Try our salsa rojo or verde for something straightforward, or our queso fundido, our sikil p’ak (sort of like salsa verde x hummus), or our blueberry salsa if you want to get a little wilder-they’re all sure to impress more than store-bought.

Guacamole is the classic, of course (buy those avocados early so they’re sure to be ripe!), but it’s not the be all, end all for Cinco de Mayo. If you make nothing else, you’ve got to have chips and dip or salsa. Hot tip: Our carne asada fries are proof that nacho toppings can go on anything, so get creative. You can assemble and serve them straight off the sheet pan, no plates or utensils needed (but a big yes to lots of napkins). Buy a big bag of tortilla chips (or make your own chips if you’ve got extra tortillas), and you’re halfway to a crunchy, cheesy appetizer or meal that’ll please a crowd. If you’re looking for party food that’s less hands-on, you gotta go nachos. Try our chicken flautas, spicy chicken taquitos, or green chile chicken skillet enchiladas for impressive dishes that only look difficult to make. The easiest thing you can do is make tacos, like our fish tacos, our tequila-lime chicken tacos (you’ve probably already got the margarita-themed ingredients!), or our carne asada tacos, but you can also use them to craft more involved party foods. They’re the ultimate basis for all our favorite party foods, so grab a bag of the best ones you can find (or make your own flour, corn, or keto ones).

From easy dips and bites to more involved dinners that’ll feed a crowd, we’ve got something here for everyone. Whether you’re having a big get-together or celebrating solo, we want to remind you that it’s totally possible to respectfully celebrate AND have fun by making some Mexica n-inspired party foods at home. A bit of history for you: Cinco de Mayo originally celebrates an important Mexican victory over French forces, which is why it's such a bummer that it's too often trivialized into a cheap happy hour featuring white-washed foods and caricatures of Mexican culture.

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