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It's easy to host a Mexican Dinner Party that your friends and family will rave about. Get your Mexican Printable Party Pack and grab some recipes to get the party rolling!

HOW DO YOU HOST A MEXICAN NIGHT?

I have everything you need to host a Mexican dinner night easily. There are printable party decorations and games. Then I have some of the best food bloggers authentic Mexican recipes rounded up for you

Go through the recipes, choose a dish from each group, click the "get recipe," and print. Be sure and grab your free party planner by joining my free Members Hospitality Printable Library to organize your party easily.

WHAT DO YOU SERVE AT A MEXICAN PARTY?

Below you will find all kinds of great authentic Mexican party food that you can easily make at home. Start with some simple appetizers and drinks to welcome your guest and get them in the party mood. Then serve up some Mexican soup or salad. Follow with your main course with a few of the following ideas. Then top it all off with a Mexican-themed dessert and, hey, another round of drinks too.

  • TACOS
  • CHALUPAS
  • NACHOS
  • EMPANADAS
  • CHILE RELLENO 
  • ENCHILADA
  • TAQUITOS
  • FAJITAS
  • BURRITOS
  • TAMALES
  • QUESADILLA
  • RICE
  • BEANS
  • SALSA & SEASONING & CHEESE SAUCE

HOW TO HOST A CINCO dE MAYO PARTY

For Americans, Cinco de Mayo represents a time to celebrate Mexican history and culture. The celebration definitely centers around authentic Mexican food and drinks. Decorations for a party typically are beautiful vibrant colors.

I have created a very colorful Mexican-themed printable party pack that will make it easy to throw a Cinco de Mayo party. Below you will also find easy-to-make, delicious Mexican dishes to serve your guest. Don't forget about the margaritas and desserts too.

mexican printable party pack

STEPS TO HOSTING A DINNER PARTY

  1. Select a date and time
  2. Download your step-by-step free party planner in my member's hospitality printable library.
  3. Organize your time by using the count down to-do list in the printable party planner
  4. Plan your guest list sheet in the party planner
  5. Purchase your easy Mexican Printable Party Pack
  6. Mail invitations (there is a printable one in the Mexican Printable Party Pack
  7. Plan your menu by going through the recipes below. Choose an appetizer, soup, salad, main dish, and some sides. Don't forget drinks and dessert too. (blank menu in Mexican Printable Party Pack)
mexican dinner party free printable menu blank

8. Next, start making your party grocery list (blank shopping list in Mexican Printable Party Pack).

mexican themed dinner party shopping list

9. Want to make your party feel festive in a snap! I have everything you need for decorations and party games. Just purchase my Printable Mexican Party Pack for $20.00 and you will be all set.

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WHAT YOU WILL GET IN A PRINTABLE MEXICAN PARTY PACK

This printable party pack is a great value for only $19.50 You will have 31 pages of party printables to choose from and you don't even have to leave home to make your decorations.

  • BANNER
  • PRINTABLE WATER BOTTLE LABELS
  • PAPER NAPKIN RINGS
  • CUPCAKE TOPPERS
  • MUSTACHE DECORATIONS
  • BUFFET TENT LABELS
  • WALL DECORATIONS
  • BEAN GUESSING GAME
  • MARACAS WALL DECORATIONS
  • BANNER
  • CIGAR BAND LABELS
  • CANDY BAR WRAPPER
  • 4 INCH TREAT BAG TOPPERS
  • WALL DECORATIONS
  • INVITATION

GAMES

Greet your guest with a fun ice breaker when they arrive. Fill up a jar with pinto beans, don't forget to count them first though. Set it near your drink station. As everyone fixes themselves a drink have them try and guess how many beans are in the jar. Give prizes for the closest guess and the worst guess. You can download this printable when you purchase my Mexican Printable Party Pack also.

PURCHASE YOUR MEXICAN PARTY PACK

Easily host a Mexican Dinner Party that your friends and family will rave about. Get your Mexican Party Printable Pack and grab some recipes to get the party rolling! This printable party pack is a great value for only $19.50. You will have 31 pages of party printables to choose from, and you don't even have to leave home to make your decorations.

