Who doesn’t love margaritas, tacos, and piñatas? So why not celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a taco themed party! If you want to go all out this year order a taco truck to be stationed at your party. However, if you’re keeping it to a DIY menu here are a few tips.
For the main filling I suggest grilled chicken breasts and shrimp, marinated in olive oil, red pepper, black pepper, a little hot sauce and salt. For red meat lovers, I suggest grilled flank steak. Add fresh cilantro or parsley to the grilled chicken, shrimp and flank steak.
The following condiments will compliment your taco bar: shredded iceberg lettuce or spinach, shredded cheddar cheese, queso dip with bell peppers, guacamole, light sour cream, medium salsa and a fruit salsa like mango, pineapple, or peaches, hot sauce, diced tomatoes, and seven layer taco dip. Have the option of hard and soft tacos. Black beans and Mexican rice are easy sides that take minutes to make.
Don’t forget the piñata and your signature drink such as Corona with lime or this Beer ‘Garita recipe from My Recipes.
DIY Mini Piñatas from One Charming Party
Beer ‘Garitas
- Yield: Makes 4 servings
- Prep time:5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur
- Crushed ice
- 1/2 to 1 cup cold beer
Preparation
1. Stir together first 3 ingredients until well blended. Fill 4 medium glasses with crushed ice. Pour limeade mixture evenly into glasses. Add beer to taste.
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Minute Maid Frozen Concentrate for Limeade, José Cuervo Especial tequila, and Triple Sec for orange liqueur.
