Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and here are my top, most viewed Mexican inspired recipes. It varies from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, sandwiches, carnitas, molés to stews, soups, empanadas and desserts! These are sure to give you 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!
If you want to see all of my Mexican recipes, click right here!
What to Eat on Cinco de Mayo?
Start off with Pickled Carrots, Roasted Tomato Salsa or Mango Pico de Gallo with chips. There are so many kinds of tacos and enchiladas to choose from as well as flautas and one of my favorites, Carne Adovada. Sides like Mexican Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, or Authentic Refried Beans.
Appetizers
- Queso Fundido
- Authentic Mexican Pickled Carrots
- Beef Queso Dip
- Baja Tuna Tostadas
- Mini Taco Hand Pies
- Crispy Chorizo Deviled Eggs
Honorable Main Dish Mentions
- Crispy Beef Flautas
- Beefy Taco Pie
- Carne Adovada
- Ground Beef Tostadas
- Stuffed Peppers
- Mexican Lasagna
- Pork Mole Negro
Tacos
- Instant Pot Chicken Mole Tacos
- Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Mojo Carne Asada Tacos
- Tacos Al Pastor
- Slow Cooker Flank Steak Street Tacos
- Grilled Fish Tacos with Fruit Salsa
Enchiladas
- Ground Beef Enchiladas
- Potato and Beef Enchiladas
- Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
- Pork Mole Negro Enchiladas
- Pork Verde Enchiladas with Hominy
- Smoked Pork and Cheese Enchiladas in Red Sauce
- Carnitas Enchiladas
Side Dishes
- Authentic Refried Beans
- Mexican Black Beans and Corn
- Mexican Rice
- Cilantro Lime Rice
- Mexican Grilled Corn
Sweets
- How to Make Horchata
- Churro Waffles with Pineapple
- Creme Brulee
- No Churn Mango Ice Cream
- Chocolate Rice Crispy Squares
- Churro Chips with Whipped Cream and Dulce de Leche
- Mojito Shortbread Bars
- Mexican Hot Chocolate
- Cinnamon Apple Empanadas
