Mexican Dinner Party
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!
Let’s Host A Mexican Dinner Party
I have everything you need to host a Mexican dinner night easily. There are printable party decorations and games.
What do I serve at a Mexican dinner 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
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.
Steps To Hosting A Great Party
- Select a date and time
- Organize your time by using the count down list.
- Organize your guest list.
- Purchase your easy Mexican Printable Party Pack
- Mail invitations (there is a printable one in the Mexican Printable Party Pack
- 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)
8. Next, start making your party grocery list (blank shopping list in Mexican Printable Party Pack).
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 $7.00 and you will be all set.
What’s In The Printable Mexican Decorations
This printable party pack is a great value for only $7.00. 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.
Printable Mexican Party Decorations
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 $7.00 You will have 31 pages of party printables to choose from, and you don’t even have to leave home to make your decorations.
Mexican Dinner Party Menu Ideas
Appetizers
Cheesy Layered Taco Dip with Ground Beef (Crock Pot Recipe)
This cheesy Velveeta taco dip with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away in your slow cooker to absolute perfection. Layers of taco-seasoned ground beef between the creamiest swirls of Velveeta, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack make for a cozy appetizer that's perfect for game day or a cozy night in with friends.
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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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5 Ingredient Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dip
Spice up your party with this delicious and easy make-ahead 5 ingredient chili cheese dip! Perfect for game day or topping on baked potatoes and nachos. This warm creamy cheese dip recipe is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for which everyone will want the recipe.
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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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Soups
Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Cheesy Tortilla Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe is a classic Mexican soup recipe that features tender shredded chicken, smoky fire-roasted tomatoes, and authentic Mexican spices made in your slow cooker. Combined with creamy queso cheese and thickened with crushed tortilla chips for a deliciously satisfying twist.
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Super Easy Recipe For Slow Cooker Taco Soup
This easy slow cooker taco soup recipe is a family favorite as well as one of my Pinterest follower's top favorites. Preparing this slow cooker taco soup is very easy. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can have it simmering in your crock pot in no time. In fact, it takes less than 15 minutes to get everything ready and start the cooking process.
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Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing Recipe (Easy Crockpot)
One of my top go-to picks for Mexican-style soups is this Creamy Taco Soup with Ranch Dressing. The soup is packed with ground beef, a variety of beans, and veggies, all in melted cheese and creamy ranch dressing. A bowl of this taco soup is hearty and filling. The best part, it's easy to prepare in under 15 minutes and then let your Crockpot do the cooking on those hectic days.
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Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe (Crock Pot Make-Ahead)
Hearty Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is an easy make-ahead soup recipe that is full of traditional Mexican seasonings and veggies. Simply dump all of the ingredients in the pot, set it on low, and let it cook all day long. When you're ready to eat, you'll have a delicious and satisfying soup everyone will enjoy.
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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.
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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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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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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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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 Cabbage Slaw Recipe With Zesty Dressing
This authentic Mexican cabbage slaw recipe is complete with a zesty lime dressing for a fresh-tasting, brightly colored side dish that pops on any dinner table or potluck spread.
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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 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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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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Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad
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
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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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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Chalupas
Chalupa – Copycat Taco Bell Recipe
These copycat Taco Bell Chalupa Supremes are incredibly easy to make and taste even more delicious than the restaurant version.
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Nachos
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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Chili Rellenos
Stuffed Chile Relleno Recipe
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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Baked Chile Rellenos
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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Enchiladas
Chicken enchiladas
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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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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Taquitos
Homemade Frozen Taquitos In The Air Fryer
Homemade chicken taquitos cook up crispy and delicious for a warm snack, finger food for football parties and more! Easy to make ahead to store in the freezer so you can make a few at a time or a whole batch for friends!
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Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
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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Burritos
ENCHILADA STYLE BURRITOS
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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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!
Quesadillas
Mushroom and Spinach Quesadillas
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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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 and Turkey
Mexican Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe (5 Min. Prep)
Spice up your taco dinner with this authentic Mexican crockpot chicken tacos recipe. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these tacos are not only delicious but also easy to prep in under 5 minutes.
