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Try these 26 Mexican-inspired recipes for the most delicious Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
What are 3 typical foods served on Cinco de Mayo?
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Molé, chilaquiles, and tamales are all typical foods found at a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
What is a good menu for Cinco de Mayo?
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A good Cinco de Mayo menu includes a range of authentic Mexican recipes. From carnitas to tamales, you can also put your own twist on each dish!
What is the most popular food eaten on Cinco de Mayo in Mexico?
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Authentic dishes like Molé Poblano, chalupas, enchiladas, tacos, and chilaquiles are all popular Mexican foods eaten on Cinco de Mayo.
What can I bring to a Cinco de Mayo party?
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Bringing delicious meals, either authentic ones or ones with more modern twists, are welcome at a Cinco de Mayo party. Scroll for an array of recipe ideas to bring to the celebration!
Cozy Cravings
Pineapple Pico de Gallo
Sweet and spicy is just a combo we can't pass up. This chunky salsa will accommodate each guest at your Cinco de Mayo parties with bites full of fresh veggies and fruit. (via Cozy Cravings)
Sunday Supper Movement
Elote
This tasty street food snack is so fun to eat. Grilling gives the corn a nice char and smokey flavor. However, they're getting slathered in mayonnaise and cotija cheese, so they're bound to please any way you make them. (via Sunday Supper Movement)
A Cozy Kitchen
Crispy Chicken Taquitos with Avocado Crema
These chicken taquitos are the ideal finger food for a Cinco de Mayo party. The contents are inside a rolled tortilla and make a great portable bite for those times when your favorite song comes on and you *have* to bust a move. (via A Cozy Kitchen)
Rachel Mansfield
Healthy Seven Layer Taco Dip
Dips really keep the world turning since they're so tasty and easy to scoop up with the swipe of a chip. Stock up on your dippable chips, because this taco dip recipe won't last long. (via Rachel Mansfield)
Muy Bueno
Brisket Sopes
If you love tacos, you’ll adore sopes. They’re a traditional Mexican dish made from thick rounds of fried masa, and this version is topped with ultra-tender slow-cooked brisket. Crack open a cold cerveza and enjoy. (via Muy Bueno)
Damn Delicious
Cheesy Avocado Quesadillas
If you’re short on time but still want to party, these quesadillas are just the dish for you. Upgrade the basic cheese ‘dillas you know and love from childhood with avocado slices and seasoned ground beef, for a hearty bite that’s easy to make but still tastes impressive. (via Damn Delicious)
Pink Owl Kitchen
Avocado, Mango, and Shrimp Ceviche
Ceviche is always super light and fresh, and when served during the summery day of Cinco de Mayo, everyone will have you to thank for bringing such a mouthwatering dish to the party. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Muy Bueno
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa with Baked Tortilla Chips
This creamy salsa is like a cross between salsa verde and guacamole. This means it’s highly addictive, so you better have a lot of chips handy. Try it on top of tacos, nachos or even on a torta — this salsa tastes good on *everything*. (via Muy Bueno)
The Girl On Bloor
Skinny Chile Rellenos
Chile rellenos are stuffed green chiles that then get battered and fried in the best way. Enjoy yours for Cinco de Mayo alongside some rice and beans! (via The Girl On Bloor)
The Edgy Veg
Vegan Mexican Street Corn (Vegan Elote)
If you have some vegan pals pulling up to the party, serve them some plant-based elote for Cinco de Mayo. This recipe retains all the good textures and flavors, too! (via The Edgy Veg)
The Cookie Rookie
Easy Restaurant Style White Queso
This ooey, gooey white queso is bound to steal the show at any party thanks to a fiery kick from red pepper flakes and pickled jalapeños. (via The Cookie Rookie)
Snixy Kitchen
Black Bean and Veggie Tortilla Pizza
Quash two cravings at once with Mexican Pizza. Though it's hard to pinpoint many similarities between this dish and actual pizza (save for its round, open-faced nature), once you take a bite, you'll get it. Cut into slices and share with the fam… or don't share at all. (via Snixy Kitchen)
Half Baked Harvest
Mexican Hot Pot with Avocado Crema
For a more hearty addition to your Cinco de Mayo platter, this Mexican hot pot is sure to please anyone. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Feasting at Home
Ceviche
Use sushi-grade fish for the best taste and peace of mind. Though you’ll be marinating the fish in lime juice, you’ll still want the freshest, best quality product you can get. (via Feasting at Home)
Easy Cheesy Vegetarian
Roasted Vegetable Torta
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the most delicious Mexican sandwich around. Some of the bread is scooped out to make extra room for fillings like refried beans, guacamole and cheese. We're okay with that, and we might even suggest saving those bread fillings for sopping up any sandwich spillage. You're welcome. (via Easy Cheesy Vegetarian)
Live Eat Learn
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Forgo the corn on a stick for a less-messy, easy-to-eat elote salad. Add black beans, red onions and bell peppers to make it more salad-like and colorful. Bonus: The dressing uses yogurt instead of mayonnaise and sour cream for a healthy twist. (via Live Eat Learn)
Muy Delish
Pozole Rojo
This traditional Mexican soup is full of tender stewed beef, hominy (dried maize) and a super flavorful red chili sauce. It’d be nice if you had leftovers after your Cinco de Mayo festivities, but don’t count on it — this soup doesn’t play around. (via Muy Delish)
The Stay at Home Chef
Homemade Chalupas
These chalupas are nothing like the kind you'll find at your local Taco Bell. Set out toppings like shredded beef, avocado, salsa and cheese, and let everyone assemble their own. (via The Stay at Home Chef)
Tasting Table
Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
These saucy enchiladas take a little patience to prepare, but they're totally worth it. Invite some friends to make the process fly by. You'll need to fry the tortillas, dunk them in sauce, fill and roll, so you might need to enlist all the kiddos to help. (via Tasting Table)
Delicious Dessert Recipes For Cinco de Mayo Parties
No Eggs Or Ham
Toasted Rice Horchata with Salted Caramel Drizzle and Coconut Charcoal Whipped Cream
This is technically a drink, but with all of the sugar-infused additions, we must classify it as a totally delectable dessert. Horchata is a rice-based sip that's served with Mexican food, and this upgrade looks phenomenal. (via No Eggs Or Ham)
Drizzle and Drip
Churros with Chocolate and Espresso Sauce
What’s better than fried dough and chocolate? If you can come up with something, good for you — we’ll be over here munching on these churros. These amazing, crispy treats are coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with a velvety chocolate and espresso dipping sauce you won’t be able to get enough of. (via Drizzle and Drip)
Cilantro Parsley
Mexican Buñuelos
This Mexican puff pastry cannot be missed at your next Cinco celebration. It's fried, then coated in an addictive cinnamon sugar sprinkling, just like churros. (via Cilantro Parsley)
Drink Recipes To Sip On For Cinco de Mayo
Gastroplant
Jade Mezcal Margarita
This bold take on a classic Mexican margarita will keep you going with punchy flavors from lime and jalapeño. (via Gastroplant)
Culinary Hill
Agua de Jamaica
Feel a sense of refreshment flow over you with this delicious drink recipe that'd perfect for Cinco celebrations. Make sure to prep a big batch to share with everyone! (via Culinary Hill)
Barley & Sage
Key Lime Margarita
We could never pass up a traditional marg. This one is prepped with key limes that add amazing flavor notes. (via Barley & Sage)
Find Your Cocktail
Champagne Margarita (Mexican 75)
Get the best of both worlds with this summertime sipper, a margarita made with champagne. (via Find Your Cocktail)
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