Over the last couple of weeks, we have been sharing Mexican Recipes. These recipes are not only family favorites but also budget friendly. We have pulled together 35 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo for you to choose from including Main Dishes, Snacks, Sides, Desserts, Drinks and Basic Recipes to have on hand!
In case you don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, these recipes are of course, perfect for dinner anytime.
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes
- Quick & Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
- Wild Mushroom Quesadillas
- Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
- Taco Ring
- Build Your Own Taco Bar
- Wet Bean Burrito
- 3 Sausage Chili with Green Chiles
- Healthy Taco Salad
- 15 Minute Taco Soup
Mexican Basics
- Complete Guide to Chile Peppers
- How to make Homemade Flour Tortillas
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Homemade Corn Tortillas from Spicie Foodies
Cinco de Mayo Snacks and Sides
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Mexican Red Rice
- Mini Taco Cups
- Classic Quacamole
- Salsa Verde
- Grilled Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon
- Homemade Salsa
- Grilled Peppers and Onions with Crispy Potatoes
- Cheesy Chili Dip
- Seven Layer Southwestern Salad
Cinco de Mayo Desserts
- Cinco de Mayo Cupcakes with Chocolate Chili Poppers
- Tres Leches and Berry Parfaits
- Margarita Cupcakes
- Sangria Cupcakes
- Key Lime Dessert
Cinco de Mayo Drinks
- Lime Slush from Taste of Home
- Blue Lagoon Margarita from Taste of Home
- Blue Hawaiian {kid friendly}
- Lemon Lime from Taste of Home
- Sangria from The Kitchen is my Playground
- Classic Margaritas from Real Simple
Do you have a favorite Mexican Recipe? Feel free to share with us or leave a link in the comments!

Mark is a self-taught cook specializing in Asian cuisine. Mark’s passion for food began at a young age when his parents finally allowed him to attempt cooking. Since then, he’s found himself experimenting in the kitchen, watching cooking shows, and reading food blogs. Mark lives in Toronto, Canada, where he works as a restaurant chef.
I l*o*v*e Mexican food! =)
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