Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Throwing a Cinco de Mayo party? SAVEUR magazine shares 17 festive Mexican recipes.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2014images2008-05634-Margarita_maddness-blue_480.jpg — The Blue Margarita at Club No Minors in Houston gets its dazzling color from blue curacao liqueur. See the recipe for The Blue Margarita » André Baranowski

Classic Shaken Margarita — There is perhaps no cocktail better suited to summer than the classic margarita: tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup, shaken and poured over ice. André Baranowski

Prickly Pear Margarita — This legendary margarita comes from bartender Ruben Bernal at Las Carnarias restaurant in San Antonio. André Baranowski

watermelon margarita — Watermelon-infused tequila blended with watermelon and frozen limeade gives this margarita a refreshing, fruity twist. See the recipe for Watermelon Margarita » André Baranowski

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-09634-eye_opener-michelada_480.jpg — Michelada A hot-weather refresher, this beer cocktail from Mexico can range in form from a chunky, tomato-rich version like a bloody mary to a lighter brew spiked with hot sauce and lime. See this Recipe Penny De Los Santos

Sour Cream Nachos — Here is a simple but tasty snack of melted cheese, beans, and tortilla chips. See the recipe for Sour Cream Nachos » Laurie Smith

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04634-cinco_mayo-chilaquiles_480.jpg — Salsa-Simmered Tortillas Canned chipotle chiles and chorizo are two of the ingredients that distinguish this central Mexican version of chilaquiles from other regional styles of the dish. See this Recipe Penny De Los Santos

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2014images2008-10634-party_food-queso_480.jpg — The old processed-cheese standby, Velveeta, is the secret to this knockout dip's silky smooth texture. See the recipe for Chili-and-Cheese Dip » André Baranowski

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04634-cinco_mayo-guacamole_480.jpg — Step-by-Step Guacamole This recipe is based on one in Rosa's New Mexican Table by Roberto Santibanez-it's the best guacamole we've ever had. See this Recipe Luca Trovato

Shredded-Beef Salad with Chipotle Dressing — Shredded-Beef Salad with Chipotle Dressing A true border-food classic, this spicy Mexican salad expertly combines crisp vegetables, warm chiles, and shredded beef. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-03634-great_rest.-pork_mole_480.jpg — Pork with Mole Negro Sauce You should be able to find the ingredients for this Oaxacan dish (from Chicago's Topolobampo) at most Mexican groceries. See this Recipe André Baranowski

Enchurritos — Enchurritos The enchurrito is one of the monumental achievements of Tex-Mex cuisine. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Stacked Cheese Enchiladas — Stacked Cheese Enchiladas In northern Mexico, enchiladas often are made by layering tortillas with cheese and onions. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Beef Burritos — Beef Burritos The secret to these delicious burritos is in using the right cut of beef. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04634-cinco_mayo-rellenos_480.jpg — Making Chiles Rellenos Learn to cook this popular border-food favorite with our step-by-step instructions. See this Technique Laurie Smith

Fajitas — Fajitas Though Tex-Mex-style fajitas are unknown in Mexico, grilled skirt steak is eaten with tortillas in Nuevo Leon, under the name arrachera al carbon. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Puffy Tacos — Puffy Tacos The signature creation of San Antonio's Tex-Mex cuisine is the puffy taco. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Using simple ingredients is the key to this Mexican favorite. See the recipe for Guacamole » Luca Trovato

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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Throwing a Cinco de Mayo party? SAVEUR magazine shares 17 festive Mexican recipes.

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2014images2008-05634-Margarita_maddness-blue_480.jpg — The Blue Margarita at Club No Minors in Houston gets its dazzling color from blue curacao liqueur. See the recipe for The Blue Margarita » André Baranowski

Classic Shaken Margarita — There is perhaps no cocktail better suited to summer than the classic margarita: tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup, shaken and poured over ice. André Baranowski

Prickly Pear Margarita — This legendary margarita comes from bartender Ruben Bernal at Las Carnarias restaurant in San Antonio. André Baranowski

watermelon margarita — Watermelon-infused tequila blended with watermelon and frozen limeade gives this margarita a refreshing, fruity twist. See the recipe for Watermelon Margarita » André Baranowski

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httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2008images2008-09634-eye_opener-michelada_480.jpg — Michelada A hot-weather refresher, this beer cocktail from Mexico can range in form from a chunky, tomato-rich version like a bloody mary to a lighter brew spiked with hot sauce and lime. See this Recipe Penny De Los Santos

Sour Cream Nachos — Here is a simple but tasty snack of melted cheese, beans, and tortilla chips. See the recipe for Sour Cream Nachos » Laurie Smith

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04634-cinco_mayo-chilaquiles_480.jpg — Salsa-Simmered Tortillas Canned chipotle chiles and chorizo are two of the ingredients that distinguish this central Mexican version of chilaquiles from other regional styles of the dish. See this Recipe Penny De Los Santos

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2014images2008-10634-party_food-queso_480.jpg — The old processed-cheese standby, Velveeta, is the secret to this knockout dip's silky smooth texture. See the recipe for Chili-and-Cheese Dip » André Baranowski

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04634-cinco_mayo-guacamole_480.jpg — Step-by-Step Guacamole This recipe is based on one in Rosa's New Mexican Table by Roberto Santibanez-it's the best guacamole we've ever had. See this Recipe Luca Trovato

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Shredded-Beef Salad with Chipotle Dressing — Shredded-Beef Salad with Chipotle Dressing A true border-food classic, this spicy Mexican salad expertly combines crisp vegetables, warm chiles, and shredded beef. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-03634-great_rest.-pork_mole_480.jpg — Pork with Mole Negro Sauce You should be able to find the ingredients for this Oaxacan dish (from Chicago's Topolobampo) at most Mexican groceries. See this Recipe André Baranowski

Enchurritos — Enchurritos The enchurrito is one of the monumental achievements of Tex-Mex cuisine. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Stacked Cheese Enchiladas — Stacked Cheese Enchiladas In northern Mexico, enchiladas often are made by layering tortillas with cheese and onions. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Beef Burritos — Beef Burritos The secret to these delicious burritos is in using the right cut of beef. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

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httpswww.saveur.comsitessaveur.comfilesimport2009images2009-04634-cinco_mayo-rellenos_480.jpg — Making Chiles Rellenos Learn to cook this popular border-food favorite with our step-by-step instructions. See this Technique Laurie Smith

Fajitas — Fajitas Though Tex-Mex-style fajitas are unknown in Mexico, grilled skirt steak is eaten with tortillas in Nuevo Leon, under the name arrachera al carbon. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

Puffy Tacos — Puffy Tacos The signature creation of San Antonio's Tex-Mex cuisine is the puffy taco. See this Recipe Laurie Smith

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