Cinco de Mayo may not be celebrated in Mexico as it is here in the US, but as a Mexican, let me tell you, I will take any excuse to celebrate what a beautiful country Mexico is!! Since you can't celebrate Mexico without a party, I have done all the searching for you and created the perfect Cinco de Mayo party menu. Here are 22 of my favorite vegan Cinco de Mayo party food ideas.
A History
Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of the battle of Puebla, that took place in 1862 in the Franco-Mexican war. The Mexican triumphed over the French in an unexpected battle of 6,000 French troops, against only 2,000 Mexicans! The battle was only one of many in the Franco-Mexican war, but the victory emboldened the resistance movement.
Celebrating in the U.S.
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday, the big celebrations confined to the city of Puebla. However, in the U.S. this special date has become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. It was in the 1960s that Chicano activists took this holiday as their own, perhaps because they identified with the values of the indigenous Mexicans that had triumphed over the French. Later Cinco de Mayo was commercialized and morphed into what it is today.
22 Vegan Cinco de Mayo Party Food Ideas
These are some of the best recipes from my favorite bloggers!!
1. Vegan Taco Pizza
Vegan Taco Pizza - Sweet Simple Vegan
That viral taco pizza we’ve all been seeing just got its game stepped up! This is all vegan, oil-free, healthier for ya but with all the delicious flavor!
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2. Vegan California Burrito
The Best Vegan California Burrito
This vegan California burrito is stuffed with baked french fries, pico de gallo, portobello asada, spicy salsa, vegan cheese, and guacamole.
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3. Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon Salsa - Whitney Bond
This watermelon salsa is refreshing, flavorful and will be the hit of the summer! Cubed watermelon, cherry tomatoes, onion, mint, cilantro, serrano peppers, and lime juice make an amazing combination.
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4. Vegan Tres Leches Cake
Vegan Tres Leches Cake
This Vegan Tres Leches cake is nothing short of a dream. A dream come true!! A sweet vanilla cake is soaked in almond, macadamia, and oat milk, covered in silky coconut whipped cream, then topped with strawberries.
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5. Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos
Vegan Jackfruit Taquitos - Cadry's Kitchen
These vegan taquitos are filled with delicious jackfruit carnitas. They can be made in the air fryer or oven. Perfect for dipping into guacamole, salsa, or cashew queso.
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6. Vegan Jalapeño Queso
Vegan Jalapeño Queso - Plant Based Scotty
Vegan Jalapeño Queso! All the cheesy flavor without the cow. Made with a mixture of potatoes, carrots, green chiles, and spices.
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7. Spicy Avocado Sauce for Tacos
Spicy Avocado Sauce for Tacos
This creamy and spicy avocado sauce is great for dipping flautas or for topping your everyday tacos. It is traditionally served with flautas or taquitos, but it would also make a great addition to some vegan enchiladas.
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8. Churro Bites
Churro Bites - Belly Rules the Mind
These homemade churros bites – churros muffins are coated in cinnamon sugar and are kind of like a cross between a muffin and a donut hole.
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9. Cauliflower Ceviche
Cauliflower Ceviche - Veggies Save the Day
A traditional Latin American seafood dish gets a makeover when you use cauliflower to make this ceviche. Serve with chips!
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10. AirFryer Potato tacos
Air Fryer Potato Tacos - Vegan Huggs
Crispy mini potato tacos made in the air fryer. Perfect for dipping in guacamole and salsa.
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11. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
Frozen Strawberry Margarita - Thyme and Love
These fruity margaritas are made with silver tequila, fresh-squeezed orange juice, lime juice, and frozen strawberries. They are naturally sweetened with agave nectar.
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12. Pastelitos de Guayaba
Pastelitos de Guayaba
Pastelitos de Guayaba are a delicious dessert, popular in bakeries all over Latin America! You’ll love making these simple treats in your own kitchen!
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13. Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade Tortilla Chips - Isabel Eats
These homemade tortilla chips are the centerpiece of every party. They're crispy, crunchy, and won't crumble and fall apart when dipping and snacking!
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14. Mango Tomatillo Guacamole
Mango Tomatillo Guac - Flavor the Moments
Mango Tomatillo Guacamole is creamy guacamole with a blend of sweet and savory flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
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15. Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo
This is pico de gallo, a raw salsa that consists of jalapeño, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. That's it!
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16. Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
Vegan Jalapeño Poppers - This Savory Vegan
Now you can enjoy jalapeno poppers without any dairy! Filled with vegan cream cheese, onion, garlic, and chipotle peppers, and topped with a crunchy bread topping.
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17. Watermelon Paleta Shots
Watermelon Paleta Shot
This watermelon paleta shot is a combination of sweet watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and chile powder. So good it makes my mouth water!
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18. Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme
Vegan Crunchwrap - Veganosity
Stuffed with spicy taco filling, spinach, tomatoes, and creamy vegan cheese sauce, plus crunchy tostada shells, and then wrapped up tight in a flour tortilla.
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19. Crispy Baked Avocado Fries
Baked Avocado Fries - From My Bowl
These Baked Avocado Fries are oven-baked and oil-free, but still crispy and tasty! Vegan, Gluten-Free, and only 7 ingredients.
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20. Vegan Chocoflan
Vegan Chocoflan
Also known as pastel impossible (or impossible cake), choco flan is the fusion of chocolate cake and flan. That’s right! It is then drizzled with cajeta and chopped pecans.
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21. Vegan Nachos
Vegan Nachos - Loving it Vegan
Vegan nachos loaded with vegan taco meat, black beans, pico de gallo, vegan nacho cheese, and guacamole. Ultra-cheesy, spicy, and fully loaded, better than a restaurant!
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22. Esquites (Mexican Street Corn)
Vegan Mexican Street Corn (Esquites)
Esquites (vegan Mexican street corn) this popular Mexican snack gone vegan is just as delicious as the original, but dairy-free!
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Fiesta!! Thank you.