Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Make your Cinco de Mayo fiesta unforgettable with our collection of party ideas, simple mixed drinks and easy recipes that cover everything from appetizers to dessert.

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    20 of Our Best Margarita Recipes

    Perfect for summer parties or Cinco de Mayo celebrations, guests will love our picks for the best margarita recipes (and all of the fun flavors)!

    Beefy Taco Dip

    This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...


    60 Recipes for Authentic Mexican Food

    Authentic Mexican food is more than tacos and salsa. Check out our favorite Mexican dishes: churros, elote, barbacoa, posole and...


    20 Authentic Mexican Dessert Recipes

    Celebrate every day with these authentic Mexican desserts, including Mexican wedding cookies, fried ice cream, tres leches cake and more.


    62 Cinco de Mayo Dip Recipes

    Dip into our richest Cinco de Mayo dips, freshest salsas and creamiest guacamoles.

    How to Make a Margarita at Home

    Learn how to make a margarita with our easy-to-follow guide. You'll be juicing limes and shaking up drinks like a...


    Homemade Kahlua

    This homemade Kahlua recipe transforms four simple ingredients into a rich coffee liqueur in about 15 minutes. It's great for...

    Taquitos

    Make your own taquitos in just three easy steps! We stuff ours with chicken, but you can use beef, pork...


    Peach Margarita

    Is there a peach or two turning from ripe to overripe on your counter? Turn that fruit into a juicy...


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    Copycat Mexican Pizza

    In just about an hour, you can enjoy this copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza in your home kitchen. Add your...


    Baked Chorizo Corn Dip

    This spicy chorizo corn dip recipe is a family favorite! It's a fresh side for any dinner, holiday party or...

    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

    With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...


    Tequila-Lime Steak Salad

    This copycat recipe has become one of my family's Fourth of July favorites. The adults can make margaritas from the...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup is easy and delicious. Simply brown the chicken, then toss everything in the slow cooker, and...


    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...


    Cowboy Queso

    It's hard to go wrong when you combine cheese, meat and beer! This cowboy queso recipe will quickly become a...

    Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust

    New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with...


    Air-Fryer Avocado Fries

    Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...


    Pina Colada Lush

    Take a trip to the tropics with this pina colada lush, a no-bake dessert with layers of creamy coconut, tangy...


    Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad

    My husband and I loved this salad the first time we ate it at Applebee's. After eating it three times...


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    Pina Colada Fluff

    If you're a pina colada lover, do we have the dessert recipe for you! Our pina colada fluff takes cues...


    Zucchini-Wrapped Chicken Enchiladas

    Thin planks of zucchini are the perfect low-carb substitute for tortillas when making enchiladas. It's a healthy and delicious alternative...


    Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder

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    Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...


    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    Enjoy these easy sheet-pan shrimp fajitas for a south-of-the-border dinner with a taste of the sea.

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    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    These slow-cooker pinto beans are full of flavor—and they're nutritious too. Once you've mastered the recipe, try your own take...


    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


    Margarita Cupcakes

    My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most requested recipe. It is delicious! If you are unable to...


    Margarita Jell-O Shots

    Margarita Jell-O shots are exactly what they sound like: the perfect way to liven up your next party!


    Raspberry Margarita

    Turn your regular marg night into a frozen raspberry margarita night. Rim the glasses with sugar, and top them with...


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    Classic Margarita

    Our margarita recipe and easy-to-follow guide will have you juicing limes and shaking up drinks like a pro!