Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to throw on some festive music, gather your favorite people, and dive into a table full of bold, zesty flavors! And if you’ve been craving those restaurant-style bites or family-favorite classics with a little extra flair, you’re in for a treat. This roundup is packed with recipes so good, you’ll be shouting “¡Más, por favor!” after every bite. This collection is all about easy, flavor-packed dishes you can whip up at home — from creamy dips and cheesy casseroles to slow cooker staples and fresh salsas. Trust me, you’re going to want to scroll through every single one of these delicious finds!

Zesty Fiesta Macaroni Salad

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Zesty Fiesta Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Zesty Mexican macaroni salad with a creamy, tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a perfect kick of spice is a twist on a classic favorite!
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Cheese Quesadillas Homemade Recipe From Scratch

A plate of golden fried empanadas arranged in a circle around a small bowl of salsa, garnished with sliced jalapeños and fresh cilantro, on a light marble surface.
Cheese Quesadillas Homemade Recipe From Scratch. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make homemade cheese quesadillas your whole family will love. It’s easy with this step-by-step guide. Crispy golden!
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Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken: Simple & Delicious

A white oval dish filled with shredded Mexican chicken, seasoned with spices, sits on a wooden surface. Nearby are corn tortillas, a small bowl of shredded cheese, and a dark patterned cloth.
Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken: Simple & Delicious. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an easy 10 minute prep, recipe for tender, flavorful shredded chicken for tacos, burritos, and more.
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Easy Sofritas Chipotle Copycat Recipe

A bowl of Mexican-style food with white rice, black beans, seasoned tofu, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole, garnished with cilantro. A fork rests on the edge, and a striped napkin is nearby.
Easy Sofritas Chipotle Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Skip the takeout and recreate iconic sofritas Chipotle at home! This smoky, spicy, and tangy vegan dish is ready in just 20 minutes.
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How To Roast Jalapeños In The Oven

A white plate filled with roasted green peppers is set on a textured gray surface. The peppers, reminiscent of a cowboys' favorite canned candy recipe, glisten with a just-cooked shine. In the background, more savory delights rest on a baking tray.
How To Roast Jalapeños In The Oven. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to roast jalapeños using fresh peppers and an oven to create a charged smoky pepper that is easy to peel and tastes amazing.
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Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

A close-up of a bowl filled with vibrant corn salad, featuring yellow corn kernels, chopped red onions, green herbs, and diced peppers. Next to the bowl, there are a few tortilla chips on a wooden surface.
Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I want to teach you how to make this slightly spicy corn salsa Chipotle style with roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, and sweet corn.
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DIY Seasoned Taco Meat: The Perfect Blend

A skillet with cooked ground beef mixed with diced tomatoes, stirred with a wooden spoon. Nearby are bowls of shredded cheese, salsa, and jalapeños on a wooden board. A striped cloth napkin is partially visible.
DIY Seasoned Taco Meat: The Perfect Blend. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Homemade seasoned ground meat taco recipe is quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors for great beef taco meat.
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Cheesy Taco Mac And Cheese Recipe

A white ceramic dish filled with pasta shells mixed with ground beef and diced tomatoes, all coated in a yellow-orange sauce. The dish is placed on a brown cloth.
Cheesy Taco Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make fusion with Taco Mac and Cheese! Creamy, cheesy goodness meets spicy taco flavors, perfect for family meals or parties.
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Cheesy Mexican Casserole Recipe With Ground Beef

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Cheesy Mexican Casserole Recipe With Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy-to-make Mexican casserole recipe is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Make it ahead for stress-free meals and entertaining.
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Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa

A bowl of simple, authentic Mexican restaurant-style salsa with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice sits surrounded by tortilla chips, garlic cloves, and a sliced lime on a wooden board.
Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

It’s easy to make your own simple authentic Mexican restaurant-style salsa at home just like your favorite local Mexican restaurant.
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Quick & Easy Mexican Caviar: Perfect Party Dip

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Quick & Easy Mexican Caviar: Perfect Party Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and easy Mexican Caviar Recipe, also called Texas Caviar or Cowboy Salsa, doubles as a delicious salad or dip.
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Crockpot Mexican Chicken Tacos: 5-Minute Prep

Crock pot chicken for taco meat
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Tacos: 5-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
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Salsa Picante Recipe With Fresh Ingredients

