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This Mexican charcuterie board brings the fiesta to your table! Make every party feel like Cinco de Mayo with Mexican-inspired appetizers and snacks.
Fun, colorful, and loaded with bold, festive flavors, this Mexican themed charcuterie board is the kind of party platter that disappears in minutes.
Serve it this Cinco de Mayo or anytime you need to impress guests without breaking a sweat.
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Charcuterie boards don’t have to be boring! If this Mexican twist on the party classic got you in the snacking mood, check out our Asian and spring charcuterie boards next.
Why You’ll Love This Mexican Charcuterie Board
- This no-cook Mexican-style charcuterie board makes the perfect last-minute appetizer.
- Loaded with Mexican-themed treats, this Mexican grazing board is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- There are no rules for building this Mexican-inspired charcuterie board, so set it up however you like!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Corn – You can also make air fryer corn ribs!
Avocado and lime – Perfect with the bold flavors in the Mexican charcuterie board.
Red chili peppers and canned whole green chiles – Feel free to use any pepper you like on this beautiful board.
Cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and radishes – For pops of color. Fresh veggies also make fantastic palate cleansers!
Tortilla chips, rolled chips, popcorn chips, barbecue corn nuts, and Doritos – Is it really a Mexican-inspired charcuterie board without these bite-size flavor bombs?
Mini tortillas and bread bites – For wrapping and scooping your personal favorites!
Spicy cheese crackers and chili crackers – The best Mexican platter offers a variety of textures, so feel free to fill the board with goodies!
Spicy cheddar cheese – Add your favorite Mexican cheese! Cotija cheese will be perfect for this Mexican themed charcuterie board.
Olives – To add a salty contrast to the hot, zesty Mexican flavors. Some other fillers you can add to the board are fresh cilantro and black beans!
Pico de Gallo – You can also serve a variety of salsas, including this must-try fire-roasted salsa.
Mexican-style hot sauce and spicy tomato sauce – You can also add sour cream, cheese dip, and Mexican favorites like Tajin or Chamoy to your Cinco de Mayo charcuterie board.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Get Creative
If you can’t find Mexican products, just add a variety of items inspired by your favorite Mexican snacks and treats.
Add Something Homemade
Why not add homemade dishes to your Mexican charcuterie board and make it extra special? Try our Chipotle copycat corn salsa and avocado cream sauce!
Serve with Meat
Serve this Cinco de Mayo charcuterie board with browned ground beef and have everyone build their own tacos and nachos! You can keep the cooked, seasoned beef warm in a Crockpot.
Mexican-Inspired Charcuterie Board FAQs
What are some Mexican finger foods?
What kind of meats and cheeses will go well on a Mexican charcuterie board?
Instead of the usual sausage, prosciutto, gouda, or brie, your Mexican board can feature meats and cheeses like Jamon Serrano, Spanish chorizo, Queso Fresco, or Manchego.
What kinds of fruits and veggies will go well in a Cinco de Mayo charcuterie board?
You can assemble your Mexican themed charcuterie board with produce usually enjoyed in Mexican dishes. Think papaya, mangoes, jicama, and bell peppers!
How long can a Mexican snack charcuterie board sit out?
Like other charcuterie boards, you don’t want to let your Mexican appetizer board sit out for over 2 hours for food safety.
How to store leftover Mexican food charcuterie board?
Group the similar leftovers from your Mexican food board together in separate airtight containers rather than just covering the whole board! You can keep them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
More Delicious Charcuterie Board Ideas
- 4th of July Charcuterie Board
- Brunch Charcuterie Board
- S’more Charcuterie Board
- Caramel Apple Charcuterie Board
- Fall Charcuterie Board
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Mexican Charcuterie Board Idea
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pc corn, sliced into ribs
- 1 pc avocado, cubed
- 3 pcs red chili peppers, sliced
- 3 pcs cucumbers, sliced
- 1 pc lime, sliced into wedges
- 10 pcs cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 6 pcs radishes, sliced
- 8 pcs tortilla chips
- 6 pcs mini tortillas
- 1 cup rolled chips
- 1 cup popcorn chips
- 1 cup bread bites
- 1 cup barbecue corn nuts
- 1 cup Doritos
- 1/2 cup spicy cheese crackers
- 1/2 cup spicy cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1 cup chili crackers
- 1/4 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1/4 cup Mexican-style hot sauce
- 1/4 cup canned whole green chiles
- 1/4 cup spicy tomato sauce
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place the tortillas and chips in the center, then add the condiments, dips, and chiles around the board.
- Add the fresh lime wedges, avocados, radishes, tomatoes, olives, and cucumbers to the board.
- Fill the gaps on the entire board with the remaining ingredients.
Notes
- If you can’t find Mexican products, just add a variety of items inspired by your favorite Mexican snacks and treats.
- Why not add homemade dishes to your Mexican charcuterie board and make it extra special? Try our Chipotle copycat corn salsa and avocado cream sauce!
- Serve this Cinco de Mayo charcuterie board with browned ground beef and have everyone build their own tacos and nachos! You can keep the cooked, seasoned beef warm in a Crockpot.
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