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Enjoy my Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas. If you're reading this from Mexico, you might be asking, “What's so important about celebrating Cinco de Mayo?” Well, I'm here to tell you, it's a big day in the United States.
For years in the US, it's been a day of fiestas and festivals, where Mexicans share their culture and delicious foods with each other and their neighbors. Nowadays, even non-Mexicans throw parties to celebrate!
This post was updated on April, 2019.
If you live in the United States, or anywhere else for that matter, and plan to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the rest of us, which I hope you do, I have some delicious ideas for great foods, beverages and desserts to make your job easier:
Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas
Mexican Party Foods
If you're looking for great bite-sized appetizers, tacos,
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CHORIZO TACOS:
Spicy chorizo with corn and roasted onion and avocado salsa.
SHREDDED BEEF AND CHIPOTLE TACOS
Delicious shredded beef cooked in spices and served in a corn tortilla.
TACOS AL PASTOR
Pork cooked to perfection in a special blend of spices and served with pineapple, cilantro, onion, lime, and salsa. My son's favorite!
CHORIZO POTATO BITES WITH SALSA VERDE
These little baskets are made with slices of potato and filled with a combination of potato and chorizo. Top them with green or avocado salsa.
GREEN POZOLE WITH CHICKEN
A light pozole, slightly spicy and brimming with flavor. You can make it spicier by adding more chiles. The broth gets its groove from tomatillos, serrano chiles and cilantro. Serve with tostadas (baked tortillas) and a cornucopia of traditional fixings.
RED POZOLE
Classic Pozole consists of a broth made from pork and a dried red chile we call “seco.” You can find it in the Hispanic section or chile section of your supermarket. Serve with lettuce, onion, radish, lime juice, and tostadas (baked tortillas).
NACHO STYLE QUESADILLAS
A combination of two popular home dishes, quesadillas and nachos. Serve with chiles in vinegar and guacamole.
MOLLETES
Simple, but, oh, so satisfying.
Salsas And Appetizers
Make sure to spread out bowls of delicious salsas, nachos
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SALSA VERDE or GREEN SALSA
Make in minutes with tomatillos, onion, chiles, cilantro and more.
CHUNKY RED SALSA
Tomatoes, onion, and dried chile with cilantro and salt.
AVOCADO SALSA
Not to be confused with guacamole, a combination of salsa verde and guacamole. A staple in our home. Irresistible.
PICO DE GALLO
Traditionally referred to as salsa in the United States, Pico de Gallo is a fresh combination of tomatoes, onions, serrano chiles and more.
CHORIZO NACHOS A LA MEXICANA
Need we say more?
GUACAMOLE
My family's traditional recipe. Your guests will beg for more.
MANGO SALSA
Sweet, sour, and spicy all at once. Light and fresh.
Beverages
Some of our favorite traditional beverages work perfectly for any Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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LIME AGUA FRESCA RECIPE
This is a family favorite. My secret is to use the lime rind. Try it!
PINEAPPLE COCONUT AGUA FRESCA
This recipe reminds me of the agua fresca I enjoyed at the ice cream shop in my hometown.
WATERMELON COOLER
A refreshing beverage made with watermelon and lime.
JAMAICA AGUA FRESCA
A classic. Deep, refreshing, sweet, and colorful.
STRAWBERRY HORCHATA
A refreshing variation of a traditional rice-based beverage. Delicious!
GUAVA AGUA FRESCA
Aromatic, fast and easy to make.
Desserts
Tres Leches Cake is our favorite, but flan, gelatin, and pie aren't far behind. I recommend preparing desserts one or two days before to save time and to guarantee they are well chilled before serving.
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THREE MILK CAKE
The Mexican classic you've heard about. Tres Leches Cake it's very easy to make. Try it!
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CHEESECAKE
My recipe has a much lighter consistency than the cheesecake you may be used to. Serve with fruit and whipped cream.
BLUEBERRY LEMON FLAN
I love lemon and blueberries together!
STRAWBERRY FLAN
Another delicious variation of the popular Mexican flan.
SPICY LIME GRANITA
Cool, refreshing, and spicy!
STRAWBERRY GINGER SORBET
The ginger gives this sorbet a little kick! I love it and so do my boys!
MILK GELATIN
Gelatin is practically the national dessert in Mexico. Simple to make, sweet and smooth. Serve with fruit and rompope. A family tradition!
PEACH AND MILK GELATIN
Very popular in my family. Beautiful and delicious.
TROPICAL GRANITA
Easy and fast to make at home. Try it!
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE PIE
Easy, fast, flaky, creamy. Serve a la mode with vanilla ice cream.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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