24 Delicious and Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes
I’m a total superfan when it comes to Mexican food—I seriously love it all. I can’t get enough, whether it’s a build-your-own taco bar, a cheesy dip situation, or a bold, flavor-packed macaroni salad.
I’ve pulled together some of my favorite Mexican-inspired go-to recipes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo (or spice up your next dinner). You’ll find easy dinner recipes, colorful side dishes, homemade sauces, and even a homemade taco seasoning to get the party started!
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Dinner Recipes (Main Dishes)
1
Ground Pork Tacos
BBQ Pork Tacos couldn't be any easier to make. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or any night of the week! Made in just 15 minutes!
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2
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas with Cream Cheese
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, a homemade creamy green chile sauce, and melted cheese in a deliciously easy, family-friendly dish.
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3
Taco Empanadas
Taco Empanadas are an irresistible appetizer, dinner, or snack that can be made ahead of time and frozen for later! Try this fun, easy twist on tacos!
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4
Air Fryer Mexican Pizza
This Air Fryer Mexican Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines everyone's favorites; tacos and pizza. This copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza is a crispy, savory, and cheesy dish that cooks up in minutes.
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5
Cream Cheese Beef Enchilada Casserole
Beef Cream Cheese Enchiladas are a game changer. Your family will be begging for more!
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6
Mexican Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy, flavorful chicken baked in just 20 minutes. Use it for tacos, burrito bowls, or just plated with your favorite toppings.
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7
Pulled Pork Burritos
Delicious pulled pork mixed with rice, hot sauce, green chilies, sour cream, pepper jack cheese and spices all wrapped up into a flour tortilla and then baked with enchilada sauce so it's cheesy, gooey and vibrantly flavorful.
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8
No Bean Taco Soup
No Bean Taco Soup is a hearty soup with all the delicious flavors of a Mexican fiesta.
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9
One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet has the best flavors from the ground beef, the taco seasoning, and the delicious gooey cheese.
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10
Quick and Easy Walking Taco Bake with Fritos
This Walking Taco Bake is an easy weeknight meal the entire family will love. Perfect for your Taco Tuesday!
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11
Southwest Chicken Meatballs
These meatballs are quick and easy to make and full of flavor. They make the perfect finger food or light weeknight dinner.
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12
Creamy Salsa Chicken
This flavorful chicken is cooked in a combination of salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder and finished with cream cheese, giving it a fantastic creamy taste.
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13
Pulled Pork Rice Bowls
Leftover pulled pork turns these hearty Pulled Pork Bowls with rice, beans, coleslaw, and avocados into a satisfying meal.
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14
Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
Sheet pan chicken nachos with ground chicken are a delicious twist on classic nachos. The seasoned ground chicken and melted cheese take this dish to the next level, making it a perfect option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or party snack.
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Cheesy Dips
15
Salsa Cream Cheese Dip
Salsa Cream Cheese Dip is an easy, crowd-pleasing favorite made with just 5 simple ingredients—including cottage cheese for a boost of protein and extra creaminess. Serve it warm or cold—either way, it’s creamy, flavorful, and totally addictive.
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16
Taco Dip with Cottage Cheese
This quick and easy baked taco dip is creamy, cheesy and full of flavor!
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Easy & Crowd-Pleasing Side Dishes
17
15-Minute Mexican Inspired Chicken Salad Recipe
Give classic chicken salad a bold, flavorful makeover with this easy Mexican Chicken Salad! Packed with tender chicken, crisp veggies, a creamy, zesty dressing, and a hint of spice, this dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooping up with tortilla chips.
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18
Southwest Slaw
Crispy and crunchy with a slight kick, this Southwest Coleslaw is sure to become a go-to side dish. Tossed in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream, it features fire-roasted corn, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño for a true southwest flavor.
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19
Mexican Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroni is tossed with a colorful array of crunchy vegetables, zesty jalapenos, and creamy pepper jack cheese, all dressed in a tangy and flavorful dressing.
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Must-Have Seasonings & Sauces
20
Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa
Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa is full of fresh pineapple, red onion, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, fresh lime juice and a hint of jalapeno. All the fresh flavors of summer!
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21
Mango Corn Salsa
Grab a bag of chips and enjoy this colorful salsa made with sweet mango, fresh corn, and crisp cucumber, all in a tangy lime dressing perfect for summer gatherings or Taco Tuesdays.
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22
Tomato Jalapeno Salsa
This recipe can be made in just 5 minutes and is delicious with tortilla chips, tacos, enchiladas and all your favorite Southwest dishes.
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23
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe (No Salt)
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix is quick, easy to make, and much better than the store-bought kind. This seasoning blend is perfect for tacos, quesadillas, taco soup, and much more!
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24
Creamy Avocado Sauce
Creamy Avocado Sauce can be made in less than 5 minutes and will take chips and salsa to the next level. Serve with all of your favorite southwest dishes.
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