The ultimate foodie's guide to Cinco de Mayo

For any average party, guests may be quite satisfied with pizza bites and snack bowls, but not on Cinco de Mayo! You can bet this special celebration calls for hosts to up their food game and serve festive dishes like tacos, guacamole and salsa. Feeling overwhelmed in the kitchen? Don't worry, we're here to help!

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The Mexican holiday has transformed into an international festivity throughout the years, so much so that it's actually more popular in America now. In Mexico it's mainly celebrated in Puebla, while the rest of the world recognizes it as a chance to honor the Mexican culture and heritage through drinks and food, of course!

Watch below to see the most popular and traditional dishes for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta:

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