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
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:
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:
Read WHY we call it GuacaMolly instead of Guacamole!
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:
Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)
Fiesta Coleslaw
Mini Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
Dinner
These dinner recipes, family favorites in our family, are sure to please:
Charlie’s Layered Mexican Casserole (Charlie is my husband and he created this recipe about seven years ago).
Charlie’s Lite Layered Mexican Casserole – Charlie’s original recipe is so popular, that I created a lighter version!
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 – my mother’s favorite!
Dessert
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!
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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