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I've got your one stop shop for all the Cinco de Mayorecipes you will ever need to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style. Or you can make them any time you are craving Mexican food.
Good food and celebrations abound on May 5th whether you're a native of Mexico or you just need an excuse to cook some delicious Mexican food and enjoy a refreshing co*cktail.
I love Mexican food and eat some form of it at least once a week.
Chicken tacos are a favorite dinner in my family and I love topping them with my homemade Pico de Galo recipe.
Or I eat some type of Quesadilla. Quesadillas are so easy to make. The kids love plain cheese quesadillas.
I love a roasted pepper quesadilla.
I also love making a chicken quesadilla with whatever chicken I have on hand.
Quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken.
I've got to have some sour cream, avocado and salsa verde on mine.
What is your favorite Mexican food?
57 Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Sit back and relax as you browse through this list of the best 57+ Cinco de Mayo recipes you can make while celebrating Cinco de Mayo or anytime you are craving Mexican food.
Cinco de Mayo co*cktails
You can't get the party started without a cool and refresh co*cktail.
Take your pick of the perfect Mojitos, Margaritas and Sangria recipes you can sip for the holiday.
Mojito recipes
The Mojito is one of the most popular co*cktails out there.
You can go old school and make an authentic Mojito with lime, rum, cane sugar and mint.
Or you can get wild and make one of these fruit flavored Mojitos instead.
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Coconut Mojito Ice Pops
Summer or Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to make Coconut Mojito Ice Pops for your next adult party. Turning your favorite summer co*cktail into a boozy popsicle is a great way to enjoy a frozen Coconut Mojito. It's a co*cktail on a stick!
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5 from 2 votes
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Coconut Mojito Recipe
Planning some day drinking over the hot summer? Sip on this Bahama Breeze Copycat Coconut Mojito and enjoy a taste of the tropics while your baking in the sun.
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5 from 13 votes
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Mango Mojito
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo or the sweltering hot weather of summer with this tropical and fruity Mango Mojito recipe.
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5 from 1 vote
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Blueberry Mojito
Serve this refreshing Blueberry Mojito in the summer, to celebrate National Mojito Day or Cinco de Mayo. A fresh blueberry co*cktail is delicious served in the heat of the summer.
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5 from 2 votes
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Strawberry Mojito
Make a fresh Strawberry Mojito co*cktail to celebrate this summer. Made with crushed fresh strawberries, mint and rum.
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5 from 2 votes
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Melon and Mint Mojitos
Served icy cold, this refreshing mojito co*cktail is perfect on a hot day! Cantaloupe, honeydew, lime and mint make this drink amazing!! Fantastic for Cinco de Mayo, too!
Fruity Sangria Recipes
Making Sangria is so much fun.
You can make so many different fruit and wine combinations to come up with you very own Sangria.
Keep in mind the best Sangria has a chance to steep before you can sip on a fruity glass.
Start the recipes the day before and you will be amazed at how delicious it will taste.
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White Mascato Sangria
White Mascato Sangria is made with sweet white Moscato wine, pears, oranges, kiwi, mango and strawberries. It is perfectly sweet and refreshing. A white wine Sangria recipe that can be enjoyed any time.
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5 from 1 vote
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Fresh Strawberry Sangria
Fresh Strawberry Sangria made with white or rose wine is total spring and summer refreshment! It’s such a fabulous way to enjoy those beautiful fresh strawberries.
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Pink Moscato Sangria
Pink Moscato Sangria is delicious. Make a pitcher with your favorite Pink Moscato wine, sliced citrus fruit, blueberries and mango.
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5 from 2 votes
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Summer Fruity Sangria
Enjoy an ice cold glass of Fruity Sangria this summer! Thre is no better way to sit back, relax and cool of with a glass of fruity sangria made with red wine and fresh lemons, limes and berries.
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5 from 1 vote
Margaritas
Tequila lovers will enjoy the list of interesting Margarita recipes to sip on below.
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Raspberry Margarita - www.thefarmgirlgabs.com
This delicious Raspberry Margarita is the perfect co*cktail for any time of the year. It’s fruity, refreshing and made with fresh raspberries.
