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    Home » Mexico

    11 Recipes to Make during Cinco de Mayo

    Published on Apr 29, 2020 Modified: Jul 28, 2021 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

    Jump to:
    • History of Cinco de Mayo
    • Flour Tortillas at Home
    • Cochinita Pibil: Yucatan Slow Cooked Pork 
    • Baja Style Fish Tacos
    • Instant Pot Pinto Beans
    • Pico de Gallo
    • Chiles en Nogada, Poblano in Walnut Sauce 
    • Pozole Verde: Mexican Hominy Soup with Chicken and Pork 
    • Chile Relleno 
    • Chicken Mole with Dark Chocolate  
    • Huevos Rancheros 
    • Classic Margarita 
    • Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas

    History of Cinco de Mayo

    You’ve probably heard of, and celebrated, Cinco de Mayo, but do you know the story behind it? Cinco de Mayo, or the 5th of May, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France. The battle, the Battle of Puebla, was fought during the Franco-Mexican War. The day is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. 

    While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

    I’ve compiled a list of 11 Authentic Mexican Recipes you can eat to enjoy Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy! 

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    Flour Tortillas at Home

    Flour tortillas sitting on a black plate.

    After learning How to Make Flour Tortillas at Home, you’ll never go back to the store bought kind! These tortillas are easy to make and so darn delicious. 

    Cochinita Pibil: Yucatan Slow Cooked Pork 

    Yucatan slow cooked pork in 3 taco shells on a brown plate

    Cochinita pibil, Puerco Pibil or slow cooked pork, is a favorite dish from Mexican’s Yucatan region that is most often prepared on Sundays.

    Baja Style Fish Tacos

    baja style fish taco close up with lettuce, tomato, and red onion

    Baja Style Fish Tacos popular in the Baja region of Mexico. Fresh halibut nestled in corn tortillas, topped with crunchy shredded cabbage, homemade pico de gallo and a cooling lime crema

    Instant Pot Pinto Beans

    white bowl on white background filled with pinto beans

    If you’re looking for the best filling, flavorful homemade Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe, then look no further. With no need to pre-soak the beans and full of healthier every pantry staples, you can have dinner on the table in about an hour!

    Pico de Gallo

    chip dipping into salsa

    This recipe for Homemade Pico de Gallo will take you only a few moments to make at home! Soon enough, you will have a refreshing, healthy, and easy snack on your table, just ready for tacos, nachos, or anything else you could desire!

    Chiles en Nogada, Poblano in Walnut Sauce 

    black plate with stuffed poblano pepper on top

    What’s so great and unique about this dish is that the colors of the Mexican chiles en nogada represent the Mexican flag. To make this dish, stuff the poblano, then top it with a wonderfully delicious walnut crema.

    Pozole Verde: Mexican Hominy Soup with Chicken and Pork 

    Cinco de Mayo: Hominy soup

    There are many regional varieties of pozole. Some are white, red or green. This green version made with a homemade Salsa Verde is both hearty and filling with both chicken and pork.

    Chile Relleno 

    cinco de mayo chile relleno. blue background and a wooden fork

    To make this authentic Chile Relleno recipe stuff chilies with cheese, then batter and fry them, and finally, smother in homemade sauce for a flavorful meal.

    Chicken Mole with Dark Chocolate  

    chicken mole with dark chocolate with chocolate package in the background

    A scintillating blend of dark chocolate, red chilli and aromatic spices weave their magic in this Mexican Chicken Mole recipe. It’s deliciously tender AND easy enough to prepare for a mid-week dinner.

    Huevos Rancheros 

    cinco de mayo food. plate with tortilla, black beans, egg, avocado

    Huevos rancheros is an authentic Mexican breakfast recipe that’s hearty, rich in flavor, and a delicious way to start your morning. To prepare a dish, top a freshly fried tortilla with a sunny side up egg, fresh salsa, beans, avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese.

    Classic Margarita 

    margharita

    The classic margarita is a delicious party staple that everyone should know how to whip up. My recipe is easy to make (and easy to remember the ratios) and doesn’t have any added sugar. Enjoy this classic margarita on the rocks or frozen.

    Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas

    cinco de mayo food: homemade corn tortillas

     Easy homemade whole wheat tortilla recipe only takes 30 minutes to make from scratch! They freeze well and are much healthier and cheaper than store-bought.

    More Mexican Food

    • A creamy Ensalada de Pollo served in a wooden bowl, garnished with cilantro.
      Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican Chicken Salad)
    • Two pineapple agua fresca drinks with mint and pineapple garnish, with whole and sliced pineapple in the background.
      Pineapple Agua Fresca Recipe
    • Three tacos in a taco holder with an avocado behind them.
      Slow Cooker Carne Asada
    • A bowl of Sopita topped with queso fresco and surrounded by limes and cilantro.
      Sopita Recipe (Sopa de Conchas): Mexican Shells and Cheese

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