25 Cinco de Mayo recipes: Guacamole, tostadas, chiles rellenos and more
Carne asada tacos, a meaty main dish. Read the recipe. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with recipes for margaritas and tacos and other great fare.
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Sweet Butter’s shrimp ceviche has the fresh flavors of lemon and cilantro. Recipe. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)
Queso de chiva fundido con pipián verde (Translation: Broiled goat cheese with a pumpkin seed sauce.) Read the recipe. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
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Corn steams up soft and light in fresh husks, with chile and cheese in the mix. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
Tuna tostadas: A rich bite, topped with chipotle mayonnaise. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
This dish is the perfect ending to any party. Read the recipe. (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
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El Cholo’s chiles rellenos are an L.A. favorite. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
The vegetarians will enjoy this one. Read the recipe. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
There’s a reason this dish is such a classic. Read the recipe. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Huitlacoche can be found at select Latin markets; call ahead to make sure before tackling this dish. Read the recipe. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
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Jamaica flowers are combined with peppers, onion and zucchini in this enchilada. Read the recipe. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
We discovered this dish on the menu at the Tequila & Ceviche Bar at Las Ventanas in Los Cabos. It tastes even better than it looks. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Who needs tofu enchiladas and walnut tacos? Read the recipe. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Mexican chocolate and orange accent this pork dish, which is normally served at special events, such as a wedding. Read the recipe. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
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This pork shoulder is dusted with chili powder and other spices, then braised for hours. Read the recipe. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
These enchiladas are brimming with eggplant, zucchini and peppers. Read the recipe. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Duck Tacos with tomatillo sauce and chile-cherry compote would be a nice change of pace. Read the recipe. (Eric Boyd / Los Angeles Times)
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You can get your greens in with this dish. Read the recipe. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Pasilla chiles are the secret ingredient to this savory dish. Read the recipe. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Radish salsa and tortillas with chicharrones de queso -- melted bits of cheese. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)