25+ Best Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

 

Do you want to impress your guests with authentic Mexican recipes at your next gathering? Then read on to know more!

Mexican cuisine is quite distinct. The dishes are a visual feast of rich, light, zesty, and vibrant flavors!

When it comes to Mexican dishes, burritos, and tacos are just the tip of the iceberg.

There’s a lot more to this cuisine than the well-known classics, and I’m going to show you some of it today.

In honor of the popular cuisine, I’ve compiled a list of 25+ delectable Mexican recipes for you!

You’ll never be bored with Mexican food, from Caldo de Camarones to tamales to Chipotle Pork Tortas and more!

 

Best Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

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1. Mexican Street Tacos

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You can now make authentic carne asada street tacos at home in just a few minutes!

Garnish with onion, cilantro, and lime juice fresh from the lime! OUTSTANDING!

 

2. Spicy Beef Quesadillas (Mexican recipes)

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Spicy Beef Quesadillas are a quick and easy game-day dish made with leftover short ribs or brisket.

To flavor and spice these crispy cheese quesadillas, caramelized onions, and peppers are combined with chipotle chiles and crushed red pepper flakes.

 

3. Chicken Tamale Casserole

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I’m always looking for easy weeknight supper dishes that will feed and satisfy my family.

That’s why this Chicken Tamale Casserole is so easy to make but so wonderful.

It’ll be one of your favorite Mexican recipes ever!

 

4. Mexican Shrimp Soup (Caldo de Camarones – Mexican food recipes)

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This delicious Mexican Shrimp Soup is both filling and healthy!

It’s stuffed with succulent shrimp and tender vegetables.

 

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The addition of avocado and pickled onions on top of these Chipotle Pork Mexican Tortas adds a layer of flavor to the dish.

It’s simple to prepare ahead of time and freeze because it’s made in a slow cooker.

 

6. Costillas de Res en Salsa Verde (Beef Ribs in Green Salsa – Mexican meals)

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Beef ribs in green salsa (costillas de res en salsa verde) is a simple and delicious recipe that goes well with rice and warm corn tortillas.

 

7. Oxtail Soup

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This oxtail soup is flavorful, nutritious, and packed with fresh vegetables.

Slowly boiling oxtails and beef shank with vegetable yields a rich broth and tender, luscious meat.

This soup embodies the concept of “comfort food.”

 

8. Pork Chile Colorado with Nopales (Mexican recipes)

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One of the best Mexican dishes is this Pork Chile Colorado with Nopales.

Tenderloin of pork with a zesty red chile sauce. This is an absolutely delicious dish!

 

9. Instant Pot® Chilorio

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Tacos, burritos, chimichangas, tostadas, quesadillas, sopes, and even tamales can be made using this simple stew.

Simply double the recipe if you need more.

 

10. Pork Ribs With Cactus In Salsa Verde (Mexican recipes)

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Cactus costillas de cerdo, or pork ribs. Nopalitos!

Simmering slowly in freshly made salsa verde!

11. Tamales de elote (sweet corn tamales)

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These soft and fluffy tamales de elote (sweet corn tamales) are ideal for breakfast or dessert.

If you’ve never had sweet tamales before, this could be the recipe for you.

 

12. Creamy Poblano Chicken (Mexican dishes)

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Chicken breasts are seared in melted butter before being simmered in a flavorful poblano cream sauce with caramelized onions and chopped poblano chiles.

To make sure we get every last drop of that poblano cream sauce, we serve the chicken over an easy rice pilaf that will quickly become a new favorite in your side dish repertoire.

 

13. Authentic Mexican Barbacoa Recipe

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Tacos de Barbacoa is what we used to get on Sundays morning for breakfast. It would be either barbacoa de res or menudo.

There are certain meals in Mexico that are used for special occasions. Mexican beef Barbacoa is definitely a good one after you had a lot of alcohol the night before.

Even when beef is a heavy meal we Mexicans traditionally have it for breakfast if you have a bad hangover!

With this authentic Mexican barbacoa recipe, you will find out that there is nothing like tacos de barbacoa with a salsa muy picante! adios a la cruda!

