The best food for a rager is Mexican. Fact. Specifically, a taco bar. I'll admit to giving it a bad rap with a 'been there, done that' attitude. Not to mention the difficulty of competing with the amazing authentic tacos LA has to offer, like from
Guisados in Boyle Heights. All that aside, when good cocktails are flowing, (and they were, in the form of spicy margaritas and smoky mescal pineapple coolers) a juicy taco is the perfect snack. While I'm a lover of fish tacos, the stars of the night were the "Mama's Tacos". After all, who isn't instantly taken back to childhood with a bite of seasoned ground beef, sharp cheddar, shredded lettuce and tomato (the pickle is a new, and delicious! touch). The bright colors of a Mexican banner are also instantly fun and
Amy made the whole night more festive with pinatas galore, hanging flags, touches of turquoise, and yellow flowers. And just in case they weren't ready for the night to end, guests went home with favors filled with Greg's serrano chili margarita mix, beautifully packaged by
Amy with recipe labels. I've learned my lesson: a taco party isn't boring. It's a classic.
The Menu
sips
serrano margarita
silver tequila, chili, lime
pineapple cooler
mescal, pineapple, cilantro, lime
margarita classico
silver tequila, cointreau, lime, agave
pacifico & negra modelo
cucumber aqua fresca
snacks
salsa bar & chips
roasted yellow tomato, grilled peach, spicy purple cherokee, & pico de gallo
guacamole
albacore ceviche
mini chorizo & peach tortas with mexican crema
taco bar
wild mushroom, corn, cotija cheese, salsa verde & radish
tempura battered mahi-mahi with cilantro cabbage slaw & lime crema
chicken mole, avocado & crema
pulled pork, queso fresco & pickled red onion
"mama's taco" ground beef, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato & pickle
sides
grilled corn, queso fresco, cilantro, chili & lime
drunken black & pinto beans
jicama, cucumber, arugula & citrus with pepitas & lime cilantro dressing
sweet
cinnamon, dark chocolate & margarita mini sprinkles cupcakes
7 comments:
My true inspiration! You are amazing I hope one day I can be as successful as you and meet you, so many questions :)! I wish you much more success & keep up the GREAT work.
Wow Michelle, thank you; that's so nice to hear and I really appreciate it. Happy Summer! xx Annie
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