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Bust out the “Taco ‘Bout a Party” banners \u2014 it’s time for a <\/span>fiesta<\/span>! We’ve rounded up our favorite taco <\/span>party ideas<\/span>. Seriously, though, if you haven’t invested in a “Taco ‘Bout a Party” banner, consider that idea numero uno \u2014 don’t forget the <\/span>matching invites<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 and we’re counting down 22 more ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you’re hosting a laidback <\/span>Taco Tuesday<\/span> or a totally loco <\/span>Cinco de Mayo party<\/span>, this list will help you plan your spicy shindig. Here are our favorite ideas for taco party food, drinks, games, decor, and more.<\/span> Everyone loves tacos, but not everyone loves to DIY their entire event. So, we’ve got tips for all types of taco partiers. For hosts with the most, we’ve rounded up our favorite recipes and <\/span>DIY decorations<\/a><\/strong>. For hosts with no time to spare, we’ve included tips to simplify your taco party planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The best part of any <\/span>taco bar party<\/span> is the food. With a <\/span>DIY taco bar<\/span>, all you have to do is lay out the goodies and let guests make their <\/span>own tacos<\/span>. If you’d rather pass on the food prep, you can hire your favorite local taco spot to cater your <\/span>taco bar<\/span> for you. Use these ideas to decide on your must haves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Slow-simmered meat and beans are ideal <\/span>taco fillings<\/span>. They’re also more impressive than your standard <\/span>ground beef<\/span> and easier to organize \u2014 especially if you’re hosting <\/span>Taco Tuesday<\/span> after a full day’s work.<\/span><\/p>\n Simply put some stewing meat or <\/span>black beans<\/span> into your <\/span>slow cooker<\/span> in the morning. Add a liquid of your choice and some <\/span>homemade taco seasoning<\/span>. Leave it to simmer all day and shred with a fork right before your guests arrive. Serve it directly out of the <\/span>crockpot<\/span>, and it’ll stay warm through the whole party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you want a more detailed recipe, try one of these <\/span>crockpot<\/span> creations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to provide multiple <\/span>crockpot<\/span> taco fillings<\/span>, reach out to your guests and see if anyone has another slower cooker they can lend you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tortillas<\/span> are a controversial topic \u2014 people have strong feelings about <\/span>hard shells<\/span> vs. <\/span>soft shells<\/span>, and don’t even get us started on flour vs. <\/span>corn tortillas<\/span>. Make the whole crowd happy by including a variety of <\/span>taco shells<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Add these to your shopping list:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After the party, you can freeze your leftover soft corn and <\/span>flour tortillas<\/span>. Then, pull them out on your next <\/span>taco night<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For a next-level <\/span>tortilla<\/span> experience, place an electric griddle on your <\/span>taco bar<\/span> so guests can warm their <\/span>tortillas<\/span> themselves before they build their tacos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to <\/span>taco toppings<\/span>, more is more. Because most of these items just need to be set out on your <\/span>taco bar<\/span>, you can include as many as you want without adding a lot of prep time to your <\/span>party planning<\/a><\/strong>. You can even choose pre-sliced or diced toppings to make it even easier. Here are some <\/span>fixings<\/span> to add to your <\/span>taco bar<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you read that list of toppings, and thought, “Wait a minute … where’s the salsa?” Don’t worry \u2014 we got you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This particular <\/span>taco topping<\/span> is so important it merits its own section. If you want to throw a taco party that people taco ’bout (sorry, but that’s probably not the last time we’re going to make that joke), adding a salsa bar with multiple gourmet options will get everyone taco-ing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are our favorite homemade salsa recipes, but you can also pick up fresh salsas at the grocery store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sauce is the more important food group, so we try to eat at least three with every meal. Up your sauce intake by including hot sauces in addition to salsas. This <\/span>condiment<\/span> can also double for a fun activity later in your taco party.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Choose a selection of hot sauces from your grocery store, or order a gourmet hot sauce set. Make sure to include a variety of heat levels so your friends can show you how tough (or wimpy) they are.<\/span><\/p>\n Some <\/span>Mexican<\/span> side dishes<\/span> can double as <\/span>appetizers<\/span> or <\/span>taco filling<\/span>, so adding a few to your party spread will mean more options for your guests. If your <\/span>get-together<\/span> goes on for a while, these dishes also make great munchies in case anyone’s tacos wear off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Try these <\/span>Mexican food<\/span> recipes to create authentic <\/span>side dishes<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You spiced things up all evening long \u2014 time to end on a sweet note. You can keep your dessert on theme by serving up <\/span>dessert tacos<\/a><\/strong>, or try one of these authentic recipes to end your <\/span>Mexican fiesta<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nFire up Your <\/b>Fiesta<\/b> With These 22 Taco <\/b>Party Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n
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1. Make Use of Your <\/b>Crockpot<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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2. Don’t Take Your <\/b>Tortillas<\/b> for Granted\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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3. Get Your Toppings Ready\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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4. Set Up a Salsa Bar\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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5. Add a Hot Sauce Selection<\/b><\/h4>\n
6. Include Some <\/b>Side Dishes<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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7. Don’t Forget Dessert\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n