Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo with This Flavorful Menu

Spice Up Your Cinco de Mayo with This Flavorful Menu
Photography by Nicole Du Bois, Styling by Christina Brockman, Recipe development by Kellie Gerber Kelley and Taylor Franklin Wann for Southern Cast Iron

Text by Claire Pool

Host friends for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with a menu full of recipes from our sister publications Southern Cast Iron, Cooking with Paula Deen, and Taste of the South. From Tex-Mex classics to reimagined favorites, these tasty dishes are sure to satisfy as you sip on margaritas while enjoying the company of your closest amigos.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson for Cooking with Paula Deen

Fresh and hearty flavors combine in this Mexican Street Corn Salad, a twist on the popular street-side snack, elote.

Smoky Grilled Guacamole

Smoky Grilled Guacamole
Photography by Jim Bathie, Styling by Lily Simpson, Recipe development by Izzie Turner for Southern Cast Iron

This guacamole takes on new flavors by grilling the ingredients for a delicious smoky addition to the appetizer.

Party Queso Dip

Party Queso
Photography by Jim Bathie for Southern Cast Iron

A must-have for any fiesta, this Party Queso Dip goes perfectly with crunchy tortilla chips and a tasty margarita.

Spicy Chicken Fajitas

Spicy Chicken Fajitas
Photography by Nicole Du Bois, Styling by Christina Brockman, Recipe development by Kellie Gerber Kelley and Taylor Franklin Wann for Southern Cast Iron

Bring the sizzle with these Spicy Chicken Fajitas, finished with a squeeze of lime and crumbled cotija cheese.

Ground Beef Nachos

Ground Beef Nachos
Photography by Mac Jamieson, Styling by Courtni Bodiford, Recipe development by Izzie Turner for Taste of the South

Always a crowd-pleaser, these Ground Beef Nachos are covered in cheese and adorned with toppings galore.

Brisket Enchiladas

Brisket Enchiladas
Photography by Jim Bathie, Recipe development by Melissa Gray for Southern Cast Iron

Serve alongside rice and beans for a one-pot dinner that boasts a bounty of flavor for a weeknight celebration.

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