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Throwing a Cinco de Mayo party this year? These Mexican tostadas, bites, dips, salsas, and more are sure to start your party off right. Check out our list of 39 Mexican appetizers for ideas—there’s truly something for everyone in here.

There’s nothing better than the ease of chips & dips for a themed party, and Cinco de Mayo might have some of the BEST options. You’ve got to serve guacamole, of course, but don’t forget about other Mexican-inspired faves like queso or salsa too. We’ve included a number of our favorites here, like our queso fundido, our avocado salsa, our Instant Pot street corn queso, or our salsa verde, but feel free to get creative. The world of salsas and dips is infinitely adaptable.

Have vegan or vegetarian party-goers? The protein from beans can sustain you through an entire party’s worth of drinking, so don’t sleep on our refried bean dip, our black bean tostadas, our black bean & corn salad, or our bean & cheese taquitos.

Speaking of, we’ve also included a number of easy Mexican-inspired meat dishes fit for a party. Try making our chicken taquitos, cheesy beef empanadas, or tamales on your own, or turn it into a party activity and get your guests to help! You could also put out some tortillas, toppings, and marinated meats like fish or chicken, and you’ll have an easy taco bar. Looking for something hot and hearty to serve your guests? Our sheet-pan chicken fajitas, our Crockpot salsa chicken, our sopes, or our nachos supreme will really wow your crowd.

Want more Cinco de Mayo inspiration? Check out our lists of our favorite Mexican Mexican desserts, tequila cocktails, and Mexican beers too.