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CINCO DE MAYO PARTY FOODS

Mar.posted by Paula 7 Comments

Cinco De Mayo Party Foods – Are you on the hunt for delicious and easy recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I collected some tried and true Mexican recipes that make great dinner or appetizer party dishes! Plus, they’re easy to make because, well, I hate complicated recipes.

Cinco De Mayo Party Foods, some of our favorite Mexican recipes including tacos, side dishes, appetizers, & cocktails. #TexMex #recipes #holidays #party #partyfood #cincodemayorecipes #cincodemayo

Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

St Patrick’s Day, as we know it in America, was promoted by activists to celebrate Irish culture, in order to fight prejudice against Irish immigrants. Likewise, in recent years, holidays associated with various other immigrant groups have begun to gain mainstream acceptance, most notably Cinco de Mayo, which has followed a similar path as St. Patrick’s Day. It was started by activists to celebrate Mexican culture. As well, it is embraced by people just looking for a good time.

It seems one culture’s holiday becomes everyone’s excuse to party! I’m not opposed (when done respectfully). Furthermore, it’s fun to learn more about cultures through their food traditions.

Cinco De Mayo Party Foods, some of our favorite Mexican recipes including tacos, side dishes, appetizers, & cocktails. #TexMex #recipes #holidays #party #partyfood #cincodemayorecipes #cincodemayo

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY FOODS

So here we go! These are some of our favorite Mexican dishes. Not only do I have wonderful tacos for you, but I have side dishes and appetizers and drinks! It’s so hard to choose just a couple of favorites because they’re all equally good. Therefore, I decided to host a party so I can enjoy all of them!

But, hey, let’s not limit these tasty dishes to just a holiday. You can enjoy them for Taco Tuesday or any random weeknight or weekend!

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Here are the recipes, click the title or the photo for the full recipe.

Skinny Margaritas

Packed with flavor, this light Margarita is the perfect low-calorie cocktail for special occasions.
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A festive twist on a classic cocktail, this Skinny Pomegranate Margarita is sure to become your new favorite cocktail.   This is a gorgeous, delicious, and refreshing drink recipe that doesn't have to be reserved for the holidays!

Skinny Pomegranate Margarita

A festive twist on a classic cocktail, this Skinny Pomegranate Margarita is sure to become your new favorite cocktail.  This is a gorgeous, delicious, and refreshing drink recipe that doesn't have to be reserved for the holidays!
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Chori Pollo (Chorizo Chicken) is my restaurant remake of my son's favorite Mexican entree. Chori Pollo is spicy chorizo sausage, grilled chicken, spices, and cheese recipe. You can eat it in soft or hard taco shells, with chips, over rice or greens.

Chori Pollo (Chorizo Chicken)

Chori Pollo (Chorizo Chicken) is my restaurant remake of my son's favorite Mexican entree. It is an easy family meal that's filled with fun and flavor.
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Taco meets cheese for a melty, cheesy, comfort situation in my Spicy Chorizo Queso! A fantastic, shareable, warm, cheesy dip that’s easy to make and perfect for every party.

Spicy Chorizo Queso

Taco meets cheese for a melty, cheesy, comfort situation in my Spicy Chorizo Queso! A fantastic, shareable, warm, cheesy dip that’s easy to make and perfect for every party.
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Famous Queso Dip Recipe

Famous Queso Dip Recipe

Famous Queso Dip Recipe that cheesy, gooey dip you love so much presented in a nacho bar!
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Black Bean Salsa

Black Bean Salsa

A versatile recipe, Black Bean Salsa can top a salad, a dip or relish for tacos!
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Southwest Chicken Wraps are full of nutrients and flavor. An easy recipe that starts with leftover chicken. Corn, black beans, lettuce, and tomato and a special sauce round out this delicious meal.

