Cinco de Mayo Party Menu

By Kevin

published Apr 27, 2018, updated Jun 03, 2023

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Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and here are my most viewed Mexican recipe posts. It varies from drinks, appetizers and sauces to main dishes like tacos, burritos, enchiladas, soups, empanadas and desserts!  This Cinco de Mayo Party Menu is sure to give you some ideas for the big day.

So get a head start on making some classic Mexican dishes, favorites with a new twist,  as well as some new ones I’ve come up with to dazzle that party crowd you have coming over or bring a dish to the party and be the star guest with the goods! Just click on the Recipe Titles to be taken directly to the recipe!

Appetizers

BEEF QUESO DIP

This is a super easy and beefed up Queso Dip perfect for any party, on top of french fries, baked potatoes or steamed vegetables. www.keviniscooking.com

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN PICKLED CARROTS

These spicy pickled carrots are just like the ones in Mexican restaurants! Can't get enough of then, so easy!

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN

Grilled Corn with Cotija and Sriracha Crema. www.keviniscooking.com | My family and friends go crazy when we serve these up for grilling BBQ parties. Hand held, spicy, and covered with cheese crumbles, this corn is the best!

BAJA YELLOWTAIL TOSTADAS

Baja Yellowtail Tostadas. www.keviniscooking.com

MINI TACO HAND PIES

ground beef Empanadas on white plate

CRISPY CHORIZO DEVILED EGGS

These Crispy Chorizo Deviled Eggs are deliciously smoky in flavor and get a boost in creaminess from Greek yogurt, lemon zest and have a crunchy topping. keviniscooking.com

Mains

HOW TO MAKE POLLO ASADO

My take on How To Make Pollo Asado starts with marinating chicken in orange and lime juice, oregano, cumin, garlic and achiote paste overnight. Grill & eat! keviniscooking.com

AUTHENTIC TACOS AL PASTOR

My Tacos Al Pastor version is done in the kitchen with marinated pork flavored with various chiles, pineapple, onion, garlic and cinnamon. With 2 cooking methods you can make this instead of carnitas tonight! keviniscooking.com

MOJO CARNE ASADA TACOS

A plate of mojo carne asada Tacos

TEX MEX STUFFED PEPPERS

These Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers are filled with ground beef, black beans, corn, and pepper jack cheese! So good, great for large crowds, too. www.keviniscooking.com

SLOW COOKER FLANK STEAK STREET TACOS

I make these Slow Cooker Flank Steak Street Tacos often and they are a great as a party appetizer or dinner for the family. Beyond flavorful, the shredded flank steak can be used in tacos or enchiladas. www.keviniscooking.com

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

These Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas use shredded rotisserie chicken, white beans, corn and plenty of Pepper Jack cheese then are smothered in a green salsa verde. Super easy to put together and are great to freeze for later. www.keviniscooking.com

SLOW COOKER BARBACOA BEEF BOWLS

Barbacoa Beef Bowls. www.keviniscooking.com

POSOLE ROJO WITH PORK

Posole Rojo with Pork - www.keviniscooking.com

POTATO AND BEEF ENCHILADAS

For my Potato and Beef Enchiladas the classic shredded beef enchilada gets a little help from hash browns and cheddar cheese for one tasty enchilada. Easy to make, great for freezing, this one is for your steak and potato lover! keviniscooking.com

CHILES EN NOGADA

Chiles en Nogada, roasted poblano chiles stuffed with fruit, vegetables and chicken, topped with a creamy sauce made with ground walnuts. Off the hook good, so impressive! www.keviniscooking.com

Drinks and Desserts

HOW TO MAKE HORCHATA

Horchata is a sweet, non-alcoholic Mexican beverage made from water, rice and cinnamon. My tasty version has a few ingredients that other recipes lack. keviniscooking.com

CHURRO WAFFLES WITH CARAMEL PINEAPPLE

Churro Waffles

CHURRO CHIPS WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND DULCE DE LECHE

Churro Chips with Whipped Cream and Dulce de Leche. www.keviniscooking.com

CINNAMON APPLE EMPANADAS

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Apple Empanadas. www.keviniscooking.com

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE – OAXACAN CHOCOLATE CON LECHE

MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE

Sauces

AUTHENTIC RED ENCHILADA SAUCE

This Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce is made from scratch using dried chiles, onions, tomatoes, garlic and herbs. I’ll show you step by step how to make it and you’ll never used canned again.

HOW TO MAKE EASY RED ENCHILADA SAUCE

Red Enchilada Sauce

Kevin

Whether in the kitchen or on the grill, you’ll find me cooking American favorites with a love for BBQ, Mexican and Tex Mex. I’m passionate about making tasty food because life’s too short to be bland!

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2 Comments

  1. I want a kiddie pool filled with that queso dip, and while I’m soaking in it, I want chow on a dozen of those street tacos.

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