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Itโ€™s that time of the year again! We have an excuse to drink Margaritas and eat guac all day with these Cinco de Mayo recipes!

With Cinco De Mayo around the corner, we have rounded up the most incredible collection of Cinco De Mayo Recipes…ever! Some of them are deliciously authentic and some have a Gringo twist! Whichever way you go, you will definitely find something here for everyone!

Chicken Fajitas

The BEST chicken fajitas are so quick to throw together! Chicken gets marinated in the best juicy lime marinade, then seared for that unmistakeable crisp-charred outer edge!

Best Chicken Fajitas, Chicken gets marinated in the best juicy lime marinade, then seared for that unmistakable crisp-charred outer edge

 Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Carnitas

Crispy Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork) is a winner! Pork SO tender and juicy on the inside, while deliciously crisp and golden on the edges! Giving you TWO options to get that perfect crisp finish, and PERFECT for your Cinco De Mayo parties!

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4 Pieces of Crispy Pork Carnitas on a pan

Guacamole

The best, creamy guacamole is so easy to make and better than anything found in a jar! Loaded with avocados, cilantro and lime juice, this homemade Guacamole takes minutes to make and is so incredibly delicious!ย Alternatively, you can choose a chunkier version of its cousin, the Avocado and Salsa. Both options are sure to delight your taste buds!

Homemade Guacamole for fajitas, tacos and carnitas in a white bowl

Carne Asada

Carne Asada prepared with a deliciously easy and authentic marinade just in time for your Cinco De Mayo menu planning! Juicy, tender grilled flank or skirt steak full of incredible flavours makes this homemade Carne Asada recipe better than any restaurant! 

Carne Asada slices

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken is juicy on the inside, with a golden and crisp skin! A rich-in-flavour sauce takes simple chicken thighs and turns them into a mouth-watering recipe thanks to amazing flavours mixing through the incredible pan drippings!

Crispy Cilantro Lime Chicken is juicy on the inside, golden and crisp on the outside, cooked in mouth watering flavorful pan drippings!

Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Black Beans & Rice is one of the best sides! With a squeeze of lime juice, garlic and spices, this is our favourite recipe. An easy to throw together side dish that is so versatile, you can serve this with anything!

Side view image of Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Chili Lime Steak Fajitas

Chili Lime Steak Fajitas are so juicy! The secret lies in this incredibly popular marinade!

Chili Lime Steak Fajitas on a pan

Pico De Gallo

Pico De Gallo is a super easy to make fresh tomato salsa you can serve with anything! From tortilla chips to tacos, enchiladas or carne asada! Only a handful of ingredients!

Pico De Galloย serve tortilla chips toย tacos, enchiladas or Carne Asada

Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers

A twist on Carne Asada! Where carne asada meets a mexican-ized burger with creamy guacamole, pico de gallo, melted cheese and carne asada flavours seared into a beef burger.

Carne Asada Guacamole Burgers

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Short Rib Tacos

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Short Rib Tacos full of barbacoa flavours! Meat so tender it falls off the bone, stuffed into tacoโ€™s and served with avocado! A perfect way to put a twist on an old classic recipe!

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Short Ribs full of barbacoa flavours! Meat so tender it falls off the bone before being stuffed into Taco\'s and served with Avocado!

Chunky Shrimp Guacamole

Chunky Shrimp Guacamole is easy to make and ready in minutes! Always a hit with whoever we serve it to, this guac is perfect as an appetizer! With the option to pan fry your shrimp OR use pre-cooked shrimp!

Chunky Shrimp Guacamole in a white bowl

Steak Fajita Grilled Cheese

Steak Fajita Grilled Cheese with Incredible fajita spiced beef fillet steaks, seared and sandwiched between crusty bread with chargrilled capsicums/peppers, onions, creamy avocado, sour cream and warm melty cheese!

Steak Fajita Grilled Cheese sandwich

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad

This Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad has so much flavour happening, you donโ€™t know where to start. Creamy avocado slices, grilled red and yellow pepper strips (capsicum), or the succulent chicken thighs. With a dressing that doubles up as a marinade!

Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad in a bowl

Easy Huevos Rancheros

Meet your Cinco De Mayo breakfast. Not even PANCAKES or a steaming stack of French Toast can beat the flavour pants off of a good pan of Huevos Rancheros, all done in Gringo style!

Easy Huevos Rancheros are done so fast, with an added, non traditional secret-ingredient weapon that guarantees amazing flavours!

Shrimp Fajitas

A kick of flavour in each bite! Why go out for a Mexican dinner when you can make succulent Spicy Shrimp Fajitas right a home in less time! Cooked with a blend of savory and spicy seasonings in a sizzling hot pan adds new flavours and textures to shrimp!

Twice Baked Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes

Merging two favourites into one delectable parcel, these chicken fajita sweet potatoes are deliciously creamy!

Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes on a plate

Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges

A skillet full of Mexican flavour, crispy wedges topped with Mexican Taco beef mince, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream and whatever else your heart desires! Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges are a huge family hit over here!

Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges in a bowl

Shrimp & Mexican Corn Foil Packets (Elotes)

Shrimp & Mexican Corn Foil Packets are filled with Tex-Mex ingredients and flavours! With the addition of creamy Elotes to complete your meal! Perfect for grilling OR baked in a beautiful sauce before being drizzled with that incredible Mexican cream! 

Shrimp & Mexican Corn Foil Packets are filled with Tex-Mex ingredients

Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Taco Salad

Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Taco Salad with an avocado crema spiked with lime and booze!

Tequila Lime Chicken Taco Salad with an Avocado Crema spiked with honey, lime and booze. Complete with tortilla strips, have a chicken taco in a salad!

 

Frozen Margarita Slushy

With pure, fresh ingredients resembling a classic margarita, only in an icy slushy!

A side view image of one of the slushies with a lime slice protruding from the top.

Churro Ice Cream Bowls (Cups)

Churro ice cream bowls feed that inner churro craving! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and exactly how a churro should be, without deep frying! 

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and exactly how a Churro should be...but without deep frying!

Churro French Toast Ice Cream Sandwich

Who says you canโ€™t have an ice cream sandwi for breakfast? Not me!

Crispy, buttery Churro french toasts sandwiches with your choice of ice cream or frozen yogurt for one of the best breakfasts ever invented!

 
Karina eating butter chicken from a gold fork out of a bowl with a nann bread on the side.

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4 Comments

  1. Kate says:

    These photos are insane!! Everything looks delicious! Great recipes ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Karina says:

      AW! Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! I am so glad that you can see the detail in the all the food. Thanks for following along with me!

  2. Nancy says:

    with the pork carnitas I hate to throw out all that broth! Is there anything i can do with it?

    1. Karina says:

      You are welcome to add it to any other meat and marinade it over night. You can also drizzle it over any tacos that you are making. So Good!! I don’t blame you for wanting to save it!