Buffet-Style Mexican Food Ideas For Special Events

If you're planning a special event and are trying to decide on a cuisine that will please everyone on your guest list, you can't go wrong with Mexican food.  From spicy enchiladas to kid-friendly quesadillas, Mexican cuisine offers something for party-goers of all ages.

To allow guests to customize their dishes and give them chance to mix and mingle as they fill their plates, consider serving the meal buffet-style. Mexican cuisine is ideal for serving in this way, with its wide variety of toppings and food combinations. Both kids and adults will appreciate being able to completely personalize their meals. Building their own plates is also a fun, hands-on activity for children. 

Buffet-style meals are convenient for any type of get-together, such as birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, wedding receptions, anniversary or graduation celebrations, or family holidays and reunions. Mexican cuisine is also perfect for Cinco de Mayo soirees. 

When looking for menu-planning inspiration, turn to your favorite Mexican restaurant for ideas. Also, if you want to save time in the kitchen, you can have the eatery cater the event for you. Not only will you not have to worry about cooking, the clean-up will be taken care of for you as well. 

Here are some buffet-style Mexican food ideas for your next special event:

1. Burritos and Tacos 

You can serve just burritos or just tacos, or a combination of both. Start the buffet line with both soft flour and corn tortillas, hard taco shells and taco bowls for salads. Next, guests can fill up on their preferred type of protein, including seasoned ground beef or turkey, carnitas, shredded pork or chicken, or refried beans or grilled tempeh for the vegans and vegetarians in the crowd. 

Place bowls of traditional toppings, such as shredded cheese and lettuce, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes and onions, sour cream, salsa and guacamole, on the table. You may need two or more tables of food depending on how large your event is.

2. Quesadillas 

Another fun and easy way to feed the event-goers is with a quesadilla buffet. Provide large and small soft flour tortillas, a variety of shredded cheeses and meats, and topping such as salsa, guacamole and sour cream. 

Place quesadilla presses at the ends of the buffet tables and have guests grill their own creations to perfection. Make sure you have enough presses to accommodate the party-goers to avoid long waits for food. 

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