Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes – I gathered some of the absolute BEST Mexican recipes for you in this collection.
If you’re anything like me and my family, you could eat Mexican and Tex-Mex foods every single day. That’s what inspired me to collect all my favorite recipes in one place for you. Margaritas, Chips, Salsa, Guacamole, Tacos, Fajitas, Enchiladas… I love them all!!
22 Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes
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Best Damn Sunset Margarita Cocktail
Best Damn Sunset Margarita Cocktail has beautiful layers of flavor made from grenadine and margarita. This fun cocktail recipe looks impressive but is actually very easy to make. It's great for summertime parties.... at sunset!
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Pineapple Margarita
A little tart, a little sweet, and completely refreshing, Pineapple Margarita will be your favorite cocktail this summer! With no premade mixes, this margarita is simple to make and straightforward in flavor.
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Tex Mex Skillet Pasta
Tex Mex Skillet Pasta is a new family favorite recipe. Not only is it tasty and filling, it's ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Green Chile Cheese Rice Casserole
This is a yummy side dish recipe to pair with any of your Tex-Mex dishes. Tacos, nachos, and fajitas will all be scrumptious with this rice.
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Green Chile Cheese Quesadillas
These flour tortillas are filled with cheese, green chilies, and corn then toasted to perfection.
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Creamy Mexican Kale Slaw
Fresh, vibrant, and healthy, Creamy Mexican Kale Slaw is great as a side or piled high on your tacos. This slaw is loaded with flavor and satisfying!
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Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe
Perfect for parties and entertaining, Mexican Street Corn Dip Recipe has the same great spicy flavors as Mexican Street Corn.
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Street Corn Chicken Taco Recipe
Street Corn Chicken Taco Recipe is loaded with flavorful, marinated chicken, street corn, and topped with avocado, cheese, and a spectacular Mexican inspired sauce!
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Walking Tacos
Tacos with all the ingredients contained in a bag of chips! Kid favorite!
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Tamale Pie
A spicy beef mixture with Mexican flavors sits on top of creamy grits and replicates the familiar tamale taste an texture.
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Fish Tacos with Mango Avocado Relish
Fish Tacos with Mango Avocado Relish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Healthy never tasted so good.
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Caribbean Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
Spicy, sweet, and super flavorful, Caribbean Jamaican Jerk Fish Tacos with Lime Crema, are easy, delicious, and bursting with a complex mix of flavors.
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Lime Crema for Tacos
Lime Crema for Tacos is a versatile sauce for fish and shrimp tacos. Made with Greek yogurt my Lime Crema for Tacos is light and bright.
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Mexican Meatloaf recipe
Cilantro, cumin, chorizo and green chiles give this Mexican Meatloaf recipe a spicy spin.
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Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Skillet Mexican Street Corn Recipe is corn off the cobb served Mexican style it's smothered with a creamy spread and topped with feta cheese, cilantro, and green onions. It’s super easy and amazingly flavorful.
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Fish Nachos
Fish Nachos recipe is quick, easy, great for a crowd, and packed with awesome flavors!
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Southwest Creamy White Chicken Chili
In the post above, I have included alternative methods for cooking: stovetop (20 minutes), stovetop long version, slow cooker, and instant pot. I also give substitutions and tried to address any questions you may have.
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Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Stack
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Stack is hearty and filling and packs a tasty punch for breakfast. This popular Mexican classic is kicked up with non-traditional ingredients.
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Mexican-style Pecan-Chocolate Squares
Mexican-style Pecan-Chocolate Squares are packed with pecans. Much like a pecan pie without the goo, these bars are easy to make, easy to transport, and great for year around noshing.
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Fajita Chicken Bowl Recipe
Fajita Chicken Bowl Recipe is quick easy healthy meal cilantro rice, fajita chicken, pico filled avocado half, street corn, & Chipotle Ranch.
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Healthy 20 Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe
Healthy 20 Minute Chili Lime Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Recipe is an easy weeknight dinner staple. Crispy veggies, tender chicken and shrimp are seasoned with chili pepper and lime juice then served with healthy tortillas.
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Chicken Fajitas on a Stick
A different way to serve a popular dish, try Chicken Fajitas on a Stick. They're great for summer entertaining. A fun and festive way to serve this Mexican favorite! Chicken Fajitas on a Stick are great an appetizer or a meal and ready in less than 10 minutes!
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As well, I put together serving dishes and decorations for you to choose from.
- Large serving bowl
- 5-piece salsa bowl set
- Taco holder stand
- Tortilla warmer
- Fajita skillet set
- Mexican table runner
- Mexican napkins plain or printed
- More….
You may also enjoy these non-Mexican recipes
- Classic Slaw recipe
- Broccoli Salad
- Asian Slaw
- Tex-Mex Coleslaw
- Tex Mex Skillet Pasta
- Citrus Marinated Grilled Chicken
- Pulled Pork Quesadillas
- Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken
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Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Claire makes me laugh, too! Heading over to get all the fun recipes.. and get them pinned!
Paula says
Thanks Gloria!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I could eat Mexican style food forever. In fact, I’m eating quesadillas right now. Heading over to check out your post now, Paula!
Paula says
I agree, Julie! I would love a quesadilla right now 🙂
Kelly says
This is such an awesome round up Paula! Can’t wait to check them out – heading over now 🙂
Kimberly says
I love this! If you get a chance, I would love you to share at our party that starts Tuesday morning. loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Have a great week! Lou Lou Girls
Paula says
Thank you so much! I love a good party 🙂
Peter @Feed Your Soul Too says
Great round up. I started making some recipes this weekend and started on my Friday Five this past Friday.
Paula says
Thanks, Peter, I love Tex Mex any time of year… or day
Melanie Hiester says
Great round up ideas Paula!
Have a beautiful Monday!
Paula says
Thanks so much, have a great week as well!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Awesome round-up, Paula! Heading over to check it out.