Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican culture, and is traditionally celebrated with delicious food. If you’re looking for an exciting Cinco de Mayo menu this year, look no further. This article will provide tasty meal ideas that are sure to please your taste buds. From hearty entrees like tamales and authentic tacos, to sweet desserts like churros, we’ve got you covered when it comes to creating the perfect Cinco de Mayo feast. So if you’re looking to make something special for this joyous occasion, pull up a chair and get ready for some amazing recipes.
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History of Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is actually on September 16th. However, Cinco de Mayo holds great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. It commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. Despite being ultimately defeated, the “Batalla de Puebla” became a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. Through this triumph, Mexico demonstrated its willingness to defend itself against foreign intervention, especially from imperialist states with global ambitions.
The history of Cinco de Mayo traces back to the French Occupation of Mexico, which followed the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. This period brought about a national crisis for Mexico during the 1850s, as years of fighting the Americans and a civil war left the country devastated and financially troubled. In response, President Benito Juarez issued a moratorium on foreign debt payments on July 17, 1861, with the promise to resume payments after a brief two-year suspension.
History of Cinco De Mayo
The Spanish and English refused to accept Juarez’s decision and instead invaded Mexico to secure their payments through any means necessary. While the Spanish and English eventually withdrew, the French remained determined to establish an empire in Mexico under Napoleon III. Some argue that the true motive behind the French occupation was a response to the growing power of the United States and the Monroe Doctrine. Napoleon III believed that unchecked American prosperity would eventually lead to the emergence of an independent power.
In 1862, the French army commenced its advance. Led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, 5,000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians secured a victory over the French army in what would be known as the “Batalla de Puebla” on May 5th. In the United States, this battle became synonymous with Cinco de Mayo. Over time, Cinco de Mayo has become highly commercialized, and many perceive it as a time for enjoyment and dancing. While it is celebrated on a larger scale in the United States than in Mexico, people of Mexican descent in the U.S. honor this significant day through parades, mariachi music, folklorico dancing, and various festive activities.
Cinco De Mayo Menu
Cinco de Mayo is a date that commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Today, it is celebrated as a day to honor and embrace Mexican culture and heritage. And what better way to celebrate than with delicious food?
In this article, we will provide you with some mouth-watering Cinco de Mayo menu ideas to make your celebration even more festive. These recipes are easy to make and will surely impress your friends and family.
Dips
Items
Price
Bean Dip
$6.75
Cheese Dip
$6.75
Guacamole Dip
$8.25
House Habanero Sauce (2oz)
$1.50
Spinach Dip
$6.75
Queso con Carne Molida
$6.99
Queso Fundido
$12.25
Appetizer Nachos
Items
Price
Cheese Nachos
$7.25
Bean Nachos
$7.25
Chicken Nachos
$10.25
Beef Nachos
$9.99
nachos
Appetizers
Items
Include
Price
Chicken Wings
(Buffalo, House BBQ, Ranchero, or Diablo). Served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Grilled sweet corn topped with a tasty combination of chile limón, Mexican crema, and queso fresco
$8.50
Jalapeño Poppers
Six lightly breaded and fried jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheese.
$10.99
Camarones Gratinados
Grilled shrimp sautéed with onions and poblano peppers covered with our melted Mexican cheese sauce.
$14.99
Coconut Shrimp
Six large shrimp tossed in flakey coconut and fried to perfection.Served with sweet pineapple mango salsa.
$10.99
Cóctel de Camarón
Jumbo shrimp served in zesty house-made cocktail sauce, with avocado, pico de gallo, and tajin. Made to your preference - mild, medium, or diablo!
$18.99
Cinco Sampler
Bean nachos supreme, beef and chicken taquitos, one cheese quesadilla, two jalapeño poppers, and two chicken wings.
$13.25
Chori Papas
French fries loaded with Mexican chorizo, melted cheese, scallions, and sour cream
$12.25
Camarones de Ajo
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with avocados, mushrooms, pico de gallo, and garlic. Served on a bed of rice.
$17.99
Soups
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Include
Price
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A classic Mexican soup made with shredded chicken, tomato, onion, cilantro, sliced avocado, shredded Mexican cheese, and topped with crispy tortilla strips.
