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15 Cinco de Mayo Recipes You Can’t Resist!

Bybelquistwist
A collage with 4 images. Each is a Mexican recipe I am recommending for Cinco de Mayo. Birria tacos, Birria Ramen, fish tacos made with cod and white Mexican cheese dip.
15 Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Cinco de Mayo’s around the corner, and you know it’s not just about the history books – it’s about that awesome spread on your table. In the States, we go all out with Mexican eats, making it more of a big bash than a history lesson.

I’ve got a killer list of 15 Cinco de Mayo recipes that’ll get your taste buds dancing. Here’s what you’re gonna want to whip up:

Mexican Beef Rice
It’s hearty, it’s filling, and it’ll keep the party going.

Mexican Beef Rice in the casserole it was cooked in. There is a spoon holding up a cheesy pull of the mexican beef rice.
Mexican Beef Rice

Mexican White Queso Dip
Grab your chips; this dip is the real deal. It’s like a magnet at parties.

Mexican White Queso Dip in a cast iron skillet. A blue tortilla chip it being topped with it, with a spoon. You can see the cheese being super gooey and string as it is pulled to go on the chip.
Mexican White Queso Dip

Shrimp Taquitos Salad
Keep it light without losing the kick.

Shrimp Taquitos Dorados over a bed of shredded lettuce. Topped with pico de gallo, cotija cheese, guacamole, Mexican crema and served with lime wedges for garnish.
Shrimp Taquitos Dorados

Beef Birria
It’s the kind of stew that makes you go for seconds… and thirds.

Cooked Beef Birria sitting in a Mexican style clay small serving dish.
Beef Birria

Beef Birria Tacos
Take that stew, wrap it in a tortilla, and watch it disappear.

3 Instant Pot Beef Birria Tacos assembled on a serving platter with birria sauce on the side and lime wedges. A beer sit behind the platter.
Instant Pot Beef Birria Tacos

Beef Birria Ramen
Yep, you read that right. It’s a mash-up that just works.

Instant Pot Beef Birria Ramen. Some of the noodles have the beef entangled and hover over the Ramen container.
Instant Pot Beef Birria Ramen

Chorizo Queso Fundido
Cheese and chorizo, melted and ready for dipping. Say no more.

blue chip with melted cheese on it
Chorizo Queso Fundido

Queso Blanco Burgers
It’s your everyday burger, but with a cheesy Mexican spin.

Queso Blanco Burgers, inspired by Mexico with the use of queso blanco. Its so delicious, you must try it!
Queso Blanco Burgers

Fish Tacos
They’re fresh, they’re full of flavor, and they scream beach vibes.

Cod Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw and Mayo Aioli over top in a corn tortilla.
Cod Fish Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

Beef Tostadas
Crunch your way to happiness with these bad boys.

ground beef on tostadas with avocados and pico de gallo
Beef Tostadas

Pork Carnitas
Slow-cooked pork that’s good any which way you have it.

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas in a collage showing how you can serve them in sliders and tacos.
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Sweet Chile Limon Wings
They’ve got a little kick but are totally worth the sticky fingers.

Sweet Chile Limon Chicken Wings on a plate. You can see the sweet honey mixture all over the wings and on the plate.They are topped with chopped green onions. One drumstick is being held up.
Sweet Chile Limon Chicken Wings

White Corn Guacamole
Because what’s a party without guac?

guacamole with white corn and black beans
White Corn Guacamole

Chorizo Flatbread
It’s like pizza met a taco and they became best friends.

Chorizo flatbread being held up by a hand over the serving platter. The flatbread was brushed with olive oil and garlic, then topped with shredded mozzarella, cooked ground chorizo, Mexican Cheese blend, Mexican crema and sprinkled with finely chopped cilantro. An absolute family favorite in our home.
Chorizo Flatbread

Beef Molcajete Dinner
It’s hot, it’s got all the good stuff, and it’s named after the tool you make it with.

Quick Beef Tacos Molcajete Dinner - a Mexican molcajete filled with beef, yellow rice, fried panela cheese, guacamole, tortilla chips and lemon wedges. On the side you have corn tortillas and tostadas.
Quick Beef Tacos Molcajete Dinner

So throw on some tunes, grab a margarita, and let’s get cooking. Cinco de Mayo’s the perfect excuse to eat well and party with your pals. Enjoy!

Hi, I’m Belqui and I’m a Food Blogger and UGC Creator based in Arizona.
I create delicious dishes with a personal twist while helping brands build a growth-driving strategy on social media with authentic, engaging content.
I’m a marketing professional and an Autism mom, who knows what it takes to deliver quality content quickly and gracefully. Cooking brings me joy and purpose, and I love sharing it with my family, friends, and the Internet at large through my website and social media.

Proudly of Dominican descent, I was born in New York City and raised between the Dominican Republic and NYC. Now living in sunny Arizona (sunny days are my thing, btw), you’ll find my Caribbean and American upbringing influencing my clever twists on classic recipes from all over the world!
I can’t wait to share a meal with you!

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