30+ Best Cinco De Mayo Party Recipes

Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with these 30+ best party recipes that will impress your guests! From savory appetizers to delicious drinks and desserts, this roundup has everything you need to throw an unforgettable fiesta.

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🥘 Dips and Sauces

These irresistible dips and sauces will take your Cinco de Mayo party to the next level! From classic guacamole to spicy salsa and everything in between, these crowd-pleasing recipes are perfect for dipping and dunking all your favorite snacks.

Mango Habanero Salsa

This Mango Habanero Salsa is a flavorful and spicy homemade recipe that pairs well with tacos, chicken breasts, and fits perfectly for Paleo or Whole30 diets. Warning: it's so delicious that you may not be able to resist having more!

Mango Habanero Salsa

Gluten free taco dip served in a shallow glass baking dish, sith tortilla chips beside the dip.

The BEST Taco Dip

This taco dip is an easy and versatile appetizer that can be made in advance, and is perfect for any occasion, with layers of creamy sour cream and cream cheese topped with fresh vegetables that come together in an incredible way.

Taco Dip

Homemade salsa served in a white bowl, with fresh salsa ingredients surrounding it.

Homemade Chunky Salsa

This fresh homemade chunky salsa is made with juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, onions, garlic, and fresh jalapeños, and can be easily adjusted to your preferred level of spiciness, making it perfect to enjoy with tortilla chips for Cinco de Mayo.

Homemade Chunky Salsa

Smoked queso dip in an aluminum pan, on a cooling rack, with tortilla chips beside the pan on the table.

The BEST Smoked Queso Dip

This Smoked Queso Dip Recipe is the ultimate smoky cheese dip with ground beef, made easily on the pellet grill, and perfect as a dip or topping for tacos, with an unforgettable taste that will satisfy any Mexican food cravings. Serve it with tortilla chips or crackers, and it's perfect for game day or Cinco de Mayo!

Best Smoked Queso Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip

This savory Chicken Enchilada Dip is perfect for parties. Prep it ahead of time and bake until bubbly for a delicious Tex Mex appetizer.

Chicken Enchilada Dip

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Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

This rich and velvety homemade nacho cheese sauce recipe is absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and easy to make with a few simple real food ingredients. Just pass the tortilla chips please!

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

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Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa

Spicy, sweet, and super easy to put together- you can’t go wrong with this easy pineapple jalapeño salsa recipe. Team it up with your tacos or tortillas, or just enjoy it on its own!

Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa

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Easy homemade guacamole in a serving bowl with tortilla chips on the side.

Easy Adobo Guacamole Recipe

Take your favorite Mexican dishes to the next level with this simple Homemade Guacamole that is easy to make with a few everyday ingredients.

Adobo Guacamole Recipe

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Pico de gallo in a white bowl surrounded by tortilla chips.

Keto Pico de Gallo

This Authentic Pico de Gallo Recipe is unbelievably fresh and easy to make with fresh tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and sea salt, making it perfect for serving with tortilla chips, nachos, tacos, eggs, or anything else you like!

Authentic Pico de Gallo

A bowl of food on a plate, with pico de gallo.

Peach Pico de Gallo

This low-carb Peach Pico de Gallo is made with juicy peaches, fresh vegetables, and lime juice, perfect for serving with fish tacos, carnitas, or tortilla chips.

Peach Pico de Gallo

Brisket Queso

Brisket Queso is a tasty appetizer for Cinco de Mayo or any Mexican-inspired meal. Smoked brisket mixed into the classic Rotel dip.

Brisket Queso

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Pineapple Habanero Salsa

This pineapple habanero salsa recipe uses roasted tomatoes, onion, habanero peppers,and pineapple to create a wonderfully sweet and hot condiment. It’s perfect fora dip with chips, a meal topper, or mixed into your favorite Mexican dish.

Pineapple Habanero Salsa

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🦐 Appetizers

Start your Cinco de Mayo celebration off right with these mouthwatering appetizers! From shrimp cocktails to cheesy nachos, these delicious bites will get your taste buds dancing and your party started!

Mexican shrimp cocktail served in a tall glass.

