Cinco de Mayo Recipes
These festive and flavorful Cinco de Mayo recipes are easy to make, perfect for any gathering, and packed with bold, authentic tastes everyone will love!

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Why You’ll Love these Cinco de Mayo Recipes
- Bold, Festive Flavors: Every dish is packed with zesty, vibrant ingredients that celebrate the essence of Mexican cuisine.
- Perfect for Any Gathering: Whether you’re hosting a big fiesta or keeping it low-key, these recipes are made to share.
- Easy to Make: No complicated steps, just straightforward, delicious recipes that anyone can whip up.
- A Mix of Classic & Creative: Enjoy traditional favorites alongside fresh twists on beloved dishes.
- Great for Any Diet: From gluten-free to keto-friendly options, there’s something for everyone.
- Pair Perfectly with Margaritas: Because no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without a refreshing drink!

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1

Fiesta Lime Chicken
This Fiesta Lime Chicken recipe is a tangy dinner recipe that is full of dynamic and exciting flavors. The taste of juicy chicken breasts marinated in lime juice, paprika, cumin and more is matched up perfectly with a taco ranch dressing mixture and smothered with colby jack cheese.
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2

Mexican Coleslaw
Mexican Coleslaw is the perfect side dish filled with awesome colors and crisp, fresh flavors. This simple coleslaw recipe takes great mexican flavors from fresh cilantro, jalapenos, limes, and taco seasoning and combines it with the traditional green cabbage coleslaw.Â
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Beef Taquitos
Beef Taquitos are an easy lunch, dinner, or snack recipe that brings the classic Mexican dish into your home. With simple ingredients like corn tortillas, filled with lean ground beef, diced onions, and cheese, you’ll have crispy taquitos in no time.
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Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas are an easy dinner idea that the whole family will love. With gooey cheese, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful chicken, this is an easy chicken quesadilla recipe that will be a huge hit as a fun dinner on a Friday night or any other weeknight.
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Guacamole Bites
Bursting with fresh flavors, these Guacamole Bites feature ripe tomatoes filled with creamy guacamole that are as healthy as they are tasty!
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6

Salsa Chicken
This is a quick, easy, healthy and flavor-packed Salsa Chicken recipe. No effort dinner on the table with barely any hands-on time. A crowd-pleaser chicken recipe for sure.
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Spicy Pork Tacos
This quick and easy Spicy Pork Tacos is healthy and delicious. 8 Simple Ingredients and only 20 Minutes from start to finish.Â
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8

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Looking to add a pop of color and flavor to dinner tonight? Try these incredibly tasty Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas. Perfectly seasoned steak, peppers, onions and avocados star in this healthy dish.
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Mexican Street Corn Dip
Bring authentic Mexican flavor to your table with this delicious Mexican Street Corn Dip! Mexican Street Corn Dip, often called elote dip, pulls together some incredible flavors from the sweetness of corn, the creaminess of cotija, and the electrifying lime zest.
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10

Chicken Taco Soup
This is a quick and easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe. Needs only 8 fresh ingredients, and 20 minutes to prepare.
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Blackened Fish Tacos
These Blackened Fish Tacos are a great homemade alternative to restaurant fish tacos. They’re served with a delicious homemade coleslaw, pico de gallo and cajun remoulade.
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12

Carne Asada (Mexican Steak)
Carne Asada is a flavorful, grilled Mexican steak dish that is marinated in a citrusy, spiced mixture before being cooked over high heat to achieve a delicious charred exterior.
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13

Summer Salsa
A deliciously satisfying Summer Salsa, made with tomatoes, mango, corn and black beans. Perfect with tortilla chips or as a complement to everything else.
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14

Shredded Chicken Tacos
How to make mexican shredded chicken tacos that is juicy and packed with flavor. Easy recipe with 8 simple ingredients and only 15 minutes.
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15

Chopped Mexican Salad
This is an easy Mexican Salad Recipe thrown together in minutes. Made with corn, avocado and a very simple dressing, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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Chicken Burrito Bowl
Enjoy this ultimate Chicken Burrito Bowl! With an incredible medley of chicken, avocado, black beans and more, you can have a restaurant quality taste but with all the healthy, wholesome ingredients you need.
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I’ve heard a lot of things about Mexican foods from my friends and I really want to try it too. I can’t wait to try these recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you like it! 🙂
Great recipes! I love Mexican recipes. Nice article!
I love these low-carb Mexican recipes! Thanks for sharing!
Looks appetizing! I have been craving for Mexican food. However, most of their dishes tend to be quite heavy on the fat and carbs department. Glad that I found these recipes!
I LOVE Mexican food. It makes me feel guilty though after eating, so I am glad you shared these recipes! Now I am hungry for some more!
My mouth is watering looking at that Baked Spicy Mexican Eggs with Chunky Guacamole.
I would love to try Spicy Mexican Cauliflower Rice. Thank you so much for sharing these recipes!
Nice collection of recipes. Pictures look great…they’re making me hungry!
Thank you for sharing your low cab recipes.
Oh my gaawd! What a kickass round up! Thaaaank you for sharing!
Hi-
Just wanted to stop over and say Thank You for including the Fajita Frittata recipe in your Round-Up!
You have an incredible blog- keep up the great work!
Thanks again-
Scott
Hi Scott, thank you and same to you! Have a great day! 🙂
Love this roundup! Sharing! Thanks for including Low Carb Yum!
Thank you Lisa! Love your blog! 🙂