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If you've been an HH reader for longer than a day (if today is your first day, welcome!) you know that I love anything with the three S words: salt, salsa, and spicy! So, needless to say being born and raised in Arizona, Cinco De Mayo has been a holiday I've eagerly celebrated every year. I grew up in a predominately hispanic area and Cinco De Mayo was a big deal, I happily joined in on the food and celebrations! Here are 40 recipes I know you'll love at your own fiesta!
Of all my recipes here at HH, the ones with Mexican food inspiration are my absolute favorite. For today's post, I've rounded up over 40 recipes that you can use to have yourself a fiesta!
Main Course Cinco De Mayo Recipes
1. Carnitas Tacos
These crispy and juicy carnitas tacos with fresh crisp toppings like pico de gallo, red onion, and cilantro are quite simply irresistible. And even better, you can use the slow cooker or the instant pot to do most of the heavy lifting for you, so taco Tuesday just became your favorite night of the week.
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2. Chimichurri Steak Tacos
These chimichurri flank steak tacos are restaurant-quality tacos that are super easy to make at home and packed with bright, bold flavors!
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3. Black Bean Quesadillas
These cheesy, delicious black bean quesadillas are made with a secret flavor weapon that also cuts down on prep work! Ready in 10 minutes!
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4. Southwest Chipotle Quesadillas
These southwest quesadillas have a jam-packed veggie-loaded filling that's cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor with more southwest chipotle sauce for dipping!
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5. Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Firey hot with a hint of sweet honey chicken tacos, top with a cilantro-lime slaw to cool things down a bit and add a delicious crunch!
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6. 20 Minute Chipotle Air Fryer Fish Tacos
These 20 Minute Air Fryer Fish Tacos are easy to make, no breading required, and are paired with slaw and creamy chipotle sauce for the win!
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7. Healthy Chicken Tacos and Bowls
These healthy chicken tacos use my go-to super easy chicken taco meat recipe with ground chicken for an easy dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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8. Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas
Slow-cooker beef carnitas is a versatile and flavorful dish that makes a crowd-pleasing easy meal for any occasion or weeknight!
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9. Stupid Easy Shrimp Tacos
Restaurant quality creamy, slightly crunchy, and spicy stupid easy shrimp tacos with creamy chipotle sauce in less than 15 minutes. Taco night is every night of the week with this recipe!
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10. Honey Chipotle Salmon
Honey chipotle salmon is brushed with a sweet and fiery six-ingredient honey chipotle sauce, baked until the sauce is caramelized on top, and the salmon is light and flaky.
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11. Gluten Free Turkey Enchilada
We make this every year with leftover turkey, but swap rotisserie chicken and this meal will come to life in no time! These exciting flavors of the southwest almost melt in your mouth with this delicious healthier enchilada bake. Gluten free
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12. Sheet Pan Stuffed Salsa Chicken
This sheet pan stuffed chicken is marinated in a mixture of spicy jalapenos, fresh cilantro, and succulent limes, then stuffed with salsa, topped with melty cheese, and baked to perfection. Gluten Free
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13. Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Super easy sheet pan steak fajitas are a quick healthy oone-dishmeal made in no time with little cleanup! Paleo, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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14. Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
Easy low-carb air fryer chicken fajitas are packed with flavor for a filling, healthy, and fast weeknight meal!
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15. Steak Fajita Foil Packets
These steak fajita foil packets can be made in the oven or on the grill and are an easy dinner with little clean up so you can fiesta any night, not just on Cinco De Mayo!
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16. JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR TURKEY BURGERS
Jalapeno and cheddar turkey burgers are juicy, cheesy, and spicy favorites to adding some grilling to your fun! Gluten Free
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17. Creamy Chipotle Shrimp
Fiery creamy chipotle shrimp with bell peppers and onions for an easy fajita-style skillet meal ready in less than 30 minutes!
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18. JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR SALSA STUFFED BURGERS
Jalapeño Cheddar Salsa Burgers contain melty cheese, a hint of fire, and a burst of fresh flavor ensuring this lean meat will be moist and juicy with every bite.
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19. FIVE INGREDIENT SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN BOWLS
Want a meal that can come from the freezer? You have to try this one! Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free
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20.Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Tacos aren't just for Tuesday anymore! These chipotle chicken tacos are packed with smokey and spicy chipotle flavor, plus you let the instant pot or slow cooker do all the work!
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21. HEALTHY PAELLA
So technically paella is more Latin/European than Mexican, but I'm including it anyway, feel free to disapprove. Your loss if you do dissaprove because Healthy Paella is a fun, one pan, traditional Spanish meal packed with veggies, shrimp, and chorizo. Low carb, low cal, gluten free, and paleo!
