In honor of Cinco de Mayo coming up this weekend, I’ve gathered some of my favorite Mexican recipes from the blog for some meal planning inspiration! I’m halfway through spring law school finals, so I’ll be doing lots of studying this weekend, but I plan to at least make some sweet potato nachos ASAP.
I make no claims that these are all authentic Mexican recipes because I’m no expert on traditional Mexican food, but I can vouch that they’re delicious, Mexican-inspired, and simple. I even made most of these recipes in my dorm kitchen back in the day! I originally shared this post in 2018 and updated it for 2019.
Here are some other ideas for your weekend, too (you can click on each photo or the link underneath)!
Sides & Dips
The Best Homemade Guacamole
Homemade Slow-Cooker Refried Beans
Main Dishes
Five-Ingredient One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos
Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Hearty Chicken Enchilada Soup
Cheese-Stuffed Salsa Chicken
Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Mexican Skillet Chicken with Easy Black Bean Sauce
Chicken Enchilada Veggie Bowls
Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
Dressed-Up Black Beans & Rice
Wow, so many of my favorite recipes all in one post! Hope you have a great Cinco de Mayo! What’s on your menu? Feel free to drop links to your favorite Mexican recipes below!
I made your chicken salad recipe, but instead of the yogurt and avocado I used Spicy Guacamole, which consisted of Hass avocados, jalapeño purée, dehydrated onions red peppers, salt and garlic spices. It was spicy at first, but on the second day the heat had somewhat disappeared. We really have enjoyed it.
Oh that sounds good! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
All of these look delicious! I’m eyeing that homemade guac and enchilada soup. I love cinco de mayo!
Hope you have a great Cinco de Mayo celebration this year with Camryn!!
I love all of them! Maybe I will make one every day for 10 days in honor of Cinco de Mayo starting with guacamole tonight! Thanks for the inspiration!
😊 Love you!!!
It looks so delicious and can’t wait to try these recipes. Thank you for sharing them! I’ve always been fond of Mexican dishes plus love that it’s healthy too. Great post and love your blog!
Thanks so much, Esther!!
Oh my these look amazing. Thanks!
Thanks, Adam! Hope there’s some delicious homemade Mexican food in your future!
I just love eating Mexican food. Also, when it is healthy, what can you ask more? Thank you very much for sharing this informative and creative text! It was a pleasure reading it. I will definitely try to make some of these.