50 Favorite Cinco de Mayo Food Recipes

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we’re sharing over 50 Favorite Cinco de Mayo food recipes. Enchiladas, tacos, desserts, drinks and more!

Here are a few more ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo – Homemade Mini Pinatas, Free Cinco de Mayo Printables, and 10 Cinco de Mayo Parties.

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a holiday celebrated in the United States and primarily limited to the state of Puebla in Mexico. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. (from Wikipedia)

Fun Fact: My brother actually served his mission in Puebla, Mexico!

Cinco de Mayo Food

Growing up in Southern California, we always had a Cinco de Mayo celebration at school, but I haven’t heard too much fuss over the holiday since moving to Arizona. Do you guys celebrate it? Either way, I’m still planning on having a little fun with my kids and I think this is a perfect reason to have a Mexican feast for dinner! Take a look at over 50 delicious Mexican recipes you’ll have to try!

Burrito Recipes

• Enchilada Style Burritos 
• Build-Your-Own Burrito Bar 
• Breakfast Burritos

Mexican Casseroles

• Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Bake
• Taco Casserole
• Taco Quinoa Casserole
• Stuffed Pepper Casserole
• Enchilada Lasagna
• Southwest Tattertot Casserole
• Tamale Casserole

Mexican Desserts

• Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
• Churro Popcorn from Love Pomegranate House
• Sombrero Cones from Kitchen Fun

Mexican Dips and Salsa Recipes

• Texas Caviar
• Strawberry Salsa from Simple Girl at Home
• 7 Layer Dip Cups
• Salsa Verde 
• Speedy Guacamole
• Enchilada Dip
• The Best Mild Salsa Recipe
• Quick and Easy Semi-Homemade Salsa
• Chipotle Mango Salsa from Half Baked Harvest
• Zesty Guacamole

Enchilada Recipes

• Enchilada Puffs
• Deconstructed Enchiladas
• The Best EASY Red Enchiladas
• Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Quesadillas

• BBQ Pork Quesadillas
• Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
• Fajita Quesadillas
• Shrimp Quesadillas

Mexican Salads

• Easy Taco Salad
• Mini Taco Salad Cups from Meatloaf and Melodrama
• Tortilla Chip Crusted Chicken Salad from Half Baked Harvest
• Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Side Dishes

• Homemade Flour Tortillas
• Fiesta Bruschetta from Shaken Together
• Spanish Rice

Mexican Soups

• Sopa de Albondigas
• Taco Soup

Tacos

• Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
• Waffle Tacos
• Lettuce Wrap Chicken Tacos
• BBQ Chicken Tacos
• Fish Tacos
• Easy Navajo Tacos
• Crockpot Barbacoa Tacos from Shugary Sweets

Taquitos

• Baked Taquitos
• BBQ Cheddar Chicken Roll-Ups

Tostadas

• Honey Lime Tostadas
• Crockpot Carnita Tostadas from Half Baked Harvest
• Tostadas with Homemade Beans

Nachos

• Build Your Own Nacho Bar
• Loaded Nachos

Mexican Drinks

• Horchata
• Non-Alcoholic Lime Margaritas, from Savor the Flavour
• Non- Alcoholic Strawberry Margaritas, from Eating Well

Mexican food is my love language. So any holiday that encourages eating an insane amount of tacos and guacamole is alright by me!

This post originally published on Somewhat Simple in May 2010. It was updated with fresh ideas in May 2019.