Coctel de Camarones (or Mexican Shrimp Cocktail)

Coctel de Camarón is a tasty Mexican shrimp cocktail. Light and refreshing, this dish is sure to be a hit at your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

These tasty chicken sheet pan nachos are perfect for when you’re craving Mexican food or while watching the big game!

Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

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Bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers on a serving platter with dipping sauce.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

These Jalapeno Poppers are the best easy party appetizers that are super easy to make and everyone loves. Made with fresh jalapenos, cream cheese, green onion, and crispy bacon, they are always a crowd-pleaser!

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

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A closeup of the smoked jalapeno poppers on a grilling tray.

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

These Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are seriously delicious and definitely worth making. The jalapeño peppers are stuffed with a cheesy filling, wrapped in bacon, then smoked until the bacon is nice and crispy.

Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Air fryer armadillo eggs on a white serving platter, with one cut open in the middle.

Easy Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs

These Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs are such a fun and delicious appetizer! Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a cream cheese mixture, covered in seasoned sausage meat, and wrapped in bacon. Then, they are cooked to crispy perfection in your air fryer. These are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering!

Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs

🌮 Tacos

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without some delicious tacos! Whether you prefer traditional carne asada or carnitas tacos, these recipes will satisfy your cravings. So grab some tortillas and get ready to build your perfect taco!

Chicken Fajita Tacos

Chicken Fajita Tacos! Perfectly seared chicken rubbed down with a delicious homemade fajita seasoning, tender crisp fajita veggies, and your favorite toppings all tucked into a soft tortilla or crunchy taco shell.

Chicken Fajita Tacos

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Mini Taco Salad Cups

If you are looking for an appetizer for your next event or big game day party look no further. Everyone loves mini versions of food and these Mini Taco Salad Cups are no exception!

Mini Taco Salad Cups

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Instant pot pork tacos on a wooden serving plater, topped with onion and tomato.

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe

This easy Instant Pot pulled pork tacos recipe will satisfy the hungriest family member. The perfect recipe for a Mexican meal.

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos

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Cochinita pibil on a serving platter with lime wedges on the side.

Cochinita Pibil Tacos

This cochinita pibil is so flavorful; the tender pulled pork is perfect to serve in tacos, sandwiches, or quesadillas at your Cinco de Mayo celebration. Pair with your favorite margarita for an amazing Mexican experience!

Cochinita Pibil Tacos

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Vegan mushroom tacos with guacamole and sliced red onion.

Portobello Mushroom Tacos Recipe

Make these vegan-friendly mushroom tacos using just a few ingredients! Assemble and top with pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, and crunchy quick pickled onions. An easy meatless dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Portobello Mushroom Tacos

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A crispy copycat Taco Bell crunchwrap cut in half and placed on a serving board with a side of homemade salsa for dipping.

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme (Copycat Recipe)

This Homemade Taco Bell Crunchwrap Recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal, perfect for the whole family with crispy tortilla filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, and cheese wrapped up in a handheld wrap that's fun to eat.

Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme

Carnitas tacos on a yellow plate, topped with jalapeno pepper slices and cherry tomatoes.

Slow Cooker Carnitas Street Tacos

These authentic carnitas tacos are made with juicy, well-seasoned pork that's slow-cooked to perfection and broiled until crispy edges form, making it one of Mexico's most popular street foods.

Crockpot Carnitas Tacos

A spoonful of slow cooker pork carnitas.

BEST Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Slow cooker pork carnitas turn out great. An easy dish that cooks by itself, great for the holidays and a crowd.

Crockpot Pork Carnitas

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Flap steak cut in thin strips on a serving platter.

Ranchera Meat

Rancherameat, or flap steak, is the most common cut of beef used for carne asada. It is a highly marbled, thin, and tender cut, lending itself well to marinating, then grilling over high heat. This recipe will teach you how to create a flavorful carne asada using ranchera meat.

Ranchera Meat

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🌽 Side Dishes

Round out your Cinco de Mayo feast with these tasty side dishes! These recipes will perfectly complement your main course and add color and flavor to your table!

Authentic elote corn on a sheet pan, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Authentic Elote Recipe (Grilled Mexican Street Corn)

Bring the flavors of Mexico to your kitchen with this Authentic Elote recipe, also known as Grilled Mexican Street Corn. Covered in a creamy sauce with tangy lime juice and smoky chili powder, this charred grilled corn on the cob is the perfect summer side dish or appetizer.