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MENU FOR MEXICAN FOOD

APPETIZERS

Parmigiano Reggiano - Nacho Cups & Cheesy Blinis - Festive Canapés - Emma Eats & Explores
Parmigiano Reggiano is a delicious, hard cheese, produced in Emilia Romagna, in Northern Italy. We all know it as Parmesan and I’m thrilled to be partnering with Parmigiano Reggiano to show you two fabulous seasonal canapé recipes that I’ve created with this delicious cheese. The cheese itself is r…
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mexican dinner party nacho
Mini Baked Shrimp Tostadas Bites (w/ Chipotle Sour Cream)
These Baked Shrimp Tostadas Bites are a MINI version of the popular Mexican dish. They make the perfect appetizer to serve a crowd and can be made ahead of time!
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mexican dinner party tostadas

SOUPS

Mexican Tomato Soup
Make your own delicious fresh Mexican Tomato Soup by cooking together fresh-picked tomatoes, authentic Mexican spices, coconut cream, and then give it a little heat from some jalapenos. It's a healthier alternative to canned soup
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Mexican tomato soup in a bowl with jalapeno and cilantro on top.
Slow Cooker: Birria de res, or Mexican Beef Stew + VIDEO
A big bowl of Birria de Res (Mexican Beef stew) is the ultimate comfort food. Deep robust flavors that will make your tastebuds very happy. Enjoy!
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mexican dinner party soup
Chili Verde Recipe - The Art of Food and Wine
This Authentic Chili Verde Recipe is made with slow cooked pork in a homemade spicy tomatillo sauce, it is melt in your mouth tender.
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mexican dinner party chili
Black Bean Green Chile Soup
Black bean green chile soup is a tomato based soup with smoky chipotle peppers and robust flavors. Top with avocado, cilantro and queso fresco!
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mexican dinner party soup

SALADS

Mexican Rice Salad is the perfect budget-friendly salad bursting with flavor and is a hearty dish made with black beans, whole grain brown rice, colorful veggies all tossed in a cilantro lime dressing.

Mexican Coleslaw Salad
A little bit of spice and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.
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Mexican Coleslaw Salad | I little bit of spice and a touch of sweetness makes this Mexican Coleslaw a perfect side salad for your next Mexican meal.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Mexican Street Corn Salad turns a classic Mexican street food item into a delicious and easy to make side dish! #mexicanstreetcorn #recipe #easy #glutenfree
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Mexican Street Corn Salad
Vegetarian Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
This vegetarian taco salad is filled with fresh ingredients, bright flavor, and tossed in a delicious homemade cilantro lime dressing.
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dinner party mexican salad
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad - Garnish & Glaze
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad is an amazing copycat recipe loaded with shredded pork, seasoned black beans, cilantro lime rice, and cilantro lime dressing.
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TACOS

Vegan Tacos
Vegan Tacos are full of seasoned vegetables, healthy beans and have a delicious crunch of fried Mexican cashews.
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vegan tacos on board
Birria Tacos (or Quesatacos)
Birria Tacos are made with tender beef, a rich adobo sauce, cheese, and corn tortillas! Once pan-fried to cheesy crisp perfection, these quesatacos are broth dipped for a flavorful experience!
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Holy Guacamole: Spicy Fish Tacos with Avocado-Yogurt Sauce
These spicy fish tacos are made with pan-fried whitefish marinated in chipotle and lime, for a fresher, healthier take on the usual deep-fried fish.
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mexican dinner party fish tacos
Sheet Pan Taco Bake
Sheet Pan Taco Bake is perfect for Taco Night or Taco Tuesday. Making a giant taco on a sheet pan couldn’t be easier and more fun!
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mexican dinner party tacos

CHALUPAS

Chalupa - Copycat Taco Bell Recipe (Video) | TheBellyRulesTheMind
These copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supremes are incredibly easy to make and taste even more delicious than the restaurant version.
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mexican dinner party chalupa

NACHOS

nacho casserole on a plate

Nacho Casserole has layers of classic nacho ingredients layered between tortilla chips or Doritos smothered in a creamy beef and cheese sauce that creates a delicious and easy dinner.