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22. Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe
You need to dive into this flavorful fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisine with this quick and easy Taco Pasta Skillet! This one-pan dish packs in 31 grams of protein per serving!
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23. Carne Asada Salad
This Carne Asada Salad is a flavorful way to enjoy the bold fiesta flavors of the grill and the cool crisp, refreshing crunch of a chopped salad.
24. Healthy Chicken Quesadillas
These healthy chicken quesadillas are super easy to make and are loaded with roasted veggies, shredded chicken, and organic cheddar jack cheese.
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25. CILANTRO JALAPENO CREAMY SHRIMP STIR FRY
Cilantro Jalapeno Creamy Shrimp Stir-Fry comes together in under 15 minutes, uses three ingredients & is an incredibly delicious healthy gluten free meal with less than 300 calories!
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26. TACO TUNA QUINOA SLIDERS
Taco tuna quinoa sliders are bursting with delicious taco flavor and packed with protein to keep you full. The perfect grab and go lunch or snack!
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Breakfast Cinco De Mayo Recipes
27. Hatch Chile Egg Muffins
Hatch chile egg muffins boast 6g of protein per muffin and are a delicious meal prep-friendly breakfast for any morning!
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28. Paleo Mexican Breakfast Bowls
Paleo Mexican Breakfast Bowls are a high protein low carb breakfast and veggie packed; it's a healthy breakfast sure to please all Mexican food lovers!
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29. Breakfast Quesadillas
These breakfast quesadillas are packed with melty cheese, fresh scrambled eggs, hearty black beans, bacon, and creamy guacamole.
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30. Southwest Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
These southwestern inspired cottage cheese muffins are the perfect high protein, healthy-go-to, savory and cheesy breakfast or snack!
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31. Slow Cooker Egg Casserole
This slow cooker breakfast casserole is made overnight and is ready for you when you wake up in the morning; plus, it’s packed with flavor!
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32. CHORIZO STUFFED BREAKFAST ACORN SQUASH
Stuff your face with turkey chorizo and eggs which are stuffed into this Acorn Squash!
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Cinco De Mayo Appetizers
33. OVEN FRIED CHICKEN TAQUITOS
Oven "Fried" Chicken Taquitos are a healthy twist on your favorite Mexican Food appetizer, save tons of calories by baking instead of frying! Gluten Free
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34. Mini Baked Shrimp Tacos
These crispy mini shrimp tacos are made from mini corn tortillas are filled with creamy guacamole and juicy shrimp then baked to a golden perfection, served warm with fresh Pico de gallo! A fun appetizer everyone will love! Dairy Free, Gluten Free
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35. SPICY GUACAMOLE
Extra Spicy Guacamole is a healthy dip with a serious flavor and health kick! A great way to add flavor to raw veggies for those that love all things spicy! Paleo, GF, Vegan
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36. Homemade Salsa
Everyone loves homemade salsa, there is nothing better than that fresh taste! This version can be made chunky or smooth, hot or mild, everyone can be happy!
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37. Hot and Spicy Chipotle Dip
This hot and spicy chipotle dip is what appetizer dreams are made of, it's creamy, full of flavor with a major kick, plus it's easy to make!
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38. THE BEST HOMEMADE REFRIED BEANS
I don't even like beans, but these are something I LOVE and always ask my MIL to make whenever I can!
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39. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
These air fryer tortilla chips are perfectly crisp and crunchy plus, they are made in under 8 minutes. Make them any time the craving for healthy tortilla chips strikes!
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40. HEALTHY 7 LAYER BEAN DIP
Curious what 7 layer bean dip is? Only one way to find out!
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Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Omg, what an amazing list! That kiwi lime chicken looks PERFECT!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
THIS IS MY JAM.
Let's have a FIESTA
Emily @ Pizza and Pull-ups says
Great list, I am also a huge salty/spicy lover, can't wait to try some new recipes.
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
I'll take salty over sweet any day! Especially in the form of spicy!
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says
Mmm my favorite foodie holiday!! These all look amazing!
Denise says
Wow! So many great recipes to make long after Cinco is over!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
Right!?!
Lauren O'Connor says
These all look so bright, festive and mouthwatering!
Christy Brissette says
What a fantastic list! Salmon tacos are one of my favorites 🙂
Kelly Jones says
What a great roundup! I love the sounds of the zucchini tortilla quiche and how have I not thought of bourbon plaintains?!
Kelli Shallal MPH RD says
I pretty much eat that tortilla quiche every week and the plantains are delicious!