Why battle the crowds when you can create a flavorful fiesta in your own kitchen?
Tired of Overcrowded Restaurants?
Cinco de Mayo is meant to be a lively, joyful celebration — but packed restaurants, long waits, and rushed meals often take the fun out of it.
This year, bring the fiesta home with a few simple, make-ahead ideas that are big on flavor but easy on effort. Your kitchen (and your guests) will thank you.
Make-Ahead Mole Enchiladas
Enchiladas might sound ambitious, but with a shortcut like our Shawhan Farms Manchamanteles Mole Starter, you can have a gourmet-quality dish on the table without breaking a sweat.
Quick How-To:
- Shred rotisserie chicken or sauté some veggies.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make rolling easier.
- Prepare the Manchamanteles Mole Starter sauce according to package directions, then toss it with shredded chicken or veggies for the filling.
- Roll and bake, topped with more sauce and a sprinkle of queso fresco.
Garnish with sliced radishes, avocado, and a handful of cilantro for instant fiesta vibes.
Crowd-Pleasing Salsa & Dips
No need to overcomplicate. Set out:
- Roasted corn salsa
- Chipotle black bean dip
- Guacamole spiked with Shawhan Farms Traditional Chorizo Seasoning
Tip: Stir a pinch of your favorite Shawhan Farms seasoning into crema or sour cream for a fast, flavor-packed drizzle over tacos and nachos.
Sip, Savor, and Keep it Easy
For drinks and sweets:
- Agua fresca in watermelon, pineapple, or hibiscus
- Easy tres leches sheet cake (even better if made the night before)
- Sangria with citrus slices and fresh berries
Want a no-fuss dessert option? This easy tres leches sheet cake can be made ahead and topped with berries for a festive touch.
Flavor Tools for Your Fiesta
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More About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo honors the unlikely victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla — a lasting symbol of resilience and pride.
Learn more about the real history of Cinco de Mayo.
Shawhan Farms: Grounded in Quality.