Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5th. It’s the Mexican holiday celebrating the Battle of Puebla. We love Mexican food, and take any chance we have to enjoy it. Today we are sharing Cinco de Mayo Food Ideas with you including Main Dishes, Snacks, Sides, Cocktails, Kid Friendly Drinks, and of course Desserts.
Whether you are heading to a Cinco de Mayo Party, or just having a fun dinner at home with your family, we have you covered! And honestly, these recipes are perfect any time of year, not just on Cinco de Mayo, but it’s always great to have an excuse to celebrate!
Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes
- Build Your Own Taco Bar
- Taco Ring
- Quick & Easy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
- One Dish Mexican Skillet
- Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
- Wet Bean Burrito
- Healthy Taco Salad
- 15 Minute Taco Soup
Cinco de Mayo Snacks and Sides
- Vegetarian Taco Dip
- Easy Homemade Salsa
- Healthy Taco Pasta Salad
- Homemade Pico de Gallo
- Mexican Red Rice
- Mini Taco Cups
- Classic Quacamole
- Cheesy Chili Dip
- Seven Layer Southwestern Salad
Cinco de Mayo Drinks
- Lime Berry Sangria Slush – recipe that I made for Kraft
- Refreshing Sangria
- Fresh Cherry Mojitos from Eat Live Run
- Blackberry Margaritas from Tide and Thyme
- Blue Hawaiian – kid friendly
- Lemon Lime from Taste of Home
- Sangria from The Kitchen is my Playground
- Classic Margaritas from Real Simple
Whip up one of these Cinco de Mayo Desserts including Easy Fried Ice Cream, Cinco de Mayo Cupcakes, Tres Leches Dessert and more!
