Cinco de Mayo
Literally meaning 5th of May, the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo is not, as commonly believed, Mexico’s independence day. Rather, it marks the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. An important victory, to be sure, but not one that many Mexicans -beyond Puebla that is, will celebrate. It’s not even a national holiday!
Despite this, outside of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become synonymous with celebrating all things Mexican. And just because it’s not a big celebration there doesn’t mean we can’t use it as an excuse to indulge in some tasty Mexican food traditions here, right?
Mexican Food Wholesaler and Retailer
Whether you’re a Mexican restaurant, a non-Mexican restaurant that plans on marking this fun, food-filled occasion with a Mexican-inspired dish on your menu, or a home cook looking to spice up your everyday menu routine, Leo Foods has everything you need to make it happen. From corn and flour tortilla wraps (including spinach, tomato, and beetroot varieties), taco shells, nacho chips, fajita seasonings, salsas, chili peppers, beans, rice, spices, tabasco sauce, and more, we have all the necessary Mexican ingredients to celebrate this festive foodie occasion.
Mexican Food Recipes & Ingredients
It has to be noted that this year, Cinco de Mayo conveniently falls on a Tuesday, so if you’re a fan of Mexican food, tacos are a must-eat that day. Get your taco shells and wraps, plus plenty of the essential fillings – pinto and black beans, tomatoes, rice, cheese sauce, sweet corn, lime juice, garlic, onion, and peppers to name a few, at our wholesale and cash and carry warehouse in Poligono Nueva Campana, Marbella. Looking for inspiration? Find The Best Taco Recipes on the Planet on Huffpost. From traditional Mexican style meat and seafood street tacos, to Tex-Mex, and plenty of vegetarian options too, you’re sure to find a delicious way to celebrate the ultimate Taco Tuesday with one of their recipes this year. If tacos aren’t your thing, though, there’s many more ways to enjoy Cinco de Mayo with some spectacular Mexican food. Find the ingredients you need to try Chiles en Nogada (a meat and fruit stuffed pepper drenched in walnut & goat’s cheese cream) or pozole (spicy pork and hominy soup served with warm corn tortillas) at Leo Foods, Marbella. Find plenty more recipes here.
Why not try a breakfast burrito!
Why not start Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican-inspired breakfast burrito? Scrambled eggs (or tofu for the vegans) mixed with some peppers and chorizo, wrapped in one of our spinach, tomato, or beetroot tortilla wraps and topped with a sprinkle of cheese and plenty of tobacco sauce will keep you full and happy all morning!
Mexican Drinks Supplier
It wouldn’t be a Cinco de Mayo party without a cocktail glass in hand, right? Pick up Piña Colada, Sex on the Beach, or Mojito (classic, strawberry, or passionfruit) mixes at our cash and carry warehouse or choose from our range of soft drinks to accompany your meal.
International Food Supplier
Leo Foods carries more than just Mexican food products. We stock a full range of Latin American foods including tinned tomatoes, garlic, chili peppers (tinned, sauces, and pastes!), lemon and lime juices, black, pinto, and kidney beans, cumin, paprika, olive oil, allspice, oregano, rice, and much more, as well as classic British, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine staples so you can explore an entire world of culinary styles all year.
We’re located in the Poligono Nueva Campana in Marbella. Pop by and visit us to discover all the authentic Mexican and international food products we have in store!