give ’em something to taco ’bout

I love Mexican food! And each year, while I often make taco bowls for Taco Tuesdays on a weekly basis, when Cinco de Mayo rolls around, I find myself dreaming of all my favorite items. And oh, the list is long!

I’m sharing with you my top 12 Mexican Recipes!

Just like when I go out, I’d start with a margarita.

Homemade Blueberry Margarita Recipe @creatdbydiane

My favorite is a Blueberry Margarita! If you think it looks pretty now, just wait until you see it stirred.

pico de gallo easy and delicious createdbydiane.com

Next, I’d like a warm bowl of chips and the easiest salsa ever!

COTTAGE-CHEESE-taco-dip-recipe-createdbydiane.com

Now’s a great time to call a friend or two to help you eat all this food. And now onto a great protein-packed Cottage Cheese Taco Dip.

A great item to make for lunch or to serve alongside some grilled chicken, beef, or burgers. This Taco Pasta Salad is not only full of color, it’s full of great flavors too!

shrimp tacos

Now, how about some delicious shrimp tacos!

tortilla empanadas from createdbydiane.com

This is an easy twist on a ground beef taco… all sealed up and browned nicely, make plenty, you’ll want leftovers! These tortilla empanadas are so fun.

And be sure to check out my post on how I make Mexican food for 15+ easily!

simple mexican rice recipe createdbydiane.com

Now onto the sides… This is the perfect Mexican Rice.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans, no presoak, 30 minute recipe createdbydiane.com

And don’t forget the beans!

Roasted Mexican Corn with some jalapeno, chili powder, lime juice, topped with cotija cheese, cilantro createdbydiane.com

Mexican corn is always a great idea, it can e made with fresh or frozen corn and makes a fantastic side dish!

a tray full of fried rosette cookies dusted with powdered sugar, they look like lacy snowflakes

And for a really fun way to finish off this meal, enjoy some crispy Rosette Cookies (Bunuelos de Viento)

Cinco de Mayo is held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

taco tuesday recipes

These recipes are perfect to have each week for TACO TUESDAY. Go ahead and print a few and add some recipes to your weekly meal plan!

How fun is this Let’s give ’em something to talk about dish towel


Taco ‘bout a great list of recipes 😃 🌮🌮🌮


Keep calm and crunch on a taco.
Life’s too short to say no to tacos.
Eat tacos, repeat mistakes.
Tacos: Because you can’t live on guacamole alone.

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