How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

If youre planning to get festive this year by hosting your own Cinco de Mayo party, the Bobs Red Mill team is here to help! From organization and planning, to creative menu options and recipe ideas, discover our top tips for throwing the ultimate fiesta. Whether youre putting together a kid-friendly gathering for the whole neighborhood or an adult soire with your friends, Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate. Read on for our comprehensive guide to throwing your most colorful, fun and memorable event yet!

Tips for Planning a Cinco de Mayo Party

How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Bob's Red Mill Blog
  • Create a guest list and send out email or snail mail Cinco de Mayo invitations
  • Plan your Cinco de Mayo menu a couple weeks before the party
  • Prep what you can ahead of time (this includes food and drink, music, decor and yourself!)
  • Put out infused citrus water so guests stay hydrated
  • Make sure to have snacks and appetizers ready in case folks arrive hungry (chips & dip!)
  • Iry making homemade tortillas (see how to do it here)
  • Use vibrant decor and think with color in mind
  • Make a fun playlist and be ready to boogie
  • Add pops of color with fresh flowers and small potted cacti
  • Have games or coloring books set out for the little ones
  • Stock up on the hot sauce, salsa and guac
  • Set up a photo booth with props
  • Send guests home with a special gift (like a homemade jalapeo jam)
  • Have fun!

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Of course, one of the most important parts of your gathering is the food. When it comes to Cinco de Mayo party food, the most important rule of thumb is to have fun with it! Here are some of our favorite flavor-filled ideas for starters, mains, drinks and desserts.

Starters

How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Bob's Red Mill Blog When guests arrive, make sure to have starters available so they have something to munch on alongside a cold beverage. Get the tunes going, whip up one (or both) of these recipes and let the festivities begin!

Cashew No-Cheese Sauce

Get the Cinco de Mayo party moving by starting with a big batch of nutritious nachos. This recipe for Cashew No-Cheese Sauce is dairy free and made with Bob's Red Mill Nutritional Yeast, cashews, salt, water, garlic powder and lemon juice. The end result is warm, cheesy goodness fit for any gathering (but especially for those that take place on May 5th).

Avocado Cashew Dip

When it comes to dips, nothing compares to the creaminess of this zesty Avocado Cashew Dip. Its made with classic flavors like jalapeo, cilantro and lime, and is the perfect party dip for your Cinco de Mayo festivities. In addition to serving it as a starter with tortilla chips or crackers, it can also be added to nachos, tacos and burritos. The cumin and cayenne give it just the right amount of kick for standout dishes.

Main Dishes

How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Bob's Red Mill Blog The options for main dishes on Cinco de Mayo are endless, and from enchiladas to tacos, theyre all pretty delicious, too. Here are some of our favorite recipes to make for a group. Choose one or go for them all!

Black Bean Burger Recipe with Yucca and Guacamole

Chef Billy Parisi gives his burgers a unique twist in his Black Bean Burger Recipe with Yucca and Guacamole. Instead of traditional meat, he uses a mix of Bobs Red Mill Flaxseed Meal, portobello mushrooms, red bell pepper, sweet onion, black beans, Bobs Red Mill Cornmeal and olive oil to create his patties. From there, he tops his dish with a brilliant mix of yucca, vegan butter, homemade guacamole, corn, tomatoes, watercress and chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. The creative end result is one that, true to Chef Billys style, will leave guests in awe.

Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas

These Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas use our Organic Golden Masa Harina as a tortilla base and build from there. With shrimp marinated in a mix of spices and a colorful slaw that incorporates ingredients like jalapeo, red and green cabbage and sriracha, this is a delicious main dish for a party. In fact, make it a group effort and set out a taco bar for an interactive evening. With big bowls of guac, salsa (you can even have your guests do a DIY salsa bar), tortillas and meat options, guests will enjoy bringing their own creations to life.

