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39 Cinco De Mayo Insanely Delicious Recipes You Must Try

By: Joanna Cismaru •Last Updated: 1/26/22 5 Comments

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39 Cinco De Mayo Insanely Delicious Recipes You Must Try – your search for Cinco de Mayo recipes is officially over!

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  • Baja Spinach Dip
  • Mexican Stuffed Peppers
  • Albondigas Soup
  • Breakfast Quesadillas
  • Mexican BLT with Guacamole
  • Guacamole Deviled Eggs
  • Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole
  • Fajita Potato Bites
  • Crockpot Salsa Chicken
  • Margarita Cake
  • Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
  • Apple Pie Taquitos
  • Chili Verde
  • Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
  • Baked Creamy Cheesy Chicken Flautas
  • Crockpot Pork Carnitas
  • Chicken Fajita Taquitos
  • Chicken Fajita Sandwiches
  • Baked Breakfast Taquitos
  • Crispy Oven Baked Pork Carnitas
  • Chimichangas
  • Antojitos
  • Mexican Wedding Cookies
  • Mojito Recipe
  • Salmon Quesadillas
  • Guacamole Burger
  • Pork Fajitas
  • Chicken Burritos
39 Cinco De Mayo Insanely Delicious Recipes You Must Try - your search for Cinco de Mayo recipes is officially over!

Well Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I’m not one to turn down a reason to celebrate and to eat delicious food! Looking around this blog of mine, I found that I had quite a few of these recipes that would make your Cinco de Mayo party a success, so here I thought I’d share them with you, my favorite peeps.

Having made them all, multiple times, I can assure you that they are insanely delicious and that you must try them, maybe not all, but pick your favorites.

So here they are, in no particular order.

overhead shot of baja spinach dip with a tortilla chip stuck in it

Baja Spinach Dip

Even if you are no fan of spinach, you will want to indulge in this incredibly delicious Baja Spinach Dip recipe. It's cheesy, it's spicy, it's phenomenal!
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mexican stuffed pepper on a white plate.

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Incredibly cheesy, juicy and delicious Mexican Stuffed Peppers with a beef and rice mixture! So good and so easy to make. Total comfort food and a very satisfying meal!
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albondigas soup in a white bowl with a spoon inside.

Albondigas Soup

Albondigas Soup – a cozy Mexican classic packed with tender, herb-and-rice meatballs simmered in a rich broth with potatoes, carrots, and fresh herbs. Hearty, comforting, and ready in under an hour.
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breakfast quesadilla pieces stacked and garnished with chopped tomatoes.

Breakfast Quesadillas

Combining two of my favorite meals – breakfast and quesadillas! These Breakfast Quesadillas are full of classic, flavor packed morning staples like bacon, eggs and hash browns! It's a filling, healthy and delicious breakfast.
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Mexican BLT with Guacamole

Mexican BLT with Guacamole is a healthier way to eat a BLT, there are lots of veggies, turkey bacon is used instead and the guacamole is super healthy.
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Guacamole Deviled Eggs

Guacamole Deviled Eggs – a classic recipe with a twist. Perfectly hard boiled eggs stuffed with a bright and flavorful guacamole, garnished with a sprinkle of chili powder and cilantro.
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Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole

Joe Montana's Touchdown Guacamole – Truly the best guacamole I've ever had, just amazing. Bold delicious flavors, just what you need to enjoy the game.
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Fajita Potato Bites

These Fajita Potato Bites are a must for your appetizer table! Made with potato slices baked to crisp perfection, then topped with sour cream, salsa, caramelized onions and peppers. Yum!
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Crockpot Salsa Chicken

This Crockpot Salsa Chicken with cheese requires only 3 ingredients. It’s embarrassingly easy to make, full of flavor and so delicious! 
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Margarita Cake

Margarita Cake – a moist and super delicious way to use up your cake mix to make something really fabulous.
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chicken fajita quesadillas on a cutting board with salsa and garnished with parsley.

Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

Get ready to experience the ultimate flavor fiesta with these Chicken Fajita Quesadillas! Imagine succulent chicken strips seasoned with vibrant fajita spices, sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, all encased in a golden, crispy tortilla oozing with melted cheese. Each bite is a whirlwind of flavors and textures, making these quesadillas an undeniable crowd-pleaser.
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Apple Pie Taquitos

A delightful twist on a classic dessert, these Apple Pie Taquitos pack the comforting flavors of apple pie into a crispy, sugary shell. Easy to make and fun to eat, they're perfect for a quick treat or a unique party snack.
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chili verde with white beans and pork in a white bowl garnished with sour cream and jalapenos.

