Top 12 Mexican Appetizers for Cinco de Mayo

Looking for Mexican appetizers for Cinco de Mayo? Here you’ll find delicious Cinco de Mayo recipes that make great appetizers to help celebrate the day. Cinco de Mayo is May 5 and is a day taken to celebrate the Mexican army’s May 5th, 1862, hard-won victory over French forces located at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).

It’s a day to celebrate Mexican cuisine and culture and here are 12 Mexican food recipes that make awesome appetizers (with a dessert or two as well). These Mexican recipes are easy to make, delicious and can be mostly make – ahead appetizers so you’re not stuck in front of the stove with your party going on.

Here you’ll find the classic nacho recipe but elevated, delicious salsa and guacamole recipes, Mexican pinwheels, empanadas and more!

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Best Ever Easy Guacamole

Every time I share this best ever easy guacamole recipe I get compliments on it. It’s healthy, easy, and quick to make.

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Mexican Meatballs

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Epic Beef Nachos Supreme

“Seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, tomatoes and green onions make such a great flavor combination.”

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BBQ Chicken Nachos

“If you’ve ever been disappointed by restaurant nachos, you should definitely make your own at home. These BBQ chicken nachos are loaded with tender chicken, BBQ sauce, and a super simple homemade cheese sauce. I use several shortcuts like rotisserie chicken and store-bought sauce so they’re easy to make.”

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Fresh Salsa with Cilantro and Lime

Get your tortilla chips ready! Fresh Roma tomatoes, cilantro & lime create an easy, bright, restaurant-style salsa that you can enjoy any time.

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Mexican Meatball Soup

“Loaded with flavorful meatballs, tender vegetables and a robust tomato and chile broth!”

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Mexican Pinwheels

“Mexican pinwheels are bite-size tortilla rolls filled with a spiced cream cheese mixture. They are a party in your mouth!”

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Beef Empanadas

“Beef Empanadas feature a flavorful beef filling wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry. I’m showing you step-by-step how to make empanadas that are baked instead of fried. These crowd-pleasers can be made ahead of time too!”

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Mexican Street Corn Flatbread

This Mexican Street Corn Flatbread takes all your favorite flavors of Elote Corn and combines them in a handheld flatbread pizza appetizer! Tender corn, tangy cream sauce, and salty crumbled cotija are piled high on a crispy flatbread for a snack your whole family will love!

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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail for Cinco de Mayo – A Low Carb Appetizer

“This Mexican shrimp cocktail is the perfect low carb appetizer for Cinco de Mayo! Each cup is filled with a creamy avocado dip, refreshing pico de gallo and 2 large spicy shrimp. One serving has only 2.0g net carbs.”

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Cinco de Mayo Strawberries

“I know most people love enjoying chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day but I have to tell ya, chocolate covered strawberries can be made to match any theme or holiday, even Cinco de Mayo!”

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Mexican Chocolate Pots De Crème Recipe

This Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème IS healthy though! You get a ton of 100% cacao chocolate that boasts tons of antioxidants and it’s sweetened with just a bit of agave nectar bringing each little serving to about 8 grams of sugar. Not bad huh?

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Homemade Mexican Churros

“Crispy on the outside. Tender on the inside. Coated in cinnamon-sugar. Does it get any better? These homemade Mexican churros are nothing short of perfection. In one bite, you will be transported to the vibrant streets of Mexico. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself going back for seconds, thirds, and fourths.”

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