Dishes and More

Chile Lime Steak Tacos

Tender, juicy flank steak marinaded in lime juice and then rubbed with spices. Then grilled to medium rare and sliced for these delicious Chile Lime Steak Tacos in a crisp corn tortilla!

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Mexican Lasagna

This delicioushomemade lasagnahas a Mexican flair you will love to take your lasagna up a notch on pasta night! Layers of lasagna noodles, taco meat and cheese.

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Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Quick and easy shredded chicken flavored with salsa and taco seasoning in the crock pot!

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

A quick and easy soup recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. This Chicken Tortilla Soup is loaded with corn, salsa, and chicken then seasoned perfectly with cumin and chili!

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Mexican Pasta Baked

Easy casserole recipe that is a mixture of ground beef, corn, salsa and more!

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Steak Tacos with Flank Steak

Steak Tacos are the perfect dinner recipe this summer! Juicy, delicious Flank Steak that is marinated in a simple lime marinade and then grilled to perfection. Slice it in thin strips across the grain and then pile it into a tortilla and top it with Queso Fresco cheese, chopped cilantro, red onion and tomatoes! Bite into this juicy taco and you will love it!

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Chicken Spaghetti

Quick and Easy Casserole for a busy weeknight dinner idea! This Chicken Spaghetti is creamy, delicious and loaded with spice! It has chicken, spaghetti and cheese. What a great casserole recipe that's a family favorite!

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Fish Stick Tacos

Crispy corn tortillas, crunchy fish sticks, layers of guacamole and Pico de Gallo topped with Lime Dressing make these tacos an easy weeknight dinner idea.

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One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice

Quick, Easy One Pot Dinner with a Southwestern Flair! Cheesy Chicken In a Bed of Southwestern Rice Makes the Perfect Quick Meal!

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Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake

This Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa Bake takes only 10 minutes of prep work and is made with quinoa and all your favorite Mexican ingredients for a thick, filling and delicious slow cooker weeknight meal!

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Pulled Pork Taquitos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Grab your leftover pulled pork and make these delicious, cheesy pulled pork taquitos! Baked taquitos that are perfectly crunchy and filled with BBQ Pulled Pork, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and then dipped in a Chipotle Ranch Dressing!

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Southwest Pork Tenderloin

Southwestern Pork Tenderloin ~ Quick and easy pork tenderloin with a kick and only 3 ingredients!

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Taco Pie

This Taco Pie with crescent rolls recipe is made with a crust of crescent rolls then piled high with seasoned taco meat, sour cream, cheese and Nacho Cheese Chips.

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Taco Stroganoff

Quick and easy dinner that takes your favorite stroganoff to the next level with a tex-mex flair!

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Taco Meat

Quick and easy ground beef taco meat with a blend of seasonings found in your pantry!

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Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup

Easy pressure cooker taco soup loaded with shredded chicken, taco seasonings, tomatoes and corn then topped with your favorite taco toppings!

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Instant Pot Taco Soup

Quick and easy Instant Pot Beef Taco Soup is a quick dinner during the winter. Loaded with beef, onion, beans, tomatoes, and perfectly seasoned for tons of flavor in every bite.

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Chile Lime Steak Taco Bowls

Tender, juicy flank steak marinaded in lime juice and then rubbed with spices. Followed by a visit to the grill and then sliced for these delicious Chile Lime Steak Bowls in a homemade taco bowl made!

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Easy Baked Tacos Recipe

Super Easy and Delicious Tacos That Are Baked in the Oven for a Quick Weeknight Meal! Perfect No Stress Meal the Whole Family Will Love!

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Cauliflower Rice Fish Taco Bowls

A quick and easy, weeknight dinner - gone healthy! The classic flavors of fish tacos over gluten free cauliflower rice!

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Drinks and Desserts

Paloma co*cktail

Quick and easy refreshing co*cktail drink! The Paloma is a popular drink in Mexico and now you can enjoy it at home!

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Margarita

Easy recipe that will make a big batch pitcher or single serving margarita with a homemade sour mix!

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Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas

Strawberry Lemonade Margarita is an easy and crowd pleasing drink! It's ready in minutes when you use frozen lemonade even frozen strawberries if you desire. Make this Lemonade Margarita for your summertime parties!

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Virgin Strawberry Margarita

This booze-free rendition of the beloved margarita has the same sweet-tart kick and packs in the flavor, only calling for five ingredients. Once blended together, serve up this up for friends and family members alike as a cool treat.

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Dessert Nachos

Layers of homemade cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, ice cream, strawberries and caramel and chocolate sauce!

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Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

These Mexican Wedding Cookies are the quintessential Christmas cookie! Also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Snowball Cookies, these easy Mexican Wedding Cookies require only a few ingredients and bake up quickly.

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Taco Chex Mix

Mix up your Chex Mix by adding taco seasoning to it, so it has a kick! You won't be able to stop munching on this easy Taco Chex Mix.

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  1. Christina says

    I’m new about 5 minutes ago new! I’m with the rest of you guys with eating 7/24 Mexican food. Love any and all of it. I’m so happy to have found this blog! Y U M ! Christina

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    • Julie Evink says

      So glad you found us Christina! Hope you find some new Mexican dishes to try!

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  2. Courtney says

    Mexican food is my favorite! Thanks for including a couple of my favorite recipes! 🙂

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    • Julie Evink says

      Of course Courtney!

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  3. Danae @ reciperunner says

    I’m with you, I’m pretty sure I could live off of Mexican food! What a great list of recipes. Now I’ll have to somehow narrow it down or else invite the whole neighborhood over for a fiesta!

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    • Julie Evink says

      Thanks Danae! It’s a good excuse to throw a party right?!

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  4. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    Ole! Whole lot of yumminess going on here! Thanks so much for including me 🙂 Pinned!

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  5. Irving says

    Julie,
    Meghan’s Cinco de Mayo recipes are awesome! I am a big fan of Mexican food as well. After a long run there’s nothing better than salsa and chips or a great guacamole recipe! Thanks for making this available!

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  6. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    I’m going to be partying for days with all these yummy recipes! Thanks for including my Jalapeno Lime Hummus! 🙂

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    • Julie Evink says

      Of course Taylor!

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  7. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

    I think Cinco de Mayo recipe collections are probably my most favorite theme of all! So many great recipes here…thank you for compiling this and thank you for including my Chipotle Salsa & Baked Chimichangas!

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    • Julie Evink says

      Thanks Brandie!

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