Our favorite recipes for the National Holidays

On the upcoming September 15 and 16, Mexicans will be celebrating Independence Day in style. The best part? At kiwilimón, we’ve been hard at work and are excited to share this list of 15 recipes to celebrate the Fiestas Patrias with main dishes, drinks, cocktails, and desserts that showcase our unique flavors. Now that you have this list of 15 Fiestas Patrias recipes, you have no excuses not to prepare a feast and delight your guests on a Mexican night. Here’s how to make chiles en nogada, pozole rojo, tinga tostadas, rice pudding, margaritas, and much more. Enjoy! You can also read: The history of chiles en nogada15 recipes for Fiestas Patrias Do you have a fair or Mexican night coming up? Then don’t hesitate to choose several dishes from this list of Fiestas Patrias recipes and shout out after enjoying different delights of Mexican cuisine. Let’s cook! 1. Chile en nogada This chile en nogada is a classic of classics, so it must be on your table this September 15. Here we show you how to prepare the original recipe for chiles en nogada, created in honor of Agustín de Iturbide.    2. Tostadas de tinga Another classic of the Fiestas Patrias is tinga tostadas, and for your good fortune, kiwilimón teaches you how to make the best chicken tinga recipe. Try them and fall in love with their flavor!  3. Pambazo de papa con chorizo Take it up a notch with this pambazo recipe filled with potato and chorizo, which also includes a touch of cream, cheese, sauce, and lettuce for added flavor. Pair it with hibiscus water and get ready to celebrate!  4. Horchata de fresa If you're in charge of bringing the agua fresca to the fair or Mexican night, don't worry, because this strawberry horchata will be ready in no time. To top it off, this drink is very creamy and easy to make.  5. Arroz con leche de rompope Dessert is a must on Independence Day, so prepare this rompope rice pudding to leave everyone in awe. The best part? You can make it the night before, making it even tastier.  6. Pozole rojo mixto If you can't decide between chicken pozole and pork pozole, don't worry, as kiwilimón teaches you how to prepare a mixed red pozole to celebrate September 15 with all the flavors of Mexican cuisine. Don’t forget to serve with tostadas!  7. Pipián rojo con chilacayotes If this year you want to stray from typical recipes like pozole, tostadas, and pambazos, then this pipián rojo with chilacayotes recipe is a great option for the celebrations of Mexico's Independence.   See more: 30 tacos to add flavor to the patriotic month8. Esquites con chapulines Snacks are also a must during Fiestas Patrias celebrations, so don’t miss out on this esquites with chapulines recipe to treat your guests. To top it off, they have a touch of chili and crispy chapulines. Let’s celebrate!   9. Plátanos machos flameados Don't know what to make for dessert? These flambéed plantains will make you want to shout “Viva México!” for their flavor and texture. Pair them with a cup of coffee and you’ll be ready to close your Mexican night on a high note.   10. Margarita de coco There is no better cocktail to toast this September 15 and 16 than this coconut margarita, as it will be ready in minutes and has an irresistible tropical flavor. Cheers and viva México!   11. Bocoles Add a delightful touch to your Mexican night with this bocoles recipe, which are corn dough patties with an out-of-this-world flavor. Prepare them to shout out this September 15 and top them with your favorite salsa.   12. Quesadillas fritas Do you want to prepare the menu for your Mexican night in no time? Then make these fried quesadillas, which can also be topped with grated cheese, salsa, cream, and lettuce. Let’s celebrate Mexico's Independence in style!13. Agua de guayaba  Add a touch of freshness to Fiestas Patrias with this guava water, a slightly sweet, quick-to-make drink full of flavor. This agua fresca is ideal to accompany all your cravings.  14. Margarita picante Everyone will want to toast all night with this spicy margarita recipe, as it perfectly exemplifies the variety and deliciousness of Mexican cuisine. Don’t miss this cocktail for the September 15!  15. Coricos Coricos are small cookies with a subtle and very crispy flavor. They are typical of the northern part of the country and are perfect to close Fiestas Patrias on a high note. Don't miss out on these classics of Mexican cuisine and celebrate Independence Day with all the flavor that kiwilimón is known for. Prepare these 15 dishes for your Mexican night and let us know which one you like the most.  Continue reading: The best chiles en nogada in CDMX