The Best Gluten Free Cinco de Mayo Recipe Ideas

Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo? May 5th is your day to celebrate with these delicious Gluten Free Cinco de Mayo recipe ideas. If you love Mexican food, these homemade gluten free Mexican recipes will quickly become your favorites!

I have to be honest with you. Now that we live in California, Cinco de Mayo often passes us. Coming from Austin, where the Mexican food is just amazing, I have found that the restaurants we have tried in California frequently don't compare to Austin.

This holiday has come to celebrate the Mexican-American culture more than anything. I hope you enjoy the holiday with these special gluten free Mexican recipes.

I make gluten-free Mexican recipes for my family a couple of times per week because it is comfort food for us. I hope you can enjoy a few of these recipes in your own Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Why Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Cinco de Mayo is a huge celebration of Mexico's heritage, and it commemorates Mexico's defeat over the French army in the battle of Puebla in 1862. Although Mexican independence came on September 16, many mistakenly think Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican independence

Here are some of my favorite Mexican recipes for you so that you can have your own celebration. While you are celebrating, don't forget to check out these Fancy Drinks to help you celebrate!

If you love celebrating fun holidays, try some of these gluten free recipes for Mardi Gras.

Popular Cinco de Mayo Foods:

There are so many delicious foods enjoyed at Cinco de Mayo. Some of the popular foods and drinks include:

• Nachos
• Enchiladas
• Tacos
• Margaritas
• Churros
• Tres Leche Cake

The Best Gluten Free Cinco De Mayo Recipes:

Cocktails

Pink Grapefruit Margaritas with Sriracha Salt

Easy pink grapefruit margaritas with homemade sriracha salt rim.

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Prickly Pear Margarita

An easy prickly pear margarita recipe.

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Classic Margaritas

This classic margarita recipe is a winner all year long!

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Appetizers:

Shredded Chicken Taco Soup

Your whole family will love this easy chicken taco soup. This healthy soup is ready in under 30 minutes!

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Gluten Free Delicata Squash Quesadillas

Delicious crispy gluten free quesadillas filled with delicata squash and spinach. Topped with sour cream and scallions.

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Easy Mexican Style Chicken Soup

A simple one pot Mexican Style Chicken Soup recipe that can be made stovetop or in an Instant Pot.

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Game Day Black Bean Dip and Skillet Nachos

Easy black bean nachos for a delicious appetizer

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Homemade Chorizo Queso

A delicious melted cheese dip that is full of tomatoes, chorizo, and scallions

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Avocado Tomatillo Roll

This Avocado Tomatillo Roll is a unique appetizer that is sure to wow your guests with creamy avocados, tangy tomatillos and spicy serrano peppers wrapped in a blanket of cream cheese.

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Meals:

Easy Tex Mex Migas Recipe

A hearty traditional Mexican breakfast that includes eggs, corn tortillas, and chorizo.

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Easy 5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Delicious slow cooker pulled pork makes delicious sandwiches, tacos, and casseroles.

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Padron Pepper Chili

A delicious hearty chili made with ground meat, vegetables, and spices. It is ready in just 30 minutes.

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Beef Enchiladas

This beef enchiladas recipe is so good with corn tortillas filled with slowly simmered ground beef, lots of shredded cheese, then smothered in homemade red enchilada sauce.

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Vegetarian Mexican Casserole

This delicious gluten free vegetarian Mexican Casserole makes a delicious meatless dinner the whole family will love.

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Desserts:

Mouthwatering Gluten Free Churros

Delicious gluten free churros. Fried churros are rolled in cinnamon sugar and are a delicious Mexican dessert.

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Coconut Tres Leches

A delicious homemade gluten free tres leches cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Three milks blend together to make this creamy tres leches cake.

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