25 restaurant-quality Mexican recipes you can easily make at home
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Points®-friendly spread.
By WeightWatchers
Last updated May 5, 2025
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Toast this May 5 annual observance—which commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla—with delicious homemade dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine. Scroll down if you’d like to start with a Points-friendly margarita, then take your pick of tostadas, tacos, street corn, cheesy dip, and more.
Recipes
5
Huevos mexicanos
#Easy5 MIN
9
Mexican Breakfast Burritos
#Easy15 MIN
10
Mexican Egg Skillet
#Easy10 MIN
5
Grilled flank steak and avocado soft tacos
#Easy20 MIN
6
Chipotle Pulled-Chicken Nachos with Avocado & Lime Cream
#Easy30 MIN
5
Chicken Tortilla Soup
#Easy15 MIN
3
Shrimp tostadas
#Easy15 MIN
6
Chorizo and veggie enchiladas
#Easy2 HR 35 MIN
7
Chorizo and cheddar tortilla casserole
#Easy30 MIN
9
Spicy Chicken Soft Tacos with Goat Cheese
#Easy15 MIN
4
Mini Mexican layered dips
#Easy18 MIN
1
Creamy Mexican dip
#Easy10 MIN
3
Skillet-on-the-Grill Sautéed Hominy
#Easy25 MIN
8
Chipotle-Grilled Pork Salad
#Easy25 MIN
3
Frijoles negros de la olla (braised black beans)
#Easy15 MIN
2
Grilled Corn & Avocado Salsa
#Easy20 MIN
5
Mexican chicken with zucchini, corn, and black beans
#Easy25 MIN
7
Mexican Chopped Salad with Garlic Ranch Dressing
#Easy25 MIN
3
Shrimp over cumin-scented beans
#Easy18 MIN
5
Mexican Street Corn
#Easy18 MIN
3
Turkey Taco Filling
#Easy5 MIN
2
Mexican Vegetable Soup with Salsa Verde
#Easy20 MIN
4
Margaritas
#Easy10 MIN
3
Pineapple-Chipotle Popsicles
#Easy10 MIN
2
Tropical Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pineapple
#Easy5 MIN