Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our Top 10 Taco Recipes

Some of you may know – particularly if you’re one of our American or Mexican friends – that Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday! We think that calls for a full-on fiesta!

Cinco de Mayo falls each year on May 5, to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862, and celebrations often include dancing, music, parades and even battle re-enactments. But we think a triumph in battle calls for a triumph in the kitchen! We love a bit of Mexican here at HelloFresh (and we know our customers do too!), so are using the occasion to show off our top 10 taco recipes. It’s the tortilla wrap you can eat with one hand and high five your mates with the other!

Garlic & Oregano Haloumi Tacos with Lemon Aioli & Caramelised Onion

The ultimate in one-handed food, these tacos with delicious herbed haloumi, lemon aioli and a sweet balsamic syrup are best enjoyed sans plate and cutlery. The King of Cheese in the King of One-Handed Foods? Yes, please!

Speedy Japanese Tofu Tacos with Pear & Carrot Coleslaw

Little on cook time, big on flavour, these simple tacos have sweet and salty glazed tofu, crunchy pear slaw and garlic aioli, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. These ones will delight and tantalise all the senses!

Korean Beef Tacos with Speedy Pickled Onions

Mexican Korean fusion? Yeah, that’s right, tonight we’re getting trendy on you. Don’t worry though, after you’ve tried our easy pickle on this colourful taco, you’ll be glad we did.

Vietnamese Zesty Ginger Pork Tacos with Sweet Chilli-Lime Sauce

Pork is such a friendly pal – it pairs well with almost everything! We particularly love when it teams up with lime and ginger to create a delicious Vietnamese-inspired flavour, like the one in these zesty tacos!

Speedy Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango Mayo & Coleslaw

Few things look as colourful as these tacos – with Mexican chicken inside, no less! The real star of this dish is the mayonnaise. There’s a hint of mango amidst the expected tang of mayonnaise we all know and love, and all of that means you’re in for a sweet ride.

Tex-Mex Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with Chipotle Aioli & Slaw

Cauliflower and chickpeas provide a super satisfying filling for these tacos that are as tasty as they are colourful. We’re roasting the nuggets of cauliflower for a golden, flavoursome coating that you’re going to love. Simply dollop with chipotle aioli and get to munching!

Mexican-Style Tofu & Charred Corn Tacos with Avocado

Get ready to spice up your tofu tonight. We reckon it’s the key to a tasty taco. Well, that and the little kernels of juicy charred corn, creamy avocado and the punchy garlic aioli. This dish is likely to get everyone on the tofu taco train! Choo choo! Or should that be chew chew…?

Street Food-Style Tex-Mex Beef Tacos with Cheddar Cheese

The ultimate in one-handed summertime food! These tacos, with rich spiced beef mince, parsley-yoghurt and Cheddar are best enjoyed with a sprinkling of sunshine. Enjoy!

Speedy Peanut Beef Tacos with Crispy Shallots

Inspired by our South East Asian neighbours and their fun & fragrant street food, we reckon the whole family is going to go totally nuts for these peanut beef tacos. And if they’re peanut butter obsessed like us, just try stopping them from dipping, dunking and smothering their tacos in lots of the nutty goodness!

Mexican Smokey Fish Tacos with Charred Corn & Rainbow Slaw

Pull up next to a beach in Mexico and you’ll undoubtedly smell the delicious aromas of fish tacos. This homemade version might be missing the ocean breeze, but still maintains the spicy, zingy and fresh flavours of the original creation.

So, there you have it! Every one of them a winner. Pick your favourite (or favourites!), crack open the tequila and celebrate away!