I have put together a collection of Cinco de Mayo recipes that is sure to get you prepared to celebrate this holiday. Mexican inspired recipes that include appetizers, dinners, desserts, and everything in between.

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo, or May 5th, is the celebration commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over the French in 1862.

Favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes

I am a huge fan of any and all Mexican and Tex-Mex inspired food. In honor of the Cinco de Mayo holiday, I have gathered some of my favorite recipes that will be great for a large gathering or just a night celebrating at home with your family.

Cinco de Mayo Menu Drinks

Start off the evening with one of these refreshing Mexican drinks. Any of these would be the perfect addition to your menu.

• Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita – The Blond Cook
• Blueberry Basil Margarita – Domestic Superhero
• Skinny Margaritas – Well Plated
• Frozen Watermelon Margaritas – Living Locurto
• Mexican Sunsets – Real Housemoms
• Coconut Lime Margarita – Noble Pig
• Pink Senorita – Superman Cooks
• Strawberry Mango Agua Fresca – Dinner At The Zoo
• Blueberry Agua Fresca – Diethood
• Skinny Tequila Squeeze – Little Bits Of
• Tequila Limeade – Mantitlement
• Strawberry Basil Margarita – Domestic Superhero

Cinco de Mayo Menu Appetizers

The California Avocado Commission reports that 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed on May 5th each year. This means lots of guacamole! Here are a few of my other favorite appetizers.

• 5 minute restaurant salsa – The Chunky Chef
• Watermelon Salsa – The Gunny Sack
• Mexican Corn Dip – Damn Delicious
• Easy Restaurant Style White Queso Dip – The Cookie Rookie
• Loaded Cowboy Queso – The Cookie Rookie
• Spicy Guacamole – Natasha’s Kitchen
• Perfect Guacamole – Gimme Some Oven
• The Best Seven Layer Bean Dip – Pretty Providence
• Easy Chicken Empanadas – Food Lovin’ Family
• Crispy Jalapeno Popper Beef Taquitos – Carlsbad Cravings

Cinco De Mayo Menu Main Meal

All of these main course meals will add flavor to your fiesta.

• Fiesta Casserole – Food Lovin’ Family
• Chicken Fajita Layered Salad – Food Lovin’ Family
• Mexican Street Corn Salad – Domestic Superhero
• Homemade CrunchWrap Supreme – Cooking with Janica
• Blackened Fish Tacos – Foodie Crush
• Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas – No. 2 Pencil
• Mexican Stuffed Peppers – Julia’s Album
• Ground Beef Enchiladas– Food Lovin’ Family
• Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken – Carlsbad Cravings
• Smothered Baked Chicken Burrito – Carlsbad Cravings

Cinco de Mayo Menu Dessert

You have to round out your Cinco de Mayo menu with some festive desserts. From fried ice cream to churro cupcakes, you are sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth.

• Easy Mexican Fried Ice Cream – House of Yumm
• Homemade Churros – Dessert Inspired
• The Best and Easiest Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars – The Domestic Rebel
• Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies – Food Lovin’ Family
• Margarita Cupcakes – To Be Thode
• Mexican Wedding Cookies – Cooking the Globe
• Tequila Lime Cheesecake Bars – Sweet Peas and Saffron
• Churro Cupcakes – The Domestic Rebel
• Fruit Salsa – Real Housemoms

If you are looking for more inspiration be sure to check out these taco side dishes, tequila cocktails, and