I think its safe to say that Cinco De Mayo is an one AMAZING food lovers holiday! Everything from simple guacamole to burritos, taco dips, quesadillas and so much more!!! Aside from cooking Italian, Mexican is next in line for me. These 12 Mexican Inspired Recipes are easy, flavorful and perfect for Cinco De Mayo or any day in my book! What you’ll find here are a lot of really fresh, bright flavored dishes- from appetizers/snacks to the main dish!
Lets start with some starters first! Salsa Verde, Guacamole, Taquitos, White Chicken Chili & Taco Dip! YUM!
Grab the chips and go to town on this bright flavored and easy salsa!
A classic and a must at any Mexican feast!
Black Bean, Salsa & Cheddar Taquitos with Avocado Dipping Sauce
These make for a great snack and are really easy to make!
This is so simple to make and absolutely delicious! Your friends are going to love this one!
Such a simple soup but so flavorful.
Ok! Time for the main course & sides! Corn Salad, Burrito, Taco Stuffed Zucchini, Fajita Chicken Bowl, Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad, Arepas stuffed with Mexican Pulled Pork & Vegetable Quesadilla! So good!
This is so simple and the flavors are incredible!! The char from grilling the corn is so so good!
Vegetable Quesadillas with Honey
So simple but so tasty! The honey adds the most wonderful sweetness to these.
Grilled Chicken, Avocado, Rice & Cheddar Burrito
I love this one!! The ingredients are fresh and this is so simple to make!
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
A go to salad for any night of the week because well its fantastic!!
Arepas with Mexican Pulled Pork
Areas are actually a Venezuelan dish BUT everything else about this is Mexican inspired! The pork is so great!
All the goodness of that sizzling skillet in a bowl!
Healthoop
I love Mexican food! Thank your sharing! They look great! ^^
Del's cooking twist
Amazing Mexican recipes out there, I will check some of them 🙂
Angela LeMoine
Thank you, enjoy!!
Michaela - An Affair from the Heart
Fantastic collection!
Angela LeMoine
Thanks! Much appreciated
foodyschmoody
Any/all of these would pair perfectly with a big fat margarita!
Angela LeMoine
Heck yes they would!!!! Cheers friend
pattyanderson54p
So many great looking recipes here – must try that corn!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you! That’s one of my favorites as well.
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
The perfect time for these fun Mexican inspired recipes! Thanks for sharing.
Angela LeMoine
My pleasure! They are some of my favorites
Skinny Kitchen (@skinnykitchen)
Such a fantastic collection of Mexican recipes. Perfect for a fiesta!
Angela LeMoine
Thanks Nancy! I love Mexican inspired dishes
Joanne/WineladyCooks
Great collection, I’m always looking for something new to make, this is a great start.
Angela LeMoine
Thank you!!! These are certainly some of my favorites
peter @feedyoursoultoo
My favorite kind of food. So many good offerings.
Angela LeMoine
One of mine as well! Thank you!
mealplanmaven
I love Cinco de Mayo parties and your dishes would be so much fun to serve and eat!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you! These are all really great options
Florian @ContentednessCooking
Wonderful collection!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you!
firmanzainul
I Truely Loves mexican Foods. That is Inspiring. and also very delicious
Angela LeMoine
Glad you like these. Enjoy, they are some of my favorites