Recipes for Cinco de Mayo — from smoky guacamole to spicy lettuce-wrapped tacos and fresh ceviche, these Latin inspired recipes are over-the-top delicious! ¡Muy sabroso!
I love these recipes for Cinco de Mayo and could feast on each one of them all day and night — special holiday or not! I’m hoping you’ll feel the same way.
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is very often thought of as Mexico’s Independence Day, but it’s not. Mexico’s Independence Day is actually September 16th.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates a victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It’s not widely celebrated in Mexico — in the United States however, the commercialization of the holiday has taken off and is mostly about food.
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Top Cinco de Mayo recipes . . .
Roasted Tomato Poblano Salsa
The smoky flavor and fresh ingredients in this salsa make it superb for chips, tacos, burritos, or to top meats, chicken and fish. And after all, you can’t really celebrate Cinco de Mayo without salsa! Right?
Puerco Con Salsa Verde
With succulent pieces of juicy pork, coated with a fresh, spicy Salsa Verde recipe, this popular Mexican dish, Puerco Con Salsa Verde, will have you licking your plate clean.
Roasted Poblano Guacamole Recipe
Hands down, my favorite guacamole of all time! It’s fresh and smoky all at once.
Pepper Jack Turkey-Pickled Onion Lettuce Tacos
These bundles of lettuce are packed with superb spicy, savory flavors, and are perfect for a lighter meal to go alongside the salsa and guacamole!
Tomatillo Shrimp Ceviche
This is the perfect starter for your Cinco de Mayo festivities this weekend! It’s fresh, light, and packed with delicious Latin flavors!
Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée is a fabulous Cinco de Mayo dessert. Every rich, chocolatey bite is subtly spiced with cinnamon, and the creamy texture is over the top! Whether you serve this for the holiday, or any day, it’s sure to make you happy.
Mexican Chocolate Spice Cookies
Mexican Chocolate Spice Cookies are little bites of melted chocolate, a subtle kick of heat, and a whole lot of sweetness. Delicious for Cinco de Mayo, or any day!
Blackened Fish Tacos
These soft tacos have a flavor combination that explodes with deliciousness. They’re spicy, cool, soft, crunchy, hearty and a touch sweet — all at once. You simply won’t be able to get enough.
Marinated Achiote Chicken
This beautiful, Marinated Achiote Chicken Recipe, also called Pollo Pibil, is juicy, succulent, and full of rich, deep Mexican flavors.
The Best Vegetarian Enchiladas
These are the Best Vegetarian Enchiladas Ever! Not only because of the delicious produce packed into the warm tortillas, but also because of the method in which the vegetables are cooked, and a secret, unexpected ingredient.
Mango Avocado Chipotle Salsa
Beautiful and crazy delicious, easy and versatile, it’s wonderful in so many different recipes and it will brighten up your summer barbecue or dinner party.
More Cinco de Mayo recipes:
- Pickled Tomato-Pulled Pork Tacos
- Halibut Blood Orange Ceviche Tacos
- Chopped Mexican Salad with Pepitas
Enjoy!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
What a fabulous collection!! I’d be quite happy with any of those recipes…for Cinco de Mayo or whenever!! So many delicious, fresh flavours! Happy Monday 🙂
valentina says
Thanks so much, Dawn. I love this sort of food all year long. 🙂 ~Valentina
David Scott Allen says
We are very much into ceviche recipes at home — much easier than trying to find ones in restaurants that don’t make me queasy! The shrimp ceviche looks amazing and will be on our menu tomorrow for Cinco de Mayo. It actually might be our entire dinner!
valentina says
How fun, David. My favorite local restaurant has a delicious ceviche and I always make a meal of it. It’s the only place I order it.One day they’ll open again. Until then, it’s this yummy recipe. Hope you love it, too! 🙂 ~Valentina
2pots2cook says
Oh dear ! I have completely forgotten about Cinco de Mayo while isolated !!!! I appreciate your reminder and such a beautiful collection dear !
valentina says
Thank you. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina
priya says
I am loving this collection. my first try will be that smokey guacamole. I am looking forward to that tacos too.
have a great day ahead!
valentina says
Thanks, Priya. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina
Kim Lange says
OMgoodness! I want them all! I’m a huge fan of guac! It sounds so refreshing! Pinning for tomorrow! 🙂
valentina says
Thanks, Kim! 🙂 ~Valentina
David @ Spiced says
We didn’t do much to celebrate Cinco de Mayo here yesterday as it was chilly (what the heck!) and a Tuesday (bah.). But we’ve been talking about a belated celebration this weekend! And I think that roasted poblano salsa will need to make an appearance…it sounds delicious! 🙂
valentina says
Hope it was lovely belated. 🙂 Thanks, David. ~Valentina
Liz says
Oooh, I want to eat at your house next Cinco de Mayo! Every dish looks amazing!!!
valentina says
Thanks so much, Liz! 🙂 ~Valentina
John / Kitchen Riffs says
We love Mexican dishes, so Cinco de Mayo is a high feast day for us. Terrific recipes here — thanks.
valentina says
Thanks, John. We are huge Mexican food fans, too. Never enough. 🙂 ~Valentina
Jeff the Chef says
Well, cinco de mayo kind of passed me by unnoticed, but I love food like this all year long. So thank you!
valentina says
Me too! I never need a holiday as an excuse for the foods I want. 😉 Hope all is well, Jeff. ~Valentina