Mexican Party Ideas and fiesta themed tablescape

Today I’m serving up Mexican party ideas for Cinco de Mayo, and you’re invited! If you’re celebrating the holiday or if you just want to host a Mexican themed dinner party, then you’ll love these ideas for table setting, menu, and a tequila tasting. This fiesta party is decked out in classic serapes and bright colors. If you want to create a more modern look then you’re going to want to see these Mexican fiesta ideas for happy hour. 

Host a Mexican themed dinner party with these tablescape ideas and menu

I love all things that have to do with celebrating Cinco de Mayo – the food, the decorations, the margaritas! This year I decided to update an old tabletop idea I did back in 2011; kind of a Mexican fiesta, 2.0 version.

I took some of my original ideas and updated them, plus added some new creative touches for this dinner party concept. The results are festive and will give you inspiration for hosting your own cinco de mayo celebration or a Mexican fiesta dinner party any time of the year.

I’ve included ideas for your tablescape, food, and a cool tequila tasting flight!

Party Ideas for Cinco de Mayo Table Setting

• Use a traditional serape for your table runner.
• Find plates with a southwestern feel at the Dollar Tree – you can’t beat $1 each!
• Colorful bottles in various heights and shapes hold flowers and are clustered together for a bigger impact than if they were spread out across the table.
• Potted cacti add an authentic south-western touch as they flank the flower centerpiece, while maracas anchor the ends.
• Color is a major component of the table and each napkin in a different color.
• Creative place card tags are designed with jalapeno peppers & gold marker, and mini sombrero hats.

Mexican Fiesta Food

• Serve up some margaritas, of course! Try this delicious sparkling peach margarita or an easy beer margarita.
• These cheesy chicken tostadas with creamy poblano sauce are SO good for an entree or appetizer.
• Chips and homemade salsa are a party staple for the table. Serve up a taco salad entree family style.

This one I made with a bed of mixed greens, ground beef seasoned with taco flavoring, black beans, diced tomatoes and onions, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, and drizzled with lime vinaigrette.

• You may also want to serve my favorite Mexican layer dip, or these Mexican pizzas with a twist.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Fun

• 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 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.
• You can buy full size bottles if you like 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.
• You can also set up a fun photo area with props as included in these stylish party tips, and take photos to share on social media.

Don’t you think this would be the most fun way to spend an evening on May 2? Let me know what you think of these ideas, in the comments below!

PS – you can see my original version of this party here. Oh how much I’ve grown.