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Your Stay-Inside Cinco De Mayo Party Guide

April 23, 2020
Your quarantine-ready Cinco de Mayo party guide is here! With a pantry-heavy Mexican party menu, mezcal cocktails, even fun DIY ideas to keep the kids busy. #cincodemayo #cincodemayoparty #cincodemayorecipes #mexicanpartymenu
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So that Cinco de Mayo party you may or may not have been planning is going to be a whole lot smaller this year.

Typically around this time, I would’ve been gearing up with dozens of my food blogging friends to bring you an extravagant week of margarita madness for Margarita Week (this would’ve been our fifth year) but I don’t think any of us are in that kind of mood.

Nope, this year I think we’ll have a small, family celebration with some festive DIY decorations that hopefully I can convince the kids to make for “art class”, a few of our favorite Mexican food recipes, a mezcal cocktail or two, and a couple of dogs running around.

Though we are social distancing we are all craving a reason to celebrate, so whether you’re thinking of gathering with the ones in your home or having a virtual Cinco de Mayo happy hour with friends, read on for this year’s Stay-Inside Cinco de Mayo Party Guide.


Learn how to make fun tissue paper flower decorations for Cinco de Mayo. #cincodemayoparty #cincodemayo #paperflowers #tissuepaperflowers

DIY Cinco de Mayo Party Decorations

Are you crafty or want something fun for the kids to do? Here are some festive ideas for Cinco de Mayo decorations to bring that vibrant, Mexican spirit into your home.

  • These tissue paper flowers are so easy even I can do them.
  • Beaded Skewers! For fruit or cocktails. Make them and use them all summer long.
  • Colorful Party Hats—that aren’t sombreros.
  • The Perfect Pom-Pom Garland. Disclaimer: I don’t think I could actually execute this one, but if someone wants to send me the one they made, I’d greatly appreciate it.
  • And if you’d really rather buy something, this Papel Picado is pretty.

Mezcal Cocktails and More Drinks For An At Home Cinco de Mayo Party

Oooo man do I love good mezcal cocktails and there’s really never a better time to shake up a frosty margarita. If you are stearing clear of alcohol these days or want a festive drink for the kiddos, I’ve got those too. Here’s a few ideas to choose from.


A Cucumber Mezcal Margarita is the perfect pitcher cocktail for a Stay-at-Home Cinco de Mayo Party. Makes 4 drinks! #cincodemayo #margarita #mezcal #cucumbermargarita

Cucumber Mezcal Margaritas

Out of hundreds of margarita recipes I have on the site this is my most popular and combines my two favorite words: mezcal and margarita. It’s a must for any Mexican party menu.

A tasty, refreshing Classic Cadillac Margarita is the perfect cocktail for Cinco de Mayo. Take a look and see what else is in our Stay Inside Cinco de Mayo Party guide so we can have fun while we're staying safe. #cincodemayo #cadillacmargarita #margarita #cincodemayorecipes

Classic Cadillac Margarita

This would be number two. Fresh squeezed lime juice, tequila, and a float of Grand Mariner on top. Perfection.

La Mulita is a Mexican Moscow Mule with blanco tequila in place of the vodka and loads of fresh mint. Add a splash of ginger beer and a few lime wedges. One of our favorite Cinco de Mayo Recipes. #cincodemayo #Mexicanpartymenu #tequila #cocktail

La Mulita

La Mulita is a Mexican Moscow Mule with blanco tequila in place of the vodka and loads of fresh mint. Add a splash of ginger beer and a few lime wedges!

This Mango Lime Agua Fresca is a tropical non-alcoholic drink that is perfect for warm days. Fresh mango gets blended with sweetened lime juice and ice. Add this one to your Mexican party menu for the kiddos! #mexicanfoodrecipes #aguafresca #cincodemayo #mango

Mango-Lime Agua Fresca

Mango Lime Agua Fresca is a tropical non-alcoholic drink with fresh mango blended with sweetened lime juice and ice, great for the kiddos!

This rhubarb agua fresca is the perfect spring and summer non-alcoholic drink. Made from fresh rhubarb it is sweet and tart and full of rhubarb flavor. This is a fun take on one of our favorite Mexican food recipes-Agua Fresca. #Mexican #easyMexicanrecipe #nonalcoholic #aguafresca

Rhubarb Agua Fresca

This rhubarb agua fresca is the perfect Cinco de Mayo non-alcoholic drink. Made from fresh rhubarb that is abundant in spring, it is sweet and tart and full of rhubarb flavor.


Mexican Appetizers

Your Mexican party menu must include lots of snacks. Here are four popular Cinco de Mayo recipes to nibble on.

