18 Cinco De Mayo Traditional Mexican Recipes

Cinco De Mayo-Authentic Mexican Recipes to celebrate the beautiful culture of Mexican Americans living in the US!

What is Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated on the 5th of May to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It's often confused with Mexico's Independence Day, which is on September 16th.

Cinco de Mayo is not an official holiday in Mexico, but it's widely celebrated in the United States, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated with parades, street fairs, and other festivities. Many Americans also indulge in delicious Mexican food and drinks on this day.

Some Popular Recipes For Cinco De Mayo

Some of the most popular Cinco de Mayo foods in America are tacos, nachos, guacamole, margaritas, and Mexican beer. Many people also use this day to throw a party, invite friends over, and cook delicious Mexican dishes.

As a self-taught cook, I love sharing my passion for Mexican cuisine. With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my favorite Mexican recipes. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious meal to enjoy, these recipes are sure to be a hit.

Expert Tips for Cooking Mexican Recipes

• Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will greatly improve the flavor and overall quality of your dishes.
• Experiment with Flavors: Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things! Mexican cuisine is incredibly versatile, and there are countless ways to adapt and customize these recipes to suit your own tastes and preferences.
• Celebrate with Authenticity: Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a delicious meal to enjoy, I got your back.

Overall, Mexico will always hold a huge part of my heart, and I am honored that life allowed me to live there for a while and experience some of its culture, traditions, and foods. Mexican cuisine is more than tacos and enchiladas; it is a melting pot of delicious dishes that use beautiful, fresh ingredients!

So, grab your apron, turn up the music, and get ready to enjoy some amazing Mexican food!

More Recipes To Love

Here is my collection of recipes for the grace and power of Mexican culture and its delicious cuisine!

1

Spiced Plantain Chips Recipe

The first recipe is an appetizer, and as I love plantain chips, I thought this would be a great idea to start with. This spiced plantain chips recipe is an easy recipe for a great snack to have around the house—lovely sweet taste, balanced by the chili peppers heat.

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2

Authentic Mexican Pico De Gallo With Tuna

You don’t like plantains? Try a Pico de gallo with a tuna appetizer. Serve it with saltines, as they do it in the Mexico City area. Very popular and authentic. This Authentic Mexican Pico De Gallo With Tuna is a wonderful traditional recipe that I am very fond of. It is a light, refreshing and delicious salsa and I am sure you will enjoy it very much.

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3

Mexican Caldo de Pollo Or Chicken Soup Mexican Style

Mexican Caldo de Pollo Or Chicken Soup Mexican Style is a beautiful recipe of heartwarming soup that will make you and your family very happy. The combination of simple ingredients, the rice, the cilantro, and the chicken drumsticks make the soup a comfortable meal.

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4

Authentic Mexican Cactus Leaves Salad (Ensalada De Nopales)

Another super easy and delicious salad is Authentic Mexican Cactus Salad. Learn how to make this healthy recipe. Nopales are a staple in Mexican cuisine and are wildly used in salsas, salads, or stews.

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5

Mexican Pinto Bean Salad with Jalapeño Pepper

A very easy salad that travels well is this Mexican Pinto Bean Salad. Here is an idea if you plan to attend a picnic and need to bring an easy salad.

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6

Mexican Chipotle Mushrooms

Mexican Chipotle Mushrooms is a wonderful recipe that I like a lot and make quite often. It is a very different, refreshing side dish that goes well with any meat. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, these mushrooms will go well on pasta or rice. You can also make great tacos.

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7

Potatoes with Mexican Sausage (Papas Con Chorizo)

This recipe requires just a few ingredients, and it is super easy to make, especially when you have leftover cooked potatoes. Papas con chorizo are a staple in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, sopes, tortas and more.

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8

Mexican Pork Tinga (Tinga Poblana)

This recipe is relatively easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd. Chipotle chiles are mandatory to make this delightful Mexican pork tinga recipe.

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9

Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas-Fajitas De Pollo

What about Fajitas? Who doesn’t love them? Enjoy this popular dish's flavors with my favorite recipe for Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas- Fajitas de Pollo. This is served in Mexico for casual entertaining. One of the easiest dishes of Mexican cuisine, fajitas, are usually made with chicken, beef, or shrimp.

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10

Authentic Mexican Picadillo Recipe

Picadillo is another dish for Cinco De Mayo. It is super easy to make and very popular. Most Latin American cuisines have a version of it, and the basic recipe allows you to put your own stamp on the recipe and make it your own. Here is my favorite recipe for it. Authentic Mexican Picadillo.

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11

Authentic Mexican Bistec Encebollado- Steak And Onion

This Authentic Mexican Bistec Encebollado- Steak And Onion is perfect for Cinco De Mayo. Serve it sliced on corn tortillas with lots of onions, beans, and fresh cheese.

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12

Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

This authentic, easy Mexican rice dish that I am sharing with you today is one of the most popular Mexican rice recipes. Make a double batch for your party and serve it with my popular Tinga de Pollo or Chicken in chipotle sauce.

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13

Authentic Mexican Tinga de Pollo- Chicken in Chipotle Tomato Sauce

This main dish is the number one recipe on my blog—authentic Mexican Tinga de Pollo. I really enjoy cooking it, and my family loves it. Simple, easy to make, this recipe is also a favorite one among Mexican food lovers. Serve it from a crockpot with corn tortillas and favorite toppings. Delicious!

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14

Authentic Traditional Mexican Beans- Frijoles Autenticos Mexicanos

Basic authentic traditional Mexican beans recipe. The dish is nutritious, easy to make, and so traditional that it cannot miss a respectable Mexican table.

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15

Authentic Mexican Capirotada- Bread Pudding

This easy and super delicious Bread Pudding- Mexican style is a traditional dish that uses bread that is 1-2 days old. Nothing is wasted, and basic ingredients are transformed into a symphony of flavors on this dish.

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16

Hibiscus-Cinnamon Tea- Te De Jamaica Y Canela

If you are familiar with Mexican cuisine, you probably know that this tea is also called Agua De Jamaica, and it is a basic drink that everyone in Mexico enjoys. This tea is an amazing tea to drink all year round. Warm in the winter, cold served with ice in the summer, Hibiscus flower tea has a tart, cranberry-like flavor, so sugar or honey can be added to sweeten it.

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17

Mexican Flan De Queso-Cream Cheese Flan

Try this Flan with Cream Cheese. A recipe that might sound unusual, but trust me, it works!

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18

Easy Mexican Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Drink)

Mexican Horchata made with rice milk. A classic made easier.

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