Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Guide
Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
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
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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The Ultimate Not-Taco Cinco de Mayo Menu
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
How many can you name?
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13 Things to Add to Tacos
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
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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9 Ways to Eat as Much Avocado as Possible on Cinco de Mayo
No fiesta is complete without avocado.
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14 Best-Ever Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
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
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these 11 superb fajita recipes.
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13 Epic Guacamole Recipes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Here are 10 of the country’s to tequila-centric bars.
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17 Tasty Margaritas to Mix for Cinco de Mayo
Mix yourself a delicious margarita this Cinco de Mayo. You deserve it.
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Top 10 Blanco Tequilas to Sip on Cinco de Mayo
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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Recover from Cinco de Mayo with These Refreshing Drinks
Cure your hangover with these delicious nonalcoholic drinks.
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5 Tequila Punches for Cinco de Mayo
Mix things up during Friday’s celebration with these festive tequila cocktails.
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16 Tequila Mixed Drinks for Cinco de Mayo
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
From a dulce de leche roasted banana split to the classic combination of churros and hot chocolate, here are our favorite Mexican desserts.