EMPANADAS

Easy Vegetarian Empanadas (with Pie Crust)
These Vegetarian Empanadas are a delicious finger food appetizer that your guests will love! Made with pie crust dough, they are simple, easy and super flaky! Serve with a side of sour cream and dip away!
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mexican dinner party empanadas

CHILE RELLENO 

Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe - Flavor Mosaic
This Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe stuffs Picadillo inside roasted poblano peppers and smothers them with melted cheese to make a flavorful, zesty, and cheesy Mexican dinner.
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mexican dinner party chili relleno
Baked Chile Rellenos | stuffed poblano peppers | easy | EmilyFabulous
This Easy Baked Chile Rellenos recipe has fresh poblano peppers, A LOT of cheese, and a homemade tomato salsa sauce that make this dish irresistible.
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mexican dinner party chile relleno

ENCHILADA

Chicken enchiladas - Easy chicken recipes - Dinner ideas Cooking Journey
Chicken enchiladas is one of easy dinners to make straight ahead. If you wonder what to make for dinner, look no further. This is one of the best chicken recipes to serve!
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mexican dinner party enchilada
Healthier Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde
Healthier Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde is packed with juicy chicken, and smothered in a creamy tomatillo sauce.
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mexican dinner party enchiladas
Pulled Pork Enchiladas with Poblano Cream Sauce
These Pulled Pork Enchiladas are made with melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork, black beans, and an amazing spicy, creamy roasted poblano cream sauce!
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mexican dinner party

TAQUITOS

Mini Chicken Taquitos - The Flavor Bender
Mini Chicken Taquitos - Crispy mini taquitos filled with a creamy, tangy chicken and cheese filling, perfect as appetizers for any party. Make these as a snack, appetizer or even as a meal.
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Airfryer Chicken Fajita Taquitos with Homemade Salsa
These taquitos are filled with chicken seasoned with homemade fajita spice mix and cheese, then air fried till crispy and crunchy. You can serve them with my homemade salsa dip.
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mexican dinner party taquitos

FAJITAS

Vegan Fajitas (Sheet Pan Recipe)
Vegan Fajitas is a Tex-Mex dish consisting of seasoned roasted vegetables served with tortillas. This sheet pan version is healthy and easy to make.
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mexican dinner party fajitas
Chili Lime Steak Fajitas - The Best One Pan Dinner - Key To My Lime
Chili Lime Steak Fajitas are the best easy one pan dinner! They’re packed with flavor, healthy, naturally gluten free, and are perfect for meal prep.
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mexican dinner party fajitas
Chicken Fajitas (Easy & Flavorful) | Downshiftology
Chicken fajitas are an easy and flavorful weeknight meal. A classic Mexican recipe, juicy chicken is seasoned, seared and cooked to perfection, then tossed with sauteed bell peppers and onions.
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mexican dinner party fajitas

BURRITOS

ENCHILADA STYLE BURRITOS - Cook with Kushi
Enchilada Style Burritos is a delicious Mexican meal where piping hot tortillas are stuffed with cheese, sauce, beans and rice.
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Green Chile Chicken Smothered Burritos
These Green Chile Chicken Smothered Burritos are a seriously delicious way to satisfy your craving for Mexican food. Simple ingredients, easy prep, incredible result!
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mexican dinner party burritos

TAMALES

How to make Mexican Pork Tamales in half the time with the Instant Pot! This authentic recipe uses a mildly spicy red chili sauce and fluffy masa to make the best, most delicious tamales that are near to perfection!