Southwest Chicken Wraps

Southwest Chicken Wraps are full of nutrients and flavor. An easy recipe that starts with leftover chicken. Corn, black beans, lettuce, and tomato and a special sauce round out this delicious meal.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are unbelievably tender, juicy, versatile, and easy to make in your Crock-Pot! They are great for large crowds, busy nights, and make-ahead meals. #pork #pulledpork #recipe #slowcooker #tacos #easy #Mexican #Crockpot #carnitas

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are unbelievably tender, juicy, versatile, and easy to make in your Crock-Pot! They are great for large crowds, busy nights, and make-ahead meals. #pork #pulledpork #recipe #slowcooker #tacos #easy #Mexican #Crockpot #carnitas
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Chicken Shrimp Fajita Nachos are delicious when layered with all the good stuff chicken, shrimp, peppers, onions, and cheese. #chicken #shrimp #fajita #nachos

Chicken and Shrimp Fajita Nachos

Chicken and Shrimp Fajita Nachos make sheet pan full of spice & yummy goodness! Simple, quick, and delicious, nachos are perfect for a party or quick family dinner.
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Easy Mexican Rice. As good as the rice from your favorite Mexican restaurant, Easy Mexican Rice is simple to make and full of flavor. It compliments any Mexican or Tex-Mex entree from quesadillas to fajitas to or simple tacos.

Easy Mexican Rice

Easy Mexican Rice is a one-pot recipe that is perfect for your Tex-Mex spread. 
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Crockpot Green Chile Chicken is an easy dinner recipe. This low carb chicken recipe combines chicken, cream cheese, green chiles and spices for amazing flavor. #chicken #slowcooker #crockpot #creamcheese #keto #lowcarb #easy

Crockpot Green Chile Chicken

Crockpot Green Chile Chicken is an easy dinner recipe. This chicken can be eaten alone for a low-carb meal or in tacos, quesadillas, wraps, on a salad, or rice.

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Moist, tart and sweet these Margarita Cupcakes are full of lime, margarita mix and, yes, tequila! #margarita #dessert #cake #cupcake #tequila #lime

Margarita Cupcakes

Moist, tart, and sweet these Margarita Cupcakes are full of lime, margarita mix, and, yes, tequila!
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Fajita-Seasoned-Chicken-Black-Beans-and-Corn-Stuffed-Poblano-Peppers

Fajita Seasoned Chicken Black Beans and Corn Stuffed Poblano Peppers

I made this in under 30 minutes. That even includes the time it too to make the seasoning! It's easily adjustable to serve a few or a lot, just add extra peppers and more chicken. For an entree, you probably want to allow two peppers per adult. If you're serving it as a side, you'll probably want just one pepper per adult. It makes a beautiful dish that full of flavor and is super easy to prepare.
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Tacos Pastor Pork Burger recipe

Tacos Pastor Pork Burger

My Tacos Pastor Pork Burger has the same flavors and spices as this popular Mexican street food Tacos el Pastor.
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Tex Mex Coleslaw is packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts. It also adds a nice crunch to tacos, fajitas, and wraps.

Tex Mex Coleslaw

Tex Mex Coleslaw is packed with flavor and perfect for summer cookouts!
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Healthy Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Soup

Healthy Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken Soup

This recipe is a one-pot meal that's full of those authentic Mexican flavors you love.

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Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe

Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe

Baked Tex-Mex Pimiento Cheese Dip Recipe traditional pimiento cheese is paired with Tex-Mex flavors of cilantro and paprika in this mouth-watering hot dip.
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As well, I put together serving dishes and decorations for you to choose from.

  1. Large serving bowl
  2. 5-piece salsa bowl set
  3. Taco holder stand
  4. Tortilla warmer
  5. Fajita skillet set
  6. Mexican table runner
  7. Mexican napkins plain or printed
  8. More….

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Comments

  1. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

    05.06.13 at 9:52 pm

    Sounds like one tasty party! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #11.

    ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
    http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com/

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  2. Eva Gallant says

    05.03.13 at 9:34 am

    What time should we be there?

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    • Paula says

      05.03.13 at 1:59 pm

      Girl! Come on! Starts at 7 Saturday!

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  3. Kaz @ Melting Moments says

    05.03.13 at 4:14 am

    Yum, yum, yum! Where do I get an invite to this party? 😉

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  4. Alicia says

    05.02.13 at 8:38 pm

    That looks like an awesome party! I love the sound of everything, thanks for some great recipe links 🙂

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