Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Make your Cinco de Mayo fiesta unforgettable with our collection of party ideas, simple mixed drinks and easy recipes that cover everything from appetizers to dessert.

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    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage...


    Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust

    New Mexican cuisine is my favorite, and this quiche uses an avocado crust filled with many delicious ingredients. Top with...


    Air-Fryer Avocado Fries

    Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...


    Pina Colada Lush

    Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it's so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I...

    Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad

    My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee's three separate times before we finally asked the waitress...


    Pina Colada Fluff

    This pina colada fluff recipe is from one of my grandma's vintage cookbooks. Instead of alcoholic rum, you could use...

    Pressure-Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder

    Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past...


    Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

    My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    I love easy weeknight dinners such as this one. The sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable...


    Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

    I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...

    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


    Margarita Cupcakes

    My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most-requested recipe. It is delicious!! If you are unable to find...


    Margarita Gelatin Shots

    Everyone's favorite cocktail becomes a celebratory shot! Serve this margarita gelatin shot recipe in shot glasses garnished to look like...


    The Best Margarita Glasses to Buy in 2022

    Whether you're looking for a cactus-stemmed sipper or an insulated margarita tumbler to keep your drink extra cold, we've rounded...


    How to Make Taco Dip

    Learn how to make taco dip from scratch with simple, flavorful ingredients! The easy party appetizer always disappears fast.

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    Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos

    Tacos just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy tacos are for those who are huge fans...


    10 Mexican-Style Beers (Besides Corona) to Sip All Summer Long

    On a hot summer’s day, there’s nothing more refreshing than a chilled Mexican-style beer. And while we love a Corona,...


    What to Mix with Tequila (Besides Margarita Mix!)

    Tequila goes in more than just margaritas (although it's delicious in them)! Find out what to mix with tequila, from...


    Cactus Cake

    My birthday cake was succulent! I "doctored up" two white cake mixes and baked them in 13- by 9-inch pans....


    Vanilla Custard Cups

    When I was living with my mother, she loved custard,, so I'd make this comforting dessert each week. Without leftovers,...


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    Chicken Taco Cups

    For holiday parties and summer picnics, try these stuffed wonton cups with a Southwest-style chicken filling. You can freeze them,...


    Fresh Lime Margaritas

    This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. —Taste of...


    Grilled Guacamole

    If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken...


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    Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)

    Feed a crowd with this authentic arroz con gandules recipe, which was handed down to me from my mom. It's...

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    Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos

    If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you’ll love these jalapeno poppers filled
    with sausage...


    Cheesy Black Bean Nachos

    We're trying to go meatless once a week, and this dish helps make those meals fun, quick and super delicious....


    Cheese Enchiladas

    You won't bring home leftovers when you take these easy enchiladas to a potluck. With a homemade tomato sauce and...


    Tasty Lentil Tacos

    When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy...


    Queso Baked Nachos

    I modified a nachos recipe I found, and my family loves it! It is now a regular at all of...


    Zippy Chicken Enchiladas

    Leftover chicken gets an awesome makeover in this rich and creamy casserole. This colorful dish is loaded with flavor. It's...