Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup

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Plan an at-home Cinco de Mayo fiesta with these delicious Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes.

You can enjoy your favorite Mexican food and drink, such as tacos and margaritas, from the comfort of your own home!

This round-up has all your Cinco de Mayo favorites, from dips, casseroles, finger foods, and delicious margaritas.

These are some of my favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes, and I hope you love them too!

Individual 7 Layer Bean Dip

Everyone always loves these are parties. Great to make in advance and…no double dipping!

Seven Layer Bean Dip
This Seven Layer Bean Dip made in individual cups is the ultimate party appetizer. They are so easy to make, everyone always loves them, and the Mexican rice is a special touch! Serve with your favorite chips and enjoy!
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Texas Caviar Dip

Cinco de Mayo cannot be celebrated without some dip. This Texas Caviar dip is Vegetarian and always a crowd-pleaser!

Texas Caviar Dip
This Texas Caviar dip is colorful, hearty, easy to make and loaded with beans and veggies. It's always a crowd pleasing appetizer! Serve with tortilla chips and fresh avocado diced on top.
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Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Perfect for a crowd and easy to make!

sheet pan with quesadillas cut into squares topped with avocado and jalapeno with two bowls of sauce and salsa
Sheet Pan Quesadillas
These Sheet Pan Quesadillas are filled with corn, black beans, bell peppers, seasonings, plenty of cheese and a delicious spicy quesadilla sauce. They are so fun to make and best served with all of your favorite toppings!
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Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos

Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos loaded with guacamole are the perfect appetizer or snack for Cinco de Mayo.

Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
These Sheet Pan Nachos are loaded with shredded chicken, plenty of cheesy goodness, lots of beans, and all of your favorite toppings. Serve as an appetizer on game day or just when the nacho craving strikes!
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Cilantro Lime Rice

This is my Chipotle Copycat recipe. Why not try making it at home?! It is lower in sodium and still loaded with the same great taste!

Better than Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice
Yup, I said it. This is better than Chipotle’s Cilantro rice! Enjoy this with chicken and veggies on top or just as a side dish!
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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Spicy Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are a healthy and delicious way to eat more veggies and plant-based proteins!  

quinoa and veggies stuffed in a red bell pepper
Spicy Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Spicy Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are a healthy plant based dinner. Filled with pantry staples like quinoa and canned beans.
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Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

The most perfect pineapple margarita; made with fresh flavors, you only need a handful of ingredients and it comes together so easily. This drink is both tart and sweet and has the perfect jalapeño kick! It’s a delicious & refreshing drink for your next girls night, happy hour or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas
The most perfect pineapple margarita; made with fresh flavors, you only need a handful of ingredients and it comes together so easily. This drink is both tart and sweet and has the perfect jalapeño kick! It’s a delicious & refreshing drink for your next girls night, happy hour or to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! 
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Blood Orange Margaritas

Blood Orange Margaritas are made with simple ingredients, packed with flavor and they are so delicious!

Blood Orange Margaritas
My Blood Orange Margaritas are refreshing and a vibrant twist on your classic margarita. Each sip is full of citrusy bliss and it's the perfect drink for your next girls night, dinner party, or to just unwind after a long day. Cheers!
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe everyone will enjoy!

white dish with a mexican casserole inside & a piece missing, topped with avocado, tomatoes, and shredded cheese
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe the whole family will love. It's filled with shredded chicken, pinto beans, enchilada sauce and lots of cheese!
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Shredded Beef Tacos

These Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos solve your weeknight dinner problems and the beef is so versatile too. Use it in these tacos, or in enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos or on top of rice bowls! Be sure to watch the recipe video too!

beef tacos in a white bowl with hot sauce and avocado on top
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
These Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos solve your weeknight dinner problems and the beef is so versatile too. Use it in these tacos, or in enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos or as the protein for rice bowls!
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Taco Skillet

Taco Skillet is a 30-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy. Made with simple ingredients and so easy to prepare!

taco skillet in a white bowl topped with cheese
Mom’s One Pan Taco Skillet
Such an easy and tasty weeknight dinner recipe. Makes great leftovers for lunch the next day too!
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Black Bean Enchiladas

These healthy ground turkey enchiladas feel light & healthy yet are filling & satisfying. Use up your pantry staples in this easy weeknight family favorite.

white casserole dish filled with red enchiladas topped with a drizzle of sour cream, chopped avocado, and cilantro
Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas
Ground Turkey Enchiladas are a healthy and easy way to get dinner on the table. With pantry staples and minimal ingredients, these enchiladas are still big on flavor and very satisfying.
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Crispy Beef Tacos

I am not joking when I say I have been making these crispy beef tacos for my family once a week for the last month! Taco night is always fun, but now we look forward to taco nights even more with this flavorful, easy recipe.

Crispy Beef Tacos (Baked Not Fried!)
These Crispy Beef Tacos offer all the crunchy goodness of a traditional taco but without all the excess oil! You will love how easy they are to bring together in less than 30 minutes and the simple-to-make chipotle crema to dip and dunk! Add all of your favorite fresh and vibrant taco toppings to add color and of course enhance the overall taste experience. Make them for your next weeknight dinner or a party snack!
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Carne Asada Burritos

This authentic Carne Asada Burrito recipe is made with tater tots (or can use fries) and is a fun way to enjoy a Mexican-inspired breakfast. 

Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito
Set yourself up for a healthy and satisfying breakfast WIN with these Carne Asada burritos. The marinated steak, tater tots, cheese and pico de Gallo all gets rolled up into a flour tortilla for a delicious breakfast either on the go or for a slow Sunday morning!
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Zucchini Taco Boats

These zucchini taco boats are stuffed with a spicy ground turkey taco filling. Top your taco boats with diced avocado, cheese, and tomatoes!

Spicy Zucchini Taco Boats
These zucchini taco boats are stuffed with a spicy ground turkey taco filling. Top your taco boats with diced avocado, cheese, and tomatoes!
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Spice it up with these juicy and flavorful shrimp tacos! Made with a mango salsa and a creamy taco sauce. A yummy way to celebrate Taco Tuesday…or any day of the week!
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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas

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Homemade Mexican Pizza
This Homemade Mexican Pizza is even better than the Taco Bell version! Filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans and melted Colby jack cheese, this Mexican Pizza will be a new family favorite. (We're obsessed!)
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Jessica @Nutritioulicious

So many good looking recipes! That’s enough to make me want to celebrate! 😀

Shannon @ KISS in the Kitchen

I love all of these recipes! Cinco de mayo is definitely a big deal here in Texas so this post is perfect to share with my clients!!

Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A.

Those mini bell pepper nachos are adorable!! Definitely going to give them a try!

Sarah Remmer

These look great! I love Mexican, so can’t wait to try!

Roxana

Wow yet another great list of recipes. Awesome!

Kristina @ Love & Zest

What a great post, a Cinco de Mayo one stop recipe shop! Those lentil wonton tacos looks delicious!

Sara Haas

Stop! I love all of these! You are speaking my language! So much delicious food! Great round-up!

Sara Kashlan

Those spicy mini bell pepper nachos are so cute!! Such a great appetizer idea!

Kelly Jones

Fun roundup – those tostada bowls are so cute and yummy looking! And your “not so pretty picture” is cookbook worthy compared to my early blog years 🙂