Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipes
These easy vegan Cinco de Mayo recipes showcase all your favorite Mexican recipes, veganized! Get your Cinco de Mayo menu on point with bean dips, nachos, margaritas, tacos, guacamole, and so much more.
Celebrating the holidays can be a lonely time for vegans. That’s because so many holidays focus on dishes that are not always easy to veganize. It’s one of the reasons we started this site, because Shawn and I want you to know how easy and delicious vegan can be!
Cinco de Mayo is one of the best holidays for vegans because it’s so easy to create delicious plant-based Mexican dishes.
If you’re curious about what all the Cinco De Mayo celebrations are all about, it literally means May 5. This day commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla. So, in the spirit of the holiday, we can all find our own victories to celebrate as well!
Below you’ll find salsa recipes, enchiladas, tacos, nachos, dips, and more.
Easy Vegan Mexican Appetizers
Every time I think of Cinco de Mayo, I immediately crave chips and salsa. In fact, I think you can judge the quality of a Mexican restaurant based on that one simple appetizer. How good are the chips and salsa?
The good news is that there’s a variety of delicious plant-based appetizers you can make at home that are easy and delicious.
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Jackfruit Nachos
How about these vegan jackfruit nachos for your next snack or meal! These nachos are topped with savory jackfruit, vegan cheese, and more.
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Making your own Air Fryer Tortilla Chips takes only minutes! These thin and crispy tortilla chips are perfect served with salsa or guacamole.
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Sweet Corn Salsa
This flavorful Sweet Corn Salsa is best served on burritos, tacos, and salads. Made with only 6 easy ingredients, it’s fresh and easy!
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Vegan Queso Blanco
Make this creamy vegan queso blanco dip with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes and serve it with chips or pour it over nachos or vegan burritos.
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Vegan Guacamole
This chunky, flavorful Best Vegan Guacamole, is easily prepared and served with a salad, over bean burritos, with tortilla chips, nachos, you name it!
Fancy Appetizers for Cinco de Mayo
When you want to take your snacking up a notch, say for your Cinco de Mayo party food, these fancy vegan appetizers will come in handy.
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Black Bean Dip
Make this Black Bean Dip recipe with fresh ingredients and serve it warm or cold with tortilla chips. It’s a flavorful dip to serve any time!
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Vegan Jalapeño Poppers
Homemade Vegan Baked Jalapeño Poppers make a perfect party food or snack. Fresh peppers are filled with vegan cheese, breaded, and baked.
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Baked Vegan Nachos
You will love this Baked Vegan Nachos recipe for busy, delicious weeknight dinners! Want a comfort-food themed meal? These vegetarian nachos are for you!
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Vegan Empanadas
Vegan Empanadas feature a flaky crust with vegan beef and potatoes filling inside. Serve it with marinara, salsa, or your favorite sauces.
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Vegan 7-Layer Dip
This fresh and tasty Vegan 7-Layer Dip is packed with layers of flavor, from guacamole to beans, to cheese. It’s a real crowd-pleaser.
Mexican Side Dishes
I love the idea of creating a vegan burrito bar or taco bar. That means creating several side dishes people can use to build their own burritos. This makes the best vegan Mexican party food!
Here, you’ll find a variety of side dishes to serve alongside your favorite “South of the Border” dishes! Also, make your party low-carb friendly with this easy cauliflower rice recipe.
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Vegan Coleslaw
You’ll love this vegan coleslaw made with the best coleslaw dressing! You’ll need only a few ingredients to make this perfectly creamy dish.
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Vegan Baked Beans
Make the most delicious vegan baked beans at home with this easy recipe and helpful tips. Elevate your dish with our vegan twist on a classic!
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Spanish Quinoa
This Spanish Quinoa is a delicious recipe with less than 10 ingredients. Serve it with your favorite Mexican dishes or on baked potatoes.
Mexican Cocktails and Beverages
It’s not only food for Cinco de Mayo that’s on our minds. We’re looking for tasty beverages too. And speaking of beverages, who doesn’t like a margarita?
Even if you don’t drink, you can leave out the tequila and still enjoy the delicious and refreshing fruity flavors of this favorite drink. Here are some delicious variations of Mexican cocktails and beverages.
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Peach Sangria
Serve this tasty Peach Sangria recipe at your next outdoor soiree. Made with only a few ingredients, it’s so easy to make and so refreshing!
