242 Cinco De Mayo Recipes
From Slow-Simmered Chicken Enchiladas with Ancho Chili Sauce to Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas with Orange and Mexican Spices — browse 242 curated Cinco De Mayo recipes with step-by-step instructions, calorie counts, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Shop these Cinco De Mayo recipes on Instacart →Slow-Simmered Chicken Enchiladas with Ancho Chili Sauce
Tender shredded chicken wrapped in corn tortillas and baked under a rich, smoky ancho chili sauce topped with melted cheese.
Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas with Orange and Mexican Spices
Tender pork slowly braised in citrus and aromatic spices, perfect for filling tacos or burritos with a rich, tangy flavor.
Pineapple and Jalapeño Margarita with Tajín Rim
A refreshing margarita blending sweet pineapple juice and spicy jalapeño, served with a tangy Tajín spice rim for a Cinco de Mayo celebration drink.
Elote-Inspired Mexican Street Corn Salad with Cotija and Cilantro
A vibrant salad featuring grilled sweet corn kernels tossed with creamy mayo, tangy lime, salty Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for a perfect Cinco de Mayo side.
Spiced Horchata with Cinnamon and Vanilla
A refreshing Mexican rice milk drink flavored with toasted cinnamon sticks and vanilla, perfect to cool down and complement Cinco de Mayo dishes.
Citrus-Spiced Margarita with Fresh Lime and Orange
A refreshing margarita cocktail with fresh lime and orange juices, balanced with agave nectar and a hint of orange liqueur.
Sautéed Chicken Tinga with Chipotle and Tomatoes
Smoky chipotle peppers and fresh tomatoes create a rich sauce for tender shredded chicken, ideal for tostadas or tacos.
Chilaquiles Rojos with Crispy Tortilla Chips and Fresh Queso Fresco
Traditional chilaquiles bathed in a bright red salsa with crispy tortilla chips, topped with creamy queso fresco and fresh garnishes for a satisfying Mexican breakfast.
Puebla-Style Red Mole with Roasted Chicken
Rich and complex red mole sauce slow-simmered with spices, chocolate, and chiles poured over tender roasted chicken.
Tequila Lime Paloma Cocktail with Grapefruit and Salt Rim
A refreshing tequila cocktail balanced with tart grapefruit juice and bright lime, served over ice with a salted rim perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Slow-Simmered Beef Barbacoa with Chipotle and Bay Leaf
Tender shredded beef infused with smoky chipotle peppers and aromatic bay leaves, slow-cooked for deep flavor, perfect for tacos or burritos.
Pan-Fried Chorizo and Potato Tacos with Fresh Salsa Verde
Hearty tacos filled with spicy pan-fried chorizo and crispy potatoes, topped with a tangy homemade salsa verde.
Chamoyada Mango Lime Slush with Tajín Rim
A refreshing frozen mango and lime slush spiked with chamoy sauce and finished with a tangy Tajín-spiced rim, perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Cheese-Stuffed Poblano Pepper Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, wrapped in corn tortillas, and smothered in a vibrant red enchilada sauce.
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