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Creative Recipes » Home » Creative Recipes » Holiday » Cinco De Mayo

Get Easy Recipes For Cinco De Mayo

Looking for Cinco De Mayo Recipes? Get easy Mexican Recipes that are perfect for the Cinco De Mayo holiday. Included are appetizer recipes, main dish recipes, side dish recipes, and dessert recipes.  I include everything from your favorite Taco Recipes to  Queso (Cheesy Mexican Dip) to Crockpot Chicken Tacos to Mexican Rice and Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars!

Mexican Street Corn Salad in a white bowl with sliced jalapeños on top and whole jalapeños in the background.

Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad

Creamy potato salad takes a trip south of the border and comes back with bold new flavor. Zesty lime, smoky chili, sweet corn, and crumbly cotija bring elote-style flair to your favorite summer side. It’s easy, make-ahead friendly, and way more exciting than your average summer BBQ salad. 🛒 Key Ingredients and Substitutions The full…

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Taco Stuffed Shells topped with sour cream and green onions

Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe

Imagine it’s a hectic Tuesday. The family is chanting, “Tacos, tacos!” and you’re staring at a box of jumbo pasta shells in the pantry, with no tortillas or taco shells in sight.  That’s how these Taco Stuffed Shells became my family’s Taco Tuesday hero. Think tender pasta shells stuffed with juicy taco meat, fire-roasted tomatoes,…

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

Welcome to a flavorful journey with our Mexican Chicken Casserole! This dish, sometimes called Chicken Burrito Casserole, is a perfect blend of savory chicken, aromatic spices, and the richness of Mexican cuisine, all wrapped up in a comforting, easy-to-prepare package. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests,…

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One serving of Frito Taco Pie Casserole, topped with sour cream, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomatoes, on a white plate with the rest of the casserole in the background.

Frito Taco Pie Recipe

Frito Taco Pie, sometimes called Walking Tacos Casserole, is the family-friendly, easy dinner recipe you’ve been looking for. Here’s why it’s a game-changer. This easy Frito Taco Bake combines seasoned beef, crunchy Fritos, and melty cheese for a crowd-pleasing, family-friendly, hearty dinner. It’s one of our favorite Casserole Recipes, and it’s ready in 40 minutes!…

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Side view of single serving of Texas Tamale Pie recipe.

Texas Tamale Pie

Texas Tamale Pie is a flavorful, Mexican seasoned ground beef, bean, and corn casserole topped with cornbread. This Tamale Pie makes a delicious and hearty comfort food casserole you will love! However, my version has more of that awesome Tex-Mex flavor added, such as red salsa, red enchilada sauce, sliced jalapeños, chipotle chili powder, and…

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A stack of 4 Churro Toffee bars in front of a platter of more churro toffee.

Churro Toffee – Disneyland Copycat Recipe

This Churro Toffee Recipe is a copycat Disneyland recipe – you know that place – the happiest place on earth! In this case, I’m referring to the Disneyland resort in California, not Disney World in Florida. If you have been to Downtown Disney on Main Street, you will find their Churro Toffee. You know, that sweet treat that combines the popular churro dessert with homemade toffee,…

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Steak Quesadillas stacked on top of one another on a plate.

Easy Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Your whole family will love these steak quesadillas, also called beef quesadillas, because this is the best easy steak quesadilla recipe. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a tasty Mexican appetizer or an easy dinner. What Are Steak Quesadillas? These delicious Steak Quesadillas are like a Mexican version of Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, except instead…

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2 Frozen Mezcal Margaritas in small rectangular glasses surrounded by 2 lime slices, orange, and Tajin in a bowl.

Frozen Mezcal Margarita

Are you looking for a perfect cocktail for your next celebration, like New Year’s or Cinco De Mayo, or just to relax on the weekend? Then, you’ll love this flavorful margarita. This Frozen Mezcal Margarita recipe is a delicious variation of the classic margarita, or traditional margarita, in that, it uses Mezcal instead of traditional…

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Overhead close up of Enchiladas Rancheras topped wtih cheese sour cream, avocados, jalapenos, and chopped cilantro.

Mexican Chicken Enchiladas Rancheras Recipe

Skip the canned enchilada sauce! These authentic Enchiladas Rancheras are all about bold flavor from a homemade ranchero sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeños. It’s smoky, spicy, and way easier than it sounds. Add juicy chicken, melty cheese, and warm tortillas, and you’ve got an authentic Mexican dinner that beats takeout every time. It is…

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Smash Burger Tacos (Tex-Mex Version)

You’ll love this delicious recipe that combines the best of burgers and tacos together. It makes an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love!  These can be enjoyed on game day, Cinco de Mayo, or for a weeknight family dinner! It has become one of our favorite Ground Beef Recipes! What’s A Smash Burger Taco? It’s…

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Overhead view of a platter of beef brisket empanadas sitting on parchment paper and surrounded by cut limes, cilantro, and a bowl of creamy bbq sauce.

Easy BBQ Beef Empanadas (with Leftover Brisket)

There are two things I love about living in Texas: Tex-Mex and Texas Barbecue, and this recipe combines the two beautifully! Beef Brisket Empanadas are filled with flavorful leftover brisket seasoned with onions, garlic, Mexican seasonings, and BBQ sauce, and while similar to brisket tacos, this brisket filling is tucked into flaky half-moon-shaped hand pies…

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Overhead view of Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas in a white baking dish and garnished with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Are you looking for an easy, delicious, and flavorful dinner recipe? Look no further than Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas! This Mexican-inspired dish is a favorite at family dinners and potlucks alike.  It’s a feast for the senses with succulent shredded chicken wrapped in soft tortillas, smothered in zesty green chile sauce, and topped off with…

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A bowl of red salsa topped with chopped fresh cilantro in a blue bowl surrounded by tortilla chips, with fresh cilantro, tomatoes, garlic cloves, jalapenos, and lime wedges surrounding the bowl.