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Mexican Chicken Skewers with Rice and Picante Salsa
The Mexican Chicken Kebabs with Picante Salsa are great for the barbecue!
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Beef Recipes
Authentic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe
This classic Mexican Steak Picado Recipe smothers seared beef strips in a smoky tomato sauce with plabanos, jalapenos, green peppers, and onions. Here is the best part: this Crock Pot recipe takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or festive dinner party with friends.
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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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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 Rice Recipes
Easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice
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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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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Beans
Easy Seasoned Tender Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian)
These Vegetarian Crock Pot Pinto Beans are extremely easy to cook and always give you tender creamy beans full of delicious flavor. This vegetarian recipe takes just a couple of minutes to prep and feeds a crowd. As a main dish or a flavorful side, this is a recipe you can come back to for Taco Tuesday or any Mexican-themed party.
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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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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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Vegetable Side Dishes
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
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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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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Salsa, Seasoning, and Cheese Sauce
Extremely cheesy vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy to make.
Creamy Rotel Sausage Dip (Easy Crock Pot)
This easy warm Rotel sausage dip recipe combines the classic flavors of sausage and Rotel tomatoes with creamy Velveeta and cream cheese for a sure party or game day hit.
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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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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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How To Make Corn Salsa Chipotle Style
Are you a salsa lover who wants to add a little Chipotle flair to your meals? I want to teach you how to make this slightly spicy corn salsa with roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, red onion, citrus juice, and sweet yellow corn. just like Chipotle's famous Corn Salsa recipe.
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Salsa Picante Recipe With Fresh Ingredients
Let's spice up your favorite Mexica recipes with this delicious and quick-to-make fresh salsa picante recipe. Made with fresh ingredients like ripe tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime, and cilantro. It's a great salsa that is perfect for parties, family dinners, or game-day snacking.
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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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Fermented Salsa
If you want a tangy salsa then try this fermented salsa verde. It's a quick and easy recipe made with fresh tomatillos, garlic, onions, seasoning, cilantro, and a kick of jalapenos.
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How To Make Great Salsa Fresca
Learn how to make authentic and fresh salsa fresca with this simple and delicious recipe. Each bite will burst with the flavor of classic Mexican spices, sweet ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, and zesty lime juice.
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Mexican Caviar
This quick and easy Mexican Caviar Recipe, also called Texas Caviar or Cowboy Salsa, doubles as a delicious salad or dip and is perfect for a party dip or your weeknight Mexican dinner menu. It is a snap to make, with a variety of beans, tomatoes, chilies, fresh onions, cilantro, and garlic, all tossed in a light cumin and lime dressing.
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Creamy Rotel Sausage Dip (Easy Crock Pot)
This easy warm Rotel sausage dip recipe combines the classic flavors of sausage and Rotel tomatoes with creamy Velveeta and cream cheese for a sure party or game day hit.
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Creamy Homemade Restaurant Style Queso Dip
This creamy restaurant-style homemade queso dip recipe is a blend of gooey cheeses and Mexican seasonings with a punch of heat. It's the perfect dip with tortilla chips or any of your favorite Mexican foods.
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Chips and 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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Easy Beet Tortilla Recipe (Gluten Free)
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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Mexican Drinks and Cocktails
Be sure and have some mocktails and cocktails for your party guest.
The BEST Ever Margarita Recipe
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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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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Paloma: Fresh Grapefruit + Tequila Cocktail
This refreshing Paloma recipe is made with fresh grapefruit juice, tequila & club soda. Good times optional, but encouraged.
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Chispa Margarita
An all-natural alternative to the traditional margarita, these Chispas Margaritas are sneakily potent. A San Antonio favorite.
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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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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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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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Horchata
The easiest, creamy and slightly sweet homemade Authentic Mexican Horchata.
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Mexican Favorite Desserts
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
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!