It's no secret that we're big fans of Mexican food. Over the years, we've managed to whip up a whole bunch of flavorful Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks, from mouthwatering tacos to tequila-infused cocktails, all of which would make for a festive and delicious meal to enjoy on Cinco de Mayo. Get our editor-tested Mexican recipes ahead and prepare to hear your stomach growl!
Munch on Mexico's famed elote asado, a recipe wherein charcoal-grilled juicy ears of corn are slathered with rich crema and rolled in dried, ground chiles and crumbly cheese.
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Homemade Tortilla Chips
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Ditch the supermarket bags and try your hand at homemade tortilla chips two ways: baked and fried.
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Guacamole
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If guacamole were part of a club, it would be the president. Needless to say, there's nothing boring about this basic guacamole recipe.
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Snacking just got a whole lot tastier with this easy-to-make slow-cooker bean dip.
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Healthy Seven-Layer Dip
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If you love the taste of a seven-layer dip but can't handle all the dairy and refried beans, give this lightened-up recipe a try. It keeps the same festive look with much less fat and far more fiber.
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Burrito Bowl
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This quick and delicious burrito bowl can be made at home in less than 10 minutes.
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Polenta and Beans
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Riff on the flavors of a traditional burrito and opt for a plate of vegan and gluten-free polenta and beans instead. It takes less than 30 minutes to cook and it tastes so good.
A fan of all things spice? Then waste no time making this pineapple margarita with a chili-salt rim. The sweet-salty-fiery complexity is out of this world.
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Turkey Tacos
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So Mexican tacos don't typically come with turkey — but give these turkey tacos a try and we guarantee they'll be a hit.
Even though this sugar-topped bread is for celebrating el Día de Los Muertos in November, it's a great way to get a taste of traditional Mexican fare year-round.