Mexican cuisine has a special place in my heart AND a special place in my belly! Here are some of our best savory recipe ideas for Cindo de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo doesn’t really have anything to do with my heritage or even where I live, but I sure as heck love the holiday and totally participate in the celebration every year with delicious food. I mean, it’s like the best holiday food ever!
Here are just a few Cinco De Mayo recipe ideas to make your day amazing! Starting with appetizers, then main course and a few sides. Find all our Mexican recipes here.
Appetizers
If you’re having a little fiesta for Cinco de Mayo this year, here are some appetizers to get the party started!
Dinner
Don’t fill up on the appetizers!! Easier said than done, I know! Make sure to leave room for the main event because we have all kinds of options to choose from. Pick your protein!
Chicken
Pork
Beef
Other
Sides
And finally, if you still have room for some sides, then these are some of our very best!
If you didn’t find anything that caught your attention there, try scanning through all our Mexican recipes. I guarantee we can meet all your Cinco de Mayo needs!
And if you need to end the night off with something sweet, check out our Cinco de Mayo dessert roundup!
Jen {Bakerette.com}
Hi Carrian! Thank you for the linky love to my website! I’m definitely going to check out these other great-looking recipes. Cheers!
Nutmeg Nanny
Oh wow, I can’t even begin to pick just one of these fabulous recipes! Wonderful roundup!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
Oh whoa, I’m in love with anything de leche!!
Sweet Basil
mmmm me too
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
How fun! I want them all!
Tristen
Such fun ideas! Can’t wait to try some/all of them. Cinco de Mayo is our anniversary and I lived in Mexico as a kid, so I especially love celebrating this day!!!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
I love celebrating Cinco de Mayo too. Wish I could try one of each of your roundup recipes.
Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes
Lovely roundup! Thanks so much for all the awesome ideas!!
Emily
We will be in St. George over Cinco de Mayo for a baby blessing. We may have to create a do-over dinner at home when we get back!
Sweet Basil
I have only drive through st george, but everyone seems to go there! I need to!!
Maria Tadic
I totally want to eat all of the above recipes. Seriously. However, I think I definitely want to stock up on those churros bites. That’s kinda genius. Little bites of sugary yumminess? Yes!
Kevin @ Closet Cooking
Lots of tasty ideas for cinco de mayo!
Tieghan
Awesome round up!! I don’t know which to make first!! I need more time and a bigger stomach! LOL