> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Cinco De Mayo Party Food Ideas - URL: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/cinco-de-mayo-party-appetizers/ - Published: 2014-04-26T15:00:35.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-05T21:39:40.000Z - Author: Colby - Tags: Food, #Migrated-1767644952334, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-05 14:29 Do you enjoy Mexican food? What is your favorite dish? Me? I love just about all of them.Enchiladas, Carne Asada Tacos, refried beans, Mexican rice, barbacoa, and even a simple plate of nachos. For as long as I can remember, we would go out every Friday night for dinner to our local Mexican [food](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/category/food/) restaurant. So it's safe to say I have a passion for a little hot and spicy. I guess that is why I married me a little *señorita*... to cook me up some delicious Mexican food when I want it. ## Cinco De Mayo Party Food With Cinco De Mayo coming up on May 5th, I thought it would be great to share some quick and easy Mexican party food ideas. The original [reason to celebrate](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/why-we-celebrate-birthdays-with-cake/) Cinco De Mayo was due to the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). Now Mexican-Americans generally celebrate both their culture and heritage. Cinco de Mayo traditions can include parades, mariachi music performances and even full-blown street festivals in cities and towns across both Mexico and the United States. ![Taco Bell Sauces #SauceSquad #BottledAwesome](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/tb-saucesquad-1-4.jpg) **Barbecue Quesadillas** **Ingredients:** - 4 7 - 8 inches Flour tortillas - 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend - 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles, drained - 1 18 ounce tub refrigerated barbecue sauce with shredded chicken (2 cups) - 1 [cup Taco Bell hot](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/good-cup-of-hot-chocolate/) sauce - 1/4 cup dairy sour cream - 1/4 cup sliced green onion (2) **Directions:** Coat one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place, coated sides down, on cutting board or waxed paper. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese over half of each tortilla. Top with green chiles and barbecue sauce with chicken. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently. Preheat oven to 350\. In a hot 10-inch skillet cook quesadillas, two at a time, over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet. Keep warm in preheated oven for up to 30 minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and green onion. Makes 4 servings. ![Taco Bell Sauces #SauceSquad #BottledAwesome](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/tb-saucesquad-3-2.jpg) **Mini Mexican Pizzas** **Ingredients:** - 3-4 large whole wheat tortillas, or enough to cut out 12 small circles - 1 cup lean ground turkey, cooked (or lean ground beef) - 1/2 cup Taco Bell hot sauce of choice - 2 tsp dry taco seasoning - 1/2 cup low fat refried beans - 1/2 cup low fat shredded mexican blend or 2% cheddar cheese - Optional Toppings: sliced black olives, shredded lettuce, low fat sour cream, chopped tomatoes **Directions:**1\. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 12 count muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. 2\. Start by laying each tortilla out individually on a flat surface, and use an empty can, glass cup, or cookie cutter to cut 3-4 medium circles out of each wrap. 3\. Press each wrap circle into muffin tin using your fingers. (Note: it doesn’t have to cover the entire side of the tin, it should just fit snuggly!) 4\. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the ground meat, salsa, taco seasoning, and refried beans. Stir until well combined. 5\. Scoop 1/8th cup of meat mixture into each wrap. 6\. Top with shredded cheese, dividing evenly between each pizza, and adding olives, if desired. 7\. Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 8\. Wait for mini Mexican pizzas to cool, and remove from muffin tin using a fork or knife. Pizzas should pop out with ease! Serve with a side of salsa, low fat sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and/or shredded lettuce if desired! ![Taco Bell Sauces #SauceSquad #BottledAwesome](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/tb-saucesquad-4-2.jpg) **Mexican Bites** **Ingredients:** - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened - 1/3 cup sour cream - 1 garlic clove, minced - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder - about 50 Tostitos Tortilla Scoops - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed - 3/4 cup Taco Bell hot sauce - 2 green onions, minced **Directions:** 1. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, oregano, and chili powder. 2. Place scoops on a serving platter and fill with the beans, distributing evenly. 3. Add the salsa and top with a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture. Evenly sprinkle the green onions over the tops. 4. Serve and enjoy! ### What do you think? What is your favorite Mexican party food?