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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    9 Flavorful Fajita Recipes

    It’s hard to resist our best fajita recipes! The star of this Tex-Mex dish is seared chicken or steak, served...


    You Know You’re from the Southwest If You’ve Had All These Foods

    Spice up your life with these southwestern recipes. From traditional Tex-Mex to fiery fusion, dinner just got a whole lot...


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    32 Easy Mexican Dishes That Take 30 Minutes or Less

    Spice up your weeknights with these easy Mexican dinners that range from authentic to Mexican-inspired.


    Spicy Refried Beans

    3 reviews

    Need a quick appetizer? All you need is a can of refried beans, jalapeno pepper, seasonings and cheese. Serve with...


    Barbecue Brisket

    2 reviews

    You don’t need a smoker to make a juicy, tender barbecue brisket. Simply set your grill up to cook with...


    Beer Margarita

    3 reviews

    A beer margarita gives you the casual ease of a beer with the citrusy pop of a margarita. Cheers!


    Margarita Granita with Spicy Shrimp

    2 reviews

    While tinkering and tuning up recipes for my spring menu, I came up with a snazzy little appetizer that's perfect...


    Grilled Guacamole

    If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken...

    Margarita Tres Leches Cake

    1 review

    The first time I ever had tres leches cake I felt as if I were in heaven. I have made...


    Cactus Cake

    1 review

    My birthday cake was succulent! I "doctored up" two white cake mixes and baked them in 13- by 9-inch pans....


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    Vegetarian Enchiladas

    24 reviews

    When you're in the mood for enchiladas but don't want the fat and calories of the traditional variety, make these...


    Horchata

    3 reviews

    In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on...


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    Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

    1 review

    Feed a crowd with this authentic arroz con gandules recipe, which was handed down to me from my mom. It's...


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    Homemade Tortillas

    210 reviews

    Beautifully browned, soft homemade tortillas are just four pantry ingredients away. Once you learn how simple this recipe is, you...


    Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

    40 reviews

    Easy to make, just spicy enough to excite and great-looking, too, these sausage-stuffed jalapeños will be an appetizer you prepare...


    Pork Taquitos

    9 reviews

    Pork taquitos are poised to become your go-to party appetizer or game-day snack. They're easy to prepare, flavorful and the...


    Cheese Enchiladas

    42 reviews

    These easy enchiladas are so good that if you take them to a potluck, you won't be bringing home leftovers....

    Fresh Lime Margaritas

    12 reviews

    This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of...


    Lentil Tacos

    29 reviews

    This lentil taco recipe will fool even the meat eaters! Swapping out meat for cooked lentils while using all the...


    Black Bean Nachos

    5 reviews

    These black bean nachos are easy to customize and require just 10 minutes in the oven to bake to cheesy...


    Baked Nachos

    8 reviews

    If you’re intimidated by how to make nachos in the oven, follow our recipe on how to nail it!


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    44 Best Mexican Potluck Ideas and Recipes

    Throwing a party? These Mexican potluck ideas feature incredible flavors and approachable cooking techniques. In fact, most recipes require little...