$10.99
Dos Mares Soup
Seafood soup with a Mexican twist. A delicious combination of scallops, shrimp, cilantro, tomato, and lime in a light broth.
$12.99
Salad
Items
Include
Price
Taco Salad
A classic taco salad with your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, carnitas, or shredded chicken. Topped with tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole. Served in a crispy tortilla bowl.
$13.99
Chicken Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of lettuce topped with cheese, tomatoes, sliced avocados, and drizzled with sour cream.
$13.99
Fajita Salad
Your choice of sizzling chicken, steak, or shrimp on a bed of lettuce topped with sautéed bell peppers and onions, and shredded Mexican cheese. Served in a crispy tortilla bowl.
$14.99
Pico de Piña
Add to any salad
$1.99
Dinner Nachos
Items
Include
Price
Nachos Supreme
Your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, shredded chicken, carnitas, or chorizo topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$15.99
Nachos Fajitas
Your choice of grilled chicken or steak with sautéed bell peppers and onions, melted cheese, cheese dip, guacamole, and sour cream.
$16.99
BBQ Carnitas Nachos
Your favorite Cinco's carnitas smothered in our own BBQ sauce topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$15.99
Cinco’s Combos
Items
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Price
Choose Two
Served with rice and beans. your choice of chicken, carnitas, cheese, beef, or bean: enchilada, burrito, chimichanga, tostada, taco, quesadilla, tamale (varies), chile relleno (cheese). served with lettuce and tomato on the side
$12.99
Choose Three
Served with rice and beans. your choice of chicken, carnitas, cheese, beef, or bean: enchilada, burrito, chimichanga, tostada, taco, quesadilla, tamale (varies), chile relleno (cheese). served with lettuce and tomato on the side
$14.99
Chosse Four
Served with rice and beans. your choice of chicken, carnitas, cheese, beef, or bean: enchilada, burrito, chimichanga, tostada, taco, quesadilla, tamale (varies), chile relleno (cheese). served with lettuce and tomato on the side
$16.99
* Add sour cream & guacamole to any combo for $2.25
Tortas
A torta, a traditional Mexican sandwich, is served on a soft roll accompanied by a side of fries.
Items
Include
Price
Pollo Asado
Grilled chicken, black beans, grilled onions, and guacamole
$16.99
Birria
Stewed beef, refried beans, sliced radishes, cilantro, and onion.
$16.99
Carnitas
Tender slow-cooked pork, refried beans, cilantro, onion, and tomatillo salsa
$16.99
Carne Asada
Grilled steak, refried beans, grilled onions, and guacamole.
$16.99
Huevo con Chorizo
Scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, refried beans, and avocado
$16.99
Quesadillas
Items
Include
Price
Quesadilla Supreme
Your choice of ground beef, shredded beef, carnitas, or shredded chicken. Served with a crema salad.
$12.99
Popeye Quesadilla
Grilled chicken and spinach topped with our delicious tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
$15.50
Fajita Quesadilla
Sautéed peppers and onions and your choice of grilled chicken, steak, or carnitas topped with our Mexican cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$15.99
Quesadilla Camarones
Shrimp lightly sautéed in our house-made ranchero sauce and stuffed into a classic cheesy quesadilla. Served with rice and beans.
$15.99
Chorizo Quesadilla
Mexican chorizo, refried beans, melted cheese. Served with rice.
$13.50
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, melted cheese. Served with crema salad.
$14.99
Quesadilla al Pastor
Pastor-style pork with grilled pineapple. Served with rice and beans.
$15.99
Enchiladas
Items
Include
Price
Enchiladas Popeye
Three spinach and grilled chicken enchiladas topped with our delicious tomatillo salsa and queso fresco. Served with rice and black beans.
$15.50
Chicken Enchiladas
Three shredded chicken enchiladas topped with lettuce, sour cream, and your choice of red enchilada sauce or green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice and beans.
$14.99
La Bandera
Three shredded chicken enchiladas topped with the colors of our beloved Mexican flag: red enchilada sauce, melted white Mexican cheese, and green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice and beans.
$14.99
Enchiladas Supremas
One chicken, one cheese, one beef, and one bean enchilada topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$14.99
Enchiladas Lagunas
Three cheese or bean enchiladas topped with enchilada sauce, melted Mexican cheese sauce, and carnitas. Served with rice and beans.
