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78 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

May 3, 2015 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 8 Comments

Jicama with Lime Juice and Chile Powder by @SpicieFoodie | #Mexican #snack #jicama #tajinpowder #tajin

Cindo de Mayo is right around the corner and I have 78 Mexican recipes to entice your tastebuds with. There are appetisers, drinks, main dishes, vegetarian options, sides, salsas, and desserts too. And because you know I like to keep things healthy, you won’t have to worry about your waistline.

Enjoy and I have you have a fantastic Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

Charred Habanero-Garlic and Cilantro Salsa by @SpicieFoodie | #salsa #habaneros #Mexican #tacos

Salsa, Appetizers & Snacks
Baked Panela Cheese
Charred Habanero-Garlic and Cilantro Salsa
How to Make a Bland Store-Bought Jar of Green Salsa Taste Better
Watermelon Feta Salsa with Fresh Horseradish, Euro-Mexican Fusion
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo Salsa
Pepinos Con Chile y Limon Or Cucumbers with Chile and Lime 
Palomitas con Salsa or Popcorn with Hot Sauce
Jicama with Lime Juice and Tajin Chile Powder

 

Leslie's Mexican Deviled Shrimp on @SpicieFoodie | #shrimp #spicy #mexicanrecipe

Fish & Seafood
Leslie’s Mexican Deviled Shrimp
Fish Fillets with Epazote Leaves, Onion and Habanero Peppers
Chipotle, Honey and Sour Orange Salmon
Shrimp Tostadas Topped with Chipotle, Tomato & Cinnamon Salsa
Shrimp Tacos Spicied with Toasted Guajillo Peppers
Caribbean Yellowtail Snapper: Cooked with coconut oil, serrano peppers, garlic and served with corn tortillas
Grilled Fish Tostadas
My First Fish Tacos
Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo or Mexican Garlic Shrimp
Chicken Tostadas with Charred Tomatillo and Serrano Salsa by @SpicieFoodie | #mexican #salsa #glutenfree
Poultry and Meats
Chicken Tostadas with Charred Tomatillo and Serrano Salsa
Sopa de Lima: A Mayan Delight
(Mole Style) Chicken In Poblano-Serrano Pepper Sauce
Mexican Charro (Cowboy) Beans with A Twist
Steak and Poblano Pepper Fajitas
Chorizo and Spinach Tacos
Chicken Breasts in Jalapeño and Orange Sauce
Chicken and Swiss Chard Tacos
Enfrijoladas de Pollo or Chicken Enfrijoladas
Red Chicken Pozole
Hubby’s Enchilada Style Chimichangas (Tex-Mex Recipe)
Tostadas de Tinga or Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Roasted Turkey in Tomato-Chipotle Sauce
Caldo de Pollo or Mexican Chicken Soup
Scrambled Eggs with Green Chorizo
Pork (or Chicken) Tacos Cooked in Ancho Chile and Chile de Arbol Recipe  by @SpicieFoodie |  #Mexican #pork  #chili #peppers #spicy #dinner

Pintos, Smoky Sausage and Chard Stew Spiced with A Habanero Pepper
Pork (or Chicken) Tacos Cooked in Ancho Chile and Chile de Arbol
Chorizo Stuffed Potatoes (Gluten Free Version)
Tortas de Milanesa or Pork Cutlet Sandwiches
Pork Tacos In Red Indian Chile Sauce
Cochinita Pibil: The Easy Way
Chorizo Stuffed Chiles, No Ordinary Chile Relleno
Steak and Poblano Pepper Fajitas Recipe by @SpicieFoodie | #fajitas #steak #poblanopeppers #pepitassalsa

Pork with Green Chiles (Part Mexican Part Czech, CzechXican)
Tacos Al Pastor, The Best Tacos In The World!
Picadillo
Taquitos: The taste of home
Mexican Chorizo and Potato Tacos
Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Bistec en Salsa Roja (Steak in Red Salsa)
Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce by @SpicieFoodie | #MeatlessMonday #veganmeal #Mexican #poblanopeppers

Vegetarian & Vegan
Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Ancho-Guajillo Chile Sauce
Spinach Quesadillas
Potato and Poblano Pepper Tacos
Jalapeno Spiced Mexican Zucchini and Corn Topped with a Fried Egg
Ejotes con Huevos or Mexican Green Beans with Eggs
Bean Burritos: Simple, Fast and Easy
Portobello Mushroom and Cubanelle Pepper Tacos
Zanahorias en Escabeche or Mexican Spicy Pickled Carrots

Sides and Accompaniments
Garlic and Epazote Rice (Get the Mexican Deviled Chicken, recipe by clicking here)
Refried Beans
Corn Tortillas from Scratch
Corn Tortillas Made with Yellow Corn Flour
Flour Tortilla
How To Make Gorditas and Sopes with Yellow Corn Flour
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Queso Fresco
Calabacitas con Maiz or Mexican Zucchini with Corn
Arroz ala Mexicana: Mexican Style Rice
Zanahorias en Escabeche or Mexican Spicy Pickled Carrots
Brocóli A La Mexicana or Mexican Style Broccoli
rickly Pear and Coconut Water Smoothie
Drinks
Prickly Pear and Coconut Water Smoothie
Refreshing Lime-Pitahaya Summer Drink
Pineapple and Chia Smoothie
Micheladas: Mexican Beer Cocktails
Agua de Sandia – Mexican Watermelon Water
Healthy Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Desserts and Sweets
Three King’s Bread (Traditionally a Christmas  bread but fantastic year round)
Mexican Cajeta (aka Dulce de Leche)
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips
Black Sesame Polvorones
Pastel de Chocolate Mexicano or Mexican Chocolate Cake
Mexican Cajeta or  Dulce de Leche by @SpicieFoodie | #dulcedeleche #caramelsauce #mexican
I hope at least one of these recipes peaks your interest and makes it into your bellies. ¡Buen provecho!

Filed Under: Holidays, Mexican

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Comments

  1. Joanne T Ferguson says

    May 3, 2015 at 21:52

    What a great Round of recipes Nancy! Wish I could try each and every one! Pinned and shared!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      May 3, 2015 at 22:03

      Thank you so much, Joanne! Maybe one day I can cook a traditional Mexican meal for you.:)

      Reply
  2. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    May 4, 2015 at 09:43

    I just love the colors of Mexican food. You make everything look so glorious!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      May 5, 2015 at 00:01

      Thanks so much, Abbe! Hugs :)

      Reply
  3. mjskit says

    May 6, 2015 at 22:37

    One could celebrate Cinco de Mayo all year long with this list. Great list Nancy!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      May 7, 2015 at 11:50

      Thank you MJ!

      Reply
  4. Eha says

    May 7, 2015 at 20:37

    The vagaries of ‘real life’ may have kept me from fining this treasure trove of Mexican cooking ere now Thank you for a virtual cookery bok – filed and hopefully will be reposted tomorrow. Hope you enjoyed your celebration!!

    Reply
  5. Arthur in the Garden! says

    May 10, 2015 at 10:49

    For some reason I forget to eat on Cinco de Mayo! I think it is the pitcher of margaritas which distract me!!!

    Reply

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