QUESADILLA

Mushroom and Spinach Quesadillas | Dishes Delish
One of my go to Mexican food meals are these mushroom and spinach quesadillas. So easy and very delicious! Let’s have some mushrooms and spinach with them!
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Mushroom and Spinach Quesadillas | Dishes Delish
The Best Vegetarian Quesadillas (sweet potato and black bean quesadilla)
These vegetarian quesadillas are loaded with cheese, sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, bell paprika, red onion, and seasoned to perfection!
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PORK

Slow Cooker Carnitas & Carnitas Tacos with Pineapple Citrus flavors
A homemade rub, cooking long and slow in citrus and pineapple juices makes tender slow cooker carnitas that crisp perfectly for delicious carnitas tacos.
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CHICKEN & TURKEY MEXICAN STYLE

Mexican Chicken Skewers with Rice and Picante Salsa
The Mexican Chicken Kebabs with Picante Salsa are great for the barbecue!
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mexican dinner party chicken
Air Fryer Turkey Stuffed Peppers (Mexican Filling) - Over the Spoon for
This air fryer stuffed pepper recipe is a healthy, filling, and fiber loaded easy dinner! It can be made in less than 30 minutes using cooked rice.
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mexican dinner party stuffed peppers
Ground Turkey Enchiladas with Mexican Wine Pairings | Cooking Chat
Ground Turkey Enchiladas cooked with a delicious chipotle sauce, and topped with melted cheese. A Mexican recipe with healthy protein filling.
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BEEF

The BEST Carne Asada Recipe
This authentic Carne Asada recipe starts with skirt steak soaked in a flavorful citrus and Mexican spiced marinade then grilled to perfection! #steak #carneasada #beef #tacos #grilling
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mexican dinner party carne
Carne guisada con papas (steak and potatoes)
Carne guisada con papas is a mexican dish made with beef and potatoes braised in a tomato and chilli sauce. Every mexican and latinoamerican household has its own version. Today I am sharing the one
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mexican dinner party beef

RICE

Easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice Video Recipe - BellyRulesTheMind
Instant pot Spanish Rice is an excellent side or main dish for just about any meal and it comes together with just a few ingredients and minimal effort.
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mexican dinner party rice
Arroz Verde - Mexican Green Rice - Spinach Rice Pilaf
This fluffy rice pilaf is perfect with enchiladas, chicken tacos and grilled meats. Packed with fresh spinach, it makes a healthy side dish that’s vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. It’s so versatile, you can even enjoy it for breakfast!
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Cilantro Rice
I can’t remember what I brought, since all I could do was eat Michelle’s “green rice”. One bite just knocked my socks off! The “green” is a
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mexican dinner party green rice

BEANS

Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans
Flavourful authentic Mexican black beans made easily at home in your Instant Pot starting with dried beans.
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mexican dinner party beans
Refried Beans - Instant Pot, Stove Top
Instant Pot Refried Beans! Quick and easy, homemade refried beans made from scratch in Instant Pot in no time. These refried beans are perfect accompaniment to your favorite Mexican dish. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free.
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mexican dinner party beans

VEGETABLE DISHES

Mexican Street Corn (Elote) - The Gay Globetrotter
Mexican street corn (elote) is the perfect barbecue side. Grilled corn on the cob is coated with mayonnaise, cojita cheese, and chili powder.
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Mexican Street Corn (Elote) - The Gay Globetrotter
Loaded Mexican-Style Carrot Fries
A lighter alternative to those crisps and dips - try my loaded Mexican-style carrot fries! A great party food, snack or lunch. Vegetarian and gluten free!
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mexican dinner party. fries

SALSA & SEASONING & CHEESE SAUCE

VEGAN NACHO CHEESE ON TACO

Extremely cheesy vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy to make. It’s full of healthy ingredients, so you can indulge, smothering your nachos, or having a big bowl of cheese sauce with your chips.

