Cinco de Mayo Recipe Ideas: 11 Tasty Recipes

Planning a big Cinco de Mayo bash? From creamy guacamole and bean salad to chicken mole and churros, we've got the best Cinco de Mayo recipe ideas. These Mexican-inspired dishes will add big flavor to your fiesta and are great washed down with ice-cold beer or margaritas. Who's ready to party?

11 Amazing Cinco de Mayo Recipe Ideas

Chicken Flautas

These chicken flautas are so tasty you won't want to share them. Plus, they are a breeze to make.

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MEXICAN GUACAMOLE

You know Cinco de Mayo would never be the same without chips and dip.

Here's a killer guacamole recipe that's easy to make and big on flavor.

MEXICAN CORN AND BEAN SALAD

This colorful bean salad is a great Cinco de Mayo recipe idea because it's a side dish that doubles as a dip.

PORK TAMALES

You love eating tamales but have you ever made them from scratch?

Blow everyone away with this authentic recipe.

BEEF FAJITAS

You'll want to make a double batch of these irresistible beef fajitas as they'll disappear from the table in seconds.

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GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Here's a gourmet recipe idea for a Cinco de Mayo favorite: make quesadillas with a twist thanks to goat cheese and black olives.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Feeding a crowd for Cinco de Mayo? Seek some help from this gluten-free Mexican-inspired corn and beef casserole.

POSOLE

Another great way to feed a Cinco de Mayo crowd is to whip up a big pot of posole, a hearty stew made with hominy and pork.

CHICKEN MOLE

No one will be able to resist the delightful combination of peppers and spices in this chicken mole recipe.

CHURROS

Every celebration needs something sweet and Cinco de Mayo calls for homemade churros tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with a chocolate sauce.

Learn how to make this decadent treat.