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    25 Easy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

    Published: May 3, 2018 · Modified: Nov 2, 2022 by Anna 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    25 Easy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo - everything you need to easily whip up a Mexican fiesta right in your kitchen!

    Mexican recipes collage

    I gathered all of our favorite recipes with the Mexican theme to help you create one festive and delicious Cinco de Mayo party! Invite family and friends and watch them devour everything!

    This round up of 25 Easy Recipes for Cinco de Mayo includes salads, tacos, enchiladas, sauces, dips and sweet desserts. Let's get started!

    25 EASY AND DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR CINCO DE MAYO

    5-minute blender enchilada sauce

    enchilada sauce in jar

    slow cooker chicken tacos - you can't beat the convenience of  making a dinner in slow cooker. These tacos are bound to be a hit!

    chicken tacos on plate

    Instant Pot chicken fajitas - the fastest dinner you can make! Just add all ingredients to your Instant Pot and cook for 10 minutes. So delicious!

    chicken fajitas on plate close up

    bacon guacamole - our favorite way to jazz up the good ol' guac! Add bacon and devour!

    guacamole in a bowl

    chili queso - nothing beats a big bowl of warm cheesy queso with the addition of chili. So tasty!

    queso in a bowl, hand holding a chip

    perfect fluffy rice - my very favorite kitchen hack: simple way to make perfect fluffy rice without rice cooker. You have to try it!

    rice in a bowl

    black bean taco salad - a reader favorite: easy veggie packed salad with simple taco dressing. You will want to eat it every day!

    black bean salad in a bowl

    roasted sweet potato black bean quinoa salad - healthy quinoa salad with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and easy seasoning dressing.

    quinoa salad with sweet potatoes in serving bowl

    Mexican layered dip - you can't have Cinco de Mayo fiesta without this dip!

    Mexican dip with olives and cheese in a serving platter

    sheet pan nachos - jazz up nachos by baking everything together on a sheet pan. Super fun to make and eat!

    nachos on sheet pan

    pineapple coconut cake - There is no party without dessert! This moist and fluffy pineapple cake with coconut frosting is absolutely amazing!

    slice of pineapple cake with coconut frosting on a plate

    easy chicken enchiladas - One of our family favorite weeknight dinners: tasty chicken filling in soft tortillas, covered on our homemade enchilada sauce and lots of cheese!

    cornbread bundt cake with nacho cheese sauce -  I know this looks crazy and it is but it's super festive and perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party! Bake cornbread in a bundt pan and dress up with nacho sauce!

    cornbread bundt with cheese sauce drizzle on cake stand

    slow cooker mexican chicken - Make a big batch of Mexican chicken and use in tacos, enchiladas and more!

    shredded chicken on plate

    Mexican chicken rice taco casserole - quick and easy AND cheesy! This skillet casserole is perfect for buys weeknights!

    chicken and rice casserole in skillet

    taco stuffed pasta shells - fun twist on a classic! Fill jumbo pasta shells with taco meat and top with cheese, then bake. So delicious!

    pasta shells with taco meat close up

    Spanish rice - super easy homemade version that beats the box kind! Make a batch of this Spanish rice and serve with tacos!

    Spanish rice in a bowl

    20-Minute chicken enchilada soup - filling and comforting soup that tastes like enchiladas. Perfect to make ahead and enjoy anytime!

    enchilada soup in a bowl

    jalapeno popper dip - every party needs a good dip! This spicy, creamy jalapeno dip is covered with crunchy topping and absolutely irresistible!

    jalapeno popper dip in a cast iron skillet

    jalapeno popper burger - Juicy burger topped with jalapeno popper spread, pickled jalapeno slices and ready to be devoured!

    burger with jalapeno slices on plate

    honey lime dressing - simple and tasty dressing for your Mexican salads!

    honey lime dressing in a small jar

    pina colada poke cake - moist and fluffy cake that tastes like my favorite drink! You will be reaching for a second piece for sure!

    cake with coconut frosting and cherry on plate

    black bean and corn salad - colorful and fresh side dish for all your Mexican dinners!

    corn and bean salad in a bowl

    slow cooker pineapple salsa chicken - add pineapple and salsa to chicken in slow cooker and let it cook. So tasty on rice!

    salsa chicken over rice on plate

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    1. Sandra says

      May 07, 2018 at 5:30 am

      All these look amazing!! I wish I could try all these!

      Reply
    2. Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      May 04, 2018 at 9:04 am

      What a great roundup! Everything you need for a celebration!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:06 am

        Thank you, Cathy!

        Reply
    3. Abeer says

      May 04, 2018 at 1:11 am

      Yhese look really great! I neet to make the quinoa salad tonight for dinner!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:02 am

        I hope you love it!

        Reply
    4. Dorothy says

      May 03, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Well you have just planned my menu for the next month or so! So many great options!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:02 am

        Thanks, Dorothy!

        Reply
    5. I Heart Naptime says

      May 03, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      So many great Cinco de Mayo ideas! That chili queso looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:01 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Amanda says

      May 03, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      Perfect timing, these look amazing and will be put to good use this weekend!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:01 am

        Thank you, Amanda!

        Reply
    7. jessica says

      May 03, 2018 at 11:18 am

      So many amazing recipes! I'll be using these all summer long!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 04, 2018 at 11:01 am

        Thanks, Jessica!

        Reply

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