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If you’re looking for easy to make Cinco De Mayo food, I’ve got you covered! Here is a collection of my top Cinco De Mayo recipes. All made with real food, better for you, and will be devoured by all.

4 image collage showing recipe ideas for Cinco De Mayo, including, chicken tinga, carnitas, steak fajitas and mojitos.

While there’s not a lick of Mexican or Spanish in me, I LOVE Mexican food. I feel like we celebrate weekly– I mean, what is Taco Tuesday for anyway? Seriously though, if I’m honest, in our culture Cinco De Mayo is more about the food than anything else.

I don’t mean to be disrespectful about it, but I think many of us are looking for an excuse to throw a party or have a margarita. And I’m not judging!

These dishes are great for weeknight meals, feeding a crowd, or bringing to a potluck.

Baked Black Bean Dip
Deliciously Creamy with melted cheese, Greek yogurt and spices, this Black Bean Dip will please any crowd.
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Warm black bean dip topped with melted cheese, cilantro, diced tomato and diced avocado, on a white plate with a side of tortilla chips.
Slow Cooker Carnitas
These are the easiest Carnitas you will ever make! Cooked low and slow in the Crockpot for the most tender meat and ultimate flavor. Then a quick crisp under the broiler for that restaurant quality texture.
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pork carnitas with rice and black beans, garnished with lime, avocado, and jalapenos
Carnitas Casserole
Shredded pork, cream cheese, tomatillo sauce and Monterey jack cheese, make a delicious one dish meal that comes together quickly with amazing flavor! Perfect way to use left over Carnitas.
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baked carnitas casserole verde in a white dish with one piece removed
Chicken Tinga
The most delicious shredded chicken tacos! Flavorful, tender, juicy and smoky, and cooking them is a breeze in your slow cooker.
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platter of soft tacos with chicken tinga, red onion, cheese, and cilantro
Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with chicken, peppers, and black beans in a yummy enchilada sauce. They're delicious, simple to make and healthy all at the same time.
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enchilada stuffed sweet potatoes
Turkey Chili
Made with ground turkey, this healthy turkey chili still is a bowl full of comfort! Whether you need an easy weeknight meal, you're entertaining, or you need something for the big game, this slow cooker turkey chili is a show stopper. 
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slow cooker turkey chili in a white bowl topped with cilantro, yogurt and avocado slices
Taco Soup
An easy recipe full of all the taco flavor in a soup form. A real food, dump and go easy meal!
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bowl of turkey taco soup garnished with sliced cherry tomatoes, avocados, cheese, jalapeños, and yogurt
White Chicken Chili
Tender chunks of chicken, creamy white beans, cheesy broth, and just the right amount of heat. It’s the easiest chili recipe you’ll ever make! Breakout that crock pot!
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white bowl filled with white chicken chili, garnished with swirls of sour cream and cilantro
Grilled Steak Fajitas
Tender juicy steak loaded with flavor, topped with crisp peppers and onions and all the fajita fixin’s. These grilled flank steak fajitas will feed a crowd.
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easy recipe steak fajitas
Grilled Carne Asada
Juicy flank steak marinated in citrus and spices and grilled to perfection. Don’t wait for “Taco Tuesday” for the best grilled Carne Asada Recipe you’ve ever had! 
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grilled carne asada recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas just might change the way you do “Taco Tuesday” forever! They’re healthy, perfectly seasoned and come together in about 30 minutes. It’s Fiesta time!
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Quinoa Burrito Bowls are packed with chicken, plenty of fresh veggies, and of course nutritious quinoa! They’re super easy to make and way better for you than take out. A perfect delicious weeknight meal.
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Mexican grilled chicken on top of quinoa and veggies, garnished with cilantro, cheese and sour cream in a white bowl.
Mexican Meatloaf
Take your meatloaf Cinco De Mayo Style! Loaded with Mexican flavor, and topped with taco goodness, this is definitely changing your meatloaf game.
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low carb Mexican meatloaf
EASY Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Loaded with chicken & cheese, EASY Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas come out of the oven with a slight crunch, making them extra special.
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EASY Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Mexican Fruit Salad Recipe
This recipe for Mexican fruit salad is a blend of juicy tropical fruits & topped off with chili-lime seasoning. The perfect fresh side dish!
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Mexican Fruit Salad Recipe
Easy Fried Ice Cream Cake | The Fresh Cooky
Make this Mexican Fried Ice Cream Cake for your next Fiesta, summer party, or just because.
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Easy Fried Ice Cream Cake | The Fresh Cooky
Mojito Mocktail (or cocktail)
A refreshing non alcoholic sparkling beverage made with fresh lime, mint, and carbonated water. Make it a cocktail with a shot of rum.
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two mojito mocktails in clear glasses with fresh mint and lime
Sangria Mocktail
A non-alcoholic sangria that tastes like the real thing. Loaded with fruit, non alcoholic wine and Kombucha. 
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Clear glass pitcher filled with non alcoholic red sangria mocktail, fresh grapefruit, oranges, persimmon, and cranberries

Chellie Schmitz is the creator of Art From My Table, where her passion for delicious food and gathering with loved ones comes together. She believes anyone can cook a great meal, it doesn't have to be complicated or stressful. Her recipes and food photography have been featured in many publications including Buzzfeed, Southern Living, Today Food, and Fitness magazine.

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