It’s no secret that the culture that gave us the Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, also brought us the ingredients popular in Southwestern food; a cuisine whose bright and intense flavors have long painted beautiful pictures in our mouths.

Also known as the Fifth of May, Cinco De Mayo is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the original Mexican flavors that went on to spark Tex-Mex and Southwestern cuisine.

With that in mind, crank up some music by Lila Downs and get ready to plan your own Mexican style fiesta by trying some of the many delcious foods below.

Enjoy!

• 17 Delicious Mexican Food Recipes to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

• Rick Bayless Tomatillo Shrimp Tacos With Honey-Lime Slaw Recipe

• Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

• Pinto Bean Salad Recipe With Avocado, Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Cilantro

• Mexican Style Sweet Plantain Fries With Lime Cotija Cheese Dip Recipe

• Stormy Black Bean Soup Recipe

• Tequila Lime Shrimp Recipe

• Shrimp, Pork, and Green Olive Chorizo Burgers Recipe

• Fried Green Tomatillo Grilled Cheese With Pepper Jack Cotija Spread Recipe

• Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole Recipe

• Seared Salmon Soft Tacos Recipe

• Mayo Free Salad Ideas: Mexican Fiesta Salad With Fried Garbanzo Beans Recipe

• Mexican Guacamole Onion Soup With Cheesy Tostadas Recipe

• Crunchy Taco Turkey Burger Recipe

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(Photo Credit: Cosmovitral - Toluca Mexico 2008 by Lucy Nieto on Flickr.)

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