 

14. Concha Recipe

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Among all the different kinds of traditional Mexican Pan Dulce (“sweet bread”), Conchas are without a doubt the most popular and recognizable.

No other pan dulce is more representative of Mexico and its love of bread.

With this authentic concha recipe, you will become familiar with how conchas are made and learn how to bake them in your own kitchen!

 

15. Traditional Mexican Horchata

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Horchata de Arroz is a popular & refreshing Mexican drink made with ground rice, milk and cinnamon. Learn how to make this delicious drink with these step by step instructions!

One of the reasons Horchata is very popular in Mexico, is that it’s the perfect pairing for spicy & flavorful meals.

 

16. Traditional Huevos Rancheros Recipe

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This traditional Mexican Huevos Rancheros recipe is the perfect breakfast recipe loaded up with crispy tortillas, perfectly fried eggs, and tasty homemade salsa.

The simplicity and flavors in this dish next level and not-too-mention it’s incredibly simple to prepare.

 

17. Mexican Churros (Mexican recipes)

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There’s nothing quite like freshly fried Homemade Churros.

These churros are flaky and warm and practically melts in your mouth! And they are deliciously easy to make at home!

 

18. Mexican Black Beans in Instant Pot (Mexican recipes)

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Packed with protein and fiber, and full of flavor, these healthy Mexican Black Beans in Instant Pot are the perfect side dish to make for your family. No-soak, vegan & gluten-free!

 

19. Authentic Tortillas de Harina Recipe (Mexican recipes)

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This tortillas de harina recipe is one of the most authentic and traditional ways to create Mexican flour tortillas.

Made with only four ingredients, these homemade tortillas are excellent for burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican favorites.

 

20. Albondigas (Mexican recipes)

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Albondigas is a delicious Mexican soup filled with meatballs, vegetables, and spices! It’s easy, flavorful, and sure to be a favorite.

 

21. Paletas de Fresas (Mexican Strawberry Popsicles)

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Paletas are popsicles made with real fruits and a few other basic ingredients. There are two varieties, water based and cream based.

Most of them are made with water, like watermelon, pineapple and guava. Some are made with milk and cream. Just like today’s recipe, these strawberry pops are creamy and sweet.

They are unlike most fruit pops which are frozen solid like ice. Instead they are little soft that you can easily bite into. It is almost like eating ice cream on a stick

 

22. Authentic Mexican Tamales Recipe (Mexican recipes)

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There is nothing like authentic Mexican cuisine, and if you’re willing to spend some time in the kitchen, it definitely pays off when it comes to recipes from the region.

Quicker is not always better when it comes to Mexican food — especially when it comes to these authentic Mexican tamales.

 

23. Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

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Fresas con Crema, Mexican strawberries and cream, is quite possibly the EASIEST dessert you’ll EVER make! With just 4 simple ingredients, my recipe for Fresas con Crema whips up quickly and is light and refreshing!

 

24. Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde Recipe – Green Tomato Salsa (Mexican recipes)

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Spicy Mexican Salsa Verde Recipe is a delicious side dish perfect for when you have guests over.

Tangy and spicy, they go best with corn chips or even with some crispy crunchy appetizers.

 

25. Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Pastel De Tres Leches)

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This Authentic tres leches cake recipe is a fluffy vanilla cake filled with condensed milk and topped with a homemade vanilla whipped cream frosting.

The combination of the three kinds of milk gives a sweet and cool flavor to the fluffy sponge cake.

One of the most popular cakes to serve at parties, birthdays, and many celebrations. Perfectly paired with sliced fruit, this tres leches will impress everyone!

 

26. Flautas (Mexican recipes)

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Tortillas filled with meat and cheese and fried to perfection! Crispy, flavorful flautas are a delicious dinner for everyone!

This flauta recipe is filled with beef (we like to use leftover pot roast for the filling), but we also have a Chicken Flautas recipe we love just as much! Both are delicious!

Tell me, which one of these Mexican food recipes are you going to try first?

 

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