Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Spice It Up with These Farm to Fiesta Favorites

As everyone comes together to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo, it’s the perfect opportunity to share our stories, culture, and good food with those around us. As a chef, it’s a festive moment to turn up the color, embrace bold tastes, and wow guests with vibrant, beautifully composed dishes. This season, Fresh Origins® is excited to offer a lineup of microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty ingredients that help you deliver unforgettable flavor while elevating presentation. Whether you're crafting tacos with flair, shaking up zesty cocktails, or plating shareable small bites, these ingredients bring fresh inspiration to the table.

Fresh Takes on Mexican-Inspired Classics

From zesty to spicy and everything in between, here are our top Cinco de Mayo picks to liven up your menu and wow your guests.

Micro Epazote

A traditional herb used in Mexican cuisine, Micro Epazote adds an authentic touch to beans, quesadillas, and salsas. With bold, citrus and thyme flavor and delicate leaves, this microgreen is perfect for modern plates with a nod to the classics. Try it as a finishing touch on tacos or sprinkled over esquites for a flavor-packed pop. Find more information about Micro Epazote here.

Micro Epazote with Grilled Prawns, Salsa Macha, Micro Epazote Salsa Verde, Charred Lime, and Radish
Chef Ryley Eckersley of Wolf Supper Club - Portland, Oregon

Micro Cilantro

No Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without cilantro. Fresh Origins® Micro Cilantro brings a concentrated cilantro flavor in an elegant, miniature form. Perfect for adorning ceviche, tacos, or guacamole, it delivers aroma, flavor, and a refined look that elevates any dish. Find more information about Micro Cilantro here.

Micro Fiesta Blend™

Bring the party to the plate with this festive mix of spicy and savory microgreens. It’s perfect for topping tostadas, adding color to tamales, or mixing into sopes. This versatile blend combines both visual appeal and exciting taste, making it a must-have for Cinco de Mayo menus. Find more information about Micro Fiesta Blend™ here.

Micro Citrus Mix™

Brighten your flavors with the refreshing zest of Micro Citrus Mix™. This blend is ideal for cutting through rich foods and enhancing seafood dishes, especially aguachile or grilled fish tacos. The subtle citrus notes also pair beautifully with creamy elements like avocado or cotija. Find more information about Micro Citrus Mix™ here.

Sweet Heat & Festive Finishes

Share bright plates, bold flavors, and a lasting impression.

Marigold

A traditional flower of celebration, Marigolds offer a pop of yellow-orange brilliance and subtle herbal flavor. These blossoms add visual flair to cocktails, appetizers, and plated desserts, making them a beautiful symbol of the festive season. Find more information about Marigold here.

Hibiscus Flower

Hibiscus Flower adds deep magenta hues and tart, cranberry-like flavor to drinks and dishes alike. Use it in syrups for cocktails, as a topping for churros, or in savory reductions. Its vibrant color and sophisticated taste add a bold statement to your Cinco de Mayo creations. Find more information about Hibiscus Flower here.

Tiny Veggies™ Radish Mix

Bold in flavor and stunning in appearance, Tiny Veggies™ Radish Mix offers a spicy crunch that’s perfect for street corn, tostadas, or build-your-own taco boards. Each piece is delicately shaped, adding dramatic texture and vibrant color to every bite. Find more information about Tiny Veggies™ Radish Mix here.

Bring the Celebration to Life

As the new year ushers in a wave of health-focused resolutions, now is the perfect time to refresh your menu with vibrant, nutrient-packed ingredients that cater to consumers who are practicing healthier habits. Give consumers easy choices with the addition of Fresh Origins® Microgreens and Microgreen Mixes, packed with flavor and nutrition that keep your menus feeling fresh all year long.