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Gluten-Free Cinco de Mayo Recipes

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by Lindsay Cotter Updated: Apr 25, 2025

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Cinco de Mayo is around the corner, and we can’t wait to throw a Mexican-inspired fiesta! We’ve gathered up our favorite gluten-free recipes for you.

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  • Taco Recipes
  • Sides And Salad
  • Queso, Salsa, and Coleslaw
  • Gluten-Free Tortillas
  • Cocktails and Desserts

There’s never a bad time for Mexican-inspired food! Not in our opinion, at least. From vegan queso, to easy crockpot tacos, and a tequila paloma cocktail, we have all the gluten-free recipes to help you celebrate.

Taco Recipes

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Air Fryer Fish Tacos with Pineapple Slaw

Elevate your Taco Tuesday with these easy battered gluten-free air fryer fish tacos topped with pineapple slaw!

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2 pork tacos with red cabbage and cilantro on top. Lime on side. Sitting on a white plate

Mojo Crockpot Pork Tacos

Made with a mojo marinade, these easy Crockpot Pork Tacos are bursting with herbaceous, citrus flavor in every juicy bite! Serve in gluten-free tortillas and add with all your favorite toppings

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shrimp taco recipe with fire roasted tomatoes

Crock Pot Fire Roasted Tomato Shrimp Tacos

These Crock Pot Fire Roasted Tomato Shrimp Tacos are easy to make and full of Mexican-inspired flavor for a healthy meal everyone will love. Serve them in gluten-free tortillas! 

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Turkey tacos are always a delicious and healthy dinner, but add roasted green chiles and the Southwest flavor is amazing! Make this easy, gluten free recipe on the stove or in a slow cooker. Vegetarian option. #slowcooker #glutenfree #dairyfree #tacos #turkey #easyrecipe #healthy

Green Chile Turkey Tacos (Slow Cooker Option)

Turkey tacos are a delicious meal, but adding roasted green chiles elevates the flavor! Make this gluten-free recipe on the stove or in a slow cooker. This recipe makes enough to feed 4 people, with 2 tacos each.

Vegetarian option included.

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keto taco salad cups with cheese and peppers

Keto Taco Salad Cheese Bowls

These keto taco salad bowls use delicious cheese taco shells to hold the salad ingredients. This is a fantastic vegetarian keto or low carb dinner idea!

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Vegetarian Taco Meat (Nut-Free)

Learn how to make veggie-loaded vegetarian taco meat for an easy plant-based taco meat option that looks and tastes like the real deal!

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Sides And Salad

Fiesta quinoa salad in wooden bowl with two lime slices as garnishFiesta quinoa salad in wooden bowl with two lime slices as garnish

Fiesta Quinoa Salad Bowl

Light, refreshing, and full of flavor, this Fiesta Quinoa Salad Bowl is the perfect appetizer, side dish, or main course for summer! Add your favorite protein or leave it as is for a Mexican salad everyone will love. Vegan Option. 

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Baked Mexican Cauliflower Rice with Chorizo (Vegan Option)

Mexican cauliflower rice is a simple meal with lots of flavor! Make this a gluten free, low carb recipe with chorizo. Or, make the vegetarian or vegan option by using my recipe for BBQ tempeh.

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One Skillet Mexican Quinoa

This Mexican quinoa recipe is made in ONE skillet for an easy, nourishing, vegetarian meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners!

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Mexican Sweet Potato Beef Stew (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This Mexican Sweet Potato Beef Stew (Slow Cooker Recipe) is a hearty, gluten-free meal full of warm flavor and nutrients perfect for busy weeknights, game day, and everything in between!

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Queso, Salsa, and Coleslaw

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Honey Chipotle Peach Salsa

This relish recipe is perfect for summer! Made with fresh peaches, sweet onion, and smoky chipotle peppers. It’s one sweet and spicy dip, perfect for topping grilled chicken, salmon, pork, or even tortilla chips! Quick to make, paleo friendly, and refined sugar free.

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vegan queso + chip in a bowl

Easy Vegan Salsa Con Queso

This vegan, plant-based dip uses fresh vegetables and a hint of Tex-Mex spices, making it a family friendly snack that everyone will love. Paleo and Whole 30 friendly!

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Pineapple Watermelon Salsa

Pineapple Watermelon Salsa is made with fresh fruit and veggies for a refreshing summer appetizer or taco topping recipe for parties, barbecues, and more. Make it ahead of time for easy snacking!

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Easy Pineapple Coleslaw Recipe

Make this healthy pineapple coleslaw recipe for a sweet and tangy side dish or condiment for all your summer cookout needs!

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Gluten-Free Tortillas

5-Ingredient Coconut Flour Tortillas

Vegan, Keto, and low-carb, this easy recipe for coconut flour tortillas is made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes. Soft, fluffy, and flexible, they’re perfect for meal prep!

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Three cooked almond flour tortillas.

Almond Flour Tortillas

Learn how to make the best gluten free and vegan almond flour tortillas recipe with just six ingredients in less than 35 minutes!

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Cocktails and Desserts

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Easy Paloma Cocktail with Orange

Get ready to sip on some serious sunshine with this refreshing Paloma cocktail! It’s the ultimate blend of tequila, fresh citrus, and a fizzy finish. 

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One cinnamon sugar churro cupcake on a white plate.

Gluten-Free Churro Cupcakes

Make this easy gluten-free churro cupcakes recipe with coconut frosting for a sweet, fluffy cinnamon sugar treat! Dairy-free.

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Mexican hot chocolate cocktail in a mug garnished with cinnamon stick and toasted marshmallows.

Mexican Spiked Hot Chocolate Cocktail or Mocktail

Make this spiked hot chocolate recipe in the slow cooker for a hands-off drink perfect for the fall and winter seasons! Dairy-free & Mocktail option, too!

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Mexican Hot Chocolate Sugar Cookies (Vegan Option)

Mexican Hot Chocolate Sugar cookies – This easy chocolate sugar cookies recipe has no butter! Gluten free, Paleo and Vegan friendly Christmas cookie recipe.

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