Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Guide

By Food & Wine
Updated May 04, 2017
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Celebrate Mexican-American culture this Cinco de Mayo with tequila cocktails, taco recipes and more.
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Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

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These fantastic recipes for a Cinco de Mayo party include gooey, tequila-spiked queso fundido, fantastic tacos and, of course, margaritas.

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Cinco de Mayo Soups

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From chicken tortilla soup to black-bean soup with avocado salsa, these Mexican soup recipes are perfect for Cinco de Mayo.

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How to Make Piñata Cake, the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Dessert

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Chock-full of candy and decorated to look like a piñata, this cake is sure to be a hit at your Cinco de Mayo party.

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The Ultimate Not-Taco Cinco de Mayo Menu

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Separate yourself from the taco-obsessed masses and make this gorgeous (and insanely delicious) Mexican party spread.

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7 Mexican Cheeses You Need to Know

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How many can you name?

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13 Things to Add to Tacos

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You can wrap anything in a tortilla and call it a taco, but some combinations are more delicious—and original—than others. Here, a few ideas to break out of taco tedium.

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5 Five-Ingredient Party Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

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Here are five excellent, super-easy recipes for a Cinco de Mayo party.

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Why Chocolate and Chiles Belong Together Forever

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The duo makes everything better—from cake to steak.

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5 Creamy Queso Dips for Cinco de Mayo

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Bust out the chips!

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5 Reasons to Add Fruit to Your Salsa

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Up your salsa game.

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9 Ways to Eat as Much Avocado as Possible on Cinco de Mayo

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No fiesta is complete without avocado.

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14 Best-Ever Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

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Grab a cerveza and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 15 incredible taco recipes.

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9 Best Fajitas for Cinco de Mayo

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 11 superb fajita recipes.

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13 Epic Guacamole Recipes

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Guac is a Cinco de Mayo must. From bacon guacamole to tomatillo-poblano guacamole, we’ve got you covered.

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15 Modern Mexican Restaurants Where You Can Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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You may not find chips and guac, but you’ll definitely find the fiesta at these modern Mexican restaurants across the U.S.

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24 Spots to Eat Tacos on Cinco de Mayo

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It doesn’t feel like Cinco de Mayo without a belly full of tacos (and margaritas).

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30 Incredible Tacos to Make This Cinco de Mayo

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From fish tacos with creamy lime guacamole to crispy fried chicken-filled tacos, here are the best taco recipes for a homemade Cinco de Mayo.

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14 Mexican Breakfast Recipes for Cinco de Mayo Morning

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Kick off a day of Mexican eating with breakfast burritos and eggs in purgatory.

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16 Mexican Appetizers to Get the Party Started

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Guacamole with charred jalapeño and scallions is one of many fiesta-starting appetizers on this list.

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11 Traditional Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

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For a traditional Mexican fiesta, make sure to serve dishes like spicy pulled pork enchiladas with mango salsa, pico de gallo, gorditas and, of course, amante picante margarita.

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10 Authentic Mexican Recipes

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This Cinco de Mayo, try a tomatillo-poblano guacamole, Mexican black bean soup with sausage, enchiladas and more authentic dishes.

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17 Quick Mexican Recipes for a Last-Minute Fiesta

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Forgot to prep your Cinco de Mayo celebration? Whip up quick dishes like chicken and cabbage tacos with cilantro cream and black-bean soup with avocado salsa.

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22 Healthy, Festive Mexican Recipes

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You can celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a healthy way with recipes like beer-braised turkey tacos and tuna ceviche with avocado and cilantro.

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7 Vegan Mexican Recipes for a Meat-and-Cheese-less Cinco de Mayo

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Mexican food can easily be made vegan by omitting cheese or meat. Here, some of the best vegan Mexican recipes, from a vegan take on enchiladas topped with cashew crema and tomato sauce to chunky guagamole with cumin.

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10 Best Margarita Bars to Go for Cinco de Mayo Drinks

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Here are 10 of the country’s to tequila-centric bars.

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17 Tasty Margaritas to Mix for Cinco de Mayo

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Mix yourself a delicious margarita this Cinco de Mayo. You deserve it.

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5 Landmarks in the History of the Margarita

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The makings of a historic margarita road trip.

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Top 10 Blanco Tequilas to Sip on Cinco de Mayo

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Mexico’s famous spirit is the perfect choice for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Here, our favorite bottles to sip in a glass with a rock or without.

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5 Smoky Cocktails for a Cinco de Mayo Party

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Skip the fruity margaritas.

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Recover from Cinco de Mayo with These Refreshing Drinks

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Cure your hangover with these delicious nonalcoholic drinks.

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5 Tequila Punches for Cinco de Mayo

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Mix things up during Friday’s celebration with these festive tequila cocktails.

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16 Tequila Mixed Drinks for Cinco de Mayo

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We love a good margarita, but sometimes it’s nice to switch it up. Try one of these delicious cocktails this Cinco de Mayo.

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9 Mexican Desserts for a Sweet Cinco de Mayo

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From a dulce de leche roasted banana split to the classic combination of churros and hot chocolate, here are our favorite Mexican desserts.

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