Homemade chicharrones de harina or Mexican fried wheat crisps are the ultimate crunchy street food snack. These crispy wheels are totally addictive doused with lime and hot sauce and are one of our most popular Mexican appetizers. #mexicandishes #chicharronesdeharina #duros #Mexicanchips #cincodemayo

Chicharrones de Harina

Homemade chicharrones de harina or Mexican fried wheat crisps are the ultimate crunchy street food snack. These crispy wheels are totally addictive doused with lime and hot sauce.

My most popular recipe(not to mention one of my favorite easy Mexican dishes): Easy, 4-ingredient sweet potato nachos! Baked sweet potato fries get topped with black beans, smoked cheddar cheese, and cilantro. Perfect for a Stay-At-Home Cinco de Mayo party. #cincodemayoparty #cincodemayo #nachos #sweetpotato

Sweet Potato Nachos with Smoked Cheddar and Black Beans

My most popular recipe (not to mention one of my favorite easy Mexican dishes): 4-ingredient sweet potato nachos! Baked sweet potato fries get topped with black beans, smoked cheddar cheese, and cilantro.

These chili lime roasted peanuts are tossed in an addictive mixture of chili, fresh lime zest, turbinado sugar, and salt then roasted to a golden brown.One of the best Mexican appetizers out there and perfect for a stay-at-home Cinco de Mayo celebration.  #cincodemayo #cincodemayorecipes #peanuts #chilipeanuts

Chili Lime Roasted Peanuts

These chili lime roasted peanuts are tossed in an addictive mixture of chili, fresh lime zest, turbinado sugar, and salt then roasted to a golden brown. One of the best Mexican appetizers out there!

The classic Mexican salsa recipe, Pico de Gallo is easy to make and has all the fresh, bright flavors that bring joy to your everything from tacos to chips! This is one of the most essential Cinco de Mayo recipes for sure. Get the full Stay Inside Cinco de Mayo Party Guide now! #Mexicanpartymenu #mexicanfood #picodegallo #mexicansalsa

Pico de Gallo

The classic Mexican salsa recipe, Pico de Gallo is easy to make and has all the fresh, bright flavors that bring joy to your everything from tacos to chips! This is one of the most essential Cinco de Mayo recipes for sure.


Easy Mexican Dishes

Many of these delicious Mexican food recipes can be made with things you already have in your pantry and fridge. They include Cinco de Mayo recipes for everything from tacos to beans to enchiladas, plus a Mexican chocolate popsicle for a sweet ending.

Mexican-style pinto beans simmered with bacon, beer, onions, and spices. These slow cooker borracho beans are a great easy side for your quarantine Cinco de Mayo party. #cincodemayo #borrachobeans #Mexicanpartymenu #Mexicanbeans

Slow Cooker Borracho Beans

Mexican-style pinto beans simmered with bacon, beer, onions, and spices. These Slow Cooker Borracho Beans are a great easy side for your quarantine Cinco de Mayo party.

This Black Bean Enchilada Casserole has eight layers of tortillas, black beans, roasted vegetables, and cheese making it the deepest, most delicious ever! #cincodemayo #mexicanlasagna #enchiladacasserole #mexicanfood

Deep Dish Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

This Black Bean Enchilada Casserole has eight layers of tortillas, black beans, roasted vegetables, and cheese making it the deepest, most delicious ever!

This easy sopes recipe is topped with grilled carne asada, ripe avocado, and queso fresco—for when you're trying to live your best quarantine life. #cincodemayo #cincodemayorecipes #sopes #carneasada

Carne Asada Sopes with Avocado

This easy sopes recipe is topped with grilled carne asada, ripe avocado, and queso fresco—for when you’re trying to live your best quarantine life.

Baked Wild Alaskan Cod Fish Tacos make the BEST healthy Mexican recipe. Stuffed into crispy blue corn tortilla shells and topped with a toasted corn salad and are a super colorful and celebratory for Cinco de Mayo. Check out all 20 of our Stay-At-Home Cinco de Mayo Party recipes. #easyMexicandishes #fishtacos #cincodemayo #cincodemayoparty

Wild Alaskan Cod Fish Tacos with Toasted Corn Salad

Baked Wild Alaskan Cod Fish Tacos make the BEST healthy Mexican recipe. Stuffed into crispy blue corn tortilla shells and topped with a toasted corn salad and are a super colorful and celebratory for Cinco de Mayo.

