25 amazing Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with these tasty Mexican recipes!

1. Roasted Garlic Guacamole

Roasted Garlic Guacamole

Photo and recipe by Once Upon A Chef

It's guacamole. 'Nuff said!

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2. Salsa Verde Cruda

Salsa Verde Cruda

Photo and recipe by Food Republic

This salsa gets its distinctive tangy flavor from tomatillos.

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3. Breakfast Tostada

Breakfast Tostada

Photo and recipe by Food Republic

Start your Cinco de Mayo off early with this scrumptious breakfast!

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4. Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Photo and recipe by The Kitchn

Serve this rice as a side dish or use it to stuff your burritos!

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6. Mexican Corn On The Cob

Mexican Corn On The Cob

Photo and recipe by Homesick Texan

Once you try this, you'll never want plain corn on the cob again!

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7. Flour Tortillas

Flour Tortillas

Photo and recipe by Naturally Ella

Want REALLY impress your friends? Don't just make the burrito, make the tortilla too!

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8. How to Make Creamy Mexican Horchata

How to Make Creamy Mexican Horchata

Photo and recipe by The Kitchn

If you've never had horchata, you need to drop everything and make this immediately!

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9. Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Photo and recipe by Jo Cooks

It's easy and cheesy!

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10. Pork Carnitas

Pork Carnitas

Photo and recipe by Jo Cooks

This seasoned pork comes out so tender! It's perfect in tacos and burritos.

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11. Guacamole Chicken Enchiladas

Guacamole Chicken Enchiladas

Photo and recipe by Real Mom Kitchen

You had me at guacamole...

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12. Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

Photo and recipe by GoodLife Eats

Don't serve boring salsa, serve this mango salsa instead!

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13. Slow Cooker Spicy Brown Rice and Black Bean Cheesy Bowl

Slow Cooker Spicy Brown Rice and Black Bean Cheesy Bowl

Photo and recipe by Kalyn's Kitchen

Tasty, healthy and easy to make in your crockpot!

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14. Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Photo and recipe by Tracey's Culinary Adventures

The taco seasoning that comes in packets from the grocery store is usually full of preservatives and nasty chemicals. Make it at home instead. It only takes a few minutes!

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15. Cheesy Butternut Squash Enchiladas

Cheesy Butternut Squash Enchiladas

Photo and recipe by Big Girls Small Kitchen

Because vegetarians love Cinco de Mayo too!

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16. Breakfast Chorizo Quesadilla Topped with a Fried Egg

Breakfast Chorizo Quesadilla Topped with a Fried Egg

Photo and recipe by Closet Cooking

You deserve amazing Mexican food, even in the morning!

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17. Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Photo and recipe by Elana's Pantry

This is a super tasty way to cap off your meal!

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18. Mexican Quinoa

Mexican Quinoa

Photo and recipe by Closet Cooking

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the healthy way with this quinoa

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19. Mini Smoked Salmon Quesadillas

Mini Smoked Salmon Quesadillas

Photo and recipe by Jo Cooks

Smoked salmon might not be authentic Mexican, but these taste so good that you won't care!

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20. Low Carb Margaritas for Cinco De Mayo

Low Carb Margaritas for Cinco De Mayo

Photo and recipe by All Day I Dream About Food

Indulge in some Cinco de Mayo fun, but cut the carbs with this tasty cocktail!

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22. Black Bean Salad

Black Bean Salad

Photo and recipe by Simple Bites

It's called a salad... but you can't stop me from eating it on chips!

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23. Enmoladas (Chicken Mole Enchiladas)

Enmoladas (Chicken Mole Enchiladas)

Photo and recipe by Closet Cooking

Holy mole these are good!

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24. Slow Cooker Coffee Barbacoa Beef

Slow Cooker Coffee Barbacoa Beef

Photo and recipe by Honey And Birch

Coffee in beef? You'll understand once you try it! These make AMAZING tacos and burritos!

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25. Chipotle's Crispy Chicken Tacos

Chipotle's Crispy Chicken Tacos

Photo and recipe by Favorite Family Recipes

You'll want to make extra of these tacos. No one will be able to eat just one!

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