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Cinco de Mayo Food

by Jennifer Debth May 1, 2021
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If you guys know anything it about me it’s that I have two favorite food groups: carbs and Mexican food. I will look for pretty much any excuse to eat Mexican food (every Friday night is Mexican night at our house) so I absolutely love Cinco de Mayo.

Since it’s my favorite holiday, I gathered up a few of my absolute favorite recipes perfect for a party or a festive dinner at home. You better believe that Trevor and I are going to celebrate with aaall of the best Mexican food!

Whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo party or enjoying a simple celebration for one or two, these recipes will not disappoint!

What kind of food is eaten on cinco de mayo?

Mexican food like tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, chips, salsa, guacamole, and margaritas are commonly eaten on Cinco de Mayo. If you’re looking for something more traditional, check out this article from Smithsonian Magazine: What to Really Eat on Cinco de Mayo.

Breakfast

Maybe you think of a Cinco de Mayo celebration as more of a dinner in the evening. But I like to celebrate all day. 😉 Starting with breakfast!

Chilaquiles

These Chilaquiles are quick, easy, and inspired by the traditional Mexican breakfast dish! Crispy tortilla chips are simmered in enchilada sauce, then topped with cheese, beans, fried eggs, and more!
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Breakfast Tacos

This is the best Breakfast Tacos recipe! Eggs are softly scrambled with cheddar cheese and served in tortillas with roasted breakfast potatoes, sausage links, and more. 15 minute prep!
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Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos

These easy make ahead breakfast burritos are quick, easy, and freezer friendly! A flour tortilla stuffed with sausage, eggs, cheese, and veggies! A perfect on-the-go breakfast.
two halves of make ahead breakfast burritos stacked on plate with strawberries
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Appetizers

You can’t have a Cinco de Mayo celebration without the classic appetizer of chips and salsa, but here are a few more of my favorite appetizer options!

Mexican Grilled Corn

This Mexican Grilled Corn aka elote is the perfect summer grilling recipe. Fresh corn smothered in creamy mayo, smokey spices, and salty cotija cheese!
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Easy Guacamole Recipe

This is the BEST Easy Guacamole Recipe. A classic chip dip with fresh ingredients and simple seasonings. The best part? It’s easily customizable!
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Loaded Chicken Nachos Recipe

These Loaded Chicken Nachos are absolutely LOADED with crispy chips, tender veggies, flavorful chicken, beans, corn, and of course, LOADS of cheese. Quick, easy, totally customizable, and delicious.
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Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe

This Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe comes together in a matter of minutes! Fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, & garlic make this truly delicious.
This Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe comes together in a matter of minutes! Fresh tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, & garlic make this truly delicious. showmetheyummy.com #picodegallo #healthymexicanfood
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Mexican Sweet Potato Cheese Fries

These Mexican sweet potato cheese fries are loaded with crinkle cut fries, taco meat, peppers, onions, gouda cheese, beans, corn, and more! Perfect for a quick and easy week night meal or a lazy afternoon game day snack!
#ad These Mexican sweet potato cheese fries are loaded with crinkle cut fries, taco meat, peppers, onions, gouda cheese, beans, corn, and more! Perfect for a quick and easy week night meal or a lazy afternoon game day snack! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @easyhomemeals
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Instant Pot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe

Instant Pot Mexican Corn Dip. This easy, cheesy, creamy deliciousness is ready in about 15 minutes and is loaded with cream cheese, fresh corn, mayo, and loads of spices and fresh herbs! The perfect dip for tortilla chips!
Instant Pot Mexican Corn Dip. This easy, cheesy, creamy deliciousness is ready in about 15 minutes and is loaded with cream cheese, fresh corn, mayo, and loads of spices and fresh herbs! The perfect dip for tortilla chips! showmetheyummy.com
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Easy Queso Dip Recipe

This Easy Queso Dip Recipe is a lightened up version of everyone's favorite cheesy snack! Creamy Greek yogurt with melted sharp cheddar cheese and delicious seasonings.This dip is SO GOOD!
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Dinner

Whether you love tacos, fajitas, or enchiladas — I’ve got it all!

Pork Tacos

These Pork Tacos are quick, healthy, and kid friendly. Tender pork is cooked to perfection then served in a tortilla with a creamy green chile sauce and all your favorite taco toppings!
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Instant Pot Carne Asada

This Instant Pot Carne Asada has everything you love about carne asada, but it's made quicker and easier by using the Instant Pot. It's tender, flavorful, and great served in tacos with all your favorite mix-ins!
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Crockpot Taco Meat

This Crockpot Taco Meat is moist, tender, and absolutely packed with flavor. Ground beef is slow cooked in spicy enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, tangy lime juice, and more!
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Chicken Tinga

This Chicken Tinga is ready in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken simmered in a flavorful sweet and spicy tomato sauce and served on a tostada with all your favorite toppings!
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Picadillo

This Picadillo Recipe is the BEST quick and easy weeknight dinner. Perfectly seasoned ground beef and veggies are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce, then served over rice or as tacos!
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Chicken Fajitas

