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Cinco de Mayo Party Food for a Crowd: 5 Festive Ideas


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and festive platter perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party, featuring a variety of delicious Mexican-inspired dishes that are easy to share and perfect for a crowd.


Ingredients

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  • 20 Mini Chicken Tacos (Use small corn tortillas and shredded chicken, topped with diced onions and cilantro.)
  • 2 cups Guacamole (Freshly made with ripe avocados, lime juice, tomatoes, and onions.)
  • 2 cups Salsa (A mix of diced tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.)
  • 2 bags Chips (Tortilla chips for dipping in guacamole and salsa.)
  • 4 cups Mexican Street Corn Salad (Grilled corn mixed with mayo, lime juice, cheese, and spices.)
  • 12 Black Bean Quesadillas (Flour tortillas filled with black beans and cheese, grilled until crispy.)
  • 20 Fruit Skewers (A mix of fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and strawberries.)
  • 20 Churros (Fried dough pastries rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with chocolate sauce.)
  • 10 cups Margaritas (Classic margaritas made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, served on the rocks.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mini chicken tacos by warming the tortillas and filling them with shredded chicken. Top with onions and cilantro.
  2. Make the guacamole by mashing avocados and mixing in lime juice, diced tomatoes, and onions.
  3. Mix the salsa ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Place the tortilla chips in a bowl for easy access.
  5. For the Mexican street corn salad, mix grilled corn with mayo, lime juice, cheese, and spices in a large bowl.
  6. Prepare the black bean quesadillas by filling flour tortillas with black beans and cheese, then grilling until crispy.
  7. Assemble the fruit skewers by threading pieces of tropical fruit onto skewers.
  8. Fry the churros until golden brown, then roll them in cinnamon sugar and serve with chocolate sauce.
  9. Prepare margaritas by mixing tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a pitcher and serve over ice.
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Party Food
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Cinco de Mayo, party food, crowd-pleaser, Mexican food