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gluten free mexican food Bring some (guilt-free) flavor to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations this year. Whether you’re getting ready for May 5th or just your weekly Taco Tuesday, don’t miss out on these light Tex-Mex favorites. From tacos, tostadas, and salsas to Mexican side dishes, you’ll want to try all of these low-carb Mexican recipes.
Related: 25 facts about Cinco de Mayo and the history of Cinco de Mayo
Best Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
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Taco: You can enjoy your tacos as long as you use hard or soft corn tortillas. Fillings such as fried fish and those made with marinades and spice mixes that use gluten-containing ingredients such as beer or flour should be avoided. But if you make it yourself, like the chili-lime steak bites in this roundup, you can make taco bars with toppings like cheese, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole, and more.
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nachos: If you buy a brand of gluten-free tortilla chips (like Siete Grain-Free Tortilla Chips), you can make nachos using the same taco fillings and toppings. Slow cooker salsa chicken is a great option.
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Rice bowl: Whether you use regular rice or keep it low-carb with cauliflower rice, you can top it with one of these low-carb chicken skillet dinner recipes and all your favorite ingredients.
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side dish: Dips such as rice, beans, corn, and of course salsa and wax are all gluten-free.
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skinny margarita: Tequila is made from a plant called agave, so it’s gluten-free unless the brand adds flavorings or other sneaky gluten ingredients. That means it’s margarita time!
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Mexican Breakfast: A proper Cinco de Mayo starts with breakfast. Try the Breakfast Tostada Stack or Salsa Egg Tacos with Mexican Pepper Jack Baked Cauliflower Tots.
Related: Easy Mexican Dessert Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
If that’s not enough, you can also pack some sweet potatoes, enjoy a shrimp cocktail, or even bring some Tex-Mex for breakfast.
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cupcake & kale chips
The best part about enchiladas is that they’re an easy meal that can be kept low-carb with cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps, or layered in tortillas. Get the recipe for Chicken Enchilada Skillet!
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A crispy corn tortilla topped with a fried egg and refried beans makes this dish perfect for Cinco de Mayo breakfast or dinner. Get the recipe for this Breakfast Tostada Stack!
cookie newbie
These are so easy and delicious, it’s no wonder they’re all the rage on the internet. Get the baked chicken taco recipe!
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This easy fruit salsa is perfect on top of grilled chicken, taco salad, fish tacos, or scooped with chips. Get the recipe for Mango Avocado Salsa!
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Fill corn tortillas with flaky white fish rubbed with a flavorful spice mixture and add your favorite toppings. Get this easy fish taco recipe!
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It may not be traditional, but kids of all ages love this, especially when dipped in salsa or guacamole. Get this Cheesy Hot Dog Baked Taquitos recipe!
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Easy party appetizer or flavorful 15-minute dinner. Get the recipe for Chili Lime Steak Bites!
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Mexican pulled pork is cooked until tender and then crisped under the broiler. Get the pork carnitas recipe!
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A simple side dish with spicy, salty, smoky and spicy flavors. Get the chili lime corn recipe!
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We put a Tex-Mex spin on the usual cocktail sauce to soak the juicy shrimp. Get this Mexican Shrimp Cocktail recipe!
House of Yum
This classic side can be made with dried or canned beans, and either way it’s super easy and delicious. Get the recipe for homemade refried beans!
The Noshely
Also known as Mexican street corn, this charred kernel is covered in something very tasty. Get the Elote Corn Recipe!
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Boil eggs with salsa sauce to make the easiest breakfast tacos ever. Get the salsa egg taco recipe!