These Chicken Fajitas are a great quick, easy, and healthy dinner that the whole family will love. Loaded with perfectly seasoned chicken and veggies, this is a meal you'll be making every night!
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Shrimp Tacos

These Shrimp Tacos are loaded with perfectly spiced baked shrimp and ultra creamy slaw! This quick and easy dinner is loved by all. 
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Chicken Enchiladas

These Chicken Enchiladas are packed with juicy chicken and gooey cheese! They're incredibly easy to make, so delicious, and bonus: kid approved!
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Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Slow Cooker Carnitas. An easy, flavorful, healthy meal made in the crockpot. Tender pork served in your favorite tortilla and topped with a homemade salsa? Gimme!
Slow Cooker Carnitas. An easy, flavorful, healthy meal made in the crockpot. Tender pork served in your favorite tortilla and topped with a homemade salsa? Gimme! showmetheyummy.com #porkcarnitas #slowcookercarnitas
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Sides

These side dishes are perfect alongside your favorite entree!

Mexican Street Corn Spoon Bread

A twist on a classic, this Mexican Street Corn Spoon Bread is a mash up of two of my favorite recipes: Mexican street corn and creamy corn casserole! A baked corn pudding texture with all the flavors and spices found in elote! 
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

A twist on classic elotes, this Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad is full of all the traditional flavors with a few fun twists! It's sweet from the corn, smoky from the spices, and loaded with amazing textures and flavors thanks to bow tie pasta, black beans, peppers, and fresh herbs! The perfect summer side dish. 
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Easy Black Beans Recipe

This Easy Black Beans Recipe is gluten free, super tasty, has a short ingredient list, and can easily be made vegetarian or vegan!
This Easy Black Beans Recipe is gluten free, so tasty, has a short ingredient list, and can easily be made vegetarian or vegan! showmetheyummy.com #glutenfree #blackbeans
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Coconut Lime Rice

This Coconut Lime Rice is light, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Basmati rice is toasted with coconut flakes then simmered with lime juice and zest in creamy coconut milk. 
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Easy Mexican Quinoa Salad

This Easy Mexican Quinoa Salad is gluten free and can easily be made vegan. Loaded with quinoa, beans, corn, fresh summer veggies, herbs, feta, and the best chili lime vinaigrette. The perfect meal prep healthy lunch or side dish for summer bbqs!
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What to drink on cinco de mayo

Margaritas! These fruity tequila cocktails are a Cinco de Mayo classic!

Easy Margarita Recipe

A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail!
A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail! showmetheyummy.com #margarita #limemargarita
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Five Ingredient Margaritas Recipe

Five Ingredient Margaritas - 4 Ways! Citrus Margarita. Spicy Mango Margarita. Mojito Margarita. Cucumber Chili Margarita. Cheers!
#ad Five Ingredient Margaritas - 4 Ways! Citrus Margarita. Spicy Mango Margarita. Mojito Margarita. Cucumber Chili Margarita. Cheers! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ Kettle Brand Potato Chips
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Jalapeno Margarita with Jalapeno Infused Tequila

A jalapeno margarita recipe with homemade jalapeño infused tequila! These jalapeno margaritas are strong, have no added sugar, and really pack a punch!
A jalapeño margarita with homemade jalapeño infused tequila! These margaritas aren’t like the drinks you get in a restaurant...the ones that are 16 oz, have a splash of tequila, and the rest is filled with half watered down ice, and super sugary margarita mix that makes your teeth hurt. These jalapeno margaritas are strong, have no added sugar, and really pack a punch! showmetheyummy.com #tgif #cocktails #jalapeno #margarita #happyhour #drinks
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Mango Habanero Margarita

Habanero, Mango, Lime, Tequila. Spicy, sweet, fruity, tart. Sounds like the making of the perfect Mango Habanero Margarita!
Habanero, Mango, Lime, Tequila. Spicy, sweet, fruity, tart. Sounds like the making of the perfect Mango Habanero Margarita! showmetheyummy.com #habanero #mango #lime #tequila #margarita #cocktails #summer
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Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe

This Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe is sweet from strawberries, spicy from jalapeno, tart from lime juice, & a little smoky from the chili salt rim!
This Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe is sweet from strawberries, spicy from jalapeno, tart from lime juice, & a little smoky from the chili salt rim! showmetheyummy.com #strawberrymargarita #tequila
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Tamarind Margarita Recipe

This Tamarind Margarita Recipe is a unique twist on a classic! Full of tamarind paste, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, and tequila and lined with a chili salt rim!
#ad This Tamarind Margarita Recipe is a unique twist on a classic! Full of tamarind paste, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, and tequila and lined with a chili salt rim! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @nutsdotcom
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Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

Sweet, tart, and perfect for the holidays, this Easy Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita can be enjoyed by one or shared with many! Only 5 ingredients necessary!
Sweet, tart, and perfect for the holidays, this Easy Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita can be enjoyed by one or shared with many! Only 5 ingredients necessary! showmetheyummy.com #cranberrymargarita #pomegranatemargarita
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

– Jennifer

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