If there is anything in this world that I love more than tacos and spicy margaritas, it would be a whole day devoted to celebrating with tacos and spicy margaritas! For some people, Christmas is their favorite holiday, for others it’s the 4th of July. For me, Cinco de Mayo is at the top of my list.
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If we are going to properly celebrate this holiday, there are some facts about this day to get straight. In the United States, this day is often confused with Mexico’s Independence day. Cinco de Mayo is actually the day to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Didn’t think you’d learn some new trivia today, did you?
This holiday is celebrated with colorful clothing, festive music, and all my favorite foods! Today on The Everygirl, we are sharing 30 delicious recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Here are some of our favorite Mexican dishes, desserts, and cocktails:
1. Mexican Street Corn Salad with Avocado
Source: As Easy As Apple Pie
2. Shortcut Oven-Baked Chicken Chimichanga
Source: Taste of Home
3. Shrimp Guacamole Bites
Source: Well Plated
4. Crunchwrap Supreme
Source: Delish
5. Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos
Source: Host the Toast
6. Tequila Lime Flaming Queso
Source: The Cookie Rookie
7. Chicken Tostada
8. Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Source: Eating Bird Food
9. Easy Red Chilaquiles
Source: Isabel Eats
10. Grilled Fish Tacos
Source: Cooking Classy
11. Chicken Enchilada Dip
Source: Delish
12. Crunchy Taco Cups
Source: Kevin & Amanda
13. Mango Guacamole
Source: Pure Wow
14. Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
Source: Jo Cooks
15. Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Source: Well Plated
16. Elote Grilled Mexican Corn Salad
Source: Oh Sweet Basil
17. Chicken Pozole Verde
Source: Isabel Eats
18. Fully Loaded Black Bean Nachos
Source: Bon Appetit
19. Steak Fajitas
Source: Little Spice Jar
20. Churros with Chocolate and Espresso Sauce
Source: Drizzle and Dip
21. Mini Margarita Cheesecakes
Source: Chocolate Moosey
22. Fried Ice Cream
Source: Overtime Cook
23. Tres Leches Cake
Source: Tastes Better From Scratch
24. Churro Cupcakes
Source: Swanky Recipes
25. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Source: The Domestic Rebel
26. Pink Señorita
Source: Superman Cooks
27. Spicy Pineapple Cilantro Margarita
Source: The Inspired Home
28. Margarita Sangria
Source: The Inspired Home
29. Naturally Sweetened Horchata Cocktail
Source: The Roasted Root
30. Bulldog Margarita
Source: Delish