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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    40 Most Popular Cinco de Mayo Recipes You Don't Wanna Miss

    Modified: Apr 30, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Cinco de Mayo is almost here, and you're probably thinking about your menu right now. If you're looking for some new flavors to serve this year, we have you covered with this collection of 40 most popular Cinco de Mayo recipes. Try classic guacamole and chips, margaritas, cream cheese Mexican corn dip, and so many more.

    Frozen Paloma

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    Frozen Paloma. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Frozen Paloma is a blended Mexican drink with tequila and whole grapefruit. It's refreshing with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness in every sip.
    Get the Recipe: Frozen Paloma

    Tacos Gobernador

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    Tacos Gobernador. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Tacos Gobernador are a popular Mexican seafood taco loaded with shrimp and peppers. This quick and easy version is crispy, melty, and packed with bold flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Tacos Gobernador

    Spaghetti Verde Pasta

    Spaghetti on a plate.
    Spaghetti Verde Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This spaghetti verde pasta is loaded with the delicious flavors of salsa verde and served with spaghetti noodles.
    Get the Recipe: Spaghetti Verde Pasta

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream (No Frying)

    Ice cream in a bowl.
    Mexican Fried Ice Cream. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream is a traditional fried dessert with a crunchy cornflake coating. This version features a no-fry method that keeps the crust crispy without using oil.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Fried Ice Cream (No Frying)

    Dessert Tacos

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    Dessert Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Dessert Tacos are perfect for a themed party, event, or as a treat on Taco Tuesday! They're sweet tacos with a crispy shell and creamy dessert filling.
    Get the Recipe: Dessert Tacos

    Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

    Made Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos on a platter.
    Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Serve up a platter of our flavorful Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos filled with tender shredded pork, bold spices, and fresh toppings. This easy slow cooker pulled pork taco recipe is family-friendly, and perfect for taco night or feeding a hungry crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

    Ground Beef Enchiladas

    Enchiladas on a bed of rice.
    Ground Beef Enchiladas. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Ground Beef Enchiladas should be on your list for Mexican night! They are quick to make, and you can also prepare the flavorful beef mixture in advance.
    Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Enchiladas

    Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

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    Spicy Jalapeño Margarita​ Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Spicy Jalapeño Margarita is the perfect balance of tangy lime, smooth tequila, and fresh jalapeño heat. Rimmed with Tajín and ready in just 5 minutes, it's a bold and refreshing cocktail perfect for taco night, BBQs and summer parties.
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

    Mexican Breakfast Casserole

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    Mexican Breakfast Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole is a southwestern twist on classic eggs. It's full of veggies, beans, and plenty of cheese for tons of flavor and texture.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Breakfast Casserole

    Boat Dip

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    Boat Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This creamy Boat Dip is made with 5 ingredients and packed with bold taco flavor. With a hint of spice, it makes an easy, crowd-pleasing dip for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Boat Dip

    Chicken Tinga Recipe

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    Chicken Tinga Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Chicken Tinga Recipe makes a flavorful dinner with tender chicken in a bold sauce. It's perfect for tacos and tostadas, delivering rich, smoky flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga Recipe

    Sausage Queso

    Sausage queso on a chip.
    Sausage Queso. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Sausage Queso is a 20-minute crowd-pleasing dip that's perfect for parties and potlucks. It's warm and melty with a spicy kick and plenty of bold flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Sausage Queso

    Asado De Puerco (Pork Asado)

    Asado De Puerco (Pork Asado) on a plate.
    Asado De Puerco (Pork Asado). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Asado de Puerco is a traditional Mexican pork stew with a rich chile sauce. It's smoky and citrusy with a spicy kick, making it a bold and flavorful dish.
    Get the Recipe: Asado De Puerco (Pork Asado)

    Best Black Bean And Corn Salad (Easy Mexican Fiesta Salad!)

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    Black Bean And Corn Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Black bean and corn salad is fresh, healthy, full of flavor and ready in minutes! This easy recipe with avocado and lime dressing is perfect for BBQs, tacos, and summer meals as a side, dip, or healthy lunch.
    Get the Recipe: Best Black Bean And Corn Salad (Easy Mexican Fiesta Salad!)

    Best Taco Sliders (Easy Baked Hawaiian Roll Sliders!)

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    Best Taco Sliders (Easy Baked Hawaiian Roll Sliders!). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Taco sliders are perfect for game day, parties, or busy weeknights and ready in 30 minutes! Made with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and soft Hawaiian rolls, they're packed with flavor and irresistible.
    Get the Recipe: Best Taco Sliders (Easy Baked Hawaiian Roll Sliders!)

