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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    28 Deliciously Easy Recipes for a Perfect Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 4, 2025, updated April 23, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Cinco de Mayo is the perfect occasion to gather friends and family for a festive celebration filled with vibrant flavors and fun dishes. From zesty tacos and classic dishes to new favorites inspired by Mexican flavors, there are plenty of easy recipes that will make your fiesta a hit. Whether you're planning a big party or a cozy get-together, these 28 recipes will help you create a memorable celebration.

    Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Chicken fajitas.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air fryer fajitas are a simple and tasty way to enjoy a classic Mexican meal. This dish is perfect for busy nights when you want something quick and satisfying.

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    20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos

    20 Minute Mini Baked Chicken Tacos
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Mini baked chicken tacos are quick to make, taking only about 20 minutes with just a few easy ingredients. They're great for serving a group and simple enough for a weeknight meal, featuring corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, baked until crispy.

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    Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet

    MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET.
    Photo credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    This Mexican beef and rice skillet is a simple dinner that you can make all in one pan. It transforms ground beef into a flavorful meal that's perfect for any night.

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    The Best Chicken Street Tacos

    The Best Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Chicken street tacos come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients. Marinate the chicken with a flavorful seasoning, grill it, and you’ll have a tasty meal ready to enjoy!

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    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Layered enchilada casserole is a simple dish that doesn't require rolling tortillas. With layers of ground meat, cheese, and mild green enchilada sauce, it's a hit with the whole family.

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    Salsa Chicken

    A bowl of salsa chicken.
    Photo credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Crockpot Salsa Chicken is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a tasty meal without spending hours cooking. With just a handful of ingredients and little prep work, this dish will satisfy everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup

    Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Ground beef is cooked with chopped onion and then combined in the crock pot with taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and spices. This is a simple and tasty taco soup that's perfect for any occasion.

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    Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas Verdes

    Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas Verdes
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Chicken is marinated in a tasty jalapeño garlic sauce and then seared until it's nice and brown. The enchiladas are filled with fresh spinach, making this a great dish for any celebration.

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    Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Salsa

    Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Salsa.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    This pineapple salsa combines sweet and spicy flavors with fresh pineapples, tomatoes, and gochujang paste. It's simple to prepare and can be ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

    Buffalo chicken quesadillas.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish brings together two favorites in a cheesy and spicy way. It's a great option for a quick and satisfying meal during the week.

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    Steak Fajita Pasta

    Steak Fajita Pasta.
    Photo credit: Out Grilling.

    Steak Fajita Pasta is a hit with families, featuring marinated and grilled steak on top of creamy pasta seasoned with fajita spices and grilled veggies. It's a simple way to serve a crowd using just a few steaks!

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    Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

    Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
    Photo Credit: Well Fed Baker.

    This Mexican-inspired skillet meal is perfect for a festive gathering. It's quick to prepare, easy to clean up, and full of delicious flavors that everyone will enjoy.

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    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

    Crispy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Slow cooker pork carnitas are simple to prepare, needing only 10 minutes of your time before they cook all afternoon. You'll enjoy tender, shredded pork with crispy edges wrapped in soft flour tortillas, topped with diced onion and cilantro, making this a meal your family will really enjoy.

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    Classic Guacamole

    Guacamole.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This guacamole is a smooth and tasty mix of avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a healthy dip that fits well into many diets, being gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and low in carbs.

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    Mexican Roasted Potatoes

    MExican. potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Crispy Mexican Potatoes can be ready in just 45 minutes. Seasoned with Mexican spices and garnished with lime and cilantro, this side dish has a nice kick and pairs well with a cool sauce or sour cream.

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    Air Fryer Nachos With Tajin

    Air fryer nachos.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    These nachos come together in just 10 minutes using your air fryer. They're packed with layers of cheese and a sprinkle of Tajin seasoning, making them perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even dinner.

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    Black Bean Tacos with Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo

    Vegetarian Tacos with Black Beans, Feta Cheese & Pico de Gallo
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Vegetarian tacos filled with refried black beans and crumbled feta cheese are a delicious option for any meal. Topped with fresh homemade pico de gallo, these tacos are simple to make and will keep you wanting more.

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    Tuna Tostadas

    Tuna tostadas.
    Photo credit: Midwexican.

    Tuna tostadas are a perfect choice for a light and tasty dinner in the spring and summer. They are full of flavor and easy to enjoy.

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    Beef Taco Skillet

    BEEF TACO SKILLET.
    Photo credit: Laura Fuentes.

    This cheesy ground beef taco skillet is a simple meal that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. It's great for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole

    Baked Southwest Chicken Dorito Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

    This easy chicken casserole combines shredded rotisserie chicken with cream cheese, sour cream, and spicy Rotel tomatoes. Topped with Nacho Cheese Doritos and cheddar cheese, it's a simple dish perfect for Cinco de Mayo.

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Stuffed peppers can be ready in just 45 minutes with this simple recipe. Packed with Tex-Mex flavors from taco seasoning and topped with cheese, they’re great on their own or with some tortilla chips.

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    Mexican Ravioli Lasagna

    Easy Mexican Ravioli Lasagna
    Photo Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

    This simple Mexican Lasagna uses ravioli to create tasty layers without any fuss. It's perfect for busy nights because you can just layer the ingredients without needing to thaw the ravioli first.

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    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta

    One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Chicken Fajita Pasta is perfect for busy nights. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare a tasty one-pan meal that mixes the flavors of fajitas with pasta, making it a quick and easy dinner option.

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    Chicken Enchiladas with Green Sauce

    Chicken enchiladas with green sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Chicken enchiladas with green sauce are quick to prepare and are great for any night of the week. This dish combines tender chicken wrapped in soft tortillas, covered in melted cheese and zesty green chile sauce.

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    Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

    Chicken fajitas.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Sheet pan chicken fajitas are packed with flavor and are quick to prepare and bake. This is a hearty dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

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    Fish Tacos

    Fish tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This homemade lime coleslaw and mango salsa go great with crispy fish tacos made in the air fryer. It's a simple and tasty meal that's perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into one easy dish. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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