Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Make your Cinco de Mayo fiesta unforgettable with our collection of party ideas, simple mixed drinks and easy recipes that cover everything from appetizers to dessert.

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    20 of Our Best Margarita Recipes

    Perfect for summer parties or Cinco de Mayo celebrations, guests will love our picks for the best margarita recipes (and all of the fun flavors)!

    Beefy Taco Dip

    21 reviews

    This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...


    60 Recipes for Authentic Mexican Food

    Authentic Mexican food is more than tacos and salsa. Check out our favorite Mexican dishes: churros, elote, barbacoa, posole and...


    20 Authentic Mexican Dessert Recipes

    Celebrate every day with these authentic Mexican desserts, including Mexican wedding cookies, fried ice cream, tres leches cake and more.


    62 Cinco de Mayo Dip Recipes

    Dip into our richest Cinco de Mayo dips, freshest salsas and creamiest guacamoles.

    How to Make a Margarita at Home

    Learn how to make a margarita with our easy-to-follow guide. You'll be juicing limes and shaking up drinks like a...


    Virgin Margaritas

    You don't need store-bought limeade, alcohol or any fancy ingredients to create a refreshing, thirst-quenching experience this summer. All you...

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    Frozen Margaritas

    One of my favorite summer drinks is a frozen margarita. What’s not to love? This drink is perfect paired with...


    Pitcher Margaritas

    Here's our go-to margarita pitcher recipe. Make a batch for sharing—and be prepared to pour a second round. —
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    Blood Orange Margarita

    When blood oranges appear at the grocery store, there's a rush to use them anywhere and everywhere. They are particularly...


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    Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

    Homemade carne asada is a breeze to make in the slow cooker, which renders tender steak in a flavorful sauce,...

    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

    With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...


    Vegan Enchiladas

    This vegan enchilada recipe starts out with a homemade cashew cheese sauce. You could skip the cheese sauce if you...




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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    6 reviews

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...

    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    1 review

    In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...


    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    2 reviews

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage...


    Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust

    New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with...


    Air-Fryer Avocado Fries

    Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...


    Pina Colada Lush

    10 reviews

    Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I...


    Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad

    1 review

    My husband and I loved this salad the first time we ate it at Applebee's. After eating it three times...


    Pina Colada Fluff

    1 review

    This pina colada fluff recipe is from one of my grandma's vintage cookbooks. Instead of alcoholic rum, you could use...



    Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder

    1 review

    Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...

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    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    2 reviews

    I love easy weeknight dinners such as this one. The sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    2 reviews

    I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...


    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


    What Is Mole Sauce?

    Layered with flavor (and labor-intensive!), Mexican mole is a delicious, complex sauce with many varieties. But what exactly is it?...


    How to Make Frozen Margaritas

    Want to learn how to make frozen margaritas at home? Well, you're in the right place.