Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Margaritas, tacos, dips, enchiladas, and more margs! These Mexican favorites have cinco-star reviews.

Staff Picks

Ex-Girlfriend's Mom's Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)

Rating: Unrated
174
My ex's mom had the best hand-chopped salsa fresca I have ever tasted back in college. Over the years, I have tweaked it to something my friends and family rave about. The trick for this salsa is marinating the onions and jalapenos in lime juice for about 5 minutes before adding the tomatoes and cilantro. There are two tricks to this recipe: 1. Hand-chop everything. It takes a while, but it is worth it. 2. The marinating is what makes this salsa special. Hope you enjoy.
By thebioteacher

Impossible Cake

Rating: Unrated
83
This cake has a reputation! A sweet and tempting caramel is drizzled into a greased Bundt® pan, followed by a gorgeous smooth mixture for a moist and rich chocolate cake and a layer of flan. Serve topped with more melted cajeta if you wish.
By gem

Authentic Mexican Tortillas

Rating: Unrated
366
I learned how to make these growing up watching my mother Alma. We have never used an actual recipe, but for your convenience I came up with one.
By Jamie Mikall Martinez

Tacros (Croissant Tacos)

Rating: Unrated
1
Behold the best mashup ever, the croissant taco! Fine masa harina in the croissant dough results in flaky layers with a chewy interior. They're dense on the inside -- the better to hold the fillings -- but if you prefer a more tender, croissant-type texture, decrease the masa, increase the bread flour, and omit the gluten. I've also included lard in the dough, but feel free to use all butter. These don't keep well, so plan to eat them all on the day you make them.
By FrancesC

Authentic Enchiladas Verdes

Rating: Unrated
483
These enchiladas are made with a fresh green salsa, just like you would find in a Mexican restaurant or better yet, in a Mexican home.
By PattiVerde
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Frozen Margarita Pie

Rating: Unrated
41
This pie is a refreshing end to a meal. It is always a big hit when served at gatherings. Enjoy!
By Sandra Faust

Classic Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Rating: Unrated
9
A refreshing variation on a classic frozen margarita.
By Patrick Washburn

Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Rating: Unrated
126
This guacamole is great! Whether or not you want it spicy, this guacamole is a dip to die for!
By Kaersten

Pico de Gallo

Rating: Unrated
375
Quick and easy pico de gallo that is a great app or addition to dinner. Huge hit in my house!
By Rachel Love

Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

Rating: Unrated
421
I've tried many marinade recipes for carne asada, and this is our family favorite!
By Lisa Arlotti

Authentic Mole Sauce

Rating: Unrated
60
Hot chiles and rich chocolate make this authentic mole sauce perfect for topping stewed meats or enchiladas.
By Allrecipes

Lola's Horchata

Rating: Unrated
426
A very easy way to make great horchata!
By LOLA
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Inspiration and Ideas

Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Traditional Mexican Guacamole

"So good! I added the smallest clove of garlic, mashed and minced, and added a squeeze of lime. This is so much better than anything you can buy!" – elizabeth32
Beer Margaritas

Beer Margaritas

"This is my go-to margarita recipe. It's very smooth and mellow." – SeaWolf
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

Cinco de Mayo Salsa Cruda

Avocado-Lime Cheesecake

Avocado-Lime Cheesecake

Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas Verdes

Host a Mexican-Inspired Brunch for Easy Entertaining This Cinco de Mayo

Anytime's a Good Time for Bruncho de Mayo

Chicken Enchilada Slow Cooker Soup

Rating: Unrated
264

A tasty, quick, hot meal! We like to top the bowls of soup with crushed corn tortilla chips, shredded cheese or chopped green onions -- sometimes all three.

More Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Carnitas - Pressure Cooker

Rating: Unrated
279
Savory and tender pork carnitas.
By Jennifer Sierra-Quick
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Slow Cooker Carnitas

Rating: Unrated
1455
Carnitas means 'little meats' and is traditionally fried then braised. This recipe is made much easier using the slow cooker but the results are just as tasty. This makes a great filling for tamales, enchiladas, tacos and burritos. This filling is also great combined with your favorite barbecue sauce and served on buns.
By Erin Parker

Enchiladas Verdes

Rating: Unrated
162
I learned this recipe from an amazing cook from Puebla. I've been perfecting it for over 15 years and realized that it was time to share it when my foodie friends tried to drink the sauce out of the saucepan. I use the roasted or baked chicken from the grocery store. I did it once only to save time, but found that they are tastier. Be conservative with the cream and the cheese. Do not use sour cream!
By gem

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Rating: Unrated
2139
The secret is in the seasonings! I whipped these up on my own using stuff I had on hand. Shredding the chicken is the most time-consuming step, but it's worth it in the end. Give these babies a try! Serve with sour cream and a side of Spanish rice.
By MomSavedbyGrace
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Classic Margarita

