Sharing my very favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes for today or any day. Who doesn’t love tacos, nachos, guacamole and more!?
Breakfast taco – you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo even for breakfast! A breakfast taco is a great way to spice up your morning and get some protein to start your day. These tacos also make a great lunch!
Mexican chicken and quinoa bowls – this recipe is a great for lunch if you’re back in the office because you can prep a lot of it ahead of time. These bowls are also super flexible because you can add whatever toppings you love most.
Vegetarian sheet pan meal – this recipe is like a Mexican kale salad. It’s healthy, it’s filling and a great vegetarian option.
Pulled pork nachos – these are the best nachos ever. Plus, the post includes a tip to ensure crispy chips every time.
Taco pizza – a fun twist on a traditional taco, this pizza is a family favorite; to eat and to make.
To prep ahead of time:
5 Ingredient Mexican Shredded Beef and Beef Tostadas – once the shredded beef is done, all you need to do is pile all of the ingredients on a tostada shell and have a great meal! We like to cook the meat in a slow cooker so it’s ready whenever you are!
Slow cooker pork carnitas – only 5 ingredients and made with soda! You’ll have plenty of pork to enjoy on Cinco de Mayo and beyond.
Slow cooker chicken tacos – much like pork carnitas, these chicken tacos can be made in a flash by simply cooking all of the chicken to enjoy whenever your’e ready.
Enchiladas – the key to making these the best enchiladas you’ve ever had is an amazing homemade cheese sauce.
Chicken enchilada casserole – we love this recipe when you’re looking for all of those great enchilada flavors, but are short on time. This casserole is perfect to prep ahead, throw in the freezer and enjoy when you’re ready.
Sides and drinks:
Tomatillo salsa and tacos – enjoy this as a salsa or a topping to level up your tacos or cook your taco meat – check out what Phi did with it in the post.
Quick guacamole recipe – this guacamole only requires 5 ingredients and is a quick recipe to get guac on your table asap.
Mexican street corn salad – easier to eat than street corn on the cob, but just as delicious!
Elote popcorn – if you love the flavors of Mexican street corn, but want an unexpected dish, this elote popcorn is exactly what you need! Such a fun snack to celebrate the flavors of a classic street food.
Jam margaritas – seriously the most delicious way to make a margarita – a Jamarita! Have fun with what flavor jam you use to mix up the flavors and enjoy that these margaritas only take 3 ingredients to make.
Homemade enchilada sauce– with all real ingredients, this sauce takes about 20 minutes to make and tastes so much better than store bought; a great way to use those garden veggies.
How to make a margarita bar – great for a party, this classic margarita bar will allow guests to mix and match their favorite drink.
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