Planning a party for Cinco de Mayo? Here are some great Mexican and Southwestern recipes from our archives to add to the deliciousness of your celebration!

Cinco de Mayo Taco Party,
Classic Ensenada Fish Tacos,
Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos with Roasted Poblano Rajas,
Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
Chiles Anchos Rellenos de Queso (Cheese-Filled Ancho Chiles)
Beef Short Ribs with Tomatoes, Roasted Poblanos and Herbs
Spicy Mushroom Tamales
Charro Beans
Avocado Gelato
Mexican Hot Chocolate

From our Mexican Christmas Eve Post:
Water­cress, Orange, and Avo­cado Salad
Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole
Ser­rano Ham and Poblano Corn Pud­ding

Cocktails
Smoky Paloma
Mexican Bulldog Margarita
Mar­garita La Reina

And a few good salsa variations:
Macadamia Crusted Yellowtail with Mango-Papaya Salsa
Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Avocado-Melon Salsa