12 Super Delicious Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Go Beyond Guac With These Next-Level Cinco de Mayo Recipes

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

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
Mexican Street Corn

You won't believe how tasty your everyday ear of corn can be.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Little Spice Jar
Churro Cupcakes

The only thing better than a churro? A churro incorporated into a cupcake.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via The Domestic Rebel
Mini Choco Taco

Relive your sweet childhood in the most fun way possible.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Spoon Fork Bacon
Authentic Mexican Rice

Because woman cannot subsist on simply sweets and tequila on this wonderful holiday.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Oh So Delicioso
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
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
Jell-O Shots

Every fiesta could use a few tequila lime Jell-O shots — with a sprinkle of salt of course.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Brit.co
Margarita Bars

Why drink your marg when you can eat it instead?

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Crazy for Crust
Margarita Cake

Another sweet way to imbibe without taking a sip.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Big Favors Tiny Kitchen
Puff Pastry Jalepeno Poppers

A decidedly high-end take on a classic app.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Rachel Schultz
Sopapilla Cheesecake

Because regular old cheesecake simply won't do today.

Image: Pinterest, recipe via Sugar Apron