Ultimate Restaurant Style Salsa

If you love Restaurant Style Salsa, also known as Salsa Roja, you will love this homemade salsa recipe! With this easy blender salsa recipe, you can enjoy the bold and authentic flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant salsa at home in just 20 minutes! Like Pico De Gallo, this salsa roja is made with fresh…

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Overhead view of a wood bowl of empanadas with small dishes below it with pico de gallo, cheese, and red salsa. In the upper left corner is a whole jalapeno, tomato, 2 limes, and half an avocado, with the inside facing up.

Breakfast Empanadas

There’s something truly magical about waking up to the enticing aroma of freshly baked Breakfast Empanadas. These half-moon shapes of little pockets of goodness are filled with some of your favorite breakfast foods!  With a flaky, golden crust that gives way to the mouthwatering aroma of crumbled breakfast sausage, perfectly seasoned breakfast potatoes, fluffy scrambled…

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Air Fryer Fish Tacos with blackened catfish, cilantro lime slaw, and chipotle aioli, on a white plate with a blue decorate edge.

Air Fryer Fish Tacos With Blackened Catfish

You’ll Love these Air Fryer Fish Tacos made with blackened catfish. It is a tasty, wholesome twist on a classic fish taco. If you have never cooked catfish in an air fryer, you’ll love this air fryer catfish recipe. It’s such an easy recipe! Flour tortillas filled with spicy blackened catfish made with Cajun seasoning…

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side view of a glass of pink margarita with a pitcher of margaritas in the background along with a plate of limes, mint, and a sliced orange.

Pink Margarita

This beautiful pink margarita gets its color from a cranberry juice cocktail, making it an excellent pink cocktail for Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, or Cinco de Mayo. With lime juice, triple sec, sweet and sour mix, and cranberry juice, this marvelous pink alcoholic drink can be enjoyed with a lime wedge and mint. This…

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Aqua colored plate with golden fried Chicken and cream cheese taquitos topped with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro.

Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos

Chicken and Cream Cheese Taquitos have a creamy and flavorful chicken and cream cheese filling with a crispy outer shell, making it a perfect finger food for tailgating. Are you gearing up for the big game tailgating party or getting ready for a Mexican fiesta? Be sure to include these tasty taquitos on the Mexican…

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Side overhead view of a single glass of mango jalapeno margarita with Tajin salt on the rim of the glass and garnished with jalapeno slices and Tajin seasoning with a stirrer in it. Jalapeno slices in the bottom left, 2 jalapenos in the middle left, and mangos in the top right all on a gray background.

Mango Jalapeno Margarita

Spicy Mango Jalapeño Margarita is not your classic margarita as it is a spicy mango margarita with sweet mangos and spicy jalapenos with tajin seasoning around the rim. The sweet and spicy flavors of the mango and jalapenos transform a good margarita into a great margarita. Whether you like a frozen margarita or a margarita…

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Overhead view of a white bowl of salsa verde garnished with sliced avocado, serrano peppers, and chopped onion, surrounded by tortilla chips on a white background.

Authentic Salsa Verde Recipe

This authentic Salsa Verde recipe is the best and easiest salsa verde recipe you’ll ever make. It is so fresh and flavorful that you’ll want to take it to your favorite Mexican restaurant because it will likely taste better than theirs! Whichever type of salsa you prefer, mild or spicier salsa, you’ll find this easy…

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Overhead view of Huevos Rancheros with Huevos Rancheros Sauce and 2 fried eggs garnished with chopped cilantro and served on a white plate.

Easy Huevos Rancheros

Easy Huevos Rancheros. Say whaaaat? Here’s a translation. Huevos means eggs. Rancheros means Ranchers. So Huevos Rancheros translates to “Rancher’s Eggs.” What these traditional Huevos Rancheros provide is a delicious, hearty classic Mexican breakfast that you and your family love and will fill you up! I have lived in Texas all my life.  So I…

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Full-size Churro Cheesecake sitting on an elevated cake stand with a serving utensil down below with a beige napkin to the left of it.

Churros Cheesecake

Churros Cheesecake celebrates the love of a classic baked cheesecake and crispy crunchy churros, all in one irresistibly delicious and elegant dessert! The texture of this churros cheesecake is ultra creamy and smooth with Dulce de leche mixed throughout and a thin layer of cinnamon sugar sandwiched between the crust and filling. Once baked, this…

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Small Glass of red enchilada sauce recipe

Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe

This is a quick and easy version of a delicious homemade Red Enchilada Sauce that will remind you of your favorite Mexican restaurants. It is loaded with flavor, much better than any canned stuff, you know the canned enchilada sauce, but it is a shortcut version of enchilada sauce. Instead of starting with dried whole…

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35 Mexican Appetizer Recipes

These are the Best 35 Mexican Appetizer Recipes for Cinco De Mayo or for any party or holiday. Included are easy recipes that make great party appetizers for your Mexican fiesta! Since Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner, I thought it was a great time to share these favorite easy Mexican appetizers because…

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Overhead View of a large platter and a partial view of a small platter of Tres Leches Cupcakes topped with strawberries

Tres Leches Cupcakes

Tres Leches Cupcakes, or “three-milk cupcakes”, add a visually stunning and tastebud-tingling twist to the classic Mexican tres leches cake! And if that sounds a little over the top, just try them for yourself! The fluffy and light sponge cake base of these cupcakes is soaked in sweetened condensed milk, adding extra moisture and flavor…

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