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20 Awesome Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

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Looking for a recipe for Cinco de Mayo?  Well, I’ve got you covered!  There are 20 awesome Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo right here on this very blog!  So, if you are looking for easy – I’ve got you covered.  If you are looking for dinner – I’ve got you covered.  If you are looking for an appetizer to bring to a party – I’ve got you covered!

In fact, I’ve got you covered for the entire day!  Yes, you can celebrate the entire day starting with breakfast!

Breakfast Recipe

Cheesy Mexican Omelet Pinterest

My Cheesy Mexican Omelet is easy and delicious!  Start your day with a power-protein breakfast.

Lunch

Here are several lunch options, all easy, all delicious:

Spinach Tortillas

Spinach Tortillas

Loaded Avocado Ranch Salad

Loaded Avocado Ranch Salad

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

Mexican Caesar Salad - 20 Awesome Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Mexican Caesar Salad

Copycat El Torito Mexican Caesar Salad Dressing

Mexican Caesar Salad Dressing – a copycat recipe from El Torito Restaurant that is near and dear to SoCal residents’ hearts!

Appetizers

Need a dish to share for a party, pot-luck, or family gathering?  These recipes are instant winners:

GuacaMolly Pinterest

Read WHY we call it GuacaMolly instead of Guacamole!

Easy Homemade Salsa

Easy Homemade Salsa

Hot Mexican Corn Dip cover

Hot Mexican Corn Dip

Lite Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip

Lite Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip

Side Dishes

Not only are these side dishes delicious accompaniments to a meal, but they, too, are great pot-luck, party dishes:

Cactus Salad Pinterest

Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)

Mexican Corn Salad cover

Mexican Corn Salad

Fiesta Coleslaw with jalapenos

Fiesta Coleslaw

Mini Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins cover

Mini Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

Dinner

These dinner recipes, family favorites in our family, are sure to please:

Charlie's Layered Mexican Casserole Pinterest (2)

Charlie’s Layered Mexican Casserole (Charlie is my husband and he created this recipe about seven years ago).

Charlie's Lite Layered Mexican Casserole with garnish

Charlie’s Lite Layered Mexican Casserole – Charlie’s original recipe is so popular, that I created a lighter version!

Rosa's Pork Posole for Pinterest

My neighbor, Rosa, taught me to make Rosa’s Pork Posole and the Ensalada de Nopales (and the Rosa’s Caramel Flan).  It is somewhat labor-intensive, but so worth it!

Shrimp Soft Tacos Pinterest

Shrimp Soft Tacos – my mother’s favorite!

Southwest Tamale Pie close-up

Southwest Tamale Pie

Dessert

Rosa's Caramel Flan Pinterest

Room for dessert?  Rosa has obliged with her famous, family-recipe, Rosa’s Caramel Flan!

Bonus Content

Not only have I given you 20 awesome Mexican recipes for Cinco de Mayo, but here’s one creative way to use leftover, just in case you have some!

3 Amazingly Simple & Delicious Ideas

Need help with creative ideas for leftovers?  Check out my post on 3 Amazingly Simple and Delicious Ideas for using leftover Mexican Corn Salad!

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Tootles,

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Sweet Eats Tagged With: Cinco de Mayo, entertaining, holiday recipes, Mexican, party ideas

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I’m Carole, wife to Charlie (25+ years), mom to a boy named Coco, writer, storyteller, home chef, and recipe developer, budding photographer, occasional crafter who loves family and friends, parties and tablescapes, and all things blog. Join me as I COOK, CREATE, INSPIRE.

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