Authentic Elote Recipe

A skillet full of Mexican street corn garnished with lime wedges.

Skillet Mexican Street Corn {Elote}

Skillet Mexican Street Corn is a quick and easy side dish for any meal. Everything you love about elote corn but much easier to serve & enjoy!

Skillet Mexican Street Corn

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Easy Vegan Elote (Mexican street corn recipe)

An easy recipe for vegan elote- fresh corn cobs, grilled with a herby Mexican lime marinade, coated in a plant-based Brazil nut cotija cheese, and slathered with tangy ancho chili mayo.

Easy Vegan Elote

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Spicy Southwest Salad

This spicy southwest salad is what dreams are made of! With an easy spicy ranch dressing and avocado, it’ll be your new go-to salad at home!

Spicy Southwest Salad

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🥚 Breakfast/Brunch

Kick off your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with these delicious breakfast and brunch recipes! These recipes will satisfy your cravings and get your day off to a festive start. Whether hosting a brunch with friends or enjoying a lazy morning at home, these recipes will surely please!

Huevos rancheros on a sheet pan, garnished with cilantro.

Sheet Pan Huevos Rancheros

Sheet pan huevos rancheros is a new twist on traditional huevos rancheros. It’s so easy to bake for breakfast, brunch, and even for dinner!

Sheet Pan Huevos Rancheros

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Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros in a skillet, topped with sliced avocado.

Easy Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Huevos Rancheros, a vegetarian authentic Mexican breakfast recipe with crispy eggs and black beans on tortillas, served with avocado and salsa on top.

Vegetarian Huevos Rancheros

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🍹 Drinks

Sip your way to a festive celebration with these delicious and refreshing Cinco de Mayo drink recipes featuring a margarita and a non-alcoholic option to keep everyone in the party spirit all day!

A frozen margarita in a margarita glass garnished with lime.

Classic Frozen Margarita

This Classic Frozen Margarita is made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, then blended with ice for a slushy consistency that’s perfect on a hot day!

Classic Frozen Margarita

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Strawberry margarita served on the rocks in a salted margarita glass.

Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks

This delicious homemade Strawberry Margarita on the rocks is perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh ingredients, this cocktail is refreshing and EASY to make!

Strawberry Margarita On The Rocks

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Grapefruit paloma in a stemless wine glass, garnished with a lime wheel.

How To Make The Best Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Learn how to make the BEST Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail with this EASY 5-minute recipe! This refreshing drink is perfect for your next party!

Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

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Agua Fresca Recipe

Fruity Agua Fresca is a light and refreshing Mexican fruit drink made with simple everyday, all-natural ingredients and perfect for summer, Cinco de Mayo, cookouts, and more.

Agua Fresca Recipe

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🫓 Dessert

These crispy and cinnamon-sugar-coated chips are a healthier take on traditional fried churros and are perfect for dipping into chocolate or caramel sauce. They're easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Baked churro chips stacked high on a white dinner plate.

Best Baked Churro Chips

Serve up a huge platter of these Churro Chips at your Cinco de Mayo party this year! They are easy to make and have the very best texture.

Baked Churro Chips

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FAQs

What Is Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday commemorating the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is celebrated primarily in Mexico and the United States, where it has become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.

What are some traditional Cinco de Mayo foods?

Some traditional Cinco de Mayo foods include guacamole, salsa, tacos, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and margaritas.

Are these recipes authentic Mexican recipes?

Some recipes included in this roundup are authentic Mexican recipes, while others are inspired by Mexican cuisine or have a Mexican twist.

Can these recipes be made ahead of time, or do they need to be prepared fresh?

Many of these recipes can be made beforehand, but some are best prepared fresh for optimal flavor and texture. Be sure to read the recipe instructions carefully to determine which dishes can be made in advance and which should be prepared closer to serving time.

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Five pictures of the best Cinco de Mayo party recipes.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has never been tastier with these delicious recipes! This roundup has something for everyone, from flavorful dips and sauces to mouth-watering tacos and side dishes to refreshing drinks and sweet treats.

Whether you're hosting a party or craving authentic Mexican cuisine, these recipes will be a hit. So put on your sombrero and get ready to indulge in some of the best Cinco de Mayo party recipes!