25 of the Best Cinco de Mayo Recipes You Need To See

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about tasty options for your menu. If you're tired of making the same thing every year, try any of these 30 best Cinco de Mayo recipes. Loaded with flavor, you'll find delicious options here like spaghetti squash enchilada, Mexican candy shots, easy taco bake, and more.

Southwest Chicken Casserole

A wooden sponfull of casserole. — Southwest Chicken Casserole. Photo Credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Southwest Chicken Casserole is a family favorite, one-pan dish with juicy chicken, spices, salsa verde, and melted cheese—easy and flavorful.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken in slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken. Photo Credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Our Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with smoky spice—perfect for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas!
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Gluten Free Red Enchilada Sauce

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Gluten-Free Red Enchilada Sauce is rich and bold—made with pantry staples, it’s the perfect quick and flavorful addition to Mexican dishes!
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Guacamole And Chips

A tortilla full of guacamole. — Guacamole And Chips. Photo Credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Guacamole and chips are a classic duo! Freshly fried corn chips and zesty guac make this easy recipe a must for Taco night or any gathering.
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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

Two tacos on a plate with sour cream, cheese and tomatoes. — Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Take your taco Tuesdays up a notch with these hearty slow-cooker beef tacos. They're super savory, easy to make, and perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

An enchilada on plate with fork bite. — Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas. Photo Credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are the ultimate comfort food—tender chicken, rich sauce and melty cheese, perfect for weeknights or Cinco de Mayo!
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Pork Carnitas In Instant Pot

Three carnitas ready to eat. — Pork Carnitas in Instant Pot. Photo Credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas are juicy, crisp and flavorful street-style tacos made easy with pressure cooking for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal!
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Spaghetti Squash Enchilada

A spoonful of squash. — Spaghetti Squash Enchilada. Photo Credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Spaghetti Squash Enchilada is a cheesy, flavorful twist on a classic—bold, smoky, and naturally gluten-free for a guilt-free comfort food win!
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Frito Pie Casserole

A spoon l[ifting a portion from the casserole dish. — Frito Pie Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Frito Pie Casserole is a dream! The beans and corn add some chewy bites while the Fritos are perfectly crispy and mix well with the melty cheese.
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Pollo En Crema Chipotle

Pollo en crema chipotle is a rich, creamy, and spicy dish that's perfect for everyone. This chipotle cream chicken makes a great dinner.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

A spoonful of casserole being lifted from a slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mexican street corn casserole is so good and so easy. This slow cooker corn casserole, also called elote corn casserole, is the perfect side.
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Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

Close-up of three soft tacos filled with shredded chicken, bell peppers, cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeño slices, and sour cream—perfect for quick weeknight dinners full of vibrant Mexican flavors. — Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Learn how to make the easiest Crockpot pulled chicken tacos that need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to put together. Saucy, savory, and oh-so delicious.
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Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole)

Closeup of a bowl of Walking Taco Bake. — Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This walking taco bake recipe with Fritos is an easy walking taco casserole full of Fritos, ground beef, Mexican seasonings, cheese, and more
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Pollo Fundido

A close-up of a fork lifting a bite of creamy Mexican chicken pot pie, showing layers of flaky crust and rich, savory filling. — Pollo Fundido. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pollo fundido recipe is loaded with delicious shredded chicken and topped with a delicious cheese sauce. It's perfect for Tacot Tuesday!
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Pollo Con Papas

Pollo con Papas is chicken and potatoes cooked in a flavorful and spicy sauce. This comforting dish makes for a great family dinner.
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Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos

A close-up of a baked casserole filled with layers of melted cheese, diced tomatoes, corn chips, and chopped onions, garnished with fresh parsley—one of those must-have recipes for every occasion. — Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Mexican chicken casserole with Doritos is always a hit. A simple tortilla casserole, it's a new twist on classic fiesta chicken casserole
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Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

Two carnitas on top of each other. — Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas makes the best Mexican tacos. The meat is so tasty and versatile to use to create meals such as tacos or burritos.
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Mexican Chicken Spaghetti

Closeup of spaghetti in bowl. — Mexican Chicken Spaghetti. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mexican chicken spaghetti is loaded with tender, white meat chicken, spaghetti, cheese, and of course, a ton of Mexican flavor.
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Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A serving of creamy chicken enchiladas topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro on a gray plate with a fork beside it is a must-have for every occasion. Perfect for fans of Chicken Breast Recipes, this dish promises to delight your taste buds. — Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Sour cream chicken enchiladas are loaded with chicken, cheese, and great Mexican flavors. It's an easy sour cream chicken enchilada casserole recipe that everyone loves.
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Taco Bar Menu

Two hard shell tacos on a plate. — Taco Bar Menu. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Taco bar menu has the best hard shell taco recipe and a COMPLETE checklist with free ebook full of ingredients and ideas for home, a taco party or wedding.
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Spicy Chicken Wrap With Salsa

Close-up of a chicken burrito topped with sour cream and cilantro, showing the filling of shredded chicken and cheese. — Spicy Chicken Wrap With Salsa. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spicy chicken wrap with salsa is not just easy for lunch, they're downright delicious! Only takes five ingredients and 15 minutes!
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Spaghetti Verde Pasta

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This spaghetti verde pasta is loaded with the delicious flavors of salsa verde and served with spaghetti noodles.
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Mexican Corn Casserole With Cheese

A serving of creamy corn casserole garnished with green onions and parsley on a white plate, perfect as one of your favorite vegetable sides. — Mexican Corn Casserole With Cheese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Mexican Corn Casserole recipe has all the bright flavors of Mexican street corn, right off the cob! It is easy-to-make and incredibly delicious.
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Pork And Bean Burritos

A close-up of a burrito cut in half, showcasing a filling of beans, meat, and sauce, with cheese on the exterior – perfect for fun meals for children. — Pork And Bean Burritos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pork and Bean Burritos or Mexican Pork Wraps are fast or slow cooked, with ground pork, pork chops or leftovers, freeze great, and an easy dinner or snack!
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Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole

A plate of cheesy comfort foods: hash brown casserole topped with tomato sauce and chopped green onions, served on a light blue tablecloth. — Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole uses potatoes or frozen hash browns, in oven, slow cooker or grill, breakfast, dinner with hamburger, ham and more!
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