Vegan Cinco de Mayo Recipes

A collection of the best Mexican-inspired vegan recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. From enchiladas to tacos, plus fun takes on classics like guacamole and margaritas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

If I had to pick one type of cuisine to survive on for the rest of my life, I’m pretty sure it would be Mexican. Tacos, enchiladas, nachos, margaritas…tortilla chips and GUACAMOLE. I mean, c’mon.

While Mexican food is worth celebrating any day of the year, I’ve compiled a list of our favorite plant-based Mexican-inspired recipes in case you need some inspiration for the upcoming holiday. Enjoy, friends!

Appetizers

Edamame Guacamole

Vegan Queso Blanco

Habanero Pepita Dip

Copycat Chipotle’s Corn Salsa

Guac-Kale-Mole

Drinks

Blueberry Ginger Margaritas

Blood Orange Margaritas

Fresh Strawberry Mango Margaritas

Tacos

Crispy Blackened Tofu Tacos with Avocado Crema

Lentil Carrot Tacos with Chipotle Sunflower Cream

Grilled Summer Vegetable Tacos

Blacked Mushroom Tacos with Collard Green Slaw

Chipotle Sweet Potato Tacos

Easy Tofu Tacos

Salads and Nachos

Taco Salad with Chickpea Beef

Easy Lentil Taco Salads

Southwestern Quinoa Mason Jar Salads

Vegan Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos

Enchiladas

Swiss Chard Mushroom Enchiladas

Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

Green Vegan Enchiladas

Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Mexican-Inspired Main Entrees

Roasted Cauliflower and Chilaquiles

One Skillet Mexican Rice Casserole

Easy Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Cabbage Rice Fajita Bowls

Vegan Zucchini Taco Boats

Mexican Zucchini Burrito Boats

Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls

Roasted Potato Burrito Bowls

One Pan Mexican Sweet Potato Bake