Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with fresh twists on traditional Mexican-American cuisine from famed Rosa Mexicano Restaurant.

Guacamole en Molcajete

Rosa Mexicano's tableside guacamole mash-up helped make them a restaurant legend, and it's muy simple to mix up at home. Just grab an avocado, some salt and a wooden spoon and you're halfway to a fiesta.

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The Traditional Margarita (La Tradicional)

Freshly-squeezed lime juice, silver tequila and a salt-kissed rim come together in one mega-mouthwatering margarita. Served up or on the rocks, it's sure to be the star of your Cinco party.

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Pico de Gallo

Dice up just one batch of this fresh & zesty Mexican staple, and you'll never settle for soggy supermarket salsa again.

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Crisp Chicken Flautas (Flautas de Pollo)

Crisp up grocery store corn tortillas and stuff 'em with heartily herbed chicken, drizzled in luscious cream. It's a perfect way to add a flavor kick to chicken dinner leftovers.

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Chile Peanuts (Cacahuates Enchiladas)

A hint of spice and lime juice transforms plain ol' peanuts into a mucho-munchable show-off snack.

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Mushroom Quesadillas (Quesadillas con Hongos)

Quesadillas are a cinch to whip up at home, and this version gets a wonderfully earthy undertone from a filling of seasoned, sauteed mushrooms.

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Red Snapper Veracruz-style (Huachinango Estilo Veracruzano)

Olives, tomatoes, jalapenos and herbs make quite a splash when they come together in this showstopping fish dish.
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Alambre de Camarones

Marinated shrimp skewers are a hit on the grill on the griddle. Serve them as a appetizer, or round out with rice or salad to make a festive main course.

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About Rosa Mexicano

Visit Rosa Mexicano's locations in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Atlanta or online at rosamexicano.com

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