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12 Cinco de Mayo Recipes That Use Tequila, Because There's More To Life Than Margaritas
When it comes to amazing Cinco de Mayo recipes, tequila is your new secret ingredient. I know what you're thinking — why would I want to eat this tequila that is so clearly begging to become a margarita on this fine Cinco de Mayo? Let me tell you something: tequila, not unlike Hannah Montana, is on this earth to enjoy the best of both worlds. Whether you're cooking up a decadently cheesy fundido, some tasty fish tacos, or even donuts to celebrate this May 5, tequila is the secret ingredient to blowing your culinary ventures out of the water.
Let these 12 recipes reform your way of thinking about eating and drinking (what?) and, most importantly, maximize your Cinco de Mayo menu.
Image: Half Baked Harvest
BBQ Margarita Chicken Tostadas With Sweet Jalapeño Margarita Salsa
These tostadas have tequila BBQ shredded chicken, fresh smashed avocado, tequila-infused salsa, and yes — those are Mexican fries on top.
Image & Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Classic Queso Fundido With Poblano, Chorizo, And Tequila
And you didn’t think cheesy, melty homemade chip dip could get any better.
Image & Recipe: Cooking For Keeps
Tequila Lime Steak And Poblano Quesadillas With Citrus Sour Cream
These truly put your college cheese quesadillas to shame. Enjoy with a margarita on the rocks for maximum effect.
Image & Recipe: Cooking For Keeps
Tequila Marinated Fish And Shrimp Tacos
What makes ultra fresh fish tacos even better? You guessed it.
Image & Recipe: The Crepes Of Wrath
Margarita Chicken Quesadilla With Margarita Guacamole
These irresistible quesadillas have tequila in their chicken marinade AND their guacamole. Next level.
Image & Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Boozy Lime, Honey, And Lemongrass Popsicles
Yeah, you can eat your cocktail. Preferably in the sunshine by a pleasant body of water.
Image & Recipe: Adventures In Cooking
Tequila Lime Chicken And Black Bean Burritos
Save Chipotle for any of the other 364 days of the year — May 5 is for top-notch, exceptional burritos.
Image & Recipe: How Sweet It Is
Margarita Cupcakes
OK, so maybe these aren’t authentic Cinco de Mayo cuisine. But they are margarita cupcakes, so we’re letting it slide.
Image & Recipe: Brown Eyed Baker
Tequila Lime Flank Steak Salad With Chile Lime Vinaigrette
This steak salad is all about the marinade. The zesty chile lime vinaigrette and avocado on top don’t hurt either.
Image & Recipe: How Sweet It Is
Kickin' Tequila Shrimp
This is essentially the ultimate grown up burrito bowl.
Image & Recipe: Steamy Kitchen
Coconut Lime Mahi Mahi Tacos With Tequila Soaked Watermelon Salsa
You had me at tequila soaked watermelon.
Image & Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Strawberry Margarita Cream Filled Donuts
If I were you, I’d make these a day ahead and enjoy these for Cinco de Mayo breakfast. Yes, we’re going there.
Image & Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
