Bust out your piñatas and margarita glasses...it's fiesta time. Whether it's taco tuesday or Cinco de Mayo or just a casual Saturday, there's always a reason to throw a fiesta.
Fiesta Dinner Table Decor
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Fiesta Playlist
"I Like it Like That" - Pete Rodriguez
"Oye Como Va" - Perico Hernandez
"A Message to You Rudy" - Grant Phabao
"Que Se Sapa" - Roberto Roena
"Mi Swing Es Tropical" - Quantic & Nickodemus
"La Quimbumba" - Perico Hernandez
"Hustler" - Willie Colón
"Homenaje Al Beny" - Gente de Zona
"Zapateado" - Walter Hoff
"Cavern" - Liquid Liquid
Listen to the Whole Fiesta Playlist on Spotify
Timeline
Two days before your party:
- Prepare the pineapple salsa
- Prepare the vinaigrette for the salad
- Plan your table and make a list of anything you'll need (flowers, candles, etc.)
One day before your party:
- Prepare the mayonnaise mix for the street corn
- Shop for flowers, candles, etc.
Day of your party - morning:
- Set your table and arrange all flowers and décor
- Put all of the ingredients for the chicken tacos in your slow cooker (they take about five-seven hours for about six to cook so keep that in mind)
Day of your party - two hours before guests arrive:
- Prepare the churros keep in the refrigerator - you'll want to put them in about 30 minutes before you plan on serving
- Prepare a batch of spicy margaritas
Day of your party - one hour before guests arrive:
- Prepare the tortilla cups for the salsa
- Prepare the salad and keep the vinaigrette on the side
- If you're setting up buffet style, prepare all of the taco shells, vegetables, condiments, etc. for the chicken tacos - you don't have to set it all out until a few minutes before you're ready to sit down for dinner, just have it all ready to go
- If you're using an guacamole, make sure you put it out last
- Pour yourself a cocktail and patiently await your guests - you've got this girl!
