25 Cinco de Mayo recipes: Guacamole, tostadas, chiles rellenos and more

Recipe: A guava margarita.

Sweet Butter’s shrimp ceviche has the fresh flavors of lemon and cilantro. Recipe.   (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Queso de chiva fundido con pipián verde (Translation: Broiled goat cheese with a pumpkin seed sauce.) Read the recipe.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

Corn steams up soft and light in fresh husks, with chile and cheese in the mix.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Tuna tostadas: A rich bite, topped with chipotle mayonnaise.   (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Recipe: Ruby red grapefruit margarita

This dish is the perfect ending to any party. Read the recipe.   (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

El Cholo’s chiles rellenos are an L.A. favorite.   (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

The vegetarians will enjoy this one. Read the recipe.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

There’s a reason this dish is such a classic. Read the recipe.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Huitlacoche can be found at select Latin markets; call ahead to make sure before tackling this dish. Read the recipe.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Jamaica flowers are combined with peppers, onion and zucchini in this enchilada. Read the recipe.   (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

We discovered this dish on the menu at the Tequila & Ceviche Bar at Las Ventanas in Los Cabos. It tastes even better than it looks.   (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Who needs tofu enchiladas and walnut tacos? Read the recipe.   (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Mexican chocolate and orange accent this pork dish, which is normally served at special events, such as a wedding. Read the recipe.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

This pork shoulder is dusted with chili powder and other spices, then braised for hours. Read the recipe.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

These enchiladas are brimming with eggplant, zucchini and peppers. Read the recipe.   (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Recipe: Blood orange jalapeno margarita

Duck Tacos with tomatillo sauce and chile-cherry compote would be a nice change of pace. Read the recipe.   (Eric Boyd / Los Angeles Times)

You can get your greens in with this dish. Read the recipe.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Pasilla chiles are the secret ingredient to this savory dish. Read the recipe.   (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Radish salsa and tortillas with chicharrones de queso -- melted bits of cheese.   (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)