Food is a central component of many Cinco de Mayo celebrations. With so many delicious, festive Cinco de Mayo food options to choose from, it can be hard to decide which dishes to make. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 7 easy Cinco de Mayo dishes that are sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
Carne Asada with Grilled Corn Salsa
This recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo and warmer weather. Beef skirt steak is marinated in lime juice and seasoned with cumin, salt and pepper before being grilled for 4-8 minutes. While a fresh, grilled corn salsa is prepared with 4 simple ingredients.
Fish Tacos
For this zesty Fish Tacos recipe, tilapia fillets are seasoned with cumin and salt, cooked, and topped with sour cream, tomato and coleslaw.
This 4-serving Beef Taco Quinoa Bowl recipe is a unique and easy way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and springtime’s lighter eating. Taco seasoned ground beef, tomatoes and cheese are served atop hearty quinoa in this flavorful dinner option.
Mexican Beef Patties with Tomato Toppers (Pacholas)
Seasoned ground beef patties are cooked and served with slice onions and tomatoes in this 7-ingredient dinner recipe.
Chicken and Bean Burritos
No one will be able to resist these Chicken and Bean Burritos. Packed with refried beans, Chihuahua cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes and guacamole, these easy burritos will be a dinnertime favorite in no time.
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Not every Cinco de Mayo dish has to be meaty. For these Vegetarian Enchiladas, refried beans, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, spinach and shredded cheese are baked in corn tortillas and topped with enchilada sauce.
Chorizo Bolognese
This Latin-inspired Bolognese sauce is made with ground beef, chorizo, sliced olives, adobo seasoning and tomato sauce and served over fettuccine pasta. With 6 servings ready in 25 minutes, this Chorizo Bolognese isn’t just an easy Cinco de Mayo dish — it’s an easy way to ensure leftovers for lunch.
