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    Cinco de Mayo: Favorite Mexican-Inspired Recipe Roundup

    Modified: Apr 12, 2024 · Published: May 5, 2023 by Ashley

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    Photos of a guava cocktail, taquitos, sweet potato tacos, and a layered dip with text that reads, "Cinco de Mayo Favorites Recipe Roundup".

    Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some of our very favorite Mexican-inspired recipes. Appetizers, main courses, drinks, and more.

    Who doesn't love an excuse to have some delicious fajitas, guacamole, or a tequila-spiked cocktail? This roundup has some of our very favorite Mexican-inspired recipes, perfect for your Cinco de Mayo table.

    What's your favorite Mexican recipe? Drop a comment below - I'd love to hear all about it!

    Glass jar of homemade taco seasoning mix.

    Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

    Ditch the store-bought taco seasoning packets & make it yourself. This recipe for easy homemade taco seasoning will become your new favorite!

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    Two passionfruit margaritas with ingredients alongside.

    Passionfruit Margaritas

    Channel the flavors of the tropics with this passionfruit margarita made with fresh passionfruit or bottled juice/nectar and a spicy garnish.

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    Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip

    Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch Dip

    Simply seasoned chicken thighs are cooked in the Instant Pot till tender, then shredded + sandwiched between 2 types of cheese in this delicious recipe.

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    Tortilla chip scooping up guacamole.

    Dino’s Guacamole – Restaurant-Style Guac in Just 5 Minutes!

    Restaurant-style guacamole is super simple to make at home! 2 ripe avocados + a few ingredients and you have the perfect Mexican appetizer!

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    Plate of taquitos with pico de gallo and lime crema.

    Easy Baked Taquitos

    Learn how to make taquitos with this easy oven-baked recipe. Use beef, chicken, turkey, pork, or vegan ground meat substitute.

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    Guava cocktails on a tray with fresh citrus fruit in the background.

    Guava Cooler Tequila Cocktail Recipe – Tropical and Refreshing!

    This guava tequila cocktail is made with guava nectar, triple sec, and a mix of fruit juices for a refreshing, tropical take on happy hour!

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    Holding a spice jar with layers of ingredients for homemade fajita seasoning Penzeys copycat recipe.

    The Best Homemade Fajita Seasoning Recipe – Penzeys Copycat Spice Mix

    Learn how to make the best homemade fajita seasoning blend from pantry staples so you can have restaurant-style fajitas at home any time!

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    Latin-Spiced Pork + Squash Skillet with Chili Lime Cherries: (#ad) This smoky-sweet single skillet meal is a quick and easy way to get a comfort food dinner with Latin flair on the table any night of the week.

    Latin-Spiced Pork + Squash Skillet with Chili Lime Cherries

    This smoky-sweet single skillet meal is a quick and easy way to get a comfort food dinner with Latin flair on the table any night of the week.

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    Overhead view of layered taco dip with tortilla chips alongside.

    Layered Taco Dip with Refried Beans

    This quick & easy make-ahead layered taco dip recipe is always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for your next potluck, picnic, or game day gathering!

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    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!

    Mango, Jicama + Black Bean Salsa

    Juicy, ripe mango and fresh lime brighten the flavors of this sweet-and-salty black bean salsa. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, potlucks and summer BBQs!

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    Margarita Cake

    Margarita Cake

    This cake recipe is easy and impressive. Who can resist a boozy dessert?

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    A cast iron skillet filled with chicken fajitas with tortillas and garnishes alongside.

    Our Favorite Chicken Fajitas

    Grab your cast iron skillet - these chicken fajitas are a one pan meal that are so good they'll outshine your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant!

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    Cast iron skillet full of steak fajitas with toppings and tortillas alongside.

    Our Favorite Steak Fajitas

    These tender steak fajitas are one of my family's very favorite meals - a perfect Tex-Mex dinner made in a single cast iron skillet.

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    A plate of Roasted Kabocha and Eggplant Tacos with Poblano Crema and lime wedges.

    Roasted Kabocha and Eggplant Tacos with Poblano Crema

    There’s no need to peel the squash for these vegetarian tacos – just scrub it clean! You can even save the seeds and roast them for a tasty snack later.

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    Overhead view of prepared ingredients and 3 assembled Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Chimichurri.

    Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Chimichurri

    Take taco night to the next level with taco-spiced, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans. These vegan-friendly tacos are a guaranteed hit!

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    Overhead view of a plate with 3 Spiced Chickpea Tacos with Cilantro-Peach Relish and lime wedges.

    Spiced Chickpea Tacos with Cilantro-Peach Relish

    A sweet and tangy peach relish is piled on top of spiced chickpeas for a summery spin on these meat-free tacos.

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    Tequila-Lime Shrimp Tacos

    Tequila-Lime Shrimp Tacos

    These simple shrimp tacos are something I came up with a few months ago, and they make a perfect meal for a busy weeknight. Shrimp cook up in a snap, and once you run your knife through a few toppings and heat up your tortillas, dinner is served!

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    Tex-Mex Meatballs with Mexican Cauliflower Rice: This paleo, gluten free Tex-Mex meal is simple enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for company. Super flavorful clean eating at its best!

    Tex-Mex Meatballs with Mexican Cauliflower Rice

    This paleo, gluten free Tex-Mex meal is simple enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for company. Super flavorful clean eating at its best!

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    Mortar and pestle with toasted spice guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips.

    Toasted Spice Guacamole

    Toasting spices adds depth of flavor to this Mexican staple. Grab some tortilla chips and let's dive in!

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    Top Chef All Star Marcel Vigneron's Chimi-Verde Dip

    Top Chef All-Star Marcel Vigneron’s Chimi-Verde Dip

    Tomatillos, fresh herbs, & avocado are blended together in this silky-smooth, spicy dip recipe courtesy of Top Chef All-Star Marcel Vigneron.

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    Tuna Tostada with Avocado Dressing + Chipotle Sour Cream (#ad): These bite-sized beauties have a Mexican flair that will wow your dinner party guests. You'll love how easy this tuna tostada appetizer is to put together!

    Tuna Tostada with Avocado Dressing + Chipotle Sour Cream

    These bite-sized beauties have a Mexican flair that will wow your dinner party guests. You'll love how easy this tuna tostada appetizer is to put together!

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    Tray of cocktails made with watermelon, mint, lime, and tequila with a bottle of Tajin seasoning in the background.

    Watermelon Sugar High Tequila Cocktail

    Move over, margaritas! This refreshing watermelon cocktail made with fresh mint, lime, & tequila is the perfect way to cool off this summer.

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    1. Joanne

      May 03, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      I will take a slice of that lasagna! And then one of margarita cake. And then one of tres leches cake. And then you can roll me home.

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    2. John

      May 05, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      I need to try that Margarita Cake!

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