A white bowl filled with chunky salsa, garnished with two lime wedges, sits on a blue surface. Nearby are some fresh cilantro on a wooden board, a small silver spoon, and a few tortilla chips. The setting includes a teal cloth and a textured background.
Salsa Picante Recipe With Fresh Ingredients. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Your quick-to-make homemade salsa picante recipe. Made with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime, and cilantro.
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Crock Pot Layered Cheesy Taco Dip with Beef

Layered taco dip over nachos
Crock Pot Layered Cheesy Taco Dip with Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This cheesy taco dip recipe with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare.
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I’ve Got A Million Cherry Tomatoes Salsa Recipe

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I’ve Got A Million Cherry Tomatoes Salsa Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cherry tomato salsa is packed with savory Mexican seasonings, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Simple step-by-step instructions.
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Zesty Mexican Slaw with Crisp Cabbage

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Zesty Mexican Slaw with Crisp Cabbage Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This authentic Mexican cabbage slaw recipe has bits of pineapple tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a fresh-tasting, brightly colored slaw.
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Easy Seasoned Tender Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian)

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Easy Seasoned Tender Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Vegetarian Crock Pot Pinto Beans are extremely easy to cook and always give you tender creamy beans full of delicious flavor.
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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

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Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a rich blend of chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices.
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Classic Butterball Cookie rolled in powdered sugar with a bowl of the sugar by the plate
Classic Butterball Cookie Recipe (Mexican Wedding Cookies). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Butterball Cookie Recipe only needs 6 simple ingredients. Buttery cookies with chopped walnuts coated in a blanket of confectioner sugar.
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Traditional Mexican Steak Picado Dish

Mexican steak piccata
Traditional Mexican Steak Picado Dish. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers tender beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions.
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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Casserole: Cheesy Layers

layered beef taco casserole
Slow Cooker Ground Beef Casserole: Cheesy Layers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
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Creamy Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy Crockpot)

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Creamy Taco Soup With Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy Crockpot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy to make Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing is packed with ground beef, beans, & veggies, all in a cheesy tomato and ranch broth.
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Green Salsa Recipe Without Tomatillos

A close-up of a black bowl filled with green salsa. In the background, there are pieces of tortilla chips, with one whole chip partially visible. A small segment of green onion is also present near the bowl on a dark surface.
Green Salsa Recipe Without Tomatillos. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A green salsa recipe without tomatillos is made with fresh ingredients such as tart green tomatoes, onions, chilis, garlic, and lime.
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Crock Pot Tex-Mex Taco Soup Make-Ahead Recipe

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Crock Pot Tex-Mex Taco Soup Make-Ahead Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make- ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies.
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Mexican-Style Brown Rice Salad with Tangy Dressing

Mexican rice salad
Mexican-Style Brown Rice Salad with Tangy Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Mexican Rice Salad is bursting with flavor from black beans, whole grain brown rice, colorful veggies all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing.
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa Canning Recipe

Two glass jars of homemade salsa with metal lids sit on a countertop. In the background, there is a white colander filled with fresh tomatoes and herbs. The salsa appears chunky with visible pieces of tomatoes and herbs mixed in.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa Canning Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make this amazing roasted cherry tomato salsa recipe for canning. A step-by-step guide using a simple hot water bath method.
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Dairy-Free Fresh Mexican Tomato Soup

A white bowl filled with creamy orange soup garnished with a sprig of cilantro and chili flakes. The bowl is set on a white cloth, surrounded by fresh cilantro leaves and accompanied by a silver spoon.
Dairy-Free Fresh Mexican Tomato Soup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make Mexican Tomato Soup with fresh-picked tomatoes, authentic Mexican spices, and coconut cream.
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How To Make Fermented Salsa: Step-By-Step

A white bowl filled with green tomatillo salsa, which has a chunky texture. There is a metal spoon resting inside the bowl. In the background, there's a partially visible tomatillo and chopped green vegetables.
How To Make Fermented Salsa: Step-By-Step. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make fermented salsa. This step-by-step recipe is quick, easy, and makes delicious salsa.
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Slow Cooker Chicken In Green Salsa; Pollo Verde Recipe

chicken verde over rice
Slow Cooker Chicken In Green Salsa; Pollo Verde Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Slow Cooker Pollo Verde Recipe highlighting a fresh roasted salsa verde and a step-by-step guide for making this authentic Mexican dish.
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Taco Meat Recipe And How Much Taco Meat Per Person

