Plan A Perfect Cinco De Mayo Fiesta With The Culinary Content Network Slideshow

Great to prepare ahead of time, these tamales from Cherry on My Sundae are great as an entrée or as a passed appetizer during a cocktail gathering. 

Bean dip is always a crowd-pleaser — add it to your Cinco de Mayo festivities to guest your guests mingling around the bowl. Try this one from Wife of a Dairy Man.

Perfect as starters, these quesadillas from Creole Contessa are ideal to prepare ahead — bake, pan-fry, or grill them on the barbecue if the weather is warm enough.

A cocktail party favorite, these taquitos from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts pack the crunch and the flavor.

Perfect for summer, this recipe from The Crumb is super light and fresh and has a little kick.

Recreate the flavors of a summer cocktail favorite in a slice of cake from Bake It with Booze.

If you're having a boozy Cinco de Mayo brunch, add this recipe from Kitten with a Whisk. It's a classic Mexican breakfast favorite — huevos rancheros.