Get a fun and festive Cinco de Mayo going with these 13 party-ready recipes.
Even if the party is just your family!
It’s all here, a mix of traditional Mexican dishes and American-style favorites, too.
Wanda Abraham / Simply Recipes
We rounded up all of our favorites.
Seven-layer bean dip, anyone?
For a well-balanced flavor, season to taste with salt and lime juice.
Elise Bauer
Grill ears of corn, slather with spicy mayo, and sprinkle with crumbly Cotija cheese.
Then watch them disappear.
Get your chips ready!
Megan Keno
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Saucier than American shrimp cocktail, this beloved appetizer is cool and refreshing.
you’ve got the option to almost make a meal out of it on a hot day.
This quesadilla has extra texture from browning both sides of the tortillas before assembly.
Marta Rivera
It’s the little things that make a difference.
Use canned tomatoes and canned chiles and you’re done in minutes.
The kicker here is that even with the ease, it’s still leagues better than any jarred salsa.
Ciara Kehoe
How to Make Homemade Tortilla Chips
Impress yourself and everyone else with homemade corn tortilla chips.
They’re way easier than you’d think!
And we have three methods: traditional deep-frying, baking in the oven, or microwaving.
Elise Bauer
Birria Tacos
The Spruce / Cara Cormack
Contributor Susy Villasuso explains what makes birria tacos unique.
“The corn tortillas are coated with consome, then theyre filled with birria meat and grated cheese.
The tacos are fried in a hot, lightly oiled pan until golden brown.
Sally Vargas
Charred corn and green tomatoes (you could sub tomatillos) round out the flavors and textures.
The Best Nachos
When we say the best nachos, we mean the best nachos.
Dairy-free queso might seem like a contradiction in terms, but trust us.
Elise Bauer
It’s tangy, creamy, and addictive.
Bonus: you might make it ahead of time, and there’s not threat of it curdling.
Mexican Fruit Cocktail
Fruit salads in Mexico walk the line between sweet and savory.
Sally Vargas
Hints of salt, onion, and cilantro really punch up the fruit.
Want to make it extra?
Sprinkle on some Tajin.
The Spruce / Cara Cormack
Elise Bauer
Marta Rivera
Simply Recipes / Coco Morante
Elise Bauer