$14.99
* Add sautéed onions and bell peppers for $1.99
Enchiladas del Mar
Three enchiladas stuffed with haddock and shrimp, topped with green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice, beans, and a crema salad
$19.99
Enchiladas Doña Maria
Three chicken enchiladas covered in mole sauce*, topped with chopped onions and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans.
$14.99
* * Allergy Warning: Mole Sauce Contains Peanuts.
Burritos
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Price
Burrito Bowl
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Burrito Mojado
A delectable combination of shredded chicken, ground beef, beans, and rice. This mouthwatering creation is topped with rich Mexican cheese sauce, flavorful red enchilada sauce, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of creamy sour cream.
$14.99
Burrito Loco
Your choice of grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp with rice and beans. Topped with melted Mexican cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
$16.99
Dover Carnitas Burrito
Juicy and tender carnitas with rice and beans. Topped with your choice of chile colorado or chile verde sauce. Served with a guacamole salad.
$15.50
Chipotle Burrito
Grilled chicken, black beans, and rice. Topped with a smoky chipotle sauce, pineapple pico de gallo, and sour cream.
$15.99
San José Burrito
From our hometown in Mexico; grilled chicken, chorizo, rice and beans. Topped with melted Mexican cheese and pico de gallo.
$15.99
Cinco's Skillet Burrito
A sizzling burrito with your choice of shredded chicken, ground beef, or carnitas with rice and beans. Topped with red sauce, melted Mexican cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
$15.99
Fajitas
Fajitas are prepared by sautéing with onions and bell peppers. They are served with rice, a choice of refried or black beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.
Items
Include
Price
Cinco Fajitas
chicken, steak, or carnitas.
$18.99
Mix two
+ $1.99
Mix three
+ $2.99
Fajitas for Two
A shareable combination of grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, and carnitas. Served with two portions of all the fixings!.
$32.99
Fajitas Monterrey
A magnificen combination of chicken, steak, shrimp, and chorizo.
$20.99
Hawaiian Fajitas
Your choice of chicken, steak, or carnitas. Served in a sizzling pineapple topped with melted cheese
$19.99
Mix two
+ $1.99
Mix three
+ $2.99
Fajitas del Mar
Fresh sautéed shrimp and scallops.
$21.99
Chicken
Chicken dishes are accompanied by rice, with the option of refried or black beans, and are served with warm tortillas.
Items
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Price
Mole Maria
A mole classic; grilled chicken topped with house-made mole sauce*. Served with a guacamole salad.
$16.99
Pollo a la Crema
Grilled chicken topped with poblano peppers and mushrooms in a special cream sauce. Served with rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
$15.99
El Tapatio
Grilled chicken, sautéed onions, and chorizo, sizzling in our melted Mexican cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
$19.99
Pollo Ranchero
A traditional favorite. Grilled chicken sautéed in our homemade ranchero sauce with mushrooms and onions.
$15.99
Seafood
Items
Include
Price
Shrimp Tacos
Three shrimp tacos topped with pico de gallo and sliced avocado. Served with rice and beans.
$16.99
Fish Tacos
Three grilled haddock tacos topped with pico de gallo and sliced avocado.Served with rice and beans.
$16.99
El Diablo
Tasty shrimp and onions sautéed in our very spicy diablo sauce. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.
$18.99
Camarones a la Mexicana
Juicy shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms sautéed in our delicious ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad, warm tortillas.
$18.99
El Molcajete
A bubbling hot molcajete filled with grilled shrimp, steak, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions sautéed in ranchero sauce and topped with queso fresco. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.
$22.99
Seafood Molcajete
A bubbling hot molcajete filled with shrimp, haddock, scallops, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions sautéed in ranchero sauce and topped with queso fresco. Served with rice, black beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.
$26.99
Cinco Specials
Items
Include
Price
Carne Asada
Your choice of tender grilled steak or grilled chicken topped with sautéed scallions. Served with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
$19.99
Dos Compadres: Grilled steak and chicken
$21.99
Tres Hermanos: Grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp
$23.99
Tacos al Pastor
Three pastor-style pork tacos with grilled pineapple topped with chopped onions and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
$18.99
El Tellez
A Tellez family favorite; sliced rib-eye grilled with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Served with rice, beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.
