Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas always take center stage but it’s the Cinco de Mayo side dishes that round out the meal. These delicious easy recipes are perfect any time of the year but definitely for any Mexican-themed meal.
Usually the first thing we think of when planning a meal are the main dishes or maybe the dessert. Sure Tres Leches cake is a showstopper but really what’s a meal without the side dishes? They mesh all the delicious flavors together making a complete and satisfying meal.
A Cinco de Mayo celebration is no different! Can you imagine a meal at your favorite Mexican restaurant without the sides? Black beans, pinto beans, refried beans, Mexican rice. They really make the Cinco de Mayo fiesta an event.
Wonder what to serve with enchiladas? We’ve got some delicious ideas! These personal favorites pair great with your favorite Mexican recipes. Mexican sides make the Cinco de Mayo meal.
For all of our favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes (delicious margaritas through Mexican desserts) check out our Cinco de Mayo recipes. This Skinny Mexican Recipes collection from our sister website Make It Skinny Please has even more healthy delicious options.
Salsa Recipes
Is salsa a side dish or an appetizer? We think it can be either or both so we are including it. It’s not uncommon to add a chunky salsa especially to a plate full of your favorite Mexican dishes and mix it all in with the satisfying flavors.
Patricia Conte says
This cilantro lime rice recipe is awesome and goes with soooo many meals! I think this year I’m actually going to try the tres leches cake! Woop!
Katherine says
I made a few of these last year and am making more this year for both Cinco de Mayo but also just for a change up of weeknight meals. Thanks!
Beth says
I wanted to say this collection made my Cinco de Mayo party this year! I made 5 of the recipes to rave reviews.
Jessie says
Thank you so much for compiling this great collection of TexMex recipes! I found everything I need for Cinco de Mayo!
Dana says
So many good ideas here! It’s gonna be hard to choose…
Kris says
I can’t wait to make many of these for Cinco de Mayo! Thank you for putting this together! 🙂
Kali alexandria says
Thank you for the inspo! I will be making these this weekend!
Elaine says
Right on time! So many fantastic recipes and ideas, I don’t even know where to start! Grilled sweet corn salsa maybe?
Donna Burke says
What an amazing collection! I’ve made a couple of these but I am making that corn tmorrow!
Samantha says
I always make a fun dinner for Cinco de Mayo and this is such a great collection recipes for ideas to add to my menu. I’ve already made a few of them in the past that were a hit…can’t wait to try more!