Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, is the date Mexico and the United States celebrate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, in the U.S. we celebrate with traditional and modern Mexican cuisine, margaritas, sombreros, mariachi music, and maybe even a piñata.
This year, get in the spirit and have a fiesta! One of these creative Cinco do Mayo snack recipes are sure to please a crowd of revelers.
Quesadilla grilled cheese
This recipe is stacked with cheesy goodness. Make it into a savory snack by cutting each the quesadilla-sandwich stack into slices and serving with guacamole and salsa! If this isn’t festive (and doesn’t scream Mexican-American pride!) we don’t know what does. Learn how to make it here.
CBD-infused guacamole
This recipe is one of our favorites because it’s fresh, simple, and because it was developed by a cannabis chef, it’s infused with CBD. It’s a huge at parties and disappears quickly, so be sure to make an extra batch (or two)! Get the recipe here.
Queso blanco dip
This creamy, cheesy queso blanco dip recipe from Color Me Meg is the ultimate party snack.
Taco tortilla stacks
Dip these spicy, creamy taco tortilla stacks from Shugary Sweets into a bowl of salsa!
Chicken fajita taquitos
Turn your favorite Mexican dinner into these hand-held chicken fajita taquitos from Jo Cooks.
Guacamole deviled eggs
Stuff hardboiled eggs with guacamole for some tasty guacamole deviled eggs from Jo Cooks!
Mexican street corn
Grilled Mexican Street Corn from Seeded At The Table makes a convenient finger food on skewers!
Chorizo nachos
How smart to prepare mini plates of gourmet chorizo nachos from The Kitchn to save the hassle of self-serving!
Mexican sopes
Try some Mexican sopes from Yellow Bliss Road; basically thick corn tortillas topped with refried beans, lettuce, and cheese.
Chile rellano rustica
For this chile rellano rustica recipe from A Zesty Bite, just stuff poblano peppers with bacon, shrimp, tomatoes, and a homemade cilantro cream sauce, and top with melty shredded cheese.
Chile lime mango and papaya
Add a fruity twist to your Cinco de Mayo with sweet and spicy chile lime mango and papaya from A Spicy Perspective.
Mole chicken wings with tequila lime marinade
These mole chicken wings with tequila lime marinade from Eat the Love are tender, juicy, smoky, and sweet after being coated in a homemade chocolate-chile mole sauce!
Bonus idea: Why not have your guac & wear it, too?!
This craft is GENIUS. Take your Cinco de Mayo celebration by making and eating from a chips & guac flower crown. You’ll be the life of the party, and you’ll always have chips on-hand. Learn how to make it here.
Other Cinco de Mayo celebration ideas:
- No Cinco de Mayo party is complete without a candy-filled balloon piñata
- This boozy margarita pie recipe is your drink and dessert, all in one
- Finally, a keto margarita that let’s you drink without regret
- Vegan chocolate spiced cupcakes with avocado frosting are perfect for Cinco de Mayo
