Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Fifth of May, is a Mexican holiday to celebrate Mexican victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday has become popular in the United States, with many people enjoying Mexican-inspired food, drinks, and festivities. If you’re looking for plant-based Mexican recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll share some delicious and healthy plant-based Mexican recipes perfect for the occasion.

Because there’s no reason your healthy plant-based diet should prevent you from celebrating. In this list, you’ll find everything from tacos al pastor to roasted sweet potato and black bean enchiladas, so get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style! These delicious plant-based Mexican recipes are sure to be a hit.

Sweet Potato Enchiladas

Enchiladas are essentially baked burritos—rolled tortillas filled with savory, tasty fillings, then baked with salsa. The pairing of cumin and coriander in this dish gives the enchiladas a warm flavor and a great aroma.

Plant-Based Mexican 7-Layer Dip

This homemade Mexican 7-Layer Dip is perfect when you don’t want to cook anything too intense. It’s always a favorite at parties and usually the first dish to disappear.

Chipotle Mushroom Tacos

Simple and healthy, these crazy delicious Chipotle Mushroom Tacos are all that with their smoky, aromatic seasoning and hearty, “meaty” texture.

Grilled Vegan Mexican Street Corn

This Mexican-inspired corn is another summer BBQ favorite! The traditional street corn is served with a mayonnaise rub, but we chose something less fatty for this recipe. Make sure to add a shake or two of vegan parmesan—perfecto!

Tacos Al Pastor

This recipe achieves the signature sweet and savory flavor associated with Tacos Al Pastor by substituting pork with soy curls marinated in spices and pineapple juice. Top with diced onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a truly delicious and satisfying meal.

“Cheesy” Jalapeño Poppers

Stuffed jalapeño poppers never tasted so good! These creamy, smoky, slightly spicy mini peppers will have you reaching for more. Once you prepare the delicious plant-based cheesy filling, you can quickly fill your sweet or spicy peppers and bake. These are the perfect appetizers for any occasion.

Portobello Fajita Stir Fry

There is something magical about those sizzling, smoky fajitas arriving at your table at a Mexican restaurant. Now you can bring that magic home with these oil-free fajitas that are full of flavor.

Ensalada Azteca

Made with brown rice, black beans, and mangoes, this vibrant dish from The China Study Cookbook is perfect for summertime meals.

Pinto Bean Pozole Verde

Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup frequently served on holidays and other celebrations. This delightful plant-based alternative replaces chicken and pork with pinto beans and soy curls.

Red Potatoes in Salsa Verde

This Mexican dish is delicious and very easy to make. It is usually eaten in tacos, but you can eat it as a side dish or in Mexican enchiladas. The salsa verde gives the potatoes their unique flavor.

Butternut Squash Tostadas

You can’t just eat one! These Tex-Mex tostadas are simply delicious. The key to unlocking this dish’s flavor is in toasting the squash.

Authentic Mexican Pico de Gallo Salsa

This authentic Mexican salsa is incredibly easy to make and filled with light, fresh ingredients. Pile it on top of tostadas, tacos, beans, rice, burritos, baked potatoes, or tortilla chips!

Nopal Cactus Soup

Nopal cactus is famous for its health benefits. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It has a taste similar to green beans or okra.

Mexican Power Bowl

Power bowls are delicious, but they can also be nutritional powerhouses. They’re an uncomplicated, versatile, and highly customizable way to eat healthy food. This Mexican bowl is a wholesome fiesta of flavors.

Mushroom “Carnitas”

Enjoy this plant-based version of a classic Mexican dish. Made with juicy marinated mushrooms, it's the perfect filling for tacos, tostadas, burritos, quesadillas, or power bowls.

Enfrijoladas

Enfrijoladas are a traditional Mexican dish with tortillas dipped in a savory bean sauce. In this plant-based version, the bean sauce is made using black beans. The tortillas are then filled with sautéed vegetables and topped with your favorite flavorful ingredients.