Fun Dishes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Your Menu
Carne Asada Fries
Did you know Carne Asada Fries were first created in San Diego? This version is loaded with meat, cheese, our Queso and salsa, carne asada fries are colorful appetizer to offer on your menu. Recipe here.
2. Shrimp Queso
Need an appetizer that’s more than just queso? Try upgrading with seasoned shrimp and a drizzle of salsa. Up check averages by adding seafood that is easy for your kitchen to put out quickly. Check out our Queso Blanco.
3. Quesabirria
Make an easy birria braising liquid by adding our pepper-forward Enchilada Sauce to broth. Serve it up as a dip for cheesy fried tacos, aka the sensational Quesabirria. Recipe idea here.
4. Gorditas: Double Decker Tacos
Need a perfect happy hour offering? Let customers buy platters of these double decker tacos that are easy to pump out. Recipe idea here.
5. Loaded Street Corn Fries
According to Datassential, the flavors of elotes are on the rise on menus! Take these flavors, aka street corn, and turn them into a crave-worthy French fry appetizer. Recipe idea here.
6. Mexican Appetizer Board
This Mexican Grazing Board can be as big or small as your menu needs, serve it for brunch or happy hour. It’s a colorful take on the classic cheese board, but this one pairs well with margaritas. Check out the menu idea HERE.
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6. Mexican Burger
A burger stacked up and wrapped in a tortilla, before being pressed and crisped in a skillet. Deliciousness all wrapped up! Swap the usual cheese slices that top a patty with Queso Blanco cheese sauce.
7. Chile-Mango Sorbet
This sweet and spicy dessert is a play on the traditional combo of mango slices and a dusting of chile pepper. For more of an ice cream texture, blend the ingredients below with coconut milk before freezing. Check out the recipe here.
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