Cinco de Mayo: Favorite Mexican-Inspired 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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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