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You are here: Home / Entertaining / Dinner Party / Mexican Party Ideas and Fiesta Themed Tablescape

Mexican Party Ideas and Fiesta Themed Tablescape

Today I’m serving up Mexican party ideas for adults and you’re invited! If you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or you just want to host a Mexican themed dinner party, then you’ll love these ideas. This fiesta party has a Mexican tablescape, party food, and a tequila tasting all decked out in classic serapes and bright colors. If you want to create a casual cocktail gathering you’re going to want to see this Mexican fiesta happy hour party. 

Mexican party ideas

WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?

  • Mexican themed dinner party
  • Mexican Cocktails
  • Mexican theme tablescape 
  • Centerpiece Ideas
  • Mexican Fiesta Menu
  • Tequila Tasting

Mexican themed dinner party

I love all things that have to do with celebrating Cinco de Mayo – the food, the decorations, the margaritas! It’s a fantastic holiday for themed dinner party ideas.

But of course a Mexican dinner party is perfect all year long. It’s got some of the best party menu ideas around!

I used some traditional party decorations and created this festive Mexican tablescape with unique touches. The result is this fun-filled inspiration for hosting your own Cinco de Mayo celebration or Mexican fiesta dinner any time of the year.

Invite some friends over for taco Tuesday, or tacos & tequila with our cool tequila tasting flight. You’re sure to have a fantastic time!

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Mexican Cocktails

There may not be a better party and cocktail combination than Cinco de Mayo and Margaritas. Here are some great recipes to serve as a signature party drink, including some sangria recipes. Don’t forget to have some Mexican beer on hand too.

  • Try this delicious sparkling peach margarita for a refreshing twist on a classic.
  • You wont believe how easy and delicious this beer margarita is.
  • This grapefruit margarita has some unique flavor infusions. If you like a regular marg, you should love this.
  • Serve your guests something interesting and new for a signature drink. This light mezcal margarita is a mix of sweet and smoky flavors.
  • For an elegant twist, mix up some sweet & smoky prosecco cocktails. One of my favorites!
  • This Spinning Top mezcal cocktail might become your new go-to for a fiesta party.
  • This pitcher of white peach sangria is a crowd please’r.
  • If you want to serve a more classic style, try this delicious spiced red sangria.

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Mexican theme tablescape 

Create a festive table setting with these ideas.

  • Use a traditional serape for your table runner.
  • Find colorful plates with a southwestern vibe!
  • Color is a major component of the table. Add a different color napkin for each guest or use a complementary theme pattern.
  • Creative place card tags add an unexpected element to the table. You can write names directly onto a jalapeno pepper with a gold marker. Alternate place settings with mini sombrero hats and write names on the brim.

Centerpiece Ideas

  • Use a collection of colorful bottles in various heights and shapes to hold flowers. Cluster them together for a bigger impact than if they were spread out across the table.
  • Add potted cacti for an authentic southwestern touch. Place them on either side of the flower centerpiece.
  • Why not place colorful maracas at the ends of the table. Guests can have fun shaking them and using them for photo props.

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Mexican Fiesta Menu

Who doesn’t love Mexican food? I could probably eat it 6 days a week if I had my way. Here’s a simple menu to serve for a fiesta dinner.

  • Chips and homemade salsa are a party staple for the table.
  • You can add my favorite Mexican layer dip for even more flavor.
  • These cheesy chicken tostadas with creamy poblano sauce are SO good for an entree or appetizer.
  • Serve up a taco salad entree and serve it on the table, family style. This one I made with a bed of mixed greens, ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes and onions, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and drizzled with lime vinaigrette. Delicious and easy!
  • Another unique dish is Mexican pizzas with a twist.

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Tequila Tasting

A good theme party has an activity or interactive component to it. This Mexican party is the perfect occasion to host a tequila tasting.

  • What a great idea {if I do say so my self} to add a flight of mini tequilas to taste and compare! I’m not talking about shots here; just a sampling of some high quality tequila brands.
  • Use mini votive glasses or shot glasses and rim them with salt and add a lime wedge to each glass. Just as with wine and beer, start your tasting with clear tequila first and then move on to the darker tequila. For best taste make sure the tequila is very cold. We store it in the freezer.
  • An alternative tasting could be to have three varieties made by one brand. For instance Cabo Wabo has Blanco, Respado, and Anejo you can taste side by side.
  • You can buy full size bottles if you want but I think the minis are so darn cute! Plus you set them in order to pour so it’s a no-brain’er to know which one you’re tasting.
  • Finally, set up a fun photo area with props as included in these stylish cinco de mayo party ideas. After all those tequila tastings you’ll be more than ready to take photos and share on social media!

Don’t you think this would make a fun Mexican theme party? Let me know what you think of these ideas in the comments below!

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April 20, 2020 9:18 pm Chris Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Dinner Party, Entertaining, multi color, Tablescapes, theme party

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  1. Cara says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Okay, those mini sombreros and the jalapeno name tags have got to be some of the cutest things on earth. How clever and creative!

    • Chris says

      April 21, 2015 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks Cara! It’s not a party without tiny little sombreros! LOL

  2. Kim Byers @ The Celebration Shoppe says

    April 21, 2015 at 8:23 am

    I’m in love with this Chris! Just beautiful. And the pepper placecard idea is so clever! 😉

    • Chris says

      April 21, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Aw, thank you Kim. I love how it turned out too 🙂

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