It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. To honor the celebration, the Home & Texture team has curated mouth-watering recipes that’ll have your taste buds doing the salsa dance. Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a cooking pro, these dishes and drinks will transform your gathering into the hottest party in town—no sombrero required (but highly recommended.)

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Festive Fusion Margaritas

Creative cocktails like the classic Patrón Margarita and unique Henny-Rita merge tradition with modern flair, offering versatile drink options for any Cinco de Mayo gathering.

Classic Mexican Appetizers Shine

Crowd-pleasers such as street corn (elote) and fresh guacamole deliver authentic flavors and simple preparation, perfect for starting the celebration.

Savory Tacos and Cheesy Dips

Heartier dishes like chicken tinga tacos and queso fundido provide bold, comforting mains that cater to both casual parties and more elaborate feasts.

Essential Mexican Sides and Sweets

Staples like fluffy Mexican rice and cinnamon-sugar churros round out the menu, ensuring a well-balanced and festive culinary experience.

Emphasis on Shared Joy

The true spirit of the celebration lies not just in the food, but in the laughter and memories created around the table during the festivities.

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From classic margaritas with a Patrón twist to our show-stopping Henny-Rita, these recipes blend traditional flavors with today’s creativity. We’ve compiled this collection to ensure your celebration hits all the right notes—from appetizers to desserts and everything deliciously in between.

And remember, the secret ingredient to any great party isn’t just in the food—it’s in the laughter and memories you’ll create while sharing these delicious dishes. Now, let’s dive into these recipes. Keep reading on for more.

@alwayssshappyhour

Folks was coming for my one shot in the last Henny video. Hope this one is a redemption 🥴 #StemDrop001 #hennessy #margarita #drink #cocktail #recipe #alwayssshappyhour #recipes #bartender

♬ original sound – onikamtv

The Henny-Rita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Hennessy Cognac
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz triple sec
• 0.5 oz agave nectar
• Tajín for rim
• Ice
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim a margarita glass with Tajín.
2. In a shaker, combine Hennessy, lime juice, triple sec, and agave nectar.
3. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.

@foolproofdrinks

THE CLASSIC MARGARITA 50ml Patrón Blanco Tequila 20ml Cointreau 25ml Lime Juice First prepare your glass, salt half the rim by wetting it with a lime wedge Add all ingredients to the shaker Shake until your face goes purple or the shaker tin frosts Fine strain into your glass to catch the small shards of ice. #margarita #tequila #drinks #cocktails #fyp #foryoupage #howtococktail #margarita #margaritas #londoncocktails #mixology #mixologist

♬ original sound – FOOL PROOF

Classic Patrón Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Patrón Silver tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz triple sec
• 0.5 oz agave nectar (optional)
• Salt for rim
• Ice
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip in salt.
2. In a shaker, combine Patrón, lime juice, triple sec, and agave (if using).
3. Fill with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds.
4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.

@cookupki

Mexican Elote 🌽 #elote #mexicanfood #mexican #corn #streetcorn #foodies #cooking #cookingathome #easyrecipes #cookupki #chicagochef #blackchef #easyrecipe #cookingathome #foodiesofinstagram #foryou #explore

♬ obsession – Prod. Dior

Street Corn (Elote)

Ingredients:

• 6 ears of corn
• 1/2 cup Mexican crema or mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 limes, juiced
• Hot sauce to taste

Instructions:

1. Grill corn until charred on all sides.
2. Mix crema/mayo with lime juice.
3. Brush corn with mixture.
4. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder.
5. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.

