Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a festive spread of gluten-free Mexican dishes that bring vibrant flavors and bold spices to the table without sacrificing dietary needs. Whether you're hosting a laid-back taco dinner party, planning a lively potluck, or simply cooking up a special dinner, these recipes offer something for everyone.
From comforting classics to exciting modern twists, the emphasis is on tasty, satisfying meals made with simple ingredients, all tailored for a gluten-free lifestyle. These ideas are perfect for both small gatherings and larger crowds, making it easy to serve delicious, inclusive dishes that everyone can enjoy.
Ideal for party appetizers, hearty dinners, or colorful potluck contributions, these gluten-free Mexican recipes highlight the warmth and richness of traditional Mexican cuisine. With a focus on crowd-pleasing favorites, the options are designed to be both easy to prepare and full of flavor—great for creating a memorable holiday meal.
Whether you’re in the mood for comfort food or something fresh and light, these dishes bring festive energy and authenticity to any Cinco de Mayo celebration, all while keeping gluten out of the equation.
Gluten Free Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Healthy Mexican Street Corn Salad
This easy recipe for healthy Mexican street corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! The cold salad recipe uses frozen corn and is made without mayonnaise. It's so simple to roast the corn on your stovetop and then put this salad together for picnics and gatherings.
Gluten Free Taco Casserole
This easy recipe for gluten free taco casserole is layered with tortillas and ground beef. After assembling you bake this healthy dinner.
Easy Frozen Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
This easy recipe for frozen watermelon margarita mocktails makes a pitcher of this delicious drink. You chop the fresh watermelon into cubes and then freeze it on a baking sheet. Using lime juice, lemon juice and a little salt you get a non alcoholic watermelon slushie using your blender.
Gluten Free Walking Taco Casserole
This quick recipe for gluten free walking taco casserole is made with ground beef, cheddar cheese and cream cheese. This is the best one pot Mexican casserole and is perfect for dinner. It is similar to a taco pie or taco bake and is topped with gluten free tortilla chips.
Instant Pot Mexican Style Beef & Rice
This one pot Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice recipe is gluten free and healthy. It is simple to make with ground beef for a weeknight dinner. This recipe is an easy way to get a complete meal with meat and rice quickly and inexpensively.
Easy Ground Beef Nacho Casserole
This easy ground beef nacho casserole recipe is perfect for weeknight meals. The recipe uses ground beef, tortilla chips and cheese to create a dinner the whole family will love. This nacho bake is ready to serve in under 30 minutes!
Classic Margarita Mocktail
This classic margarita mocktail recipe is made on the rocks and is the perfect summer drink! It's a refreshing no alcoholic drink you make in your blender at home. This virgin margarita is booze free and easy to make.
Gluten Free Enchilada Skillet
These easy gluten free skillet enchiladas are made with ground beef and lots of cheese. I prefer to use my cast iron skillet, but any casserole pan will work. This recipe has the best homemade enchilada sauce!
Black Beans and Corn Salad
This easy recipe for black beans and corn salad is the perfect summer side dish! It's a zesty cold salad that you can make ahead. The vegan recipe is full of colorful veggies with a lime dressing.
Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans
This easy recipe for gluten free cheesy pinto beans is delicious as a dip with tortilla chips or in your bean burritos. This bean dip recipe is baked with cheesy on top and served hot. It is a Mexican style bean dish full of flavor and spices.
Instant Pot Beef and Bean Burrito Casserole
This easy recipe for instant pot gluten free beef and bean burrito casserole is the perfect weeknight meal! Using ground beef, rice and cheddar cheese this makes a creamy burrito casserole. I like to serve this instant pot Mexican casserole with some sour cream and extra cheese.
Gluten Free Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This easy recipe for gluten free homemade enchilada sauce is made in the blender with tomato sauce. It's simple to make your own enchilada sauce from scratch. I have a yummy recipe for skillet enchiladas to go with this sauce.
Easy Fresh Pineapple Salsa
This recipe for easy fresh pineapple salsa is perfect with fish, chicken, tacos or as an appetizer. This homemade salsa is made with fresh pineapple, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno peppers. It has a mild flavor that is perfect for summer barbecues.
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