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Mango Coconut Margarita co*cktail
The best frozen Mango Coconut Margarita co*cktail recipe! How to make a margarita with fresh ingredients, no margarita mix, and ready in no time!
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Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita
Sip on this fun and festive Blueberry Meyer Lemon Margarita for Cinco de Mayo or whenever you'd like to serve a special co*cktail recipe for a girls night in.
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5 from 6 votes
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Strawberry Mango Margarita
Strawberry Mango Margarita; a fruity co*cktail for Cinco de Mayo
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Jalapeno Thyme Margarita Recipe
Spicy Jalapeno Thyme Margarita Recipe made with fresh thyme from my co*cktail herb garden and fresh key limes grown on my key lime tree. Herbal co*cktails are a delicious way to use fresh herbs you have grown in your own herb garden.
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5 from 2 votes
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Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots
These Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots are a fun and delicious way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. For as long as I can remember,Cinco de Mayo has been a fun holiday, however, there are misconceptions about the day. Here’s some info: *Many people outside Mexico mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is a cel…
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Tropical Mexican Punch
Tropical Mexican Punch - Need a co*cktail that reminds you of your Mexican Rivera or Cancun trip? This fruity adult beverage will transport you in mere minutes. I am no mixologist. I have never tended
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How To Make Homemade Horchata
If you love Rumchata you will be surprised to learn you can make it yourself at home. Homemade Horchata is the real authentic Mexican drink made with rice milk, almond milk, and cinnamon. Made with or without rum it is a delicious, refreshing and easy to make almond and rice milk drink.
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5 from 1 vote
Kid Friendly Cinco de Mayo Drinks
While the adults are sipping on their co*cktails the kids can sip on these fruit drinks.
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How to Make Watermelon Aqua Fresca
The kids will love this Watermelon Aqua Fresca. Serve it at your next Summer backyard barbecue, pool party or play date. Watermelon beverages are a great way to cool off during the hot summer months.
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5 from 1 vote
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Honeydew Melon Aqua Fresca
Honeydew Melon Aqua Fresca is a lightly sweetened summer beverage perfect for your next backyard barbecue or Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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5 from 1 vote
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Mango Aqua Fresca
Enjoy a glass of Mango Aqua Fresca at your Cinco de Mayo celebration or your next backyard bbq. Cool off with this refreshing mango fruit flavored drink recipe.
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5 from 1 vote
Cinco de Mayo Appetizers
You can't have a party without the appetizers.
Here you will find plenty of delicious Cinco de Mayo appetizers to serve.
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Shrimp Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers
Shrimp Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers are perfect party appetizers. If you love stuffed jalapeno pepper poppers you are going to inhale these bacon wrapped jalapeno peppers.
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5 from 6 votes
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Watermelon Salsa
Take advantage of the sweet ripe watermelons and make this Watermelon Salsa recipe that is perfect served at your next bbq. Fruit salsas are a refreshing snack on a hot summer day.
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5 from 1 vote
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Aunt Denise’s Southwestern Corn Salsa - Delightful E Made
Perfect with your favorite tortilla chips, this delicious Southwestern Corn Salsa is amazing! Loaded with fresh, delicious veggies, this easy salsa recipe is just as flavorful as it is pretty. Fantastic as an easy appetizer for game day, and perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
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Pico de Galo Recipe
Top your favorite Mexican food with this homemade Pico de Galo recipe for a taste of authentic Mexican food.
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5 from 1 vote
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Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe - A Cedar Spoon
Grilled Corn Salsa - This salsa is made with grilled fresh sweet corn and fresh tomatoes. It makes a great snack, appetizer or a garnish on tacos.
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Baked Black Bean Dip Recipe - A Cedar Spoon
Baked Black Bean Dip is an easy, cheesy appetizer recipe that will be the hit of your next party! This healthy vegetarian dip is amazing!
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Mexican Fiesta Black Bean Hummus
Toss everything in the processor, and you’ve got a Mexican hummus dip that’s perfect for football parties, Cinco de Mayo, summer snacking ... whatever!
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Chunky Mango Guacamole Recipe
Chunky Mango Guacamole recipe is perfect during the Big Game or just when you need to serve a delicious guacamole recipe at a party of family gathering. Chunky Mango Guac is delicious served with Mexican food or with chips.
