Need more reasons to love Mexican food? Here are 12 Delicious & Healthy Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo and every day of the year!

Mexican food is such a fun way to add pizzazz when life gets too boring. Whenever I feel like indulging in something overwhelmingly delicious and not necessarily innutritious, I reach to my favorite Mexican dishes. This shouldn’t hit you as a surprise but Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite eating holidays of the year, even more so then Thanksgiving!!
Okay… I realize this was a HUGE statement, but remember I am Latin, so I like my spices and flavors!! Are we still friends??
In this round-up you will find 12 Delicious and Healthy Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo and every day of the year! These are the traditional recipes you love with an inclination towards healthier substitutions, wholesome ingredients and low carb friendly, to keep your healthy eating goals in check.
Let’s dive into our selection. Hope you enjoy it!
Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage Fajitas

Instant Pot Mexican Rice and Beans

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

Instant Pot Mexican Refried Beans

Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Soup

Ranchero Beans Breakfast Burritos

Grilled Eggplant Tacos

Steak Tacos with Mango Jalapeño Salsa

Black Bean Enchilada

Sheet Pan Nachos

Instant Pot Chicken Chili

Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Oh my goodness. Those grilled chicken tacos almost knocked me off my chair! So many gorgeous dishes in this collection, Silvia. Thanks so much for including me = such a treat. Sharing 🙂
I know right!?… best of the BEST!!!
That’s a lot of avocado – YUM! Love this list and thank you so much for including my recipe! 🙂 Sharing!
Hi Jenn, you are very welcome!