Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes!
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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!
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
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
Easy Taco Dip ~ Everyone Will Dig Into this Festive Taco Dip! Loaded with Sour Cream, Taco Seasoning, Salsa, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes & Black Olives!
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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 Recipe
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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Enchilada Casserole
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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 delicious homemade lasagna has 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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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
Quick and Easy Casserole for a busy weeknight dinner idea! This Mexican 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 Recipe
{Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Chicken Taco Soup ~ Quick, Easy Homemade Taco Soup with Shredded Chicken! Warm Up with a Big Bowl of this Taco Soup Made in Your Pressure Cooker!
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Instant Pot Beef Taco Soup Recipe
{Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Beef Taco Soup ~ Quick, Easy Homemade Beef Taco Soup with tons of flavor! Warm Up with a Big Bowl of this Taco Soup Made in Your Pressure Cooker. It's so easy and a family favorite.
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Chili 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 Cocktail
Quick and easy refreshing cocktail 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!
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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
Julie Evink says
So glad you found us Christina! Hope you find some new Mexican dishes to try!
Courtney says
Mexican food is my favorite! Thanks for including a couple of my favorite recipes! 🙂
Julie Evink says
Of course Courtney!
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!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Danae! It’s a good excuse to throw a party right?!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ole! Whole lot of yumminess going on here! Thanks so much for including me 🙂 Pinned!
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!
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! 🙂
Julie Evink says
Of course Taylor!
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!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Brandie!