Green Tomato Salsa Verde
This green salsa recipe without tomatillos is an easy recipe made with fresh ingredients such as tart green tomatoes, onions, chilis, garlic, and lime. This green sauce is perfect for all Mexican food types, such as tortilla chips or tacos. You will never want to buy salsa Verda in your grocery store again.
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green tomato salsa without tomatillos in bowl with chips and peppers by it
Spicy Pico De Gallo
It’s quick and easy to learn how to make this Spicy Pico de Gallo using simple fresh ingredients. Pico De Gallo is a low-calorie condiment that adds a punch of authentic Mexican flavor to just about any Mexican meal.
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The Best Guacamole Recipe with Charred Corn & Bacon
Learn how to make the best guacamole recipe, how to keep guacamole from turning brown, and how to pick the perfect avocado. #EasyRecipe #avocado #guacamole
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mexican dinner party guacamole
All Purpose Mexican Seasoning
Blending your own all-purpose Mexican seasoning is a great way to create an authentic flavor to all your Mexican dishes.
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mexican taco seasoning in a bowl
Fermented Salsa
Gut healthy Fermented Salsa Verde is a quick and easy recipe made with fresh tomatillos, garlic, onions, seasoning, cilantro, and a kick of jalapenos.
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CHIPS & BREAD

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
These Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are SO easy to make with just three simple ingredients! The perfect guilt-free compliment to guacamole and fresh salsa.
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mexican dinner party chips
Easy Beet Tortilla Recipe (Gluten Free) - Savory Spin
Let’s not Taco Tuesday or Taco Thursday...instead let’s Taco EVERYDAY with these gloriously ruby-hued, 4-ingredient, gluten-free, Easy Beet Tortillas!
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DRINKS

Be sure and have some mocktails and cocktails for your party guest.

The BEST Ever Margarita Recipe - VIDEO - pipandebby.com
These are the best margaritas EVER! My husband spent years perfecting this delicious tequila cocktail. You will never need another margarita recipe again!
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mexican dinner party margaritas
Spicy Sparkling Citrus Margarita
This Spicy Sparkling Citrus Margarita is a bit tart,a bit sweet, with a kick from jalapeno and a sparkle from champagne. Perfect for the big game.
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mexican dinner party drinks
Paloma: Fresh Grapefruit + Tequila Cocktail - G-Free Foodie
This refreshing Paloma recipe is made with fresh grapefruit juice, tequila & club soda. Good times optional, but encouraged.
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mexican dinner party drinks
Chispa Margarita
An all-natural alternative to the traditional margarita, these Chispas Margaritas are sneakily potent. A San Antonio favorite.
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mexican dinner party margaritas
Blueberry Sriracha Margarita
Blueberry Sriracha Margarita is cool, yet spicy...fruity, yet sassy...blue, yet red. Heck, it’s just lip-smacking good and downright delicious.
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mexican dinner party drinks
Mangonada (Spiced Mango Margarita)
Mangonadas are blended frozen margaritas that’s heavy on flavor, sweetly spicy and potent. Liven up your Cinco de Mayo or fiestas with a few rounds.
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mexican dinner party margaritas
Tamarind Margarita with Añejo Tequila
Truth be told, I almost forgot about Father’s Day this year. I mean, I planned something in advance- I was going to take the baby’s daddy out to dinner at a swanky restaurant. I failed miserably gift-wise, though. My bright, sunny disposition should be more than enough; but it’s always good to give …
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mexican dinner party margarita
Horchata
The easiest, creamy and slightly sweet homemade Authentic Mexican Horchata.
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mexican dinner party horchata

DESSERT

Finish your Mexican Dinner Party with some sweet authentic desserts.

Instant Pot Churro Bites Using Egg Bite Mold
Instant Pot Churro Bites are little fluffy bite-size muffin style bites that are rolled in a sugar-cinnamon mixture. These homemade churro bites are made using an egg bite mold! Serve these churro bites up for
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Tres Leches Cake
The BEST authentic Tres Leches Cake. An ultra light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon.
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Mango popsicles
These gorgeous mango popsicles are full of fresh tropical mango flavor. They have just three ingredients and are super simple to make.
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MORE MEXICAN PARTY THEME IDEAS

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Need more party Mexican party tips, decoration ideas, or recipes? I have more! Try these Easy Mexican Party Theme Ideas and Recipes, your friends and family will be raving how clever you are for throwing such a great party!

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About Gina Dickson

Hey y'all, I am here to help you build community and nurture faith around your table. You will find fun party ideas and delicious recipes for easy-to-make meals and party food. I want to help you create a table where people come together, enjoy a meal and linger with good conversation.