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Raspberry Mojito Cocktail
This Raspberry Mojito is the most refreshing cocktail ever! You’ll love the flavors of raspberries, mint, and lime combined with white rum.
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Vegan Skinny Piña Colada Cocktail
You’ll love this creamy Vegan Skinny Pina Colada Cocktail made with only a few ingredients, naturally sweetened, and around 160 calories.
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Hibiscus Margaritas
This delicious hibiscus margarita recipe is a refreshing, low sugar take on the classic recipe. Serve it with a splash of lime and tequila.
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic beverage to serve for your Cinco de Mayo party, these are the go-to drinks you’ll love!
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Pineapple Matcha
Make this iced pineapple matcha as a refreshing drink. Pineapple, matcha powder, ginger, and coconut milk are blended deliciously together.
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Pineapple Agua Fresca
This pineapple agua fresca is everything when you’re looking for a refreshing beverage and it’s made with only seven easy ingredients!
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Watermelon Slushie
Having a watermelon slushie is a perfect way to get your fruits and veggies in a refreshing summertime drink. It’s perfect for picnics!
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Hibiscus Tea
This hibiscus tea is more than a colorful drink. It’s also loaded with health benefits, flavor, and more. Serve it plain or with fizzy water.
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Hibiscus Green Tea
This green tea hibiscus fruit punch is a refreshing drink with lots of fruity flavor. It’s a great, nutritious, substitute for Kool-aid!
Vegan Taco Recipes
Tacos are so easy to veganize! You can serve black beans, pinto beans, or a variety of different plant-based meat options on tacos. Add your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, and more.
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Vegan Taco Salad
This vegan taco salad feature veggie taco meat served with all the toppings on a bed of crispy lettuce. Don’t forget the chips and salsa!
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Jicama Tacos
Make these low-carb Jicama Tacos and you’ll be so surprised at how easy it is to have a healthy, crunchy, grain-free taco experience!
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Vegan Taco Casserole
This easy vegan Taco Casserole recipe is loaded with your favorite Mexican flavors. Casseroles make for a fun change of pace for taco night.
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Vegan Taco Meat
Make the best vegan taco meat, with generous seasonings, beans, and corn! Serve it on your plant-based tacos, salads, burritos, and more.
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Bulgogi Jackfruit Tacos
Dig into these Bulgogi Jackfruit Street Tacos that are easy to make, fun to throw together and so delicious to eat. You’ll be coming back for more!
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Vegan Taco Cornbread Casserole
This vegan taco cornbread casserole combines layers of cornbread, meatless taco filling, and a creamy center, topped with crumbled corn chips.
Vegan Mexican Sauces and Condiments
Add these sauces and condiments to your tacos, burritos, and enchiladas… But you don’t have to stop there, serve any of these with some tortilla chips and enjoy them as an appetizer!
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Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
This easy vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy to make with healthy ingredients. It’s a delicious melty sauce to pour over some tortilla chips.
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Chimichurri Sauce
This chimichurri sauce is an explosion of flavor that you’ll love serving on your favorite recipes, especially grilled tofu kebabs and more.
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Vegan Buffalo Sauce
This vegan buffalo sauce is the best because it’s made with just the right amount of spice. It’s perfect for homemade Cauliflower Wings.
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Sweet Corn Salsa
This flavorful Sweet Corn Salsa is best served on burritos, tacos, and salads. Made with only 6 easy ingredients, it’s fresh and easy!
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Cashew Cream
Make this deliciously smooth cashew cream sauce with only a few ingredients. It’s a perfectly creamy dairy-free substitute for sour cream.
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Homemade Taco Seasoning
Make your own homemade taco seasoning right at home. Season your favorite plant-based meals just the way you like it and never run out again!
Burritos and Enchiladas
Whether you’re serving them for lunch or dinner (or even breakfast?), you can’t go wrong with vegan burritos and enchiladas. Here are some recipes that take advantage of these flavors and ingredients in several different dishes.
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Vegan Enchilada Casserole
Enjoy this easy Vegan Enchilada Casserole. It’s so scrumptious and can be made in less than 30 minutes. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner!
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Vegan Black Bean Burrito
This easy Vegan black bean burrito recipe is made with brown rice, potatoes, corn, and salsa. Serve it with guacamole and favorite toppings.