This classic margarita can be served frozen or on the rocks.
By Patrick Washburn

Super Nachos

Rating: Unrated
79
This makes a huge meal-sized tray of nachos with lots of good stuff! You can adjust ingredient quantities to suit your preference. Serve with extra chips if required. Great for game day.
By Melanie
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Sauteed Sweet Plantains (Tajaditas Dulces de Platano)

Rating: Unrated
82
This traditional South America and Caribbean side dish adds a nice sweetness to any meal. Use plantains with heavy black spotting to a fully black skin. Try these bananas in place of potatoes with your meal, you'll like it!
By E.Florida

Sopa de Fideos

Rating: Unrated
49
I've been to many Mexican restaurants and they seem to always give you a small cup of Sopa de Fideos (noodle soup) before the meal. This can easily be made at home with just a few ingredients. This is my version of this tasty Mexican noodle soup.
By amandascookin

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas

Rating: Unrated
367
One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants serves a dish with jalapeno cream cheese and shredded chicken that is to die for. I had been experimenting with dishes that contained those two ingredients and came up with this!! It is absolutely to die for and I get nothing but rave reviews from people who try it! Give it a whirl... I promise your taste buds won't regret it. :-)
By baumanns

Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Chile Sauce

Rating: Unrated
296
Chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot green chiles. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste!
By aaronspool

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

Rating: Unrated
136
This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who is from Durango, Mexico. I had to beg her for years to give this recipe to me. Finally, she gave it to me for Christmas. I added orange zest, but the original recipe calls for just pure vanilla. You can use almond extract as well.
By Amy Shurts

Mexican Chorizo

Rating: Unrated
25
A mildly hot, and very delicious, Mexican sausage. Excellent for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Can be made into patties and cooked in a skillet, or stuffed into natural hog or collagen casings and grilled at your next family gathering.
By James

South Texas Carne Guisada

Rating: Unrated
123
In this recipe, chunks of lean beef are simmered with fresh tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and Mexican seasonings to make a rich spicy gravy (guisada). Serve with warm tortillas and garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and/or cheddar cheese for awesome guisada tacos. If your gravy is too thin, whisk a 1/2 cup of the gravy with 1 tablespoon of flour and stir it back into the meat mixture; cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
By RHONDA35

Vampiros Mexicanos (Mexican Vampires)

Rating: Unrated
2
If you are looking for a real Mexican cocktail, you just found it! This drink combines, in one glass, the best of Mexico: tequila and sangrita (Mexican's favorite tequila chaser). Don't look for cheap tequila; if you like the good stuff, don't be afraid to mix it.
By gem

Microwave Flan

Rating: Unrated
24
Flan is made easier with the convenience of the microwave. This is the fastest and easiest flan you'll ever find.
By anar_73

Sweet Rice

Rating: Unrated
44
Often called Arroz con Leche, this is a sweet custard-like pudding. I haven't had a single person not love this traditional Mexican rice pudding. You might want to double the recipe!
By crys7422

D's Famous Salsa

Rating: Unrated
883
This is a Texas recipe I've developed and refined over many years. It's very fast, easy, and I usually have everything on hand. I often give it as gifts to my family back East.
By Denise Smith

Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Rating: Unrated
33
Very yummy! I grew up making these with my mom and sisters, and everyone I knew loved them! They're easy to make and incredibly tempting! Add chicken or cilantro if you like. I suggest pairing it with easy-to-make boxed Mexican rice.
By hunni662

Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

Rating: Unrated
93
Is a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream and strawberries (optional).
By Patty Valle Kafati

Chicken Chimichangas with Sour Cream Sauce

Rating: Unrated
501
I am not generally a fan of chimichangas at restaurants, but this had me going back for seconds. It is easy to prepare the meat ahead of time and then have a very quick meal in a pinch.
By SSTRAWDER

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

Rating: Unrated
24
This is another common agua fresca from Mexico. Refreshing, healthy, and delicious! Serve over ice.
By Yoly

Enchiladas

Rating: Unrated
302
A friend of mine gave me this recipe for ground beef enchiladas and it is delicious!
By Donna

Mexican Street Vendor Style Corn Salad

Rating: Unrated
52
I lived in southern California for many years. Around Cinco de Mayo, there would be fiestas in our neighborhood. Vendors sold grilled corn on the cob prepared with butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chile powder and a lime wedge. They were so delicious! After moving, we'd crave this corn, so I altered the recipe using canned corn and mixed in the same ingredients for a similar treat that doesn't require an outdoor grill.
By Parizienne

Chicken Mole

Rating: Unrated
53
Chicken Mole
By Jenny Wells
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