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5 from 5 votes
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Cheesy Black Bean Dip - Organized 31
You can make this Cheesy Black Bean Dip in minutes for Cinco de Mayo or anytime.
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Mango Peach Salsa
Mango Peach Salsa is a perfect summer chip and dip appetizer served with tortilla chips. Or serve it with grilled chicken or fish. Favorite Mexican appetizer recipe.
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5 from 3 votes
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Creamy Bacon Guacamole Dip
Give guacamole a tasty new twist ... by changing it up into Creamy Bacon Guacamole Dip! Bacon adds such wonderful flavor to this gameday favorite.
Cinco de Mayo Main Course
After all of the delicious appetizers you are going to need something to feed the family.
Below you will find so many amazing Cinco de Mayo recipes you are going to have a hard time picking which one you will serve for lunch or dinner.
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3 Ingredient Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos are easy to make with only 3 ingredients. The shredded chicken taco meat can be used to make tacos, burritos, taco salad or chicken nachos. The taco flavored chicken filling is freezer friendly and perfect for your weekly meal prep. Is done in 30 minutes or less.
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5 from 11 votes
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Mexican Casserole
I’m pretty sure you’ll love this MexicanCasserole recipe made with baked corn tortillas, shredded cooked chicken, Mexican spices and sauce baked into a cheesy comforting
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Crock Pot Shredded Beef Recipe
This Crock Pot Shredded Beef recipe is one of those crock pot recipes that you are going to want to make over and over again. Crock Pot Shredded Beef can be used in all of your favorite authentic Mexican recipes.
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5 from 2 votes
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Mexican Guacamole Burgers
If you love guacamole, you’ll love these Mexican Guacamole Burgers. They’ve got Mexican seasoning baked inside and homemade guacamole on top!
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This Easy Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe with Black Beans, Sausage and Corn is an easy-to-make one-pot dish that goes from stovetop to oven.
This Easy Mexican Rice Casserole Recipe with Black Beans, Sausage and Corn is an easy-to-make one-pot dish that goes from stovetop to oven.
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Beef and Salsa Casserole for Cindo de Mayo!
No too spicy for little kids, but Mexican enough for Cinco de Mayo! This beef and salsa casserole can be thrown together pretty quickly and can even be done ahead of time!Cinco De Mayo (5th
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Chicken Burrito Bowls with Hatch Chile Rice
Chicken Burrito Bowls with Hatch Chile Rice is an easy dinner idea that will only take 15 minutes to make, and features popular Hatch Chiles from New Mexico. Disclosure: This is sponsored recipe for the
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Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe | Four Unexpected Ways to Use Tequila
Four unexpected ways to use tequila, including co*cktails, tequila lime shrimp, adult popsicles, sparkling margaritas, and more. Great for Cinco de Mayo.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
The weather has been super cold all over the country! The best way to warm a body up is to fill it full of warm foods - plus, spicy things can help raise your body
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Easy Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
A delicious Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken recipe that can be used as a filling for chicken tacos or chicken nachos. This 4 hour chicken slow cooker recipe is perfect for spicy shredded chicken for many recipe.
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5 from 1 vote
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Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe with Mango Salsa
This easy chicken quesadilla recipe is one of my favorite healthy recipes. The mango salsa adds a bit of sweet to a savory dish everyone will enjoy! Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe with Mango One piece
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Shredded Beef Nachos Recipe
Homemade beef nachos are a delicious snack or meal. Use leftover shredded beef to make the best nachos you've ever tasted.
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5 from 1 vote
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Crock Pot Pork Carnitas
Making pork Carnitas in a Crock Pot is a delicious and straightforward meal that requires minimal effort to make succulent, fall-apart-tender meat that’s perfectly seasoned for tacos, burritos, salads, and more. Crock Pot Pork Carnitas can be made for dinner and then freeze the left overs to make pulled pork tacos, nachos or quesadillas later in the month.
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5 from 1 vote
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Shredded Beef Quesadillas Recipe
Shredded Beef Tamales are delicious when made with seasoned shredded beef.
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5 from 1 vote
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Shredded Beef Tamales Recipe
Make the best Shredded Beef Tamales homemade authentic Mexican tamales for Cinco de Mayo or any time you are craving Mexican food.
