Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity to indulge in the best food and drink that Mexico has to offer. While you could supply your party with everyday (read: expected) dishes like classic guacamole and frozen margaritas, we have some better ideas — 12 to be exact. We scoured Pinterest for some next-level Mexican-inspired eats to add to your recipe repertoire for this year’s Cinco de Mayo gatherings. Wow guests with weirdly wonderful hybrid dishes like churro cupcakes and tequila shrimp — we’re getting hungry just thinking about it.
Above, 12 unexpected Cinco de Mayo recipes for your next fiesta.
12 Things You Must Make for Cinco de Mayo
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Tequila Lime Shrimp
Here's something to soak the booze up with — though does it count if it's also made of booze?
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Skinny Taste
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Mexican Street Corn
You won't believe how tasty your everyday ear of corn can be.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Little Spice Jar
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Churro Cupcakes
The only thing better than a churro? A churro incorporated into a cupcake.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via The Domestic Rebel
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Mini Choco Taco
Relive your sweet childhood in the most fun way possible.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Spoon Fork Bacon
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Authentic Mexican Rice
Because woman cannot subsist on simply sweets and tequila on this wonderful holiday.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Oh So Delicioso
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Coconut Mojito
Yes, margaritas are a classic choice for today, but why not mix it up?
Image: Pinterest, recipe via The Kitchen Is My Playground
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Fried Ice Cream
Are "fried" and "ice cream" the most beautiful words in all languages? We think so.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Life in the Lofthouse
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Jell-O Shots
Every fiesta could use a few tequila lime Jell-O shots — with a sprinkle of salt of course.
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Margarita Bars
Why drink your marg when you can eat it instead?
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Crazy for Crust
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Margarita Cake
Another sweet way to imbibe without taking a sip.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Big Favors Tiny Kitchen
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Puff Pastry Jalepeno Poppers
A decidedly high-end take on a classic app.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Rachel Schultz
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Sopapilla Cheesecake
Because regular old cheesecake simply won't do today.
Image: Pinterest, recipe via Sugar Apron
