Cinco de Mayo Central
Taco party in the Adventure Kitchen, with a much-deserved cold beer :)
Let's get this out of the way first: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican independence day. (Here's the rest of that story.) But since everyone else thinks it is, maybe it’s a good time to celebrate the food and culture of our neighbor to the south.
As an Arizona gal, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Mexican food. The cuisine is as multi-layered and nuanced as the culture, filled with history and great stories. Great Mexican food is a medley of flavors and textures, bringing the country’s rich history together on every plate.
So, below are my Mexican (and Mexican-American) recipes for your Cinco de Mayo, including main courses, tacos, sides and desserts, plus a section of traditional recipes so you can enjoy the real deal.
At the bottom you can check out the links to more Mexican cooking how-tos and other content, including: how to make tostadas, how to warm tortillas for your taco party, and the actual story of Mexican independence.
Mains
Mexican and Mexican-American main courses for your fiesta
Tacos
Make it a taco party with any of these:
Sides
What to serve alongside the main attraction:
Desserts
Sweet endings for your fiesta:
Traditional
Real-deal traditional Mexican recipes:
More to Celebrate Mexican Cooking and Culture
The complete collection of every Mexican recipe on the website, all in one place.
Everything you need to know to make tostadas like a pro, and how and why they really should become part of your repertoire. (Hint: they're easy and everyone loves them.)
How to throw a taco party, including knowing what makes for a great taco, how to warm and hold tortillas for a crowd, and more.
The Nectar of Independence
The real story of Mexican independence, and why I created this recipe to honor Mexico in one of my first cooking classes.