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¡Delicioso Cinco de Mayo Party Food Recipes!

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Find loads of ideas for delicious dips, appetizers, meals and drinks to have a Cinco de Mayo celebracion festiva y divertida!

Collage of margaritas, dips and main dishes for Cinco de Mayo.

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May 5th! Cinco de Mayo!  I don't know about anyone else, but I feel like this celebration always sneaks up on me - often on the morning of the Cinco de Mayo.

Sometimes there is a scramble to put together a plan for going out to a bar or local Mexican restaurant. Or try to have people over but then I remember that the fridge is just about bare. Not to mention the state of the house!  And if Cinco de Mayo falls in the middle of a work/school week than it's pretty much a guarantee that a trip to Moe's or a bowl of chips and salsa will be as festive as we get!

Image of Chopped Taco Salad in a glass bowl with Tortilla Chips
Chopped Taco Salad

Hopefully you are seeing this post with enough warning that you can plan for a Cinco de Mayo celebration - and why go out and spend all your money on overpriced beer and nachos, when you can have loads of delicioso food at your house. 

Have your friends over after work or put together a festive dinner for your family!  If you have time to grab some decorations at your local party store, like a string of colorful flags or a piñata with or without candy, great!  If not, just pull together some colorful table linens and napkins (Mexican flag colors are red, green and white, but orange, yellow, and bright blue also look really festive.)  

Turn on some tunes too - Pandora is an easy way to have a steady flow of party music.  Look for a station of Mariachi music or my personal favorite, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass.

The most important part of the celebration is the food and refreshments!  I shared some of these recipes on The Morning Brew at Fox Local 22/44 with Amanda Thibault, Brittney Hibbs and Megan Carpenter! It's always rewarding to share treats with everyone there, and they seemed especially excited to dive into these Cinco de Mayo dishes! Check out the video here:

Check out these delicioso recipe ideas for your Cinco de Mayo gathering, including appetizers, drinks and desserts!

And now, recipe ideas for drinks, meals, appetizers and even a dessert or two, all celebrating Mexican flavors and spice.

Best Blue Margarita Recipe
This cocktail has a stunning blue hue with flavors of orange and tangy lime. Here's how to make the Best Blue Margarita Recipe.
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Two mason jars with blue cocktails.
Mexican Spiced Chicken
Make a delicious and spicy dinner or a week's worth of make-ahead lunches! Mexican Spiced Chicken includes bell peppers and flavorful rice.
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Jasmine rice cooked with diced tomatoes, bell pepper strips and chicken breast.
Creamy Coconut and Lime Margarita
Coconut, lime, and a little heat make for a really refreshing margarita. This is a delicious and fun take on a classic margarita.
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Coconut and lime margaritas in small mason jars with limes.
Chopped Taco Salad with Peppers, Beef & Corn
A spicy, flavorful blend of fresh corn and peppers with seasoned beef and tangy dressing. It works as both an app and a meal!
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Image of Chopped Taco Salad in a glass bowl with Tortilla Chips
Grilled Pineapple Margarita
Fresh pineapple gets even sweeter when it's grilled. And when blended with tequila it makes a really delicious Grilled Pineapple Margarita!
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Two pineapple cocktails
Pico de Gallo Salsa
The simplest, but one of the best: Pico de Gallo Salsa. Spicy, fresh flavor that begs for crisp tortilla chips, and ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Here is the simplest of salsas: Pico de Gallo. Seven ingredients chopped and tossed together.
Spicy Cream Cheese Brownies
These rich and chocolaty Spicy Cream Cheese Brownies have a fiery swirl. It's a dessert with a little heat and a lot of chocolate!
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Brownie on a plate with scattered pepper flakes
Haley's Easy 4 Ingredient Guacamole
Though this is a simple guacamole comprised of only four ingredients, it has a bright and vibrant flavor thanks to plenty of lime juice and minced garlic.
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Bowls of guacamole and chips
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Cups
Taco Tuesday just got easier thanks to spicy chicken simmering in a slow cooker. The chicken gets served up in individual taco cups you make yourself.
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Chicken taco cups with toppings on a black dish.
Spicy and Easy Vegetarian Chili
This is a delicious and easy vegetarian chili. It's thick, spicy, and made with lots of veggies and bulgur wheat. It's meat-free and really satisfying!
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White bowl of vegetarian chili topped with cilantro.
Spicy Pineapple Coconut Salsa
A vibrant and spicy pineapple coconut salsa with both sweet and heat. It's such a refreshing and delicious snack, or topping for burgers and grilled meats.
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Bowl of salsa with pineapple
Grilled Corn Salsa
Sweet corn and fresh veggies hit the hot grill in this recipe, and come together to make a smoky, flavorful Grilled Corn Salsa.
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Small bowl of corn and veggie salsa with tortilla chips.
The Best Lemon Margarita
Try this bright twist on a classic margarita. The best Lemon Margarita has a double dose of intense lemon to make a refreshing tequila cocktail.
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Two small glasses of lemon drink
Grilled Corn and Jalapeño Queso Dip
A creamy sweet corn queso made from Jack and Cheddar cheeses with smoky grilled corn and jalapeño pepper. This dip is so good with tortilla chips!
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Oval bowl holding thick cheese and corn dip
6-Ingredient Chorizo Quesadillas
Spicy chorizo is so tasty with melty cheese. Make 6-Ingredient Chorizo Quesadillas to eat while watching the game or for dinner.
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Meat and cheese quesadillas slices.

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Un Feliz Cinco de Mayo a todos!

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