16 Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Whether creating a Homegating spread to cheer on your favorite team, celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just looking for a way to spice up Taco Tuesday, this ultimate taco board will amaze family and friends!

Not all salsas need to be tomato based. This black bean and corn salsa is perfect any time of the year. Grab your chips and dip!

Enchiladas with a fresh avocado spin! Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats, potassium and fiber, making them one of the healthiest foods on the planet. These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve, plus the cilantro lime yogurt sauce adds tons of flavor.

These shrimp fajitas are so easy to throw together for a quick and easy weeknight meal with little clean up. Shrimp, peppers and onions all cook at the same time on one sheet pan for a dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes. Top with your favorite fajita toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and guacamole!

Whether you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday, looking for a fun game day snack or party appetizer, these mini wonton taco cups are perfect! You can easily swap out ingredients with your favorite – go meatless with beans, top with salsa or add your favorite veggies. 

Taquitos are a kid-friendly and easy way to get veggies into kiddos, and this homemade version is no exception. Packed with cauliflower, black beans and corn, kids will happily eat these for lunch, dinner or as a snack.

This Taco Dip is a remake of the classic 7-layer dip, made with swaps like Greek yogurt for sour cream and low-sodium refried beans. Serve with baked tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.

Homemade guacamole is easier than you think! It takes just a few ingredients to turn avocados into a delicious dip to eat with chips or top tacos, burgers and more.


These Mexican Corn Cups are perfect for parties! Corn is mixed with lime juice, mayo, cotija cheese and chile pequin for this tasty dish.

Knowing salsa can often be too spicy for the little ones, this recipe is made with just a little heat and a drizzle of honey for added sweetness (you can totally omit the heat if desired). Pair with your favorite chips or veggies for dipping, or use as a topping for tacos, chicken or fish.

A healthy makeover for your next taco Tuesday! Kids will love to assemble their own salad bowls with a variety of toppings. 

We love blending veggies into recipes, adding nutrition and an extra serving of veggies where we can. Kids will have no idea that mushrooms are the secret ingredient in these tacos, giving them a healthy dose of calcium and Vitamin D.

Chicken tortilla soup gets a makeover in this lighter, one-pot version. Packed with veggies for tons of flavor and lower in sodium than canned versions. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice or cilantro for added flavor.

Looking for a no-fuss Taco Tuesday recipe? Let your slow cooker do the work for these shredded pork tacos and top with a southwest inspired chopped salad kit. What could be easier?

Get all the tastes of classic enchiladas but in a bowl! Ready in about 30 minutes, this one-pot dish makes getting a home-cooked, healthy meal on the table easy.

The sweet and savory filling in this sweet potato and black bean quesadilla makes it the perfect vegetarian dish. Add spinach, peppers, or onions for extra veggies.