Opting for appetizers and snacks is always a hit when entertaining, especially if you plan on celebrating Cinco de Mayo with vibrant fiesta foods. We’ve gathered all our top picks. Since the Cinco de Mayo festivities in America are more of an imaginative celebration (it’s not extensively commemorated in Mexico), we’ve included some American-inspired dishes, like the classic seven-layer bean dip.
If you’re inspired to use Cinco de Mayo as an opportunity to explore Mexico’s diverse culinary landscape, you’ll find those recipes here as well. As you prepare them, enjoy the rich flavors and traditions that our southern neighbors have brought into our culture today.
