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Ten of our favorite Mexican-inspired recipes, perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. From salsa to salads, we've got something for everyone!
Looking for something new for Cinco de Mayo? These are some of our favorite Mexican-inspired recipes, perfect for celebrating. These recipes are full of bright, fresh, south of the border flavors, that everyone seems to love!
We've included our Mexican Chopped Salad and the Flour Tortillas, which are the two most popular recipes on the blog, of all time! Be sure to give them a try if you haven't yet. So grab some tortilla chips and plan your Mexican feast!
This Mexican Street Corn is CRAZY GOOD! It works double duty too; as a side or a scrumptious dip!
This fresh, vibrant Easy Salsa is loaded with delicious South-of-the-Border flavor and comes together in less than 10 minutes.
This Avocado Crema is so versatile and comes together in minutes! It’s a delicious, fresh, healthy condiment made with fresh avocado and Greek yogurt.
Our 10-Minute Homemade Enchilada Sauce is loaded with fabulous South-of-the-Border flavor and can be used in lots of delicious ways!
This Mexican Chopped Salad is perfect with any Mexican meal and always gets rave reviews! In addition, it's delicious spooned over chicken, shrimp, pork or beef!
This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad with chips is wonderful for potlucks and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.
These really are the best ever Homemade Flour Tortillas, no one can believe how easy and delicious they are! They’re perfect for enchiladas, soft tacos, burritos, quesadillas, wraps… Check out the over 500 5-star reviews!
An easy crowd-pleaser, this Instant Pot (or oven) Black Bean Beef Tortilla Soup is loaded with healthy veggies and lots of delicious south-of-the-border flavor!
With a few easy shortcuts, you can have these delicious Easy Chicken Enchiladas Verde on your table in less than an hour! No one will know you cheated (just a little)!
Black Bean Nachos with Salsa Verde This fresh, vibrant, easy appetizer has lots of south-of-the-border flavor and will be the first thing to disappear at your next gathering!
No worries about dry chicken! This Mexican Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken stays moist, tender and full of fabulous Southwest-inspired flavor!
Thought for the day:
Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid or terrified
because of them,
for the LORD your God
goes with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
What we're listening to for inspiration:
If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It’s so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations. Thanks!
Viv says
I just can’t get enough of your recipes. They are always presented with thought , just so beautiful. I’ve made a few and I’m a believer in cooking with love and I see that in all your recipes.
Keep up the beautiful tasty recipes💕
Chris Scheuer says
Thank you so much, Viv!
Terese Blair says
Scott was very kind in his response, I too asked the question about when Cinco de Mayo was, this was 5 years ago and they all still tease me every May! Love your recipes, and plan to make several on the 5th of May!
Chris Scheuer says
Haha! I love it Thanks for sharing, Terese 🥰 We're two peas in a pod!