We wanted to make one easy source for you to find the best Mexican dishes in preparation for Cinco de Mayo coming up in just 5 days! With the weather warming up this is the best time of year, and while we’re at it we should celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some delicious food!
I’ve rounded up 25 of my favorite Mexican recipes from our own blog and others that we think you’ll love. We’ve got main dishes, side dishes, and even desserts.
Main Dishes
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas from Like Mother Like Daughter
Chile Colorado Burritos from Chef In Training
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad from Your Home Based Mom
Mile High Nachos from She Knows
Chicken Tostadas from Cooking Classy
Chicken Tamale Pie from Pinch of Yum
Chicken Fajitas from Like Mother Like Daughter
Chicken Tortilla Soup from Meaningful Eats
Side Dishes
Mexican Rice from See Aimee Cook
Mexican Stuffed Squash from Like Mother Like Daughter
Refried Beans from The Baker Upstairs
Baked Southwest Chicken Rolls from Like Mother Like Daughter
Mexican Grilled Corn from Dishy Goodness
Salsas and Dips
Salsa from Like Mother Like Daughter
Seven Layer Dip from Brown Eyed Baker
Guacamole from Like Mother Like Daughter
Southwest Salsa from Like Mother Like Daughter
Nacho Cheese Dip from The Black Peppercorn
Desserts
Dulce de Leche from Laylita’s Recipes
Churros from Or Whatever You Do
Fried Ice Cream from Dessert for Two
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips from Like Mother Like Daughter
Chocolate Flan Cake from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Simon FireFerret says
You do realize that is not mexican food right?
Aimee Berrett says
Sorry that you don’t feel like these are Mexican food. I’ve been to lots of “mexican” restaurants that serve many of these dishes.
Dulce Perez says
I would agree with you Simon, as someone from Mexico this is disrespectful to our culture. These recipes are not authentic and have been Americanized; to no surprise. 5 de Mayo? Also only celebrated by Americans. In Mexico we do no celebrate that.
Aimee says
I’m so sorry Dulce, I was not trying to be disrespectful in my post at all. As an American I’m sure most of the food ideas are Cal-Mex or Tex-Mex, and I will work on updating my post to reflect that.
sheila massey says
Hello everyone…whenever I’m off I love to have Mexican night…
my husband & kids love it…I usually fix…Spanish rice,enchiladas, taco salads,tacos with all the fixings
Magie says
Hi I have to tell you that I don’t recognize any of that food as Mexican , theirs a difference between tex mex and Mexican food .
Aimee Berrett says
I wouldn’t call any of it “Tex Mex” as I’ve never eaten Mexican food from Texas… maybe California Mexican 😉
Sally says
We just had mexican for dinner… and suddenly I’m craving it all over again. My favorite kind of food ever 🙂
Mimi says
Great post! Thank you for featuring my crunchwrap supreme–it is my most popular post on the blog! 🙂
aimeeberrett says
Of course they are popular! Look how delicious they look! I love crunch wraps from taco bell, but always feel a little guilty getting them cause the cost and health factors. If I make them at home I feel a little less badly about it 🙂
crazyforcrust says
I’m drooling from this collection!
Katie P. says
Yay! Mexican food is only second to Asian food for my very favorite foods ever. I’m excited to try some of these recipes out. 🙂
aimeeberrett says
Thanks Katie! I do love Asian foods too! Maybe I’ll do a Chinese New Year Round up next year 🙂
Let me know if you try any of these out!
Alicia says
Great roundup! Thanks for featuring my refried beans!
aimeeberrett says
Of course! They look so yummy and I love that they are made in the crock pot!