15 Recipes to Savor and Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

This soup is full of warm seasonings and loads of vegetables. You wouldn't even know it's vegan! If you have time, make this soup the day before. As it sits the flavors will get even better.

Get the recipe for Vegan Black Bean Soup.

These easy quesadillas are the perfect side dish for Vegan Black Bean Soup, but they're also pretty great on their own too. Serve them as apps or an entrée—don't forget sour cream, salsa, and guac!

Get the recipe for Chicken-Chile Quesadillas.

If you're looking for a fun margarita variation to serve for Cinco de Mayo this year, all you need is some blood orange soda. With jalapeños and cilantro for garnish, this is a spicy and flavorful sipper you're sure to remember.

Get the recipe for Blood Orange Margarita.

Who doesn't love a good pile of tortilla chips with all the fixings? We used chorizo, but you could also make these with chicken, beef, or pulled pork.

Get the recipe for The Best Loaded Nachos.

Queso fresco—the mild, crumbly fresh cheese found at most Mexican grocery stores—and crunchy pepitas (aka shelled pumpkin seeds) add a whole lot of flavor to this classic red leaf, tomato, and cucumber salad. But the secret flavor boosters are the grilled corn, which give it a smoky sweetness, and the chili-infused honey-lime vinaigrette, which offers a smoky kick.

Get the recipe for Green Salad with Pepitas and Queso Fresco.

These bright, spicy tacos are the ultimate party food! By leaning on rotisserie chicken and ready-made enchilada sauce, you can go from stove to party platter in just 20 minutes.

Get the recipe for Mini Chicken Tacos.

Upgrade your shells and cheese for a truly delicious Cinco de Mayo side dish. Extra sharp Cheddar, poblano peppers, and crumbled tortilla chips add just the right kind of flavor and satisfying crunch!

Get the recipe for Baked Mac and Cheese with Poblanos.

"Tres leches" means three milks in Spanish, and that's exactly what you get with a Tres Leches Cake. This rich chocolate cake is soaked in three kinds of milk before while it's still warm, and is then topped with freshly made whipped cream.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Tres Leches Cake.

These tacos practically make themselves! Set up the brisket to cook in the slow cooker, and all you need to do is chop a few veggies for toppings and warm up some tortillas. What could be better?

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Tacos.

You've got to have some kind of queso dip for Cinco de Mayo! It's the perfect appetizer to set out while your meal finishes cooking. This Queso Fundido is made with three different kinds of cheese, Mexican beer, and chorizo for some spice.

Get the recipe for Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Peppers and Chorizo.

One of our favorite comfort foods is a pan of chicken enchiladas baking in the oven. You can use a store-bought enchilada sauce to cut down on prep time, but we also love this homemade version.

Get the recipe for Chicken Enchiladas.

This Mexican classic is easily the most flavorful way to eat fresh corn. With chili-lime seasoning and plenty of Cotija cheese, we love any excuse to grill up a serving of this side dish.

Get the recipe for Elotes (Mexican Street Corn).

Plain ol' coleslaw is great but this spicy, ranch version is even better. Serve it with tacos or as the perfect easy side.

Get the recipe for Jalapeño Ranch Coleslaw.