Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner. Here are 20+ quick & easy Mexican inspired Cinco De Mayo recipes that will add a ton of flavor to your meal! These recipes can be made-ahead and are perfect for potlucks, parties or even a cozy celebration at home.
Like with any celebration, Cinco De Mayo is an opportunity to get together with family and friends, and enjoy some amazing Mexican food and delicious margaritas!
What is Cinco De Mayo
In case you’re wondering what it is, Cinco de Mayo means ‘5th of May’ in Spanish, and it is pronounced as Seenkoh-de-Maayo.
It is the annual celebration to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.
Quick & Easy Cinco De Mayo Party Recipes
If you’re hosting a party, or going to attend one, I have put together this collection of quick and easy Cinco De Mayo recipes that will add tons of flavor to your party! They’re super easy to make, can be made ahead and are great for potlucks and get togethers.
Many of these recipes are made in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot, and I plan to add some more stove-top, oven-cooked, and, even some ‘no-cook’ recipes to this list going forward, so be sure to bookmark it! So, let’s get this party started!
Dips & Condiments
Easy Guacamole Recipe
This is the easiest and tastiest Guacamole recipe ever! It’s quick, fresh and simply delicious! This healthy avocado dip comes together in less than ten minutes and can be used in a variety of ways.
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Pico De Gallo Recipe
Easy ten minute recipe for a fresh, irresistible and authentic Pico De Gallo! Also known as Salsa Fresca, this chunky salsa from Mexico is made with just six ingredients – fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
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Mango Salsa Recipe
Light, refreshing and colorful, this Mango Salsa compliments your favorite protein and is perfect for dipping. This easy to customize 10-minute recipe is a delicious combination of sweet mangoes, crunchy peppers and onions, and zesty lime juice.
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Avocado Salad Dressing
This creamy Avocado Salad Dressing recipe with cilantro and fresh-squeezed lime juice can be blended together in 5 minutes and drizzled over a ton of things including your favorite greens!
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Homemade Salsa
A 5-minute recipe for a delicious restaurant-style homemade salsa. Tomatoes, onion, garlic and cilantro are pulsed together in a blender and seasoned with lime, salt and cumin to make the easiest and tastiest salsa ever!
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Main Meals
Instant Pot Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas, an easy dump & start pressure cooker recipe for juicy and flavorful Mexican pulled pork. It goes great on tacos, burritos, nachos, salad bowls and with Mexican rice and beans.
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Black Bean Quesadillas | Stove, Oven & Air Fryer
Crispy quesadillas filled with Mexican spiced black beans, peppers, onion, corn and lots of cheese! How's that for a delicious and filling 'One-Pan' meal in 30 minutes! This easy recipe for Black Bean Quesadillas is perfect for weeknights, game day parties, and makes a delightful school lunch.
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Mexican Quinoa in Instant Pot
Healthy, filling and so easy to make, this Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa is a delicious one-pot meal. Quinoa, beans, corn and peppers cooked in Tex-Mex style in just 30-minutes. This vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for school lunches, picnics and potlucks too.
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3-Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos
If there was ever a contest for the “Easiest Chicken Taco Recipe Ever”, this recipe for 3-Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken would win hands down! The only prep I do is open a packet of chicken, taco seasoning and a jar of salsa. I pressure cook the chicken, shred it and load it on to soft warm corn tortillas! YUM!
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Pulled Chicken Fajita Tacos in Instant Pot
This is the Quickest Pulled Chicken Fajita Tacos recipe ever! Juicy and fall-apart tender chicken seasoned with Mexican chili powder, paprika and cumin, soaked in sweet and tangy salsa and folded in a fire grilled corn tortilla. Now that’s a party in your mouth!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This dump and start Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is hands down the easiest comfort food recipe ever. Tender chicken, fire roasted tomatoes, creamy beans and sweet corn come together in this earthy and zesty recipe. Enjoy this gluten-free Tex-Mex delight from scratch, in under 30 minutes!
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Desserts
Arroz Con Leche, literally translates to ‘Rice (Arroz) with Milk (Leche)’. Try this dump and start pressure cooker recipe for this evergreen and so satisfying dessert.
With the Instant Pot, making rice pudding for a party is a breeze. Simply pour all the ingredients in the pot, set the porridge mode, and go enjoy a margarita! The end result is a creamy, rich and smooth dessert that everyone loves.
This Flan recipe is a keeper! It’s by my friend, Valerie, from One Happy Housewife. It is rich, creamy, silky and looks like something I want to dive right into 🙂 Thanks for letting me add your recipe here Valerie!
This popular hispanic caramel syrup, known as Cajeta in Mexico is great for dipping and spreading on toast, cookies, churros and ice-cream!
I really hope you enjoy these recipes that have been on repeat in my home for several of our Cinco De Mayo get-togethers over the years! Enjoy!
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