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    Home » Recipe Roundups » Top Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    Top Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    May 3, 2020 · by Valentina · 18 Comments

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    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!Roasted tomato Poblano salsa on a chip

    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.

    Click on the images or their titles to be led to the scrumptious recipes.

    Top Cinco de Mayo recipes . . .

    Roasted Tomato poblano Salsa RecipeRoasted 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 in a green bowl with fresh cilantro sprigsPuerco 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.

    Poblano Guacamole in green bowlRoasted Poblano Guacamole Recipe
    Hands down, my favorite guacamole of all time! It's fresh and smoky all at once.

    Six Pepper Jack Turkey-Pickled Onion Lettuce Tacos lined upPepper 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!

    Ceviche in a martini glass with chipsTomatillo 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!

    three terra cotta ramekins of mexican chocolate creme bruleeMexican 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 spilling out of a pretty, ceramic yellow and green mug onto a cloth napkin.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!

    three blackened fish tacos on green bowlBlackened Fish Tacos 
    These soft tacos have an amazingly delicious flavor combination. They're spicy, cool, soft, crunchy, hearty and a touch sweet — all at once. You simply won’t be able to get enough.

    Drumstick and breast of Marinated Achiote Chicken Recipe with avocado slices and cilantro.Marinated Achiote Chicken
    This beautiful, Marinated Achiote Chicken Recipe, also called Pollo Pibil, is juicy, succulent, and full of rich, deep Mexican flavors.

    Baking dish filled with freshly baked Best Vegetarian Enchilada Recipe Ever!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 in a yellow bowl with fresh cilantroMango 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!

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    Comments

    1. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      May 04, 2020 at 5:07 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 04, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks so much, Dawn. I love this sort of food all year long. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    2. David Scott Allen

      May 04, 2020 at 6:38 am

      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!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 04, 2020 at 1:24 pm

        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

        Reply
    3. 2pots2cook

      May 04, 2020 at 8:31 am

      Oh dear ! I have completely forgotten about Cinco de Mayo while isolated !!!! I appreciate your reminder and such a beautiful collection dear !

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 04, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. priya

      May 04, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 05, 2020 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks, Priya. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Kim Lange

      May 04, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      OMgoodness! I want them all! I'm a huge fan of guac! It sounds so refreshing! Pinning for tomorrow! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 05, 2020 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks, Kim! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced

      May 06, 2020 at 4:58 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 10, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Hope it was lovely belated. 🙂 Thanks, David. ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. Liz

      May 06, 2020 at 6:40 am

      Oooh, I want to eat at your house next Cinco de Mayo! Every dish looks amazing!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 10, 2020 at 2:29 pm

        Thanks so much, Liz! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    8. John / Kitchen Riffs

      May 06, 2020 at 8:23 am

      We love Mexican dishes, so Cinco de Mayo is a high feast day for us. Terrific recipes here -- thanks.

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 10, 2020 at 2:30 pm

        Thanks, John. We are huge Mexican food fans, too. Never enough. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    9. Jeff the Chef

      May 09, 2020 at 8:50 am

      Well, cinco de mayo kind of passed me by unnoticed, but I love food like this all year long. So thank you!

      Reply
      • valentina

        May 10, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        Me too! I never need a holiday as an excuse for the foods I want. 😉 Hope all is well, Jeff. ~Valentina

        Reply

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