Chili Verde

This Chili Verde with white beans and pork is a favorite and easy chili-style recipe. Pork tenderloin is slowly cooked with chilis, green enchilada sauce and many spices. A delicious Mexican-style dish!
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Shredded Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken in a black slow cooker, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken

This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken is a foolproof, 3-ingredient recipe that delivers juicy, flavorful shredded chicken with minimal effort! Just chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning—no chopping, no extra liquid—just set it and forget it. Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, bowls, or meal prep!
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a pyramid stack of cheesy chicken flautas

Baked Creamy Cheesy Chicken Flautas

Baked Creamy Cheesy Chicken Flautas with Guacamole – these chicken flautas are so delicious and are perfectly paired together with an easy guacamole.
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pork carnitas made in a crockpot shredded in a bowl.

Crockpot Pork Carnitas

These Crockpot Pork Carnitas are a delicious combination of juicy and tender meat that will simply melt in your mouth. These carnitas are incredibly simple to make, requires only 10 minutes prep time and extremely versatile, perfect for tacos or burritos!
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chicken fajita taquitos with sour cream and salsa on a white platter.

Chicken Fajita Taquitos

These Baked Chicken Fajita Taquitos are crispy delicious small rolls of tortillas, filled with freshly prepped peppers, onions and fajita chicken strips, baked to heavenly perfection. In just a short time, this yummy lunch will be out of the oven and on your plate for easy and convenient eating!
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chicken fajita sandwich cut in half and stacked on a cutting board

Chicken Fajita Sandwiches

Chicken Fajita Sandwich takes all the vibrant, smoky flavors of your favorite fajitas and tucks them neatly between two slices of bread.
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breakfast taquitos stacked into a pyramid on a plate

Baked Breakfast Taquitos

My Baked Breakfast Taquitos recipe is always a favorite! They're crispy, cheesy, and full of delicious goodness. Best of all, they’re baked! Taquitos for breakfast! Brilliant!
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a white bowl loaded with pork carnitas.

Crispy Oven Baked Pork Carnitas

These Crispy Oven-Baked Pork Carnitas are juicy, flavorful, and packed with crispy golden edges. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or piling straight onto your plate.
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chimichangas on a serving platter on a bed of lettuce garnished with salsa and sour cream.

Chimichangas

Chicken Chimichangas – Loaded with seasoned chicken, beans, and cheese, these golden chimis are pan fried to perfection and topped with all your favorite fixings. Easy enough for a weeknight, indulgent enough to feel like a treat, and yes, hey freeze beautifully.
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antojitos in a skillet over a bed of greens.

Antojitos

Spicy, cheesy and creamy, wrapped in a baked tortilla make Antojitos the ultimate appetizer! They are loaded with cheese, bell peppers, and jalapeños and ready in 30 minutes! Don't let the jalapeños scare you away! – with the combination of gooey cheeses I promise you're going to become a number 1 fan! 
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mexican wedding cookies on parchment paper.

Mexican Wedding Cookies

These Mexican Wedding Cookies are soft, buttery pecan cookies that melt-in-your-mouth! Don’t be fooled by the name, these little snowballs make a great addition to your favorite holiday cookie collection. They'll be gone in seconds! 
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mojito cocktails in tall glasses with mint, limes and straws

Mojito Recipe

Learn how to make this easy Mojito Recipe with a few fresh ingredients and simple steps! This citrusy cocktail is low in calories but big in flavor. Sit back, close your eyes, take a sip, and teleport to paradise!
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a stack of quesadillas on a plate along with some lime wedges and topped with salsa.

Salmon Quesadillas

Crispy Smoked Salmon Quesadillas loaded with guacamole, lots of cheese, and delicious smoked salmon. A weeknight-friendly dinner made with a handful of ingredients, all baked at the same time and ready in under 30 minutes!
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close up shot of a guacamole burger aka the beast

Guacamole Burger

This Guacamole Burger is a tantalizing fusion of flavors and textures, guaranteed to elevate your burger experience. Succulent, seasoned beef patties meet the creamy richness of fresh guacamole, with hints of tangy lemon and ripe tomato, all nestled between a lightly toasted bun. Topped with the gentle melt of provolone cheese, every bite is a delightful burst of savory goodness.
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a plate full of the pork fajita filling garnished with sliced avocado

Pork Fajitas

Just like the restaurant favorite these delicious Pork Fajitas are sure to satisfy any and all appetites! Full of colorful flavors, easy to prepare, and served with homemade guacamole!
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Chicken Burritos

These easy 30 minute Chicken Burritos are stuffed with an incredibly delicious and perfectly seasoned chicken filling, Mexican rice, refried beans, corn and lots of cheese. If you have some leftovers, they're perfect for freezing so you can enjoy some later.
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