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5 from 1 vote
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Easy Dinner Idea Using Leftover Tortilla Chips u0026 Taco Meat
Use crushed tortilla chips and leftover taco meat for this simple Tortilla Chip Mexican Pizza. Serve with fresh salsa and sour cream for a quick family meal.
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Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken recipe is one of the easiest Instant Pot chicken recipes you will ever make. All you need is a couple of ingredients and you will be enjoying moist and tender shredded salsa chicken in about 30 minutes.
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5 from 1 vote
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grilled chicken fajita salad
Meet my Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad... it is crave-worthy delicious. It is so easy because the chicken and vegetables are cooked on the grill and
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The Best Easy Taco Pizza Recipe - Living Well Mom
A family-favorite dinner, this delicious taco pizza is made with a crescent roll crust and simple ingredients. You can whip up this filling meal in 30 minutes!
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Uniquely Paired Tacos Mango and Flank Steak Tacos
Too snowy to grill outside, pull out a grill pan and serve up these easy Flank Steak tacos w/ Mango for a sweet u0026 spicy meal. Marinade w/ Stubbs BBQ Sauce
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Easiest Green Enchilada Casserole - My Turn for Us
Green Enchilada Casserole is our best Mexican Chicken casserole. Green Chile Enchilada Casserole or Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole that is so easy
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Gluten-free Mexican Lasagna Recipe
During the summer months, we love to spend time outdoors together! This gluten-freeMexican Lasagna recipe is a great, summery twist on an old favorite! It’s perfect for baking up a dish and taking it along
Cinco de Mayo Side Dish recipes
Serve the perfect side dish that goes with Mexican food.
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Easy Refried Black Beans
Easy homemade refried black beans made with canned beans is a great side dish with all your Mexican recipes. Serve it with tacos, burritos, or any favorite Mexican meal.
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5 from 1 vote
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Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad
This spicy Mexican street corn salad is the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas!
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Quick Pickled Red Onions Recipe
Make Quick Pickled Red Onions in only 10 minutes! Pickled onions are delicious on burgers, sandwiches, wraps and street tacos. These refrigerated pickled onions stay good for months but you will probably eat them before then.
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5 from 3 votes
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Rice with Chorizo
Homemade rice with Chorizo is the perfect side dish for Cinco de Mayo or to serve with any favorite Mexican meal. Long grain white rice is flavored with Cacique Pork Chorizo onion and garlic then simmered in chicken broth until tender.
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5 from 2 votes
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Cilantro Green Chile Lime Sauce
Cilantro Green Chile Lime Sauce is a perfect Mexican food topping. Use it to make green rice also.
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5 from 1 vote
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Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is delicious drizzled over chicken tacos. Use this easy homemade jalapeno sauce on all your Mexican food. Only takes 3 minutes to make.
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5 from 6 votes
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Authentic Mexican Rice
The BEST, truly authentic Mexican rice is aneasy recipe to make for a crowd and it’s a necessaryside dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes.
Have a safe and happy Cinco de Mayo celebrations!
More Mexican Recipes
- Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice
- Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Taco Soup Recipe
- Chicken Fajitas
About Arlene Mobley
Arlene Mobley author of Flour On My Face-a Food & Lifestyle website helping busy families get dinner on the table by serving easy recipes every week.
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Liz
Thank you. They all sound wonderful.
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Gaila
Great post!! there are some awesome recipe! love the avocado bacon idea!
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Arlene Mobley
Gaila
Thank you. I can't wait to make a few of these myself.
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Susan
I can't wait to work my way down the list of 57 amazing Mexican recipes! Thanks for including my Cheesy Black Bean Dip.
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Arlene Mobley
Susan
Your welcome! Your Bean DIp looks delicious! Can't wait to try it.
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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
Arlene, thank you so much for including a couple of my family favorites in your collection!! It's an amazing roundup of recipes...I can't wait to go through it!!
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Arlene Mobley
Michelle
Your welcome. I can't wait to try your recipes. They look so good!
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Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting
Oh my word!This is an amazing round up for Cinco de Mayo! I love the idea of bacon guacamole dip and jalapeno margarita! YUM!
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Arlene Mobley
Hi Johlene
Thanks for stopping by! Some of these recipes make my mouth water just looking at the photos!
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