Mexican-inspired food ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Get the party started this Cinco de Mayo with our easy, made-for-hosting recipes. Learn more about why we celebrate on 5 May and honour Mexican heritage. Plus, see our pick of Foodhall finds for your celebrations with our Cinco de Mayo food ideas.

What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo translates to the ‘Fifth of May’ and marks a celebration of Mexican culture. Today, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, particularly in Puebla, and the United States as a day to honour Mexican heritage. Local communities throw parades, host parties and celebrate Mexican food and drinks.
Best Mexican-inspired food ideas
Looking to throw together an easy feast? Try our super-simple Burrito Kit with soft flour tortillas, a chunky salsa sauce and a cooking paste infused with warming spice from Mexican chillies. Prefer a crunchy shell? Try our Taco Kit. Or cook up some sizzling chicken and veggies to use with our Fajita Kit. Get the party vibes going with our Fully Loaded Mexican Style Dip, with layers of creamy guacamole, vibrant tomato salsa, cooling sour cream and topped with shredded cheddar cheese and jalapeños. Our Nacho Cheese Tortillas make a great pairing. And to drink? Try a bottle of our pre-mixed The Marksologist Verdita Margarita with a bold kick of tequila and lime, so you don’t have to keep mixing individual drinks.
A flavour fiesta
How to host a Cinco de Mayo celebration
You’ll need plenty of party food to kick things off and a big batch of one of your favourite cocktails.
Try creating a build-your-own taco bar or have your guests assemble their own stack of moreish nachos with gooey melted cheese and all the toppings. Look out for our fuss-free Slow Cooked range, which includes delicious taco toppings that pack in the flavour.
Prep any veggies and other toppings and leave to chill until party time.
Our favourite Mexican-inspired recipes
Embrace smoky, chipotle flavours with our easy Mexican-inspired ideas. A tray of next-level beef chilli nachos is sure to have guests clearing their plates, plus they’re so simple to make. Our beef chilli burritos also go down a storm, and you can even freeze the leftovers. Looking for something veggie-friendly? Our ultimate bean tacos pair wonderfully with homemade sweet potato fries. Or split a few of our melty refried bean quesadillas and serve with a crunchy and creamy slaw. Don’t forget the drinks! Try a batch of our boozy lemonade or a spicy margarita.
Published 24/04/2025
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