Serve all your drops in terra-cotta baskets in varying sizes, saving you money on serveware.

Festive Invites Set the tone of your Cinco de Mayo party from the beginning. Send out vibrant invitations that match with your own theme, and use vibrant coasters and wine charms on the day of your celebration. Design by Paper and Cake; Photo by Missy Marie Photography

Printable Fiesta Banner Playlist If you're throwing your fiesta outside, be certain that you decorate doorways and fences with festive paper decoration. The vibrant design of this printable banner will get the party started, and remember the music! Download our optimistic fiesta playlist to receive your guests off their toes.

Baked Churros Bake desserts which are easy to consume, like churros. If you'd like to take the healthier approach to creating them, bake them in the oven instead of frying. To provide them the same crispy small glass shower enclosures . fried texture, set them in the broiler for a couple of minutes after baking.

Color-Coordinated Chairs Seating is critical for any celebration. Give your chairs a Cinco de Mayo dash by spray-painting folding seats in different colors. Photo courtesy of Society Social

Mini Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas Bite-sized treats are simple, filling and enjoyable to eat. Serve these mini chipotle shrimp tostadas -- your guests will soon be asking you for the recipe.

Sombrero Centerpiece Putting a table for your celebration is simple: Put a sombrero on a tall candlestick and also fill the rim together with cupcakes. Place peppers and select vibrant tableware. The more color, the better! Design by Courtney Whitmore

Terra-Cotta Serving Bowls Serve all your drops in terra-cotta baskets in varying sizes, saving you money on serveware. You can use the smaller pots for meals and fill larger ones with flowers as table centerpieces.

Cupcakes With Tequila Drink guests your favourite drink in cupcake form. This margarita cupcake recipe is perfect for your Cinco celebration, but you are going to be making this yummy dessert year round. Photo by Missy Marie Photography

DIY Piñata What is a fiesta without the traditional piata? Make your own using a large cardboard box, toilet paper roll tubes and crepe paper.

Floral Piñatas Not into tradition? If you are throwing an upscale fiesta, make a DIY flower piata. This vibrant twist on the traditional piata is going to be the focal point of this party.

Confetti-Dotted Vases Dress up your tablescape -- if it's for Cinco or a summertime barbecue -- with easy-to-make confetti glass vases. Make modest vases to give as party favors or group bigger ones with each other to create a bold centerpiece.

Adobo Chicken Tamales Impress your visitors and function chicken tamales. This yummy dish appears difficult to make, however you can whip it up very quickly.

Colorful Candy Party Favors Do not forget the party favors! You can still offer your guests something to take home even if you've maxed out your financial plan. Tape the bottom of two cupcake liners with each other, and place jellybeans in the top liner. Write each guest's name on a small bit of paper, and tape it to a toothpick to adhere in the center for dual use as a place card. Design by Jessica Okui

Avocado Fries If you already have enough gaucamole, use your leftover avocado to make avocado chips. Drink it with a simple lime Sriracha mayonnaise for a kick.

Cinco de Mayo Banner Bring Mexican flair into your party with a vibrant Cinco de Mayo banner. Dress this up free printable with tissue pom-poms. Layout by Paper and Cake; Photo by Missy Marie Photography

Easy Corn Salsa Grill the corn within this salsa for a taste that will remind you of summer days beforehand. Serve it with tortilla chips or atop your favorite Mexican dish.

Easy Queso Dip Queso blanco is an all-time favourite in any party. With a couple of simple steps, you can make this dip 15 minutes before the beginning of your party using ingredients that you probably have on hand.

DIY Table Linens A fiesta is not the same without a lively tablescape. Dress up your desk with other geometric-patterned table runner or an authentic Mexican and napkins.

Fiesta Centerpiece Create a practically free centerpiece by filling Mexican food headphones with vibrant roses from the grocery shop. Choose cans of varying heights to bring measurement. Design by Kristin Guy

Colorful Spiral Cookies Add some colour to your party with dessert. These easy-to-make cookies are fantastic for Cinco or even a kid's birthday party. The best part? They're slit and bake, which means you can freeze leftover bread until your next event.

Roasted Salsa Placing the veggies in the broiler prior to making this salsa really brings out their tastes. This recipe is perfect for your Cinco de Mayo collecting, but will be a fantastic hit any time of year.

Easy Flan You may steer clear of making flan, but this recipe isn't hard to make even for beginner bakers. Create individual-sized flan in ramekins or bake in a pie pan for visitors to eat and slice.