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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Do yourself a favor- don’t sit back and watch everyone else have all the fun today just because you’re on a diet. Be sure to make a healthier choice than babysitting the queso bowl or going for thirds on fried tacos and sopapillas. Try one of the many recipes that offer lower calories, fat, carbs and even Weight Watchers Points for many Mexican food favorites.

These are the top Cinco de Mayo recipe picks at DietsInReview.com.

Low-Carb and Weight Watchers Margaritas

Margarita Chicken - with 3 Weight Watchers Points, 1g Carbs, 1g Fat, and 128 calories

Chicken and Red Chili Tamales - No guilt here, just 2 Weight Watchers Points, 9g Protein, low calories and low fat.

Fajita Breakfast Burritos - Only 5g of Carbs!

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. each vinegar and soy sauce
• Cubed cooked chicken or turkey sausage
• 1/8 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup green pepper, cut into strips
• Dash of cumin and garlic powder
• 1/8 cup light cream
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbs. salsa

Instructions

1. In skillet, heat vinegar and soy sauce
2. Add chicken, onions and green peppers
3. Season to taste with cumin and garlic powder
4. Let cook for 3-4 minutes
5. Combine eggs and cream
6. In another skillet, cook half of egg mixture
7. Tilt pan to distribute evenly across pan
8. Let one side set and carefully turn over
9. Repeat with remaining egg mixture
10. Divide ingredients between both egg “tortillas”
11. Top with sour cream and salsa