$19.99
Brickyard Burrito
Cheesy, fajita-style burrito stuffed with sautéed bell peppers,onions, and your choice of grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp. Served with guacamole and crema salad and a side of rice and beans.
$16.99
Street Tacos
Three soft tacos stuffed with your choice of grilled chicken, grilled steak, carnitas, chorizo, or cochinita pibil topped with fresh onion and cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
$15.99
Add grilled onions $0.99
Taquitos Mexicanos
Four fried taquitos, two beef and two chicken, served on a bed of lettuce with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and a side of rice and beans.
$14.50
Chimichangas
Two chimichangas, one beef and one chicken, topped with melted Mexican cheese sauce. Served with rice, beans, and crema salad.
$14.50
Seafood Chimichanga
Two chimichangas stuffed with haddock and shrimp. Topped with tomatillo salsa and pico de gallo. Served with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
$17.99
Carnitas: Chile Verde or Chile Colorado
Our original carnitas. Slow-cooked pork served with rice, beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas. Choose red or green sauce.
$15.99
Mexican Chicken Strips
Lightly fried chicken strips generously drizzled with melted Mexican cheese sauce and topped with pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
$13.99
Birria Tacos
One stewed beef taco topped with fresh sliced radishes, onions, and cilantro. Served à la carte with lime wedges and salsa.
$3.95
Vegetarian
Items
Include
Price
Veggie Quesadilla
Quesadilla stuffed with grilled mixed vegetables and served with rice and beans.
$13.99
Veggie Burrito
Burrito stuffed with mixed grilled vegetables, rice, and black beans, topped with tomatillo salsa. Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
$14.99
Veggie Combo
Choose Two. Chalupa, Chile Relleno, Enchilada, Burrito, or Taco.Served with rice and beans
$12.99
Veggie Trio
One cheese enchilada, one spinach enchilada, and one chile relleno. Served with rice, black beans, and crema salad.
$14.99
Veggie Fajitas
Grilled mixed vegetables served with rice, beans, guacamole salad and warm tortillas
$16.99
Veggie Nachos
Warm tortilla chips topped with grilled mixed vegetables, sautéed onions and bell peppers, corn, black beans, and melted cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
$14.99
Rajas Tacos
Three soft tacos filled with black beans and grilled onions, poblano peppers, and corn. Topped with queso fresco and sour cream. Served with rice.
$13.99
Veggie Chalupas
Three crispy corn tortillas topped with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole
$12.99
Chimi-Chile-Changa
Cheesy chile relleno chimichanga smothered in tomatillo salsa. Served with black beans, rice, and guacamole salad.
$15.99
Nopalitos
Mexican cactus sautéed with onions and cilantro. Served with black beans, rice, and warm tortillas.
$14.99
Little Amigos
Little Amigos menu includes a choice of one side dish: rice, beans, french fries, or mixed vegetables. Please note that this menu is for children under 12 years old.
Mexican Soda. Flavors ...... 3.75 vary, ask your server.
$3.75
Juice
Orange, Cranberry, Apple, or Pineapple (No Refills)
$2.99
Milk & Chocolate Milk
$2.99
Hot Tea
$2.75
Horchata
Refreshing Mexican rice water with a dash of cinnamon.
$3.25
Cofee
Beans imported from Mexico and roasted in Maine.
$3.25
How To Order Cinco De Mayo Menu Online?
If you’re not in the mood for cooking, but still want to enjoy some delicious Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo, ordering your menu online is a great option. Many restaurants and catering services offer special Cinco de Mayo menus that can be easily ordered through their websites or delivery apps.
To ensure that you get your desired menu items, it’s recommended to place your order in advance. This will also save you from any last-minute rush or disappointment.
Nia Grace is the owner and head chef of The Underground, a new quick-service restaurant in Memphis. After surveying the area’s dining landscape and speaking with local residents, she determined that there was a lack of restaurants offering international cuisine. Drawing on her own multicultural background (her parents are from Guyana and Jamaica), Nia has created a menu that features dishes from all over the world. Her goal is to provide Memphians with a variety of flavorful options that reflect the city’s diverse population.
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