Cinco de Mayo Recipes

47 must try easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes. Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with these easy and flavor packed appetizers, entrees and desserts.

We have the absolute best list of Mexican recipes. From start to finish, these Mexican dishes will make the best Cinco de Mayo party food.

They are quick and easy. This list is packed with delicious Mexican recipes everyone will love.

Whether you are looking for recipes in the slow cooker, instant pot and more, there is something for everyone. We are going to show you how to prepare your favorite Mexican dishes at home.

Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipe

We love to celebrate any holiday and the celebration of Mexican culture allows to make our favorite Mexican recipes. It always includes a glass of Margarita, Instant Pot Beef Carnitas, chicken quesadillas, corn salad and steak tacos.

Make several of these 47 Cinco de Mayo Recipe to complete you holiday celebration.

Cinco de Mayo Appetizers

1. Crock Pot White Cheese Dip Recipe

Grab some tortilla chips and put this cheese dip out for your family. It will be a crowd favorite.

2. Homemade Salsa

Each bite is fresh, delicious and made with simple ingredients including fresh cilantro and tomatoes. Homemade salsa is super easy to make and tastes better than anything store bought.

3. Easy Guacamole Recipe

With just a few simple ingredients, anyone can make homemade guacamole. You can eat it plain or top with with fresh lime and sour cream.

4. The Best Mexican White Cheese Dip

This authentic queso dip tastes just like what you would order at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

5. Avocado Dip

Try something new with this creamy avocado dip. It is tangy and flavorful for a great dip with tortilla chips.

6. 7 Layer Dip Recipe

From the refried beans, bell peppers and salsa to the guacamole and more, this recipe does not disappoint.

Cinco de Mayo Tacos

7. Instant Pot Chicken Ranch Tacos

Get dinner on the table fast with this pressure cooker recipe. The chicken breast turns out so tender. You can use corn tortillas or flour tortillas. We love to serve these tacos with Mexican rice.

8. Best Shrimp Taco Recipe

If you have 5 minutes, you can cook these yummy tacos. Even better topped with fresh vegetables and cotija cheese.

9. Fish Tacos Recipe

We love to make fish tacos for a nice change from traditional ground beef tacos.

10. Crock Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos

The recipe makes an easy meal and we love it with Mexican street corn and salsa verde.

11. Crockpot Chicken Tacos

With just 3 ingredients, chicken tacos make the perfect meal when you don’t have much time.

12. Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe

The next time you are craving restaurant style tacos, give this a try with fresh lime juice.

13. Indian fry Bread Tacos

Indian fry bread is so crunchy and fried to perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings including chopped onions.

14. Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

This simple to make pork recipe calls for just 4 ingredients. Serve it with black beans on the side for a complete meal.

15. Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos

What’s not to love about tender beef and lots of yummy toppings. These Carne Asada tacos with fresh lime will be a hit.

16. Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos

These tacos are gluten free and loaded with tender beef. The meat is so easy to shred for yummy tacos.

17. Double Decker Tacos

Get this crowd favorite recipe on the table in about 30 minutes or less.

18. Baked Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos in the oven make the perfect meal to feed a crowd.

19. Ground Beef Tacos

With just 3 ingredients, these simple beef tacos take hardly any work to prepare. Just add your favorite toppings including avocado salsa for the best meal everyone will enjoy.

Easy Enchilada Recipes

20. Cheese Enchiladas

No need to go out to eat when you make these cheese enchiladas at home for the best Mexican food. The red sauce is easy to make from scratch and really enhances the flavor.

21. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

The creamy sour cream sauce makes these enchiladas amazing. The chicken is so tender and everything comes together for a great meal.

22. Ground Beef Enchiladas Recipe

Try this hearty recipe packed with lots of ground beef, enchilada sauce and tasty toppings. It is super easy and guaranteed to be a family favorite.

23. Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Spice things up with this recipe for enchiladas. It has the best green chili cream sauce.

24. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas

The crock pot makes this even easier. The beef is so tender and easily shreds for yummy enchiladas.

25. Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Give this casserole style enchilada recipe a try. It comes together in just minutes for tons of Mexican flavor.

More Cinco de Mayo Dinner Ideas

26. Dorito Taco Salad

Everyone loves a taco salad and this is even better with Doritos. The catalina dressing brings it all together.

27. Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Recipe

You can make a crock pot full of Fiesta Chicken. It is so delicious to make numerous meals with. Some favorites include: burritos, salads, nachos and more.

28. Crock Pot Taco Salad

Taco Salad in the slow cooker is the easiest weeknight meal. This recipe is effortless but so delicious.

29. Taco Wonton Cups

We love to use leftover taco meat to make this tasty little taco cups. The wonton wrappers are so crispy and perfect for this.

30. Beef Enchilada Tator Tot Casserole

Change this up and use tator tots to make an enchilada casserole recipe. It is the best comfort food.

31. Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

It is so easy to make this creamy and flavorful soup. This recipe is filling with lots of chicken and more.

32. Skillet Fajitas

Get out your cast iron skillet and make this easy recipe for fajitas. It is quick to prepare and tastes even better than take out.

33. Crockpot Taco Soup

Nothing beats a bowl of classic taco soup. It is so filling and delicious with your favorite toppings.

34. Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas

You only need 4 ingredients for this simple fajitas recipe. Come home to the best dinner ready to enjoy.

35. Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Stretch your grocery budget and still enjoy Cinco de Mayo. This chicken tortilla soup recipe is packed with flavor.

36. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas Recipe

Everything you need for a great dinner is prepared in one sheet pan.

37. Instant Pot Fiesta Lime Chicken

The pressure cooker makes this so fast and easy. The chicken is tasty over rice, in salads and more.

Cinco de Mayo Sides

38. Pico de Gallo

This recipe is so fresh and authentic for a great side.

39. Salsa Verde de Tomatillo

Each bite is fresh and delicious. Make it an easy side served with chips.

40. Spanish Rice

Try this recipe for a freezer friendly and flavor packed side dish.

41. Crock Pot Refried Beans

Skip the canned beans and make this easy homemade recipe.

42. Cilantro Lime Rice

The cilantro and lime flavor make this rice so amazing.

43. Black Beans

The crock pot makes it super easy to cook black beans without much work.

44. Instant Pot Homemade Refried Beans

The pressure cooker makes it possible to enjoy refried beans from scratch without any effort.

Cinco de Mayo Desserts

45. Cinnamon Chips

Dessert can be ready in minutes thanks to this 4 ingredient recipe. The cinnamon sugar combination is super yummy.

46. Elephant Ears

Try this easy recipe for fried elephant ears. The topping makes it so decadent.

47. Fried Ice Cream

You can make fried ice cream at home for the best dessert.

Enjoy an easy and delicious celebration at home. These cinco de mayo recipes will be a hit from start to finish.

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