Cinco de Mayo Recipes
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo we’ve gathered a collection of our best Mexican-inspired recipes, including tostadas, quesadillas, tacos, and enchiladas.
Our Cinco de Mayo recipes are flavorful, simple to prepare, and use easy-to-find supermarket ingredients, so regardless of your heritage, there’s nothing to stop you from celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Mexico on this holiday or throughout the year.
Our Mexican-inspired shopping list:
- Produce: Cilantro, limes, tomatillos, corn, tomatoes, avocados, jalapeño and poblano peppers, and garlic are all frequently used in Mexican cuisine.
- Dairy: Popular Mexican dairy products include queso fresco, mild shredded cheeses like Monterey Jack and Asadero, and sour cream or Mexican crema.
- Protein: Shredded beef, chicken, and pork, chorizo, shrimp, and mild white fish like mahi are good choices for Mexican recipes.
- Pantry: Tortillas (both corn and flour), rice, beans, chili powder, cumin, and ground coriander are staples to keep on hand if you like to make Mexican food.
What to drink on Cinco de Mayo:
If you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with some great food, you should have some great drinks to go along with it.
Margaritas are the classic choice and we have a recipe for The Perfect Margarita made with fresh-squeezed lime juice.
The Paloma, made with tequila and grapefruit juice is another good choice.
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Soft Turkey Tacos
These quick and easy soft turkey tacos are filled with perfectly-seasoned ground turkey, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro and a drizzle of lime crema.
Broiled Fish Tostadas
Ready in a matter of minutes, this tasty tostada recipe is made by layering mashed avocado, quick homemade slaw, broiled fish and a sprinkling of scallions and fresh cilantro.
Chicken Chilaquiles Casserole
This tasty variation on traditional Mexican chilaquiles is a layered combination of fried tortilla strips, chicken, cilantro-lime sauce and melted cheese.
Chicken with Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce
This recipe for boneless chicken breasts is flavored with a spicy seasoning blend and topped with a light, creamy sauce made with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and cream.
Roasted Chicken Tostadas
Made with oven-crisped corn tortillas, guacamole, roasted chicken, corn, red bell pepper, and crumbled cheese these easy tostadas make a tasty, satisfying meal with a Mexican flair
Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Flavored with classic Mexican-inspired spices and fresh lime, this tortilla soup recipe is a satisfying combination of chicken, corn, tomatoes and Monterey Jack cheese.
Baked Chicken Flautas with Chunky Tomatillo Sauce
Served with a flavorful, chunky tomatillo sauce, theses flautas are filled with chicken, Pepper Jack cheese, scallions, and cilantro and baked in the oven until crisp and lightly browned.
Taco Salad with Avocado Dressing
Made with taco-style spices, ground beef, and a creamy avocado dressing, this tasty taco salad is a hearty one-dish meal.
Spinach, Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas
Made with spinach, mushrooms and tasty blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, this easy quesadilla recipe makes a satisfying meatless dinner.
Classic Chicken Enchiladas
Smothered in a zesty homemade sauce, our easy-to-make chicken enchiladas are filled with moist, tender chicken, melted cheese and fresh cilantro.
