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Cinco de Mayo Comfort Food Recipes

A collection of our best Mexican recipes for celebrating Cinco de Mayo with flavor! Easy appetizers, saucy burritos, spicy margaritas, and more that you can easily scale for a crowd.

A carnitas burrito topped with verde sauce.

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Cinco de Mayo Dinners

Our favorite extra-special Mexican dinners, including enchiladas, tostadas, and more!

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Cinco de Mayo Appetizers

You can’t have a party without a cheesy dip or guacamole. Add these starters to your menu!

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Cinco de Mayo Cocktails

Festive cocktails that pair well with tacos, burritos, and a big ‘ol basket of chips and salsa.

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All Cinco de Mayo Recipes

  • A wood serving tray lined with parchment paper of freshly baked chorizo nachos, topped with cheese, refried black beans, ground chorizo, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo.

    Spicy Chorizo Nachos With Jalapenos And Chipotle Mayo
  • Three spicy cauliflower tacos with pineapple pico de gallo and pickled red onions.

    Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos With A Spicy Chipotle Glaze
  • A plate of chilaquiles rojos for two.

    Chilaquiles Rojos (Red Chilaquiles)
  • A pineapple coconut margarita.

    Pineapple Coconut Margarita
  • Mexican martini with tequila.

    Mexican Martini
  • Mexican street corn dip.

    Easy Mexican Street Corn Dip (Crockpot Recipe)
  • 3 vegetarian Tostadas on a wooden serving dish.

    Vegetarian Tostadas
  • Sheet pan carne asada nachos.

    Carne Asada Nachos
  • Pork enchiladas verde.

    Pork Enchiladas Verde
  • A spicy mezcal margarita in a rocks glass with a Tajin rim and jalapeno wheel garnish, on a marble coaster.

    Spicy Mezcal Margarita With A Tajin Rim
  • A dish of Mexican chilaquiles verdes with two forks for serving.

    Chilaquiles Verdes With Scrambled Eggs
  • Authentic Mexican chicken tinga tostadas on a plate

    Make-Ahead Chicken Tinga Tostadas
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