@alexrioscooks

Chicken Tinga Tacos 🌮 recipe ⬇️ 1 & 1/2 lb chicken thighs or breasts (or rotisserie chicken 1/2 onion 3 garlic cloves 4 cups chicken broth 2 bay leaves Salt & pepper Season your chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pot, sear on high heat until it develops a crust on both sides. Add the rest of your ingredients and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Shred. Thinly slice another 1/2 onion and sauté for a few minutes. Add your chicken and tinga sauce. Simmer for a few minutes. Tinga Sauce 3 plum tomatoes, halved 1/2 onion 3-4 garlic cloves 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin 1/3 cup broth used to cook chicken 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Toast your tomatoes, onions and garlic until they develop some color. Blend with spices, chipotle peppers & broth until completely smooth. Guacamole 2 ripe hass avocados 1/4 cup red onion, diced 3 tosp cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp salt Chipotle Crema 1/2 Mayo, sour cream or Mexican crema 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Juice from 1/2 lime #tinga #chickentacos #tacos #tacotuesday #taco

♬ original sound – Alex Rios

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken breast
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• Corn tortillas
• Avocado and lime for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook and shred chicken.
2. Sauté onions and garlic.
3. Blend chipotles and tomato sauce.
4. Combine all ingredients and simmer.
5. Serve in warm tortillas with toppings.

@playswellwithbutterjess

✨RESTAURANT-WORTHY GUACAMOLE✨⁠ 2 large, ripe Hass avocados⁠ ¼ red onion⁠ 2 jalapeño peppers⁠ 2 cloves garlic⁠ 1 lime⁠ ⅓ C chopped cilantro⁠ 1 tsp kosher salt⁠ ½ tsp each: garlic powder, Tajin⁠ ⁠ Grab the full recipe on PWWB!👇🏼https://playswellwithbutter.com/best-guacamole-recipe-ever/ ⁠ ⁠ #guacamolerecipe #bestguacamolerecipe #mexicanfood 📹️: @themindfulhapa

♬ Beat Goes On – The All Seeing I

Guacamole

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe avocados
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Mash avocados.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients.
3. Season to taste.
4. Cover with plastic wrap touching surface.
5. Serve with tortilla chips.

@ms.thessa

Easy CHURROS recipe ❤️ #churros #churrosrecipe #easychurros #fy #fypage #fypシ゚viral #snack #foodietokph #foodtiktok #foodie #foodtok #foodtokph #learnontiktok

♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim

Churros

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Oil for frying
• Cinnamon sugar for coating

Instructions:

1. Boil water with sugar.
2. Add flour and vanilla, mix until smooth.
3. Pipe into hot oil.
4. Fry until golden.
5. Roll in cinnamon sugar.

@priscillaa.diaz

Replying to @Jess hope this helps 🫶🏼 #mexicanrice #mexicanricerecipe #stepbystep #arrozmexicanorojo #comidamexicana #recetasfaciles #mexicandinner #mexicanfood #mexican #mexicantiktok #foodtiktok #foodtok #foodie #fyp #fypage #foryou #parati

♬ El Botecito – Los Hijos del Pueblo

Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves
• Peas and carrots (optional)

Instructions:

1. Toast rice until golden.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bring to boil, then simmer.
4. Cook until liquid is absorbed.
5. Fluff with fork before serving.

@cooking.con.claudia

Celebrate CINCO DE MAYO 🇲🇽 with this fast easy and super delicious QUESO FUNDIDO aka CHORIQUESO this is rhe best MEXICAN appetizer, will have eveyone licking their fingers! I love everything with chorizo and queso best yet when chorizo is HOMEMADE #chorizo #cincodemayo #appetizer #quesoflameado #quesofundido #choriqueso #chorizorecipe #TACOS #dip #homemade #mexicanrecipes #recetasfaciles #easyrecipe

♬ Sin Ti – Los Panchos

Queso Fundido

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Oaxaca cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Chihuahua cheese, shredded
• 1/2 lb chorizo
• 1 poblano pepper, diced
• Tortillas for serving

Instructions:

1. Cook chorizo and drain.
2. Layer cheeses in oven-safe dish.
3. Top with chorizo and peppers.
4. Bake until bubbly.
5. Serve with warm tortillas.

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