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Let's Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on February 7, 2025

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Our favorite Mexican inspired recipes, perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home. Everyone will love these fresh and delicious recipes!

We've made it to May (yay!) and Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. While every day feels the same right now, it's the perfect time to celebrate with some spectacular "South-of-the-Border" foods. From salsas to salads to main course options, we've got plenty of recipe inspiration for you! These recipes are full of fresh flavor and ingredients. If you're looking for a delicious, fun and easy cooking project, you've got to try the Homemade Flour Tortillas. Literally, hundreds of readers have made them with great success over the past month when tortillas have been hard to come by at the grocery store!

Vertical photo of Homemade Flour Tortillas stacked on a decorative kitchen towel.

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 350 5-star reviews!

 

Vertical photo of a glass Weck jar of Homemade Enchilada Sauce.

Our 10-Minute Homemade Enchilada Sauce is loaded with fabulous South-of-the-Border flavor and can be used in lots of delicious ways!

 

Closeup vertical photo of Best Ever Super Easy Salsa in a white bowl with tortilla chips in the background.

This fresh, vibrant Best Ever Super Easy Salsa is loaded with delicious South-of-the-Border flavor and comes together in less than 10 minutes.

 

Vertical overhead photo of Mexican Street Corn in a blue and white bowl with chips, lime wedges and spices.

This Mexican Street Corn is CRAZY GOOD! It works double duty too; as a side or a scrumptious dip!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Easy Chicken Enchiladas Verde in a white dish surrounded by small bowls of toppings.

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)!

 

Closeup vertical photo of Mexican Chopped Salad in a white and turquoise presentation bowl.

This Mexican Chopped Salad is perfect with any Mexican meal and always gets rave reviews! It's also delicious spooned over chicken, shrimp or pork or beef!

 

Overhead photo of Black Bean Nachos with Salsa Verde in a cast iron pan on a wooden table.

These Black Bean Nachos with Salsa Verde are fresh, vibrant, and an easy appetizer with lots of South-of-the-Border flavor!

 

Vertical photo of Mexican Grilled Chicken sliced on a wooden cutting board.

No worries about dry chicken! This Mexican Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken stays moist, tender and full of fabulous Southwest-inspired flavor!

 

Vertical photo of Mexican Corn and Bean Salad in a white bowl with dressing being poured on top.

This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Grilled Mexican Flat Iron Steak sliced up with Rainbow Carrots and lime wedges on a wooden cutting board.

This healthy Grilled Mexican Flat Iron Steak with Rainbow Carrots recipe comes together quickly and is loaded with fabulous flavor!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Warm Jalapeño White Cheddar Dip in a white bowl surrounded by tortilla chips.

This Warm Jalapeño White Cheddar Dip is addictively delicious, so be sure to make plenty! It will disappear in the blink of an eye!

Thought for the day:

This God-his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:30

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4 Comments

  1. You are an amazing cook. Your family is so lucky ! Thanks for great recipes. Love your site(whom ever visits it is lucky too) ! Take care and stay safe !

    1. Thank you, Shannon! You are very kind to leave such a sweet comment đź’•đź’•