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The Top 10 Most Delish Cinco de Mayo Foods

Go loco this Cinco de Mayo and serve up a sampling of everyone's favorite dishes.

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Beef Quesadillas with Queso Blanco Sauce
Judy Kim

Go loco this Cinco de Mayo and serve up a sampling of everyone's favorite dishes.

Need some drinks to go with your food? Try our tequila cocktails that will get the party started.

1

Guacamole

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Ethan Calabrese

It's the dip that'll keep everyone coming back for more. (So you're probs going to want to make a double batch...)

Get the recipe from Delish.

2

Mexican Street Corn

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Courtesy of Little Spice Jar

Street vendors across Mexico sell this style of roasted or grilled corn—topped with mayo, chili powder, and Cotija cheese—so it's a must-have for your party.

Get the recipe from Little Spice Jar.

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3

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Guacamole and Red Cabbage Slaw

grilled shrimp tostadas with guacamole and red cabbage slaw
Anna Watson Carl

Tacos are just as good open-faced.

Get the recipe from Delish.

4

Frijoles Borrachos

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Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

If you're having Mexican without rice and beans, you're doing it wrong.

Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

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5

Nachos

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Courtesy of My Kitchen Craze

It isn't a fiesta until nachos show up.

Get the recipe from My Kitchen Craze.

6

Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos

Slow-Cooker Carnitas Tacos with Sriracha Mayo
Judy Kim

Where there are carnitas, there are never leftovers.

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7

Chilaquiles

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Ethan Calabrese

Wake up. We're having nachos for breakfast.

Get the recipe from Delish.

8

Grilled Skirt Steak with Blistered Tomatoes and Guacamole

grilled skirt steak with blistered tomatoes and guacamole
Anna Watson Carl

The best kind of side? Guac.

Get the recipe from Delish.

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Beef Quesadillas with Queso Blanco Sauce

Beef Quesadillas with Queso Blanco Sauce
Judy Kim

The queso blanco sauce is good AF.

Get the recipe from Delish.

10

Churros

homemade-churros
Courtesy of Dessert Inspired

Serve them with chocolate or dulce de leche sauces and they're even better.

Get the recipe from Dessert Inspired.

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