Get ready to throw the ultimate fiesta with these 37 must-have recipes that are perfect for Cinco de Mayo! From cheesy nacho casseroles and crispy taquitos to zesty shrimp salsa and decadent tres leches cake, this collection has everything you need to spice up your party. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together or a full-blown fiesta, these easy, flavor-packed dishes will have everyone coming back for seconds. Grab your margaritas, fire up the queso, and taco ’bout a party your friends will never forget!

Mexican Nacho Casserole With Ground Beef

nacho casserole on a plate
Mexican Nacho Casserole 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.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

Homemade Taquitos Air Fryer Recipe

chicken tortillas
Homemade Taquitos Air Fryer Recipe. 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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Zesty Shrimp Salsa Recipe

A white bowl filled with fresh pico de gallo salsa, surrounded by tortilla chips. A spoon rests in the bowl, and lime wedges and cilantro garnish the plate.
Zesty Shrimp Salsa Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Shrimp salsa is a zesty, chilled appetizer dip that’s quick and refreshing. Made with seasoned tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. It’s perfect for a Mexican-themed dinner, or casual get-togethers.
Get the Recipe: Zesty Shrimp Salsa Recipe

Mexican Caviar Party Dip

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar 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.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Caviar Party Dip

Queso Dip Recipe

cheese dip
Queso Dip Recipe. 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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Zesty Shrimp Salsa Recipe

A white bowl filled with fresh pico de gallo salsa, surrounded by tortilla chips. A spoon rests in the bowl, and lime wedges and cilantro garnish the plate.
Zesty Shrimp Salsa Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Shrimp salsa is a zesty, chilled appetizer dip that’s quick and refreshing. Made with seasoned tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. It’s perfect for a Mexican-themed dinner, or casual get-togethers.
Get the Recipe: Zesty Shrimp Salsa Recipe

Homemade Taquitos Air Fryer Recipe

chicken tortillas
Homemade Taquitos Air Fryer Recipe. 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!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Taquitos Air Fryer Recipe

Mexican Caviar Party Dip

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar 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.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Caviar Party Dip

Easy 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.
Easy 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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Mexican Nacho Casserole With Ground Beef

nacho casserole on a plate
Mexican Nacho Casserole 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.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Casserole With Ground Beef

Queso Dip Recipe

cheese dip
Queso Dip Recipe. 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.
Get the Recipe: Queso Dip Recipe

Mexican Dinner Party Guide

Collage of images of Mexican food dishes with text "Easy Mexican Dinner Party" on top.
Mexican Dinner Party Guide. 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.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Dinner Party Guide

Cheesy Taco Dip Recipe

Layered taco dip over nachos
Cheesy Taco Dip Recipe. 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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Cheesy Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe

A wooden serving board with nachos topped with black beans, pineapple, salsa, cilantro, and a creamy sauce. Bowls of pineapple chunks and dip, lime wedges, and a cloth napkin are next to the board on a blue surface.
Cheesy Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Extremely cheesy vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy to make. You can indulge by smothering your nachos or having a big bowl of cheese sauce with your chips if you do not want to eat a dairy product.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Vegan Nacho Cheese Recipe

Spicy Fresh Pico De Gallo

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 Fresh Pico De Gallo. 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.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Fresh Pico De Gallo

Taco Meat Recipe for Taco Bar

Taco meat in a bowl and homemade taco seasoning
Taco Meat Recipe for Taco Bar. 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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Green Tomato Salsa Verde

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 Tomato Salsa Verde. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This green salsa recipe without tomatillos is an easy recipe made with fresh ingredients such as tart green tomatoes, onions, chilis, garlic, and lime. This green sauce is perfect for all Mexican food types, such as tortilla chips or tacos. You will never want to buy salsa Verda in your grocery store again.
Get the Recipe: Green Tomato Salsa Verde

Cowboy Candy (Pickled Jalapeños)

pickled jalapenos in canning jar with fresh ones by the jar
Cowboy Candy (Pickled Jalapeños). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cowboy candy, also known as candied jalapeños, is a delightful combination of pickled sweet and spicy flavored condiments.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Candy (Pickled Jalapeños)

Easy Mexican Appetizers

Mexican party appetizer collage.
Easy Mexican Appetizers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This collection of all the best Mexican appetizers is the perfect answer to what to serve for any Cinco de Mayo celebration, Taco Tuesday, or anytime the craving strikes for spicy flavors. These easy appetizers are a great way to kick off a Mexican food dinner party or choose a bunch and serve them up for a finger food extravaganza!
Get All The Recipes: Easy Mexican Appetizers

Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef Layered Casserole

Layered taco dip in a crock pot
Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef Layered Casserole. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Layered Cheesy Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is made with classic Mexican seasonings, beans, peppers, tomatoes and cheese.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef Layered Casserole

Homemade Mexican Salsa Recipe

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.
Homemade Mexican Salsa Recipe. 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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Easy Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

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.
Easy Cheese Quesadillas Recipe. 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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Crockpot Mexican Chicken Tacos

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

Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe with simple ingredients , 5 min. prep time, turns out perfect every time you make tacos.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Mexican Chicken Tacos

Salsa Chicken Recipe for Taco Bar

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.
Salsa Chicken Recipe for Taco Bar. 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.
Get the Recipe: Salsa Chicken Recipe for Taco Bar

Cheesy Cottage Cheese Queso

A black bowl filled with creamy cheese dip topped with sliced jalapeños. A tortilla chip is partially dipped in the cheese, and another chip rests on the side. A rust-colored napkin is partially visible in the background.
Cheesy Cottage Cheese Queso. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving a creamy cheese dip but want a healthier option? This protein-packed cottage cheese queso is the perfect guilt-free solution! By swapping traditional cheese for cottage cheese, you get a dip that’s just as creamy and flavorful but loaded with protein.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Cottage Cheese Queso

Fresh Mexican Coleslaw Salad

Mexican Coleslaw
Fresh Mexican Coleslaw Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

A little bit of spice and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.
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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.
Super 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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Festive Mexican Wedding Cookies

Classic Butterball Cookie rolled in powdered sugar with a bowl of the sugar by the plate
Crowd-Favorite Mexican Wedding Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These classic butterball cookies are a delightful treat. One of our all time favorite cookies for the holiday season, these pillowy cookies are made with 6 simple ingredients and don’t require you to chill the dough. Full of chopped walnuts and coated in a blanket of confectioner’s sugar, these cookies are easy to eat, and you’ll be happy to share them with friends and family.
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Easy Fermented Salsa Recipe

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.
Quick and Easy Fermented Salsa Recipe. 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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Mexican Pasta 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.
Festive Mexican 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!
Get the Recipe: Festive Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Cabbage Slaw

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Mexican Cabbage Slaw. 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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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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.
Tex-Mex Chicken Enchilada Casserole. 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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Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake (Mexican Dessert). Photo credit: Simply Bake Blog

Tres Leches Cake – Also known as Three Milk Cake, this classic Mexican dessert is a sponge cake that is drenched in three types of milk!
Get the Recipe: Tres Leches Cake (Mexican Dessert)

Mexican Pizza Recipe (Taco Bell)

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 Recipe (Copycat Taco Bell). 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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Easy Cinco de Mayo Treats

mexican strawberries
Easy Cinco de Mayo Treats. Photo credit: Cooking on the Front Burner

These white chocolate covered fresh strawberries are sure to be a hit for Cinco de Mayo. Easy to make and very festive!
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Mexican Cornbread

A close-up of several pieces of cheesy, golden-brown cornbread stacked on a wire rack, showing their moist and crumbly texture.
Mexican Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Southern-style recipe elevates a classic moist cornbread to a flavorful Tex-Mex version. With the addition of green chilies and pepper jack cheese, we’ve taken the classic and added a twist.
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Piñata Cupcakes Recipe

Fun Party Piñata Cupcakes Recipe. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

Simple to make scratch vanilla Pinata Cupcakes are topped with a smooth buttercream frosting and have a colorful sprinkle surprise inside.
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Dump, Cook, and Let These 28 Crockpot Recipes Do the Work!

A bowl of creamy chicken spaghetti with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Spaghetti noodles are mixed with a cheesy sauce and diced tomatoes. A fork is lifting a portion of the dish. A red napkin and small bowls are in the background.
Dump, Cook, and Let These 28 Crockpot Recipes Do the Work!. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Toss it in, turn it on, and let your crockpot do the rest! These dump-and-cook recipes make dinnertime effortless, giving you delicious, slow-cooked meals with barely any work. From cozy soups and hearty roasts to flavorful tacos and creamy pastas, each recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for busy days. With options like creamy chicken and dumplings, tender corned beef, and Rotel chicken spaghetti, there’s something here for everyone. If you love the idea of a home-cooked meal without the hassle, you’re going to want to try them all! Get All The Recipes: Dump, Cook, and Let These 28 Crockpot Recipes Do the Work!