y’all the fact that cinco de mayo is next week is BLOWING my mind. honestly i feel like it was christmas 5 minutes ago. we are actually going to be in mexico for cinco de mayo and i can’t wait! in case you are going to be home or thinking about having some people over…i wanted to round up some of my go to tex-mex recipes or cocktails / mocktails for cinco de mayo!
drinks + appetizers
clayton’s margarita by the defined dish
whenever i choose to drink, if i want a good margarita…this is definitely my go-to margarita recipe. it’s delicious, not to sweet, and super easy to make at home.
watermelon limeade cocktail by the defined dish
i saved this recipe a while ago because it looks like the perfect light + refreshing summer cocktail! i haven’t tried it yet so if you have..let me know if it tastes as good as it looks! i love anything with watermelon!
restaurant style salsa by the pioneer woman
chips and salsa never fail! this homemade recipe is light and refresh and not too spicy!
chorizo queso fundido by the defined dish
chorizo ALWAYS makes queso better! this recipe is always a crowd pleaser and will be gone in seconds haha
the perfect guacamole by the defined dish
my go-to recipe for guacamole! light and tasty and tons of flavor!
entrees + sides
deconstructed butternut squash enchiladas by lillie eats and tells
i have posted this recipe no less than 500 times haha because it is a STAPLE in our house! you can make it feel cinco de mayo-y by serving it with tortillas and chips and salsa! it’s so easy, delicious, and healthy!
instant pot texas-style brisket tacos by the defined dish
y’all these instant pot tacos are as good as they look if not better. i love that you can throw everything in the instant pot and just forget about it. it also makes a decent amount which is great if you’re having a lot of people over! everyone will be asking you for the recipe!
grilled mexican street corn by the defined dish
perfect to throw on the grill and serve it with your tacos!
martha’s mexican rice by the defined dish
another great side if you are doing tacos or a tex-mex dinner!
desserts
easy cinnamon churros with coffee chocolate sauce by half baked harvest
i mean. i have no words but YUM !!!
lemon key lime pie bars half baked harvest
i am OBSESSED with key lime pie but i’ve never tried to make one. the key lime pie bars seem slightly less intimidating and look SO delicious!
Do you guys have plans for cinco de mayo? If not, i hope this post inspires you to invite some friends over, enjoy yummy food and a fun night! Thanks for reading!
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xo Lauren
