Looking for some inspiration for Cinco de Mayo meals? Here are over 75 delicious dinner and dessert ideas to impress your family and friends!
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Looking for some inspiration for Cinco de Mayo meals? Here are over 75 delicious dinner and dessert ideas to impress your family and friends!
Doritos Casserole
Make dinner time exciting with this deliciously easy Doritos Casserole. Nacho cheese flavor meets seasoned taco meat, baked and covered with cheese! This is a family favorite meal that comes together in no time.
Taco Pizza Recipe
This Easy Taco Pizza recipe is the perfect weeknight meal or game day food! Serve it up assembled or let your guests choose their toppings. It’s always a hit.
Guacamole
A classic Guacamole recipe perfect for scooping, dipping and topping. With creamy avocado and the bite of red onion, this Guacamole makes a perfect appetizer or accompaniment to any Mexican meal.
Mango Salsa
This Mango Salsa is tropical, refreshing, and totally delicious! Scoop it up with tortilla chips or add it to your favorite tacos for a sweet and spicy kick.
The Best 7 Layer Dip Recipe {with or without meat}
The Ultimate 7 Layer Dip recipe is packed with layers of Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Ground Beef (and/or Beans), Guacamole, Salsa, Cheese, and more!
Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe
Try this Tomatillo Salsa recipe for an authentic, tangy Mexican salsa verde. Perfect for pairing with tacos, enchiladas or a big bowl of chips!
Pineapple Salsa
Tropical Pineapple Salsa is a spicy, sweet, colorful snack idea! So versatile, you can enjoy with tortilla chips or spoon it over your favorite grilled chicken or fish!
Easy Pico de Gallo recipe
This delicious, easy Pico de Gallo recipe is made from fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro, with a touch of salt and lime juice. Fresh, crisp and perfect for scooping with tortilla chips.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
Lightly sweet cornbread is loaded with spicy jalapenos, onion and cheese in this Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread recipe. It’s exactly the side dish you need on your dinner table tonight!
Jalapeno Spinach Queso
This warm, cheesy Jalapeno Spinach Queso dip is the perfect game day recipe! Easy to assemble in one pan, making this dip “party perfect.”
Hot Jalapeno Corn Dip
Hot Jalapeno Corn Dip is the perfect spicy snack for a tailgating party, movie night or potluck. It’s easy to make with plenty of gooey cheese and just the right amount of heat!
Whether you’re looking for chicken enchiladas or homemade empanadas, we’ve got just the recipe for Taco Tuesday!
Easy Cinco de Mayo Slow Cooker Recipes
Set it and forget it recipes to deliver and devour for your Cinco de Mayo parties!
- Want some vegetarian options? Try this Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup or my hearty Smoky Sweet Potato Chili for some delicious dinner ideas! Don’t forget to check out my Pumpkin Chili too!
- This Chicken Enchilada Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup are definitely some of my kids favorite soup options! Same with this tender Turkey Taco Soup too!
Quick Cinco de Mayo Dinner Recipes
Quick and easy Cinco de Mayo meals that your whole family will enjoy!
- Looking for something quick? These Chicken Avocado Enchiladas or this One Pot Chili Mac is just for you then!
- These Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce are refreshing and delicious! Enjoy them with the family this week!
- Turn on your oven for these Baked Tacos or Southwest Stuffed Peppers that are some of my kids favorite dinners! Loved just as much as this Mexican Lasagna!
Easy Side Dish Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
The most popular side dishes for your Cinco de Mayo events that are super easy to create!
- Make some easy Texas Caviar that is colorful and flavorful! Just like this Watermelon Salsa or this fresh Mango Guacamole!
- Try out this creamy Avocado Bean Dip that goes great for any spring party! Love dips? Make this easy Taco Cheese Ball and Rotel Dip while you’re at it!
- My Turkey Taco Potato Boats go crazy at any family function! I make a back-up favorite dish, Spinach and Cheese Empanadas just in case!
More Cinco de Mayo Recipes
A dozen more Cinco de Mayo recipes that are full of flavor and loved by all!
- Bring some sweetness to the table with these Caramel Apple Empanadas or this creamy Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie!
- Looking for a snack to tie you over until dinner? These Taco Seasoned Oyster Crackers are made with my easy Homemade Taco Seasoning! Make some for the kids, they also love this spicy and salty Taco Snack Mix too!
- Wash down all this delicious food with some Cherry Beer Margaritas!
That looks delicious!
Great resource! Look forward to checking them out.
Becca and Aimee- Wow-what a mouth- watering list! I shouldn’t read this before I have had breakfast! Thanks for including us 🙂 Pinned!
What a great list! I could eat Mexican food any day of the week so I love a day just devoted to it! Better get on my menu!
Thanks for sharing my salsa!! What a fabulous round-up! I love Cinco de Mayo and all that comes with it. 😉
Thanks for including my 5-Calorie Raspberry Lime Margarita Fizz (non-alcoholic) in your roundup, Becca & Aimee. Pinned!
I’m wondering how many of these I can actually make for Cinco De Mayo! Too hard to choose just one or two!