Delicious food makes up part of the celebration of Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the Fifth of May). Here are 35 Easy Keto Cinco de Mayo recipes that would make a great addition to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States. It’s also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. This is celebrated to honor a victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Cinco de Mayo is not as big of a celebration in Mexico (Mexican Independence Day is in September and is their national holiday) however in the US the day has become a way of honoring Mexican culture.
You’ll find that celebrations in the US will include parties, mariachi music, folk dancing and delicious food. Many of the recipes served at parties and gatherings are made with high carb ingredients such as corn tortillas and flour tortillas. If you’re following a keto diet or low carb diet you might think you’ll have to pass on all of these foods. But I’ve got 35 delicious keto recipes you will love to serve to your family and friends.
Don’t forget to include your favorite toppings for all of your main dishes such as these low carb favorites:
- Sour cream, lime crema or even cilantro lime dressing
- Pico de Gallo
- Your favorite salsa
- Cotija cheese or shredded cheddar cheese
- Homemade guacamole
- Sliced or whole olives
- Diced red onion
- Shredded lettuce
- Jalapeno slices
- Lime slices
and whatever else you enjoy using as a topping on your dishes.
Here’s some of our favorite low carb side dishes and :
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Coleslaw especially Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
- Low carb tortilla chips
- Salad
- Use pork rinds as delicious keto tortilla chips
Serve with a pitcher of Frozen Keto Strawberry Margaritas.
Check out these easy recipes to serve on Cinco de Mayo. There’s appetizers, side dishes, main dishes and even a few keto cocktails for you to enjoy.
Easy Keto Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
If you love Mexican food, especially chicken enchiladas, but are on a keto diet, then try this easy keto chicken enchiladas recipe. I use a unique ingredient to make these extra low in carbs.
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Easy Beef Taco Skillet Recipe
Your whole family will love this easy and versatile 30-minute easy beef taco skillet recipe. It makes a quick meal that everyone can enjoy no matter what type of diet they follow….. keto, gluten free, traditional, etc. The main course will fit all eating styles and the sides or toppings can be varied to suit your needs.
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Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
This delicious Mexican-inspired pork carnitas recipe is made extra easy when made in the slow cooker! Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas are crispy, juicy, full of great flavor, and irresistibly delicious. Use the pork in tacos or any favorite Mexican dishes. Keep it keto by using low carb tortillas or serve it over cilantro lime cauliflower rice to create your own pork carnitas bowl.
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Keto White Chicken Enchiladas
Shredded chicken mixed with sautéed onion, jalapenos and green hatch chilies then rolled in low-carb tortillas and lined in a baking pan. Cover with creamy, white, homemade enchilada sauce and top with shredded white cheddar, cilantro and green onion!
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Raw Bell Pepper Cups (Faux Corn Chips)
Raw Bell Pepper Cups (faux corn chips) can easily be sliced into wedges and enjoyed in place of tortilla chips. A grain-free and healthy alternative to corn chips, bell peppers are a hearty vegetable that's easy to make and create a substantial "scoop" for your favorite dips.
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Low Carb Jalapeno Poppers
Craving low carb jalapeno poppers? This recipe is a spin on jalapeno poppers, made with skin from chicken thighs, roasted jalapenos, and cream cheese. Each popper only has 91 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 0.7 net carbs.
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Cauliflower Spanish Rice with Salsa
A low carb side dish, cauliflower Spanish rice with salsa pairs perfectly with tex-mex and Mexican recipes. This low carb Mexican rice is full of flavor and is quick and easy to make.
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Bean-less Refried Beans
Looking to ditch the carbs and still enjoy a classic Mexican side dish? Try making this easy bean-less refried beans recipe!
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Crockpot Barbacoa Beef
Barbacoa is a deliciously spiced shredded beef dish that can be used to make tacos as well as burrito bowls. This crock pot barbacoa beef recipe allows even the toughest cuts of beef turn out tender and juicy. Use it to make tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more.
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Marinated Flat Iron Steak
This marinated flat iron steak is a family favorite. It's flavorful, easy to make and the meat is so tender. The marinade is made from a few simple ingredients. I like to pan sear it on the stove top but it can easily be made on the grill or even cooked in the oven. Give this one a try. It's a winner! We love to use this to make low carb street tacos and salad bowls.
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Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe
Save yourself a ton of money with this easy to make Copycat
Chipotle Chicken Recipe. Use the chicken to make your own tacos, burritos, bowls and salads at home for a fraction of the cost of take out.
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Chipotle Chicken Recipe. Use the chicken to make your own tacos, burritos, bowls and salads at home for a fraction of the cost of take out.
Keto Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
Remake the classic dish from Taco Bell. This keto Mexican pizza is made with homemade low-carb tortillas – kids love it too!
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Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
This easy shrimp ceviche is a Peruvian dish that marinates shrimp, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, and avocado in bright, zesty citrus marinade. It’s a delicious meal that is super simple to put together and you don’t even have to turn on the stove!
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Taco Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
Taco Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites is an easy, keto-friendly snack that adds a Tex-Mex twist to the humble cucumber appetizer.
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Chipotle Lime Chicken with Cucumber Avocado Salad
This Whole30 Chipotle Chicken with Cucumber Avocado Salad is fresh, healthy and delicious dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes!
