Here’s How to Do a Taco Bar for Your Next Party

Let’s Taco’bout Building Your Own Taco Bar.

Oh the wonderful world of Tacos. We love us some Tacos, am I right? What is it about these tortillas filled with {insert favorite ingredients here} that has stolen our hearts? Tacos are so popular that we have even created an unofficial {but extremely well-observed} holiday called Taco Tuesday! So naturally, we can agree that there’s no better way to kick-off 2017 than hosting your very own Taco Bar. Here’s my go-to guide {including recipes} for creating the ultimate Mexican fiesta.

The Standard Taco Bar:

These are the essentials you’ll need  for any Taco Bar.

• Meat (Chicken, Ground Beef or Ground Turkey) *Easy recipe for Crockpot Chicken here. 

• Taco Shells – may I suggest offering both Hard Shell {corn} & Soft Tortillas {flour}

• Iceberg Lettuce, thinly sliced

• Tomato, chopped

• White Onion, sliced

• Salsa

• Sour Cream

• Cheese, shredded

• Beans (Black, Pinto or Refried)

• Mexican Rice

• Tortilla Chips

Awesome Upgrades:

For that extra ‘umph to make your spread better than all the rest.

• Meat: Pork Carnitas
• Guacamole
• Cilantro, chopped
• Radish slices
• Jalapenos, chopped (fresh or pickled)
• Lime wedges

Some like it Saucy:

For the condiment lovers out there, because I truly believe there can never be too many toppings for a Taco. 

• Mango-Blueberry Salsa
• Black Eyed Pea Salsa
• Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing
• Queso Beer Dip
• Chipotle Garlic Aioli
• Spicy Cabbage Slaw

Boozy Bonus:

Make your own “_____” Bar – because building Taco’s can make anyone thirsty.

• Margarita

• Mojito

• Mimosa

• Champagne Cocktail