The Best Unique Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Thirty of the best unique Cinco de Mayo recipes have arrived!  I’m serving them up right here — from Mexican appetizers and entrées, to sides dishes and desserts — there’s definitely something delicious here for everyone!Every year I create a handful of recipes with a Mexican vibe, and I gather them together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

(No, I’m not making all of these! )

This is one of the most delicious holidays, so who will you invite?  What will you cook?  I have about thirty ideas for you, and all of them are super fun, very unique, and utterly delectable! If I do say so myself. 😉

Just below are the links to eight of the best unique Cinco de Mayo recipes. (All are shown in the above image.)

1.  Chile Tequila Chicken Tostada
2.  Lemon-Chipotle Guacamole
3.  Five-Minute Mexican Blackened Salmon
4.  Jalapeño Roasted Corn
5.  Smoky Chipotle Mango Quesadilla
6.  Colorado-Style Chili
7.  Tortilla-Crusted Pork Chops with Avocado-Lime Sauce
8.  Roasted Chile Seared Scallops

Here are a handful more of my best unique Cinco de Mayo Recipes — click on the collage below to be led to the recipes for each one.

What is Cinco de Mayo Anyway?

• Cinco de Mayo is a highly misunderstood holiday, and for a lot of Americans, it’s simply an opportunity to eat Mexican food and perhaps drink a few margaritas.
• Most people believe that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day, which is not the case. Mexico’s Independence is celebrated on September 16th.
• Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla.
• Cinco de Mayo has become more of an American holiday than a Mexican one — though the majority of Americans might not understand its history.

But wait, there’s more food . . . .

Again, click on the collage below to be led to all of the tasty recipes for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

ENJOY!