19 Traditional Cinco de Mayo Recipes
- A list of the top 19 Cinco de Mayo food recipes showcases authentic Mexican dishes like Green Pozole with Chicken, Horchata, Guacamole, and Enchiladas Verdes.
Mexican food is so vibrant, both in taste and color. You could eat it every day without ever getting tired of it, given the countless Mexican flavors, ingredients, dishes and ways to prepare them.
Having said that, traditional and authentic Mexican food is not always easy to find—and it can be quite different than what we are used to. That's where this list of the top 19 Cinco de Mayo foodrecipes comes in.
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Cinco de Mayo Food Traditions for Your Party
This roundup showcases some of the best authentic Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or any other night you're craving the cuisine. From easy Mexican side dish recipes to Cinco de Mayo appetizers , this list has something for everyone. You'll find Green Pozole with Chicken, Horchata, Guacamole, Cemita Poblana, Huevos Rancheros, Mexican Barbacoa, Enchiladas Verdes, Tostadas, Chile Verde Tamales, Fish Tacos, Flautas and more fantastic dishes.
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Instant Pot Birria Tacos
Parade
They're colorful, crunchy, messy and easy—Instant Pot Birria Tacos are the best taco you'll ever taste. And guess what? You can make it in an Instant Pot in just 45 minutes.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Birria Tacos
Chilaquiles
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Chilaquiles is pure Mexican comfort food—a hearty casserole of tortilla chips, eggs, cheese, salsa, onions and corn.
Get the recipe: Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole
Mexican Lasagna
Danielle Atkins
When your crew can't agree on enchiladas or lasagna, make everyone happy with this quick and easy weeknight casserole!
Get the recipe: 30-Minute Mexican Lasagna
Mexican Street Fries With Cilantro Lime Salsa Verde Ranch
Shea Goldstein
Seasoned hand-cut fries dipped in cilantro lime salsa verde ranch is a winning side.
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Fries
Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
Mama Latina Tips
Enchiladas are a must for Cinco de Mayo and this recipe is exactly what is needed.
Get the recipe: Avocado Chicken Enchiladas
Cemita Poblana With Pork Milanesa
Karen's Kitchen Stories
This cemita poblana with pork Milanesa sounds like the perfect sandwich.
Get the recipe: Cemita Poblana With Pork Milanesa
Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Tacos With Pickled Onions
The Lemon Bowl
Slow cooker carnitas tacos with pickled onions? Yes, please!
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Mexican Style Chicken Flautas
My Latina Table
These Mexican-style chicken flautas are way better than frozen taquitos.
Get the recipe: How to Make the Best Mexican-Style Chicken Flautas
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Chile Verde Tamales
Mama Latina Tips
Chile Verde Tamales—it can't get more traditional than that.
Get the recipe: Chile Verde Tamales
Homemade Enchiladas Verdes
My Latina Table
Learn how to make traditional Enchiladas Verdes from scratch.
Get the recipe: Homemade Enchiladas Verdes
Make-Ahead Frozen Margaritas
Manu's Menu
Learn how to make some delicious make-ahead margaritas that will allow you to enjoy the fiesta with your friends.
Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Frozen Margaritas
Tacos de Barbacoa
My Latina Table
This recipe will show you how to make authentic Mexican Barbacoa.
Get the recipe: Barbacoa Tacos
Fried Avocado Fish Tacos With Chipotle Sauce
My Latina Table
These fried avocado fish tacos with chipotle sauce are perfecto.
Get the recipe Fried Avocado Fish Tacos With Chipotle Sauce .
Huevos Rancheros With Posada Corazon's Pasilla Chile Sauce
Foolproof Living
The secret behind these amazing Huevos Rancheros is the special Pasilla Chile Sauce.
Get the recipe: Huevos Rancheros With Posada Crazon's Pasilla Chile Sauce
Authentic Horchata
My Latina Table
Learn how to make authentic Horchata. It's easier than you think.
Get the recipe: Authentic Mexican Horchata
Green Pozole With Chicken
Mama Latina Tips
This green pozole with chicken sounds amazing!
Get the recipe: Green Pozole With Chicken
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Tostadas de Tinga
My Latina Table
Tostadas are a staple of basic Mexican food and these tostadas de tinga are a chicken version.
Get the recipe: Tinga Tostadas
Guacamole
Manu's Menu
You can't celebrate Cinco de Mayo without guacamole!
Get the recipe: Guacamole
Lemon Carlota
My Latina Table
Lemon Carlota is a very popular Mexican dessert with French roots.
Get the recipe: Lemon Carlota
