Who else has tequila and limes at the top of their weekend shopping list? Since Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday this year (woohoo!), I’m preparing for a big weekend. I’ve already stocked the freezer with 3 jars full of lime juice for next weekend’s festivities.
We’re mashing together a pool party with our Cinco celebration. Because what sounds like a better idea than drinking and swimming in a pool with no lifeguard on duty? I’m still hammering out the final details on our menu, leaning toward things that I can prep ahead of time (or at least do most of the prep work) and is easy to serve rewarmed or at room temp. I know there will be queso, guacamole, and plenty of margaritas.
I probably don’t need anything else 🙂
Looking for ideas for your Cinco weekend celebrations? Check out my Cinco de Mayo tag for 60+ TexMex and Mexican-inspired recipes. Or scroll down for a few of our very favorite recipes! Next week, we’ll be sharing recipes for two fun margaritas and fish tacos with an amazing cantaloupe salsa.
Drinks
Classic Lime Margaritas (and Homemade Margarita Mix)
Guanabana Margaritas
Grapefruit Margaritas
Blood Orange Margaritas
Jalapeno Cucumber Margaritas
Cranberry Margaritas
Raspberry Margaritas
Blackberry Margaritas
Guava Margaritas
Frozen Mango Margaritas
Pineapple Margaritas
Appetizers
Grilled Oysters with Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Restaurant-Style Queso Blanco
Peach Salsa
Pineapple Salsa
Sides
Mexican Quinoa
Texas Tortilla Soup
Pinto Beans
Homemade Tortillas
Entrees
Chicken
Grilled Chicken & Avocado Quesadillas
Chicken, Roasted Poblano and Corn Quesadillas
Green Chicken Enchiladas
Beef
Beef Fajitas
Brie & Brisket Quesadillas
Grilled Steak Tacos
Grapefruit Marinated Fajitas
Taco Pizza
Pork
Carnitas
Tacos al Pastor
Seafood
Fish Tacos with Cantaloupe Salsa
Fish Tacos with Grapefruit Avocado Salsa
Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Mayo and Margarita Slaw
Gulf Coast Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa
Desserts
Margarita Cupcakes (from scratch)
Margarita Popsicles
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
Margarita-Glazed Madeleines
Margarita Cupcakes (using a boxed mix)
Need even more ideas? Click over and check out the Cinco-ready recipes from some of my favorite fellow Mexican food and margarita lovers:
Pink Parsley
Elly Says Opa
My Life as a Mrs
Smells Like Home