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21 Easy Taco Recipes for Cinco de Mayo (or Any Day)

Pass the guac!

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

If you're planning on making tacos come May 5th (or any day, really), we've got you covered. Choose from these fish, bean, chicken, or steak taco recipes, and turn Taco Tuesday into a festive occasion. Also, don't forget to whip up one of these fruity cocktails, make salsa from scratch, and bring on the guac.

1

Citrusy Shredded Pork

Citrusy Shredded Pork - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

Pair these citrus-infused tacos with a grapefruit margarita for a well-rounded meal.

Get the recipe for Citrusy Shredded Pork »

2

Carnitas Tacos

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Mike Garten

Bust out the slow cooker — even in the summer heat — for this flavor-packed recipe.

Get the recipe for Carnitas Tacos »

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3

Turkey Tacos

easy taco recipes - turkey tacos
Mike Garten

In 25 minutes you can have a lightened-up version of a classic crunchy taco.

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4

"Fried" Avocado Tacos

fried avocado tacos with limes on a white platter
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly
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5

Sweet Potato, Avocado, and Black Bean Tacos

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

No meat, no problem ... especially when there's cotija.

Get the recipe for Sweet Potato, Avocado, and Black Bean Tacos »

6

Zesty Shrimp Tacos

Zesty Shrimp Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

Last-minute guests? No problem — these tacos are ready from start to finish in about 10 minutes.

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7

Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

Pineapple Pork Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Erika LaPresto/Studio D

Balance out the sweet barbecue pork with tangy pineapple slaw. Spoiler: You'll want to put this slaw on everything.

Get the recipe from Delish »

8

Sweet and Spiced Chicken Tacos

Sweet and Spiced Chicken Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, compliments of our Ultimate Rub, amp up this classic taco recipe.

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9

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

Case in point: Fish tacos are a summertime (well, year-round) staple for a reason.

Get the recipe for Fish Tacos »

RELATED: Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes to Make Tonight

10

BBQ Brisket Tacos

BBQ Brisket Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

The best of both worlds: slow cooked BBQ and tacos all on one. Ah, life is good.

Get the recipe for BBQ Brisket Tacos»

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11

Tex-Mex Pizzettas

tex mex pizzetas on a wood and marble cutting board
Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

Marry two of your favorite dinners — pizza and tacos — in one customizable pizzetta (get it?).

Get the recipe for Tex-Mex Pizzettas »

12

Smoky Peanut Chicken Tacos

Smoky Peanut Chicken Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Mike Garten

It's peanut sauce for the win with these spicy, Thai-inspired tacos.

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13

Korean Tacos with Asian Slaw

Korean Tacos with Asian Slaw - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Steve Giralt

Spice up your mid-week dinner with some ginger, garlic, and slaw in your tacos.

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14

Huevos Rancheros Tacos

Huevos Rancheros Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Courtesy of Diethood

Excuse us while we go ahead and eat these breakfast tacos for every meal.

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15

Carnitas Tacos

Carnitas Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Courtesy of Cooks with Cocktails

These sweet and spicy shredded pork tacos are loaded with delicious crispy bits.

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16

Crispy Zucchini Tacos with Cherry Pepper Crema

Crispy Zucchini Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Courtesy of How Sweet Eats

More veggie tacos because carnivores can't have all the fun. They might even be jealous of those crispy, fried zucchini chunks.

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17

Loaded Guacamole Tacos

Loaded Guacamole Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Courtesy of Soup Addict

Sometimes you just want a tortilla filled with guac and beans, and that's totally okay. Vegetarians, this one is for you!

Get the recipe from Soup Addict »

RELATED: Hearty Vegetarian Recipes for the Whole Family

18

Loaded Crockpot Carne Asada Tacoa

Carne Asada Tacos - Cinco De Mayo Recipes
Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

For the record, putting fries in your taco is a really good idea.

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19

Super Speedy Chicken Tacos

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Con Poulos

The easiest tacos you will ever make. The secret? Store-bought rotisserie chicken. We won't tell if you don't.

Get the recipe for Super Speedy Chicken Tacos »

20

Navajo Tacos

Navajo Tacos - Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Courtesy of Heather Likes Food

This taco substitutes tortilla for fry bread, which is basically like a Chalupa with homemade ingredients.

Get the recipe from Heather Likes Food »

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