Cinco de Mayo Party on a Budget

Michelle Yastremsky
Illustrious Intern
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Skip the pricey food and decor, without skimping on style at your Cinco de Mayo celebration this year. Hosting an over-the-top bash on a budget is easy with the right DIY decor and easy to make recipes that will save you both time and money.

Serve up an authentic menu and personalize the decor to your event. Stick with the traditional Cinco de Mayo colors of red, white, and green to really add that festive feel to the room. Whoever said it's the little things that matter had it right. Pay special attention to small details like plates, serve ware, and even table embellishments to really add that "wow" factor to the spread.

Most importantly, remember to save on ingredients and decorations so you can spend on booze and beer - because Cinco de Mayo just isn't a fiesta without tequila and beer!

Decoration

Budget Friendly Cinco de Mayo Decorations

Party supply stores mark up pricing on items that are cheaply made, while authentic pinatas, candy and papel picado tend to be made in Mexico and are often handcrafted. Read More

Craft

Fun & Colorful DIY Polka Dot Napkins

With all those tasty dishes you are serving, your guests are sure to need something wipe that guacamole off their lips. Instead of purchasing paper napkins, make your own colorful fabric napkins that are not only reusable, but festive as well! Read More

Recipe

Easy Margarita Fruit Dip Recipe

Yep, you read that correctly - margarita fruit dip! While most people stick to sipping on a margarita, we like to mix this tangy drink in everything from dips to desserts... you name it! Read More

Recipe

Easy Guacamole Recipe

It's not a Cinco de Mayo without a serving of rich guacamole to liven things up! This avocado based dip usually comes with a hefty price tag, so save some money by making your own. We've got an easy recipe sure to please any guest. Read More

Recipe

Mini Chicken Tacos

Any good hostess knows that the key to a guest's heart is through tasty finger foods. These mini chicken tacos pack a flavorful punch and are easy to make, and fun to eat! Perfect for your 5th of May fiesta! Read More

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Chili Con Carne

It's not a Cinco de Mayo fiesta without a steaming bowl of chili! We love the idea of serving chili for a big bash. Just combine the ingredients, and let it cook while you take care of other party necessities. Read More

Drink

Margarita Jell-O Shot Recipe

As we said before, we love to experiment with margaritas in any way we can. These jello shots are the perfect boozey treat to cool off your taste buds and liven up the party! Read More

Recipe

Easy Churros Recipe

If you haven't tried a churros at least once in your life, you are surely missing out. These Spanish desserts are a must have at your Cinco de Mayo party, even if the closest you've been to Mexico is the Cinco de Mayo page on Celebrations.com. Read More

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