The ultimate guide to Cinco de Mayo Food! Whether you want breakfast, dinner, dessert, or drinks we’ve got you covered!
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

Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast Tacos

Easy Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos

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!
Shrimp Quesadilla

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Chicken Quesadilla

Mexican Grilled Corn

Easy Guacamole Recipe

Loaded Chicken Nachos Recipe

Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe

Mexican Sweet Potato Cheese Fries

Instant Pot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe

Easy Queso Dip Recipe

Vegan Cashew Queso

Dinner
Whether you love tacos, fajitas, or enchiladas — I’ve got it all!
Slow Cooker Carne Asada Recipe

Smothered Beef Burritos

Cheesy Gordita Crunch

Easy Enchiladas Suizas

Beef Tamale Pie

Tofu Tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Steak Tacos

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken

Baked Fish Tacos Recipe

Pork Tacos

Instant Pot Carne Asada

Crockpot Taco Meat

Chicken Tinga

Picadillo

Chicken Fajitas

Shrimp Tacos

Salmon Tacos

Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Easy Taco Recipe with Ground Beef

Sides
These side dishes are perfect alongside your favorite entree!
Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Mexican Street Corn Spoon Bread

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

Easy Black Beans Recipe

Coconut Lime Rice

Easy Mexican Quinoa Salad

Desserts
Tres Leches Cake

Key Lime Pie

Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Coconut Custard Pie

What to drink on cinco de mayo
Margaritas! These fruity tequila cocktails are a Cinco de Mayo classic!
Easy Margarita Recipe

Five Ingredient Margaritas Recipe

Jalapeno Margarita with Jalapeno Infused Tequila

Mango Habanero Margarita

Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita Recipe

Tamarind Margarita Recipe

Cranberry Pomegranate Margarita Recipe

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
– Jennifer