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Rosa MexicanoCinco De Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. (It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.) It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla, and in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population.

We've noticed the celebration gaining popularity nationwide, however, regardless of population. Perhaps because none of us needs much an excuse to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas?

So when the KitchenDaily editors wanted ideas for spicing up their Cinco de Mayo parties, we realized there's no place better to turn to than the famed Rosa Mexicano restaurant for fresh twists on traditional Mexican-American cuisine.

Visit Rosa Mexicano's locations in New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, Palm Beach, and Atlanta, or check them out online at rosamexicano.com.


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Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Spice up your Cinco de Mayo celebration with fresh twists on traditional Mexican-American cuisine from famed Rosa Mexicano Restaurant.

Guacamole en Molcajete

Rosa Mexicano's tableside guacamole mash-up helped make them a restaurant legend, and it's muy simple to mix up at home. Just grab an avocado, some salt and a wooden spoon and you're halfway to a fiesta.

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The Traditional Margarita (La Tradicional)

Freshly-squeezed lime juice, silver tequila and a salt-kissed rim come together in one mega-mouthwatering margarita. Served up or on the rocks, it's sure to be the star of your Cinco party.

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Pico de Gallo

Dice up just one batch of this fresh & zesty Mexican staple, and you'll never settle for soggy supermarket salsa again.

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Crisp Chicken Flautas (Flautas de Pollo)

Crisp up grocery store corn tortillas and stuff 'em with heartily herbed chicken, drizzled in luscious cream. It's a perfect way to add a flavor kick to chicken dinner leftovers.

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Chile Peanuts (Cacahuates Enchiladas)

A hint of spice and lime juice transforms plain ol' peanuts into a mucho-munchable show-off snack.

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Mushroom Quesadillas (Quesadillas con Hongos)

Quesadillas are a cinch to whip up at home, and this version gets a wonderfully earthy undertone from a filling of seasoned, sauteed mushrooms.

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Red Snapper Veracruz-style (Huachinango Estilo Veracruzano)

Olives, tomatoes, jalapenos and herbs make quite a splash when they come together in this showstopping fish dish.

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Alambre de Camarones

Marinated shrimp skewers are a hit on the grill on the griddle. Serve them as a appetizer, or round out with rice or salad to make a festive main course.

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About Rosa Mexicano

Visit Rosa Mexicano's locations in New York, Washington DC, Miami, Palm Beach and Atlanta or online at rosamexicano.com

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Cinco de Mayo Recipes