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May 1, 2019 By The Real Food Dietitians

16 Recipes for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

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Need a little taco night inspiration? From guacamole and nacho cheese to fajitas and homemade tortillas, we’re sharing 16 Recipes for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

Taco night – always worth a celebration!

We’re not sure about you, but taco night is a staple in our households. Not only are the majority of the recipes easy to make and clean up, but they always taste soooo good. Sometimes though, you don’t want the “normal” tacos, you want to switch things up, whether that’s with a new dip, side dish or meat (or veggie) of choice. Add that to the fast-approaching Cinco de Mayo ‘holiday’ and well…this post practically begged to be written. That’s why we’ve rounded up 16 Recipes for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to help you add variety to your taco night menu.

Even if you don’t celebrate Cinco de Mayo, do you really need a reason to host a taco night with the fam and/or friends? We didn’t think so, because taco night is always a good idea. And now…all the drool-worthy recipes that will make your tastebuds sing!

Real Food Margaritas

Nothing says warmer weather (or Cinco de Mayo) like one of these simple,
refreshing but not too sweet drinks with a friend and shootin’ the breeze!

Two margaritas in salted tumblers with a honey-dipped wand laying flat and lime garnishes and a tequila bottle in the background

One-Dish Chicken Fajita Bake

Enjoy all the sizzle and flavor of a restaurant in the comfort of your own home – including minimal clean-up – with this fiesta favorite.

Pan of baked chicken, peppers, onions with cilantro and lime garnish

One-Pan Shrimp Fajita Bowl

Minimal prep, baking and clean-up, make this dish a dinnertime game-changer!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Make any day of the week Taco Tuesday with this simple recipe that allows you to get created with ALL the fixins’.

Folded tacos in corn tortillas with avocado, tomatoes, onions and chicken with limes and cilantro surrounding them.

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

Tacos, taco salads, burrito bowls, egg scrambles…the options are endless when it comes to this tender, perfectly spiced beef barbacoa.

White bowl filled with shredded barbacoa beef with green onions on top and garnished with lime and cilantro

Vegan Cauliflower Sweet Potato Tacos

Whether your vegan, have vegan friends or just want to spice things up for taco night, you’re going to love these hearty, flavorful and veggie tacos.

Three soft-shell tacos filled with roasted sweet potatoes and cauliflower drizzled with dressing and surrounded by limes and avocado on white background

Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Take tacos to the next level by stuffing them into a sweet potato. Not only are extra hearty, but the taste combo is incredible!

Sweet potato stuffed with taco meat and topped with jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream on a white plate garnished with more peppers, limes, tomatoes and cilantro. Forks, napkin and another plate of food in background.

Sonoran Hot Dogs with Mexi Slaw

Fire up the grill, invite your friends over and make it a memorable BBQ!

Three grilled hot dogs topped with slaw in lettuce leaves with lime garnish

Southwest Quinoa Bake

Take the pressure off on busy weeknights with this satisfying make-ahead meal that fills the bellies and makes taste buds happy!

Oval white baking dish with quinoa bake topped with avocado and surrounded by limes, red peppers, limes and cilantro.

Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

Spruce up your spring or summer potlucks with this tasty and colorful quinoa salad tossed in a lime vinaigrette.

Quinoa salad that includes onion, tomatoes, peppers, avocado and cilantro in a white bowl with lime garnish

Homemade Taco Seasoning

This DIY seasoning is a no fuss, no fillers option that comes together in just 5-10 minutes and makes up to 3 pounds of meat into glorious tacos.

Small glass jar filled with taco seasoning resting a square of burlap

Homemade Guacamole

What more can we say other than this might be the BEST guacamole you’ll ever make with your own two hands. And it’s delicious on and with just about everything so keep the recipe handy, you’ll be making it often.

A rainbow of veggies (carrots, celery, red peppers, radishes), plantain and blue corn chips surrounding a bowl of guacamole topped with jalapeños.

Vegan Nacho Cheese

The best dip option when you crave that ooey-gooey cheesy goodness – without the dairy that typically comes with it.
You and your guests will never know it’s not the real thing!

A white bowl filled with nacho cheese, a blue chip and pepper garnish surrounded more with blue corn chips, tomatoes, and lime garnish

Corn Tortillas

Taco night is taken to new heights with homemade corn tortillas.

A napkin-lined basket filled with fresh corn tortillas

Grain-Free Tortillas

Ensure that everyone gets to enjoy taco night with these grain-free tortillas using cassava flour.


Napkin-lined basket with grain-free tortillas resting on a wooden cutting board

That’s a wrap! Let us know which recipes you use at your next taco night or celebration!


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