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Vegan Breakfast Burrito
This vegan breakfast burrito is loaded with the best ingredients like scrambled tofu, hash browns, and vegan cheese, all wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
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Vegan Enchiladas
These vegan enchiladas have a delicious filling full of black beans and sweet potatoes and smothered with a savory sauce and vegan cheese.
Cinco de Mayo Dinner Recipes
If you’re ready for the main course, you’ll love these plant-based Mexican dinner recipes. You’ll find everything from soups to enchiladas, tacos, and taquitos. Don’t forget to add your favorite toppings, such as salsa, and guacamole!
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Vegan Taco Soup
This easy one-pot vegan taco soup is comfort food in a bowl. Imagine your favorite taco flavors in a bowl served with tortilla chips! Yum!
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Vegan Chorizo
Make this perfectly spiced vegan chorizo in minutes! Then serve this soy chorizo on tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and even with tortilla chips!
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Vegan Taquitos
Make these easy Vegan Taquitos for your next meat-free meal. A crispy shell has a creamy filling and is served with a tasty avocado sauce.
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Jackfruit Carnitas
This jackfruit carnitas recipe features jackfruit cooked with spices until tender then cooked in a skillet until crispy and golden brown.
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Sofritas
This amazingly delicious Chipotle Sofritas recipe is SO good because it’s SO easy to make and tastes just like what they serve at Chipotle!
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Veggie Chorizo Burger
Looking for a grill-worthy homemade veggie burger? These Chorizo Vegan Burgers are spicy burgers, perfect on a bun with all the toppings.
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Vegan Mexican Desserts
We can’t have the best vegan Cinco de Mayo recipes without having some desserts included. That’s right, your celebration doesn’t have to end with dinner and margaritas. You can enjoy these delicious Mexican-themed sweets with your Cinco de Mayo celebrations!
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Easy Vegan Coconut Cake
This delicious Vegan Coconut Cake is the perfect combination of sweet coconut, creamy frosting, and vanilla cake.
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Vegan Crème Brûlée
Looking for a creamy vegan dessert? You’ll love this Vegan Creme Brûlée! I’s the ultimate decadent dessert, made with only 7 ingredients.
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These ooey-gooey salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars have a tasty cookie base, topped with a surprisingly creamy vegan caramel sauce.
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Vegan Flan
Grab your forks for this simple but elegant easy vegan flan recipe! It’s made with only a few ingredients but lots of show-stopping flavor!
30+ Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipes + Vegan Enchiladas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 cups veggie crumbles
- 15 oz can black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 large tortillas (see note)
- 15 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 8 oz package vegan cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Tear off a sheet of foil large enough to cover a 9×13 inch baking dish. Give the bottom side of the foil a light coat of vegetable spray.
- In a large skillet, add the vegetable oil, chopped onions, and cubed sweet potatoes over medium heat. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the veggie crumbles, black beans, and spices. Stir to combine and cook for another 3 minutes, until veggie crumbles are heated through.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan. Tilt the pan back and forth to spread the sauce evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Smear 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce across the top of one of the tortillas. Then add about ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons of the veggie crumble mixture across the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with some of the cheddar shreds. Roll the enchilada by turning one side up, followed by the other side—place in prepared pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the top of each enchilada. Top with remaining vegan cheddar shreds.
- Cover the pan with the prepared foil (sprayed side down so that the foil won't stick to the cheese) and place it on the highest rack of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese, is melted. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, like chopped fresh cilantro, chopped avocados, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and more!
- To store, transfer enchiladas to a storage container, cover, and refrigerate for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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Notes
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
This post was originally published in 2018 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2022.
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Hi Mia. So glad you like these recipes!
thanks for the best collected list of vegan cinco de mayo recipes.
These look soooooooo good! I’m definitely pinning this so I can make them soon! My family loves all recipes, so this will be a hit. Thanks again!
What a delicious collection! I want to try them all! Thanks so much for including my sweet potato tostadas, and Happy Cinco de Mayo!!
Love this! Sharing the link with my favorite vegan/vegetarians!
Cinco de Mayo or not, I’ll be working my way through this list. So many great options!
I know! That’s what I love about this holiday – it’s food we can eat YEAR ROUND! <3
I need those Jackfruit Tacos in my life stat! Thanks so much for including me in this GORGEOUS and super tasty round-up Marly! Can’t wait to share it!
Tacos!! YAS! For example, YOUR Roasted Cauliflower Tacos! Can’t wait to try them. xoxoxo!!