Cinco de Mayo Recipes

These Mexican recipes include enchiladas, Mexican dips, queadillas, fajitas and even Mexican desserts. All of these are family-friendly recipes that are a snap to prepare.

Kids like Mexican food as much as adults, so when you go to this flavor profile, everybody in the family is happy. Here are ten of my most popular Mexican recipes.

This is a classic seven layer dip recipe, and it's a crowd-pleaser for Cinco de Mayo or anytime.

Rotisserie chicken makes this chicken chili a snap to prepare.

These beef enchiladas make a tasty Cinco De Mayo main course, and you can make them in advance, too.

This taco casserole may not be authentically Mexican, but it will certainly please your family and put you in the mood for Cinco de Mayo.

Let everybody at the table make their own tacos with this easy recipe.

These chicken nachos are so easy to make. Serve them for an appetizer or dinner. Either way, everyone will love them.

Fish tacos are one of my kid's favorite ways to enjoy tacos. This version is made with cabbage, corn tortillas and a cilantro cream sauce.

These lean turkey burgers taste get their moist texture from a surprising source: avocados!

This chicken fajita recipe has a special marinade that makes it moist and tender. Kids love these chicken fajitas - especially if they can assemble them on their own!

This 7 layer dip recipe makes a savory appetizer for Cinco de Mayo or any time. And this dip is easy enough for the kids to make all by themselves, because there's no cooking or baking required.

This king ranch chicken recipe makes a fun dish for a Cinco de Mayo party. It may not be authentically Mexican, but it's a real crowd-pleaser.

This guacamole recipe makes a terrific Cinco de Mayo appetizer or garnish for everything from fajitas to enchiladas.

This tortilla pie recipe makes a great dish for cinco de Mayo. This tortilla pie tastes rich and meaty, but there's no meat in it!