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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Cinco de Mayo » 20 {Gluten-Free} Cinco de Mayo Food & Drink Recipes

    LAST UPDATED: June 28, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 1, 2013 By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    20 {Gluten-Free} Cinco de Mayo Food & Drink Recipes

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    cinco de mayo recipes image with watermelon margaritas

    I cannot think of a cuisine in the United States that has a more broad appeal than Mexican food. Granted my locality lends itself to an abundance of good Mexican food with influence from the Southwest as well. I think for me discovering my love for the spicy, earthy flavors so young it’s my ‘go to’ for a festive mood with relaxed ease. It is not fussy food to prepare or to eat. Even when dining at the upscale Rick  Bayless Mexican restaurants in Chicago there was no pretense.

    Like St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo had been adopted by many as their own and as an opportunity to celebrate. We have a special local Mexican restaurant with some divey overtones and an outdoor patio that can’t be beat. It seems to change hands every few years but fortunately is under new ownership serving up healthy ‘fresh Mex’ down to their Margaritas. That will be our choice for Cinco de Mayo but I know there are many areas where Mexican food, or Mexican-inspired food is not as readily available. I’ve whipped together a list of ideas that should suite any climate or food preference. They are not all bonafide Mexican dishes but all bear the spice and personality of traditional Mexican food even if in an adapted form!

    However you plan to spend Cinco de Mayo, may you be surrounded by good friends and good food!

    Cheesy Ham and Black Bean Nachos

    Starters

    Cheesy Ham and Black Bean Nachos

    Huevos Diablo

    Turkey Tortilla Soup

    Grilled Peach and Corn Salsa

     

    Salsas

    Grilled Peach and Corn Salsa

    Pineapple Salsa

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

    Mexican Sloppy Joes meets Nachos: Tijuana Trainwreck

     

    Main Dishes

    Smoked Chorizo Soft Tacos with Grilled Peach and Corn Salsa

    Tijuana Train Wreck

    Chipotle Chicken Soft Tacos and Pepper Jack Quesadilla

    Apple Pork Mini Empanadas

    Grilled Coffee-rubbed Bison Tacos

    Taco Meatloaf

    Gluten-free Tres Leches Cake

     

    Desserts

    Tres Leches Cake

    Cinnamon-Sugar Gluten Free Churros

     

    Fresh-Style Margaritas

     

    Libations (alcoholic and not)

    Summer ‘Freestyle’ Margarita

    Smoky Watermelon Jalapeno Margarita

    Grapefruit Margarita

    Watermelon infused Tequila Margaritas

    Peach Margaritas

    Champagne Mango-Lime Agua Fresca

    Champagne Mango-Lime Agua Fresca

    Come check out even more recipes in the Cinco de Mayo Recipe section!

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Carolyn says

      May 02, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      I so have to pin these to my cocktail board. I look forward to the day we can have a cocktail together, Toni!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        May 02, 2013 at 4:55 pm

        That is the nicest comment I’ve had! I too look forward to that and I’m sure there is a conference overlap in our future! Thanks for pinning.

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    2. Batya says

      May 02, 2013 at 10:52 am

      These look terrific and I see my favorite for grilled peach and corn salsa! All of these will work well for the baby shower I’ll be attending before I head over for a Cinco de Mayo bash. Nice collection!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        May 02, 2013 at 4:56 pm

        I’m so glad! These recipes are all delicious to me with beautiful full flavors too!

        Reply
    3. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

      May 01, 2013 at 7:07 am

      I LOVE this round-up! We don’t do anything for Cinco de Mayo (or St. Patrick’s for that matter), but I’m willing to forego our non-partying for one of those meals. I remember drooling over the Tijuana Train Wreck when you first posted it so that just may be dinner.

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      • Toni Dash says

        May 02, 2013 at 5:20 am

        Sounds like you now have a plan for Cinco de Mayo Christiane! Tijuana Train Wreck is very easy and fun anytime I think! And we just got a load of snow so the fact it’s warm sounds good too!

        Reply
    4. Mr. & Mrs. P says

      May 01, 2013 at 5:38 am

      Awesome collection of Mexican dishes!!!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        May 02, 2013 at 5:18 am

        So glad you like them! It is definitely one of my favorite types of food.

        Reply

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