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    Home » All Recipes » Mexican

    Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    Published: May 4, 2021 · Updated: Nov 7, 2024 by Maggie Unzueta

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    These Cinco de Mayo Recipes will take your fiesta up a notch.

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    From crunchy taquitos to tasty salsa and chips, your family and friends will go crazy over these Mexican recipes.

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 Cinco de Mayo Recipes
      • 1.1 Classic Ground Beef Taquitos
      • 1.2 Tomato Habanero Salsa
      • 1.3 Carne Asada Fries 
      • 1.4 Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)
      • 1.5 Slow Cooker: Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew 
      • 1.6 Chile Piquin Salsa
      • 1.7 California Burrito
      • 1.8 Chicken Mole Nachos
      • 1.9 Queso Fundido with Chorizo
      • 1.10 Nopales Asados (Grilled Cactus)
      • 1.11 Salsa Borracha 
      • 1.12 Carne Asada Nachos
      • 1.13 Grilled Pork Chops Adobo
      • 1.14 Potato Taquitos
      • 1.15 Pollo Adobado (Mexican Chicken Adobo)
      • 1.16 Tomato Molcajete Salsa 
      • 1.17 Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers 

    Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    Classic Ground Beef Taquitos

    Ground Beef Taquitos are crunchy, tasty, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Dip them into your favorite salsa or creamy guacamole and ENJOY!

    Tomato Habanero Salsa

    If you like it hot, this Tomato Habanero Salsa is for you. It’s delicious, zesty, and ready in just a few minutes. Great with chicken, fish, or just as is with a bag of chips.

    Carne Asada Fries 

    Carne Asada Fries will be your new favorite dish. Make it for Cinco de Mayo, Game Day, or a day of indulging. Made of a combination of flavors that are absolutely addicting!

    Salsa de Aguacate (Avocado Salsa)

    Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa, is a spicy topping for tacos or just as is with chips. A creamy and totally dreamy Mexican appetizer worth making this Cinco de Mayo.

    Slow Cooker: Birria de Res, or Mexican Beef Stew 

    This Slow Cooker Birria de Res is a Mexican Beef stew. Deep robust flavors form after the beef has been cooking for hours in a red chile sauce. Serve as a stew or makes tacos.

    Chile Piquin Salsa

    Chile Piquin Salsa is HEAT and SPICE and everything nice. Full of flavor and deliciousness. It makes a yummy appetizer or topping for tacos.

    California Burrito

    Dig into a California Burrito this Cinco de Mayo! Featuring carne asada, french fries, and more. TASTY and insanely DELICIOUS!

    Chicken Mole Nachos

    These Chicken Mole Nachos will get your Cinco de Mayo party started! Layer the toppings, bake and serve. Yummy, super easy, and a total crowd pleaser.

    Queso Fundido with Chorizo

    Queso Fundido with Chorizo is one of the easiest recipes. Only a handful of ingredients create this YUMMY Mexican appetizer. Big time crowd pleaser!

    Nopales Asados (Grilled Cactus)

    Fire up the grill with these Nopales Asados (or Grilled Cactus). Super easy to make, delicious, and healthy side dish. Add them to a salad or serve next to carne asada.

    Salsa Borracha 

    Making carne asada tacos this Cinco de Mayo? You gotta try this Salsa Borracha (or Drunk Salsa). Easy-to-make and rich with flavor.

    Carne Asada Nachos

    Carne Asada Nachos is a super TASTY and indulgent appetizer loved by Mexican foodies everywhere. Layer on a sheet pan recipe, bake and ready for your Cinco de Mayo party.

    Grilled Pork Chops Adobo

    Grilled Pork Chops Adobo (or Chuletas Adobadas) are full FLAVOR. Pork chops marinated in an adobo sauce then grilled to perfection. Serve with tortillas.

    Potato Taquitos

    These Potato Taquitos are a show stopper! Crispy and so yummy. Use leftover mashed potatoes for easy cooking. Serve with your favorite salsa and crunch away.

    Pollo Adobado (Mexican Chicken Adobo)

    Savor the flavor in this Pollo Adobado (Mexican Chicken Adobo). Marinated chicken in a robust, chile sauce. It's sure to please.

    Tomato Molcajete Salsa 

    Tomato Molcajete Salsa is a chunky goodness. Serve with chips or add to your tacos. This salsa is a winner all day, everyday!

    Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers 

    Take your Cinco de Mayo up a notch with these Northern Style Mexican Beef Skewers (Alambre de Res Norteño). Tasty and really easy-to-make. Serve with tortillas and your favorite.

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