Taco meat in a bowl and homemade taco seasoning
Taco Meat Recipe And How Much Taco Meat Per Person. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you are hosting a Mexican dinner party, this is the taco meat recipe you will need to know how much taco meat per person to serve.
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Cowboy Candy: Pickled Jalapenos Refrigerator Or Canned

pickled jalapenos in canning jar with fresh ones by the jar
Cowboy Candy: Pickled Jalapenos Refrigerator Or Canned. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cowboy candy, also known as candied jalapeños, is a delightful combination of pickled sweet and spicy flavored condiments.
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Make Your Own Frozen Taquitos In The Air Fryer

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Make Your Own Frozen Taquitos In The Air Fryer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Homemade taquitos in the air fryer are a tasty snack and party food you can make ahead. They cook up perfectly crisp in minutes!
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Spicy Pico De Gallo Recipe

A bowl of fresh salsa sits on a wooden surface, filled with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and sprinkled with chili flakes. Scattered cilantro leaves and chili flakes surround the bowl, adding to the rustic presentation.
Spicy Pico De Gallo Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

It’s quick and easy to make this Spicy Pico de Gallo using simple fresh ingredients. It’s a low-calorie condiment that adds a punch of flavor.
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Fresh Shrimp Pico De Gallo Recipe

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Fresh Shrimp Pico De Gallo Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro spiced shrimp that packs a punch to all your Mexican dishes.
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Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili

A close-up of a bowl of chili with white beans, corn, red bell peppers, and a garnish of avocado chunks, cilantro, and a lime wedge. The vibrant and hearty dish appears freshly prepared and inviting.
Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

White Bean Chili is a hearty meal loaded with a variety of beans, fresh corn, and authentic Mexican spice.
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Creamy Homemade Restaurant Style Queso Dip 

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Creamy Homemade Restaurant Style Queso Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy restaurant-style homemade queso dip recipe is a blend of gooey cheeses and Mexican seasonings with a punch of heat. It’s the perfect dip with tortilla chips or any of your favorite Mexican foods.
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Mexican Dinner Party

Collage of images of Mexican food dishes with text "Easy Mexican Dinner Party" on top.
Mexican Dinner Party. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

It’s easy to host a Mexican Dinner Party that your friends & family will rave about. using printable decorations and tasty recipes.
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Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe

Close-up of a cheesy baked dish with melted cheese and chunks of tomatoes, garnished with chopped parsley. The creamy texture and golden-brown spots give it an appetizing appearance.
Queso Chicken An Easy Week Night Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked Queso Chicken will be your new favorite week night meal! It’s not only QUICK and EASY, but delicious. With just a few ingredients and a special tip, you will have moist and tender chicken on the table with almost no effort.
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Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (Easy Homemade Sauce)

A casserole dish filled with cheesy enchiladas topped with melted cheese, chopped red onions, and fresh cilantro. A spatula is lifting a portion from the dish, revealing a rich, savory filling. A white napkin is in the background.
Chicken Enchilada Layered Casserole (Easy Homemade Sauce). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This simple-to-assemble layered Tex-Mex chicken enchilada casserole is a 15-minute from-scratch recipe that bakes up ooey gooey and full of flavor.
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Easy Taco Rice

A plate of taco salad with ground beef, rice, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and green onions. Lime wedges and tortilla chips accompany the dish. A bowl of additional chips is on the right.
Easy Taco Rice. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Taco Rice is ground beef, rice, tomato soup, seasoning & cheese. Serve with tortilla chips, tomato & lettuce for a well rounded meal.
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Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Recipe

A round wooden board holds a whole taco pizza topped with tomatoes, olives, cheese, and green onions, with a dollop of sour cream. On a white plate, there are four slices of the pizza. A small bowl of sour cream and shredded cheese are nearby.
Mexican Pizza Taco Bell Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Remember when Taco Bell took their Mexican Pizza off the menu? Well, it’s back (for now) because its cult following refuse to let it go away forever. I’m taking away all risk and creating my own copycat version that I think is even better than the original.
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27 Cozy Comfort Foods You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker

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27 Cozy Comfort Foods You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Imagine coming home to the smell of comfort food simmering away, ready to serve with zero last-minute stress. That’s the magic of these slow cooker recipes! With rich flavors, tender meats, and creamy sauces, these dishes will take your dinner game to the next level. This collection is packed with crave-worthy slow-cooker dishes, including classics like chicken and dumplings, rich mac and cheese, and zesty taco soup. Get ready to find your next favorite slow-cooker masterpiece! Get All The Recipes: 27 Cozy Comfort Foods You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker