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    Home » Main Course » 22 Vegan Cinco de Mayo Party Food Ideas

    22 Vegan Cinco de Mayo Party Food Ideas

    Published: Apr 27, 2021 · Modified: Apr 27, 2021 by Dora S. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    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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    a pizza topped with guacamole in the center and surrounded by veggie tacos

    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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    This vegan California burrito is stuffed with baked french fries, pico de gallo, portobello asada, spicy salsa, vegan cheese, and guacamole.

    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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    Watermelon salsa in a large white bowl surrounded by cherry tomatoes, mint, and chips

    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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    Tres leches cake on a white plate topped with a sliced strawberry

    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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    flautas or taquitos in an oval green plate surrounded by a red towel limes and avocado

    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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    Vegan nacho cheese in a cast iron skillet surrounded by chips and a bowl of salsa

    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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    This creamy and spicy avocado sauce for tacos is a great for dipping flautas, as a salad dressing, and over your favorite vegan enchiladas.

    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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    Churro bites on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper

    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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    Cauliflower ceviche with red onion, tomato, cilantro in a green bowl surrounded by chips

    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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    air fryer potato mini tacos on a large black platter with three sauces in the center

    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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    strawberry frozen margarita in a cactus margarita glass for cinco de mayo party food ideas

    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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    a large plate filled with guava pastelitos and a smaller plate with two pastelitos in focus

    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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    homemade chips on a white plate with avocado and salsa

    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!
    Go to Recipe
    large white bowl filled with guacamole topped with pineapple and jalapeño

    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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    A fresh salsa so easy to make.

    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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    Jalapeño poppers on a large rectangular plate sprinkled with cilantro and crema

    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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    This watermelon paleta shot is a combination of sweet watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and chile powder. So good it makes my mouth water!

    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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    vegan crunch wrap stacked on top of each other with sauce dripping down the sides

    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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    avocado fries on a large oval plate surrounded by a blue and white towel

    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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    a slice being take out of the chocolate and flan cake

    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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    vegan nachos in a large oval platter on a teal background

    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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    vegan mexican street corn in a cup with mayo , almond crema, and queso
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    1. Sally

      April 24, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      Fiesta!! Thank you.

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