Cinco de Mayo Foods

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Skillet with chicken fajitas on a rustic wooden surface

Fajita dish with chicken and bell peppers on a wooden table with tortillas and sour cream.

CINCO DE MAYO FOODS

Whip up a delicious Mexican-inspired feast with our collection of Cinco de Mayo recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and drinks. We've rounded up some of the best Cinco de Mayo foods, from mains like chicken fajitas and fish tacos to tasty sides such as esquites and Mexican rice. Whether you're keeping the gathering small or feeding a crowd, our Cinco de Mayo food ideas are sure to please everyone!

Crowd Favorites for Cinco de Mayo

The dishes guests request year after year, from cheesy enchiladas to loaded bowls and shareable favorites.

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Prep Time: 20m | Cook Time: 1h

Chimichurri Steak Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 25m

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 15m

Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 10m

Birria Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 3h

Jalapeno Fish Tacos

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 15m

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Taco

Prep Time: 5m | Cook Time: 12m

Pork Carnitas Street Tacos

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 6h

Jalapeño Popper Tacos

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 8m

Taco Crunch Wrap

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 15m

Birria Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 3h

Esquites Recipe

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 8m

Mexican Style Corn on the Cob

Prep Time: 15m | Cook Time: 10m

Tortillas, lime wedges, and a plate of tacos on a light surface with a blue napkin.

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Inspired by the flavor of the popular Mexican street food, elotes, these chicken tacos make a truly tasty weeknight meal in less than 20 minutes. Serve with favorite taco bar topping like crumbled Cotija cheese, cilantro, avocado and lime wedges for a real taco night win.

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