    Chamoyada

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    Chamoyada. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chamoyada is a sweet, tangy, and spicy frozen Mexican drink with vibrant layers of fruit and chamoy. It's a bold, refreshing treat perfect for summer days.
    Get the Recipe: Chamoyada

    Strawberry Horchata

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    Strawberry Horchata. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Strawberry Horchata is homemade with fresh strawberries. This creamy, lightly spiced Mexican drink blends rice, milk, and cinnamon for a refreshing treat.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Horchata

    Agua De Horchata (Homemade Horchata Recipe)

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    Agua De Horchata (Homemade Horchata Recipe). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Agua de Horchata is a creamy, easy, ice-cold traditional Mexican rice drink. It tastes better than restaurant versions and is simple to make at home.
    Get the Recipe: Agua De Horchata (Homemade Horchata Recipe)

    Cucumber Agua Fresca

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    Cucumber Agua Fresca. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Cucumber Agua Fresca is a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink that's perfect for hot weather. It's a great way to use up cucumbers, which are light and hydrating.
    Get the Recipe: Cucumber Agua Fresca

    Mango Salad Recipe

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    Mango Salad Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Looking for a refreshing, vibrant side? This mango salad recipe combines ripe, juicy mango, fresh veggies, a hint of spice and a tangy lime dressing for a bright, flavorful dish. It's ready in minutes and perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Mango Salad Recipe

    Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

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    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.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Tacos With Pork Carnitas (Slow Cooker)

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Mexican Corn Casserole With Cheese

    Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

    A plate of enchiladas topped with melted cheese and red sauce, served with carrot and celery sticks, garnished with chopped green onions and pieces of rotisserie chicken.
    Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas. Photo Credit: Kitchen DIvas.

    These buffalo chicken enchiladas are filled with flavorful filling and topped off with a creamy ranch and buffalo sauce. Easy dinner idea!
    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

    Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

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    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.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole

    Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Peppers

    Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Pepper on a white plate.
    Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Peppers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Peppers are packed full of delicious Mexican flavors! With spicy chorizo, veggies, and cooked rice, it makes a perfectly balanced meal.
    Get the Recipe: Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Peppers

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Pork And Bean Burritos

    Frito Pie Casserole

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    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.
    Get the Recipe: Frito Pie Casserole

    Pollo En Crema Chipotle

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    Pollo En Crema Chipotle. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Pollo en crema chipotle is a rich, creamy, and spicy dish that's perfect for everyone. This chipotle cream chicken makes a great dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Pollo En Crema Chipotle

    Easy Cream Cheese Mexican Corn Dip Recipe

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    Hot Corn Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Homemade Easy Cream Cheese Hot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe is spicy and filled with jalapenos, black beans, served with chips, Fritos and more!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cream Cheese Mexican Corn Dip Recipe

    Instant Pot Queso

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    Instant Pot Queso. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Instant Pot Queso is sure to be your new favorite way to make chili con queso for parties. Cheese lovers know that a good queso dip can turn any gathering into a truly special event.
    Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Queso

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

    Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole)

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    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
    Get the Recipe: Quick And Easy Walking Taco Bake (Taco Casserole)

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Pollo Fundido

    Pollo Con Papas

    A skillet full of Pollo Con Papas.
    Pollo Con Papas. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Pollo con Papas is chicken and potatoes cooked in a flavorful and spicy sauce. This comforting dish makes for a great family dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Pollo Con Papas

    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
    Get the Recipe: Simple Mexican Chicken Casserole With Doritos

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole

    Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas

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    Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas uses the best empanada filling recipe, with beef, chicken or pork, a delicious appetizer, snack or meal!
    Get the Recipe: Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Pickled Habanero Peppers

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    Pickled Habanero Peppers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you're a fan of bold, spicy flavors, pickled habanero peppers might just become your new go-to condiment. These vibrant peppers pack a punch of heat you can add to recipes or enjoy them on their own as a fiery snack.
    Get the Recipe: Pickled Habanero Peppers

    Homemade Queso Dip

    A skillet of creamy queso dip topped with cilantro and jalapeños, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh tomatoes, perfect for party snacks.
    Homemade Queso Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    How to Make Queso Dip recipe creates an easy, homemade, creamy, restaurant quality cheese dip or Mexican appetizer, with or without velveeta.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Queso Dip

    Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice

    A spoon lifting a cheesy, tomato and ground beef casserole serving, emphasizing its gooey texture and colorful ingredients in this cooking beef recipe.
    Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy taco skillet with rice, ground beef, and plenty of Tex-Mex flavors cooks up one pan for an easy dinner that's spiced just right! It's a kid-friendly weeknight meal that goes together in a flash!
    Get the Recipe: Beef Taco Skillet Recipe With Rice

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

    Taco Breakfast Burrito Recipe

    A breakfast wrap with scrambled eggs, sliced vegetables, and guacamole on a tortilla, viewed from above.
    Taco Breakfast Burrito Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This taco breakfast burrito recipe with scrambled eggs, beans, and burrito toppings is the perfect way to jazz up your breakfast or brunch!!
    Get the Recipe: Taco Breakfast Burrito Recipe

    Easy Homemade Churros Recipe

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    Easy Homemade Churros Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Wrapped in a blanket of cinnamon and sugar, then dipped in chocolate sauce or caramel, this is the best easy homemade churros recipe you'll ever make.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Churros Recipe

    Air Fryer Churro Bites

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    Air Fryer Churro Bites. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Get ready to fall in love with the taste of these Air Fryer Churro Bites. The perfect bite-sized dessert with that cinnamon-sugar flavor!
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Churro Bites

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

    A white bowl of Chicken Enchilada Chili.
    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili

    Fried Ice Cream Cake

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    Fried Ice Cream Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Fried Ice Cream Cake - Cinco de Mayo and more is the perfect dessert for summer. Try this homemade ice cream cake recipe for yourself. You'll love it.
    Get the Recipe: Fried Ice Cream Cake

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Chicken Wrap With Salsa

    Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice

    A spoonful of taco chicken and rice.
    Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy slow cooker taco chicken and rice is big on flavor but not on work. It's an easy, hearty dish everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Taco Chicken And Rice

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