15 Unique Cinco de Mayo Recipes

1. Elote: This tasty street food snack is so fun to eat. Grilling gives the corn a nice char and smokey flavor. However, they’re getting slathered in mayonnaise and cotija cheese, so they’re bound to please any way you make them. (via Sunday Supper Movement)

2. Crispy Chicken Taquitos with Avocado Crema: These chicken taquitos are the ideal finger food for a party. The contents are inside a rolled tortilla and make a great portable bite for those times when your favorite song comes on and you *have* to bust a move. (via A Cozy Kitchen)

3. Brisket Sopes: If you love tacos, you’ll adore sopes. They’re a traditional Mexican dish made from thick rounds of fried masa, and this version is topped with ultra-tender slow-cooked brisket. Crack open a cold cerveza and enjoy. (via Muy Bueno Cookbook)

4. Spicy Jicama, Grapefruit, and Mango Salad: This refreshing salad, full of tropical flavors and fresh citrus, will make you feel like you’re on vacation. There’s no wrong way to enjoy it: Eat it plain or packed into lettuce as a delicious wrap. (via Chowhound)

5. Cheesy Avocado Quesadilla: If you’re short on time but still want to party, these quesadillas are just the dish for you. Upgrade the basic cheese ‘dillas you know and love from childhood with avocado slices and seasoned ground beef, for a hearty bite that’s easy to make but still tastes impressive. (via Damn Delicious)

8. Churros With Chocolate and Espresso Sauce: What’s better than fried dough and chocolate? If you can come up with something, good for you — we’ll be over here munching on these churros. These amazing, crispy treats are coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with a velvety chocolate and espresso dipping sauce you won’t be able to get enough of. (via Drizzle and Drip)

9. Skinny Mexican Pizza: Quash two cravings at once with Mexican Pizza. Though it’s hard to pinpoint many similarities between this dish and actual pizza (save for its round, open-faced nature), once you take a bite, you’ll get it. Cut into slices and share with the fam… or don’t share at all. (via Snixy Kitchen)

10. Ceviche: Use sushi-grade fish for the best taste and peace of mind. Though you’ll be marinating the fish in lime juice, you’ll still want the freshest, best quality product you can get. (via Feasting at Home)

11. Roasted Vegetable Mexican Torta: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the most delicious Mexican sandwich around. Some of the bread is scooped out to make extra room for fillings like refried beans, guacamole and cheese. We’re okay with that, and we might even suggest saving those bread fillings for sopping up any sandwich spillage. You’re welcome. (via Easy Cheesy Vegetarian)

12. Mexican Street Corn Salad: Forgo the corn on a stick for a less-messy, easy-to-eat elote salad. Add black beans, red onions and bell peppers to make it more salad-like and colorful. Bonus: The dressing uses yogurt instead of mayonnaise and sour cream for a healthy twist. (via Live Eat Learn)

13. Red Beef Pozole: This traditional Mexican soup is full of tender stewed beef, hominy (dried maize) and a super flavorful red chili sauce. It’d be nice if you had leftovers after your Cinco de Mayo festivities, but don’t count on it — this soup doesn’t play around. (via Muy Delish)

14. Homemade Chalupas: These chalupas are nothing like the kind you’ll find at your local Taco Bell. Set out toppings like shredded beef, avocado, salsa and cheese, and let everyone assemble their own. (via The Stay at Home Chef)

15. Chicken Enchiladas With Salsa Verde: These saucy enchiladas take a little patience to prepare, but they’re totally worth it. Invite some friends to make the process fly by. You’ll need to fry the tortillas, dunk them in sauce, fill and roll, so you might need to enlist all the kiddos to help. (via Tasting Table)

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