Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these delicious traditional Mexican recipes.
Mexican food is so vibrant, both in taste and color. You could eat it every day without ever getting tired of it, given the countless Mexican flavors, ingredients, dishes and ways to prepare them. Having said that, traditional and authentic Mexican food is not always easy to find—and it can be quite different than what we are used to. That’s where these 19 best Cinco de Mayo food recipes come in.
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Cinco de Mayo Food Traditions For Your Party
This roundup showcases some of the best authentic Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or any other night you’re craving Mexican cuisine. There’s something for everyone: Green Pozole with Chicken, Horchata, Guacamole, Cemita Poblana, Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Barbacoa, Enchiladas Verdes, Tostadas, Chile Verde Tamales, Fish Tacos, Flautas and more fantastic dishes.
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Get ready to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo the traditional way, then try this Fiesta Taco Rice Bake:
Instant Pot Birria Tacos
They’re colorful, crunchy, messy and easy—Instant Pot Birria Tacos are the best taco you’ll ever taste. And guess what? You can make it in an Instant Pot in just 45 minutes. Get the recipe HERE.
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles is pure Mexican comfort food—a hearty casserole of tortilla chips, eggs, cheese, salsa, onions and corn. Get the recipe HERE.
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Mexican Lasagna
When your crew can’t agree on enchiladas or lasagna, make everyone happy with this quick and easy weeknight casserole! Get the recipe HERE.
Danielle Atkins
Mexican Street Fries with Cilantro Lime Salsa Verde Ranch
Seasoned hand-cut fries dipped in cilantro lime salsa verde ranch is a winning side. Get the recipe HERE.
Shea Goldstein
Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a must for Cinco de Mayo and this recipe is exactly what is needed. Get the recipe HERE.
Mama Latina Tips
Cemita Poblana with Pork Milanesa
This Cemita Poblana with Pork Milanesa sounds like the perfect sandwich. Get the recipe HERE.
Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos with Pickled Onions
Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos with Pickled Onions? Yes please! Get the recipe HERE.
The Lemon Bowl
Mexican Style Chicken Flautas
These Mexican Style Chicken Flautas are the perfect treat. Get the recipe HERE.
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My Latina Table
Chile Verde Tamales
Chile Verde Tamales—it can’t get more traditional than that. Get the recipe HERE.
Mama Latina Tips
Homemade Enchiladas Verdes
Learn how to make traditional Enchiladas Verdes from scratch. Get the recipe HERE.
My Latina Table
Make-Ahead Frozen Margaritas
Learn how to make some delicious make-ahead margaritas that will allow you to enjoy the fiesta with your friends. Get the recipe HERE.
Manu’s Menu
Tacos de Barbacoa
This recipe will show you how to make authentic Mexican Barbacoa. Get the recipe HERE.
My Latina Table
Fried Avocado Fish Tacos with Chipotle Sauce
These Fried Avocado Fish Tacos with Chipotle Sauce are perfectos. Get the recipe HERE.
My Latina Table
Huevos Rancheros with Posada Corazon’s Pasilla Chile Sauce
The secret behind these amazing Huevos Rancheros is the special Pasilla Chile Sauce. Get the recipe HERE.
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Authentic Horchata
Learn how to make authentic Horchata. It’s easier than you think. Get the recipe HERE.
My Latina Table
Green Pozole with Chicken
This Green Pozole with Chicken sounds amazing! Get the recipe HERE.
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Mama Latina Tips
Tostadas de Tinga
Tostadas are a staple of basic Mexican Food and these Tostadas de Tinga are a chicken version. Get the recipe HERE.
My Latina Table
Guacamole
You can’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo without guacamole! Get the recipe HERE.
Manu’s Menu
Lemon Carlota
Lemon Carlota is a very popular Mexican dessert with French roots. Get the recipe HERE.
My Latina Table
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