Vegan chipotle mushroom tacos for the Cinco de Mayo party. Full of flavor and texture with a jicama slaw on top. Check out all our ideas in our Stay Inside Cinco de Mayo Party Guide. #cincodemayo #vegantacos #tacos #Mexicanrecipes

Vegan Chipotle Mushroom Tacos

Vegan chipotle mushroom tacos if you are staying away from meat. Full of flavor and texture with a jicama slaw on top.

Slow cooker beef short rib tacos from Laura Fuentes'  Taco Tuesday Cookbook. Falling off the bone beef with smoky chipotles and cumin. Made in a slow cooker! #tacos #cincodemayo #shortribtacos #mexicanfood

Mexican Slow Cooker Beef Short Rib Tacos

Slow cooker beef short rib tacos from Laura Fuentes’ Taco Tuesday Cookbook. Falling off the bone beef with smoky chipotles and cumin. Made in a slow cooker!

Slow cooker carne adobada just might be your new favorite way to cook a roast. Covered in adobo sauce and slowly simmered until tender, its just delicious! #cincodemayo #adobada #slowcooker #mexicanfood

Slow Cooker Carne Adobada

Slow cooker carne adobada just might be your new favorite way to cook a roast. Covered in adobo sauce and slowly simmered until tender, its just delicious!

This chicken mole verde is a fresh springtime mole with tender pieces of braised chicken are cooked in a mixture of tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, basil, and thickened with pumpkin and sesame seeds. This special dish takes a bit more time to prepare, but makes a sophisticated centerpiece for your Stay-At-Home Cinco de Mayo party. #cincodemayo #chickenmole #moleverde #mexicanrecipes

Chicken Mole Verde

This Chicken Mole Verde is a fresh springtime mole with tender pieces of braised chicken are cooked in a mixture of tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, basil, and thickened with pumpkin and sesame seeds. This special dish takes a bit more time to prepare, but makes a sophisticated centerpiece for your Cinco de Mayo party.

A super easy, ultra healthy shrimp ceviche tostada recipe with fresh squeezed lime juice, coconut milk, chiles, cilantro, and thinly sliced scallions.One of our most loved Mexican food recipes and exactly what we want at our quiet Cinco de Mayo celebration. Get all our ideas for a Stay-At-Home Cinco de Mayo party.  #cincodemayo #shrimp #ceviche #mexicanrecipes

Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Coconut and Lime

A super easy, ultra healthy, shrimp ceviche tostada recipe with fresh squeezed lime juice, coconut milk, chiles, cilantro, and thinly sliced scallions. One of our most loved Mexican food recipes.

Making a large-batch of enchiladas means you can make two pans and freeze one for later! The picadillo filling of ground beef and potatoes is pure comfort. #cincodemayo #enchiladas #groundbeef #mexicanfood

Picadillo Enchiladas

Making a large-batch of enchiladas means you can make two pans and freeze one for later! The picadillo filling of ground beef and potatoes is pure comfort.

These super simple vegan Mexican chocolate popsicles are rich and creamy with hints of chili and cinnamon and chocolate and take about 10 minutes to make! #cincodemayo #vegandessert #mexicanchocolate #popsicles
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Vegan Mexican Chocolate Popsicles

These super simple vegan Mexican chocolate popsicles are rich and creamy with hints of chili and cinnamon and chocolate and take about 10 minutes to make!


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    Reply Vanessa Mota April 23, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    This is such a great guide. Love all these tips and recipes. Thanks for sharing!

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos April 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Oh, thanks Vanessa!! Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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    Reply Roraima Lassanske April 23, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Wow! Can’t wait to celebrate 5 de Mayo with all your delicious ideas and recipes. I was looking for shrimp ceviche tostadas and carne asada sopes. Love your photos!
    Thank you.

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos April 24, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Awesome! Let me know how they turn out. Thanks so much for reading!

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    Reply Enriqueta E Lemoine April 23, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    Love, love your menú… and ideas… I’m going to miss Margarita Week, but I support your decision 100% Kate. Stay safe my dear!

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos April 24, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Thank you Enri! Yes, it was a tough decision to not hold Margarita Week, but I think a quiet celebration at home with family is what everyone needs right now.

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    Reply Estefania April 23, 2020 at 4:13 pm

    With all these super recipes and drinks I am absolutely in for a Stay-Inside Cinco de Mayo Party!!! Let’s enjoy! Vamossssssss!!!

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos April 24, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Yay!! I think we all should enjoy the little things like good food, good drinks, and family as much as possible right now.

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    Reply adriana April 23, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    Ese picadillo enchiladas se ve delicioso. Ya quiero probarlo todo. Y en cuarentena vaya que queda tiempo para preparar

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos April 24, 2020 at 7:49 am

      Gracias Adriana! Espero que te gusta!

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