If you’re here looking for gluten free Cinco de Mayo recipes, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve got 18 incredibly delicious gluten free recipes here to help you celebrate the holiday or anytime you’re craving a Mexican spin for dinner or dessert!

Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite food holidays. I mean, it’s really all about the food, right?

Then again, I do tend to think of my year in terms of food holidays. After Thanksgiving, Christmas & Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter & Passover … next up is Cinco de Mayo and all thoughts turn to Mexican food and margaritas!

Many of us in the Northern Hemisphere think that Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is Mexican Independence Day (like Americans celebrate July 4), but it’s not.

The day actually commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over Napoleon III’s French forces on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla. Mexican Independence Day is September 16, in case you needed to know. 

But don’t let that stop you from enjoying this sensational roundup of gluten free Cinco de Mayo recipes! Everything from dessert to dinner (most important first, right?), homemade gluten free flour tortillas to margarita cheesecake — I’ve got you covered!

If you’re looking for safe and tasty gluten free beers to add to the festivities, check out my gluten free Beer Tasting Notes. If you want to know why tequila IS gluten free, and what other safe gluten free libations you have to choose from, hop to my article on Gluten Free Beer, Alcohol and Wine.

And don’t forget I’ve got over 500 free, printable gluten free recipes for you here at gfJules.com. Just use the search bar at the top of the page!

Gluten free breads, breakfasts, main dishes, sides, seasonal recipes, soups, grain-free recipes … anything you’re searching for is probably here!

Like this easy recipe for light & airy Gluten Free Churros! Bet you didn’t think you could make those at home, did you? 

I’ve also written tons of articles on living gluten free and baking successfully, and of course you can find the best gluten free products all here at gfJules.com.

That’s why gfJules.com has been voted the #1 Gluten Free Blog again this year! It’s all here for you to discover and use!

Cheers & happy baking!

~jules

Gluten Free Cinco de Mayo Mains & Side Dish Recipes

Tostones (Fried Plantains)

Everyone loves a good fried plantain, did you know that they’re already naturally gluten-free? Salty or sweet, depending on whether your plantains are super ripe or super not-ripe! I happen to prefer this version on the un-ripe side of things, with a healthy dose of salt!

Gluten Free Tamales

These classic tamales are easily filled with meat or vegetarian fillings. My recipe is vegan, as well, but change it up to suit your taste.

 

Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas

Every great Mexican recipe starts with homemade gluten free flour tortillas, am I right? This recipe never fails to disappoint, and leaves plain ol’ corn tortillas in the masa dust.

Veggie Burritos

These gluten free veggie burritos with avocado dressing make a fantastic weeknight meal or celebratory Cinco de Mayo feast!

Grilled Veggie Tacos

Tacos are everyone’s favorite, mix it up by grilling some festive veggies for a colorful dinner next time it’s taco night in your house!

Fish Tacos

Another classic taco: Fish Tacos! Why settle for average tacos when you can have batter fried tacos AND make them gluten-free? These will be everyone’s new favorites!

Shrimp Tacos

Need more taco-inspiration? Shrimp tacos are always on my menu! But these are no ordinary shrimp tacos … these are PEANUT BUTTER Shrimp Tacos! You simply must try this inspired take on the taco.

Cauliflower Tacos

Looking for a vegan taco night option? These spicy gluten free Cauliflower Tacos lack nothing in flavor and may just convert the meat eaters amongst you!

Quick Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a quick way to get your Mexican fix. Make with homemade gluten free flour tortillas or corn tortillas.

Mexican Pizza

A gluten free pizza, Mexican Style, is another way to enjoy all your favorite Mexican flavors in a round motif. 

Chilled Mexican Pea or Lentil Salad

This easy salad is great for picnics or parties and is so colorful and full of flavor. Feel free to add shrimp if you’re looking to add a protein, although the peas and lentils pack a lot on their own.

Watermelon Salsa

This gorgeous salsa is perfect for any hot day. It combines loads of yummy flavors and spice all into one dish that can be served with chips on its own, or atop any taco or burrito dish.

Gluten Free Mole Sauce

This delicious homemade mole sauce makes just about any dish that much better. If you’ve never made a mole sauce before, your taste buds are about to get very excited! This surprising sauce has spice AND chocolate!

Homemade Guacamole

Who doesn’t love guacamole? It’s much easier to make from scratch that you might think, and way less expensive than buying at the store. Bookmark this recipe and add homemade guacamole to your regular rotation!

Gluten Free Cinco de Mayo Dessert Recipes

Gluten Free Churros

A churro is like a crispy donut stick dipped in cinnamon sugar with a light and airy center. If you’re imagining that to be pretty darned amazing, it’s even better than you’re imagining. And this gluten free recipe is just as good (or better, says my hubby!). A must-try recipe that is way easier than you might think!

Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake (vegan too!)

Seems impossible to have something as decadent as a Tres Leches Cake be made with three vegan milks, but this one is! And it’s heavenly! And still gluten-free!

Gluten Free Margarita Cheesecake (dairy-free, too!)

This sweet and tart cheesecake is made with tequila and tastes like a dream. If you love a good margarita, you’ll love this cheesecake made with homemade gluten free graham crackers.

Don’t forget to pin these great gluten free recipes for later, and search for more yummy gluten free recipes anytime here at gfJules.com. 

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