19 Mexican Appetizers

Looking for Mexican appetizers? These 19 Mexican appetizers come together quickly for a delicious start to any potluck or party – and are perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

I love Mexican food and with Cinco de Mayo coming up quickly I thought it would be a great time to showcase some fabulous Mexican inspired appetizers from some of my favourite bloggers.  I can’t wait to try some of these out myself  – those BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas from Simply Stacie are definitely calling my name!

What I love about these recipes is the inclusion of so many fresh ingredients. 

More delicious Mexican inspired dishes…

If you are looking for other Mexican inspired dishes be sure to check out one of my reader-favourite recipes – Mexican Macaroni Salad.

19 Mexican Appetizers

A tasty appetizer with a kick! Impress your guests with this simple recipe.

Mexican Meatballs | Simply Stacie

Easy to make appetizers with Mexican flavoured chicken. Serve cold and garnish with cilantro for a great starter for a party or dinner.

15 Minute Mexican Chicken Appetizers | Family Food and Travel

It’s a spicy guacamole recipe using roasted jalapeños for the best guacamole seasonings. Plus a little trick to make this a non-browning guacamole.

Perfect Guacamole | My Turn for US

It’s creamy and satisfying, yet kicky and fun … an all-around crowd pleaser!

Mexican Fiesta Black Bean Hummus | Two Healthy Kitchens

Chips and salsa is always a popular appetizer or snack. How about surprising your party guests with a tasty dragon fruit salsa?

Dragon Fruit Salsa | Fearless Dining

Everyone loves these cheesy taquitos! They’re filled with chicken, cream cheese, salsa, and spinach and are great as appetizers or even a main dish.

Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos | Lil’ Luna

Light and Fresh 7-Layer Mexican Dip  | Baby to Boomer

This one is made with jalapeno peppers and serrano peppers so it’s a little on the spicy side!

Pico de Gallo | Simply Stacie

This recipe for the World’s best guacamole is made from a traditional Mexican recipe using the freshest ingredients.

World’s Best Guacamole  | Family Food and Travel

This chunky avocado salsa is a little creamy with pops of sweet crunchy corn.

Chunky Avocado Salsa | Leave No Leftovers

With just five ingredients, these Fiesta Pinwheels are the perfect game day appetizer! 

Fiesta Pinwheels | Kitchen Meets Girl

Homemade Queso made without processed cheese.

Queso con Carne (without Velveeta!) | Life with Captain Fussybuckets

Avocado Cilantro Sauce | Saving Every Day (*edit 06/12/2020 – recipe has been removed)

These BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Quesadillas feature tender chicken smothered in bbq sauce, paired with fresh and sweet pineapple along with loads of cheese cooked together for a crunchy quesadilla packed full of vibrant flavors.

BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas | Simply Stacie

Big chunks of shrimp mixed with pico de gallo and cocktail sauce and layered with avocado with lots of fresh lime juice.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail | Valerie’s Kitchen

A bright, crisp four-pepper salsa with black beans and fresh cilantro. Quick, easy and awesome with chips!

Rainbow Pepper Salsa | Two Healthy Kitchens

Cowboy Caviar can be enjoyed as a salad,a  dip, or even as a dressing on top of a green salad. It can also act like another version of a salsa for tacos!

Cowboy Caviar | Thrifty NW Mom

These cute mini salad bowls are so fun to make, and even more fun to gobble up!

Mini Taco Salad Cups | Damn Delicious

Chicken Queso Dip | Simply Stacie