Chicken Taco Casserole

This Chicken Taco Casserole is a great way to go for a party, as it can be prepped the day before or the morning of (meaning you wont be running around the kitchen and getting dishes dirty right before guests arrive). Another recipe from Chef Billy Parisi, this one calls for our Cornbread Mix, along with rotisserie chicken, green bell pepper, canned tomatoes, spices and cheese. Garnish with salsa, sliced green onions and chopped cilantro and voila! Dinner is served. You can serve this as a main dish or do what Billy does and use it as a chip dip for an appetizer!

Crockpot Shredded Chicken Fajita Chili

Crockpots and parties go hand in hand, because you can throw the ingredients in, sit back and let the crock pot do the work! This divine recipe for Crockpot Shredded Chicken Fajita Chili came to us from Julia Mueller of The Roasted Root. It smells amazing. It tastes amazing. And it will make your evening overalljust amazing.

Drinks

How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Bob's Red Mill Blog When we think of Cinco de Mayo party ideas, our minds can quickly drift to fresh squeezed margaritas and ice cold beers with lime wedges. Though those are definitely an important component of a fiesta, consider offering your guests something else in the beverage realm, too.

Habaero Strawberry Chia Fresca

This Habaero Strawberry Chia Fresca is beyond refreshing and colorful. It was inspired by our friends at GloryBee, who sent us over a jar of habaero-infused honey. This is an excellent choice for a warm weather gathering, and as the recipe headnote states, you can even add a shot of tequila for cocktail hour.

Avocado Lime Smoothie

For something a little more decadent that could even be served post-dinner, try this Avocado Lime Smoothie. For the nutrition enthusiast at the Cinco de Mayo party, this one is made with Bobs Red Mill Protein & Fiber Nutritional Booster, avocado, baby spinach, fresh lime juice, mint leaves, coconut water and ice. If guests are full after their meals, try serving these in tiny glasses as a fun after-dinner sipper.

Desserts

How to Throw the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Bob's Red Mill Blog No Cinco de Mayo gathering would be complete without an assortment of sweet treats and luckily, weve got a few were itching to share!

Churro Donuts

Purely Elizabeth has some purely genius recipes for this food fiesta roundup, but were completely enthralled with her Churro Donuts (the pineapple guacamole comes in at a close second). She uses our Gluten Free 1-to1 Baking Flour and combines it with ingredients like flax, applesauce, coconut sugar and coconut oil to make her amazing donuts. She suggests, and we agree, that you might want to drizzle the donuts with a simple, homemade chocolate glaze.

Strawberry Rhubarb Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches is a classically beautiful Mexican dessert. Thats why we partnered with food explorer and dessert lover Brandon of Kitchen Konfidence for this Strawberry Rhubarb Tres Leches Cake. Brandon whipped up this dessert in honor of Cinco de Mayo and gave it seasonal flair with the strawberries and rhubarb. Our only question is, are we allowed to have more than one piece?

Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting

For a super fun Cinco de Mayo party food, whip up a big batch of these Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Buttercream Frosting (so you can have your drink and eat it, too). London of Evolving Table makes a batter using our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, adds lime zest, margarita mix and tequila to it, then tops it all with a delightful tequila-lime buttercream. For a dessert that will get your guests buzzing with glee, give this one a try. Between shrimp tacos, margarita cupcakes and endless guacamole, we hope your May 5th celebration is filled with tons of bites, laughs and colorful decor! Do you have any of your own ideas for a Cinco de Mayo party youve used and loved? Feel free to share your colorful creativity with us in the comments below. From all of us at Bobs Red Mill, wishing you a happy, healthy and food-filled Cinco de Mayo ahead!
Bob's Red Mill
May 02 2019

Comments

Bob's Red Mill Logo

Our Company

Customer Support

FAQ
Join our table

Get baking tips, exclusive offers and other things straight to your inbox.

Connect with Us
© 1978-2025 Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods
Terms of Use Privacy Policy Supply Chain Disclosure Cookie Notice Do not sell or share my info Manage Preferences