mexican evening ideas?

lyndseyann

afternoon guys,in a few weeks i am hosting a mexican evening,for family and friends and apart from the obvious chilli con carnie and nachoes,what else can i do weather it be food ideas or drinks, decorations, games for kids? i think pinatas are mexican arnt they? i was gonna do one of those. any more ideas?. thank you

Becles

Antojitos are the Mexican version of Spanish tapas. Lots of little nibbly things which would be ideal for a party buffet. Have a look on the net for recipes.

Tequila based cocktails especially margaritas.

Pinatas are mexican.

SugarSpun

Margaritas!

And food wise fajitas would be super easy - fry up some chicken strips in spices, some mixed onions and peppers, have salsa, sour cream and guacamole on the table, grated cheese and tortillas and everyone can help themselves.

You can buy large packs of 20-30 tortillas at Asian supermarkets for quite cheap.

A big fruit salad for dessert with pineapple and other tropical fruits would be good and simple, or there's a type of Mexican cookie that I don't remember the name of.

AnnieH

http://www.greatpartyrecipes.com/mexican-theme-party.html
http://www.perfectentertaining.com/article1039.html

have a good party :beer:

ladymarmalade

http://www.myhomecooking.net/mexican-food-recipes/mexican-food-recipes.htm
http://gourmetsleuth.com/mexican_recipes.htm

they are good for food

http://www.littlekidsgamesonline.com/mexican-party-games.html

lyndseyann

thanx guys, some very good ideas, i shall lots of fun with all this to plan!!!!!!!!definatly gonna have margaritas,fajitas,salsa and dips, and annies link greatpartyrecipies theres an idea as well to do yourself taco bar!fantastic!!!!!! and also lots of flavoured margeritas also.thanx beccles about the pinate i wasnt sure.i now have a recipie idea for antojitus.sugarspun thanx for the idea about the tortillas and about the fresh fruit salad.is sounds nice to have something refreshing after spicy food.and thanx to ladymarmalade links to recipies for spicy soups and breads.and the games or the kids are ideal. so thanx everyone for your help!!!!!!!!!:A

sammiboo

enciladas. burritos are really nice too.

Mmmm i really fancy some mexian now

Cruiksl

Definately go for the pinata ! We've had one at dd's birthday party for the last couple of years and it's been great fun. Only thing to think about though is how you're going to hang it. If it's outside then you're ok with hitting it with the stick - we either hang it from the washing line or the kids swing frame. If it's inside - I'd probably got for one that has strings that you can pull.

dianadors

Make a music CD of Mexican sounding songs - I'll start you off with "Tequila" by terrorvision and "Speedy Gonzalas" by Pat Boone. I also served for dessert at my mexican party - Vanilla Ice cream, with Khalua and dessicated co!!!!. I had this at a Mexican Restaurant and it was delicious and very easy to prepare. Also, everyone had to wear a poncho!!!

romeopppxxx

Hi
I did a mexican themed 50th for my brother, all the men wore ponchos and sombreros and the women wore gypsy skirts, fishnets,roses in hair etc.
I bought some large courgettes and stuck cocktail sticks in them then put them in old washed bean cans and they looked just like cacti
I used an old bright orange throw as a table cloth and served nachos, fajitas, chilli etc. We cut a frame out of cardboard in the shape of a 'wanted' sign and put it over a mirror in the hall. My son made some swinging bar doors out of cardboard and we used drawing pins to attatch them to a door frame. Loads of fairy light, candles and chillies also help set the scene.
You can also get old cardboard boxes and make signs to hang over doorways etc. that say things like old boot hill cemeterary, cantina etc.
We had a great night and played mexican music that including the theme fron Good the bad and the ugly as guests arrived!
hope this helps you

lyndseyann

thanx guys for the extra tips, your party sounds great romeo,fantastic ideas about the table cloth colours,ponchos and sombreros,love the idea for swinging bar doors -fantastic!!!!!!!!i will have to pinch them of course!!!!!
fantastic idea for the pinate with strings-good idea that !thanx cruiksl!! fantastic music choises dianadors!!!! thanx sammiboo-its making me quite hungary too!!!!!!!!!!! thanx guys