16 delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes! Enchiladas, tacos, margaritas, and guac: this roundup has a little bit of everything!
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated because May 5th was the day that the Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Pop culture has overshadowed the importance of this day, as many people don’t understand the historical significance. But…now you do!
Make your favorite Mexican recipes (hopefully some from this list!) and let’s celebrate!
These Pineapple and Dragonfruit Paletas are tart, sweet, and so fun! These fruit ice pops are just the thing for a hot day. They’re delicious on their own or served with a shot of your favorite clear spirit!
Your new favorite snack! This Charred Poblano and Corn Guacamole is packed with delicious smoky, citrusy, and fresh flavors. Both corn and poblano peppers get charred on the grill and are tossed with avocados, red onion, garlic, and cilantro. Bring this yummy guacamole to your next get together – this is one appetizer you’ll be known for!
These Garlicky White Bean & Chicken Enchiladas are packed with flavor! The enchilada filling is protein-packed with shredded chicken and white beans. The enchiladas are smothered in a spicy and tart salsa verde, and topped with shredded pepper jack cheese. They’re sure to curb any Mexican food craving!
These Bite Sized Shrimp Tostadas are the perfect mini appetizer. Marinated and roasted shrimp are juicy and packed with flavor. Add your favorite toppings eat in one bite!
The Siesta Cocktail will encourage anything but rest. This simple cocktail is tart and titillating! The perfect amount of sweet and bitter, this recipe includes grapefruit juice, Campari, tequila, and lime juice. So easy, and so refreshing!
This Healthy Mexican Street Corn is a simple and delicious way to enjoy summer’s abundance! Fresh sweet corn is grilled and topped with the classic ingredients in Street Corn: cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and garlic. This recipe is a great side dish for any summer meal!
These Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema are absolutely delicious! The fish for these tacos are dipped in a beer batter which uses cake flour before being fried, which means an incredibly light end result. Traditional toppings include cabbage and radish for crunch, avocado, cilantro, and an addictive chipotle crema.
These Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas are spicy, sweet, and perfectly tart. Pineapple juice and fresh-squeezed lime juice are shaken with orange liqueur and tequila, and poured in to a spicy salt-rimmed glass. Hard to stop at one – this cocktail is a crowd pleaser!
Although not technically of Mexican origin, this Ropa Vieja has Latin roots. The beef slow cooks in a mixture of peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices which produce flavor-packed results. Round out the meal with Cilantro Quinoa and Smashed Black Beans.
This recipe for Baked Plantain Chips with Spicy Guacamole is so delicious and healthy! The chips are crunchy, salty, and utterly addictive. They’re tossed lightly in coconut oil and baked until perfectly crisp. The guacamole gets a healthy dose of spice, making it a crowd-pleaser.
This Pomelo Paloma is fresh, tart, and so simple! It’s an easy, light, and healthy drink recipe. Fresh grapefruit and pomelo juices are combined with Blanco Tequila and soda creating an incredibly refreshing cocktail. Make a pitcher of these for your next get-together!
You may call it something different, but we’re all on the same page: fresh peppers, cilantro, and lime juice are mixed with black-eyed peas to create an absolutely addictive dip. Great on burgers, eggs, salads, in wraps, and of course – as a chip dip! This simple and healthy recipe is one you’ll make again and again!
These Low Carb Chicken Burrito Bowls are the perfect weeknight meal! Juicy chicken, charred peppers, and spicy guacamole make these bowls beyond delicious!
Tart hibiscus tea pairs perfectly with the spicy ginger, sweet agave, and bright lime juice. Blanco tequila kicks things up a bit, while the triple sec tones it down. This drink is tart, sweet, spicy, and so delicious!
This is the easiest and BEST Fresh Mango Salsa recipe! Juicy mango is mixed with red onion, cilantro, and a few good squeezes of lime juice. A sprinkle of salt and cumin. That’s it! So simple, so flavorful, so clean.
Lime juice. Simple Syrup. Rum. It’s doesn’t get much easier than this! This delicious sipper could easily swap in tequila for the standard rum. Delicious either way you pour it!
Time For A Fiesta!
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