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Cilantro Garlic Lime Sauce Recipe
I've become obsessed with this Cilantro Lime Garlic sauce since I started the keto diet. This is my copycat version of Pollo Tropical's cilantro lime sauce.
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Grilled Steak Kabobs
Grilled Steak Kabobs. Tender sirloin steak marinated overnight then grilled until caramelized with veggies and onions! This is such an easy and healthy summer dinner recipe, perfect for cookouts or even a low-carb weeknight family meal!
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Sweet Chili Chicken Rub
A delicious blend of sweet and smoky, this sweet chili chicken rub is made from pantry staple spices. Use it as a rub or as the foundation of a marinade for a delicious dinner!
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Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken recipe makes delicious shredded chicken that can be used in tons of recipes. It's perfect for meal prepping and creating freezer meals. If you are looking for an easy weeknight meal then this is the recipe for you! Mix in your favorite taco seasoning and your ready to make keto tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
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Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning Recipe
Get ready for Cinco de Mayo by whipping up a batch of this homemade taco seasoning mix. It's a great way to make your own taco meat. Use it to season ground beef, shredded chicken, pork, shrimp, fish and more.
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Mexican Chicken Marinade
Make this fresh Mexican Chicken Marinade to season all of your favorite cuts of chicken from thighs to chicken breast. Use it to make chicken for tacos, or delicious chicken for burritos. The spices in this marinade give chicken a warm, spicy, and bright flavor with minimal effort.
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Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs
Tequila-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, moist, and full of flavor. The tequila glaze on the chicken thighs will make your taste buds sing!
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Easy Tacos De Camaron
The best tacos de camaron are loaded with pan fried seasoned shrimp, lettuce, cotija cheese, and cilantro. The fresh and delicious tacos are packed with zesty flavor and can be made in less than 30 minutes. They're the perfect weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy. Keep them keto by using low carb tortillas.
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Mexican Chicken Legs
A simple recipe for cooking Mexican chicken legs. Chicken drumsticks and thighs simmered in spicy salsa verde; you will only need three ingredients for a delicious meal.
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Cheesy Keto Taco Casserole Recipe
This easy keto taco casserole recipe is perfect for Taco Tuesday and any low carb diet! The recipe is loaded with tons of cheese and Mexican flavors, and it’s a great meal for the whole family! The best part? It’s ready in just 30 minutes!! Making it great for busy weeknights!
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Salpicon (Shredded Beef Salad)
Salpicón is a refreshing and satisfying shredded beef salad bursting with the flavors of Mexico. Keep your kitchen cool by using an Instant Pot to cook the beef easily and quickly. It’s the perfect main dish salad for hot weather dining.
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Skinny Low Carb Keto Margaritas
A low-carb keto margarita that you can enjoy and still stick to your healthly eating lifestyle. With just 5 net carbs per serving, you'll love this fast and easy festive tequila-based cocktail.
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Tasty Keto Fish Tacos Recipe
This tasty keto fish taco recipe is seriously to die for! It’s guaranteed to be the best low carb meal that you’ve had in a long time.
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Low Carb Crustless Taco Pie
This Low Carb Crustless Taco Pie is the perfect recipe for your next taco dinner night! It’s easy to make with plenty of leftovers that the whole family will most definitely love!
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Low Carb Chicken Fajitas
The best Low Carb Chicken Fajitas are a perfect keto and diabetic friendly favorite made with a zesty fajita spice blend, peppers and onions piled high on a low carb tortilla.
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Mexican Keto Meatballs
These Mexican Keto Meatballs are a spicy, low carb appetizer made with ground beef, Mexican spices, jalapenos, and cheese. They are the perfect bite-size appetizer for Cinco de Mayo parties!
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
This Mexican shrimp cocktail recipe is made with shrimp, avocado, tomato, and fresh herbs. It’s a healthy, refreshing appetizer or light meal that is low-carb and Keto-friendly.
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Aguachile Verde
Aguachile Verde is made up of juicy, succulent shrimp marinated in a delicious and spicy green chile sauce.
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Smoked Traeger Carne Asada
Get ready for the most tender and juicy smoked Carne asada you've ever had!
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Cucumber Pico de Gallo
This super simple Cucumber Pico de Gallo recipe has all the classic ingredients, plus chopped cucumber. It’s a refreshing, healthy, and flavorful Mexican-inspired salsa or side dish.
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Mexican Albacore Tuna Ceviche Recipe With Cilantro
Mexican albacore tuna ceviche is easy, delicious and healthy with just 5 ingredients! Perfect make-ahead appetizer served with tortilla chips.
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Halibut Ceviche – Allergy Free Alaska
This Halibut Ceviche recipe is super popular with all of our friends. It’s perfect for eating with tortilla chips, plantain chips, or sliced cucumbers.
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Keto Skinny Margarita Recipe
When you’re ready for a light, refreshing drink try a Keto Skinny Margarita! With just a few ingredients you can have the best margarita without the guilt!
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Easy Dairy Free Mexican Horchata Drink
This easy Dairy Free Horchata Recipe is a healthy take on traditional Mexican horchata recipe. This drink is often incredibly sweet. But we've made some ingredient swaps to make this lower in carbs and a drink you can enjoy on the keto diet.
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The Ultimate Guide To The Keto Diet – an easy to understand explanation of the keto diet including what is a carb, how to count them, all about ketosis and more.
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