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5 Tips for Hosting a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta + El Monterey Giveaway
5 Tips for Hosting a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta. Vamanos! It’s party time. Cinco De Mayo is upon us, and something I find interesting is that people in Mexico hardly celebrates Cinco De Mayo. Don’t get me wrong it’s acknowledged but it’s not celebrated like we do in United States, to them it’s more of an Holiday, where they get the day off. Where as here in the States, it’s authentically celebrated especially if you live in a predominantly Mexican community. You will be amazed as to the extend the celebration goes, from mariachi bands, to folk dancers, and colorful parades to lots and lots of yummy food and drinks. To achieve the same effect sans mariachi band, here are –
5 Tips for Hosting a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
- Guest
Invite anyone and everyone you enjoy spending time with. In my case, that will be my family, they are the essence of my being and it isn’t a party without them. You can encourage your guest to participate by wearing festive attire. - Décor
You will need lots and lots of colors. To start, get a colorful table cover, use a sombrero or mini pinata as a center piece. If the event is being hosted outside on the deck, hang a few paper lantern. You can purchase the lantern in different colors and they are usually very inexpensive. This is an excellent way to bring in colors. Maraca, lemons/lime, and festive place-mats will also make a great addition to the decor. - Menu
Who doesn’t like good food. Impress your guest with an array of mouthwatering appetizers like El Monterey taquitos, empanadas, tappas, tamales, and for the entrée you can try your hands at fiesta rice. Don’t forget chips and salsa. For dessert tapioca, churros, dulce de leche cheese cake (I make a mean dulce de leche cheesecake and will share it with you one of these days) Cinco-de-mayo isn’t complete without drinks, Margarita, Beer Sangria, Jell-o shots and for a non-alcoholic drink try this yummy Sorrel & Raspberry Mocktail. - Music
A party isn’t party without good music. Create a festive music list to accompany the theme. Currently on my playlist – Julión Álvarez Y Su Norteño Banda – Te Hubieras Ido Antes, Romeo Santos – Odio Feat. Drake, Bailando by Enrique Iglesias, Por Que La Engane? by Espinoza Paz. They are all super chill songs and currently on top 40 chart. Also you can’t go wrong with Vivir Mi Vida by Marc Anthony. If all else fails, purchase a pre-made Cinco de Mayo Music CD - Games
To really get the party going, invest in some creative cinco de mayo game. If you’ve kids at the party, a pinata, pin the tail on the donkey and hot sombrero are games that would get everyone up and having fun.
There you have it, 5 Tips for Hosting a Cinco De Mayo Fiesta.
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Rebecca Parsons
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I would love to try the Fiery Hot Taquitos.
David
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I have tried them all. My favorite are the fiery hot shell shockers even though I prefer the regular taquitos because they have a flour tortilla shell rather than the corn tortillas the shockers have.
Margaret Smith
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These really look delicious. Haven’t tried any yet, but I’d love to try the Taco Beef & Cheese. Thanks so much.
McKim
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I want to try the chicken and cheese taquitos.
Deborah Wellenstein
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I would like the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Taquitos.
Linda Lansford
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Flavor of El Monterey Taquitos I would like to try is chicken
Mary Cloud
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I’d love to try the nacho cheese shell shockers
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Meghan Malicoat
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I would like to try the chicken and cheese taquitos.
Kristen
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I’d try the Chicken Shell Shockers.
LB
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I’d love to try nacho cheese
Denise S
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I’d like to try the Fiery Hot ones.
Katherine Oliveira
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The Chicken & Cheese Shell Shockers 🙂
Terrie K.
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Cheesy Pepper Jack Taquitos
Alissa Small
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love to try nacho cheese.
Summer D
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I would love to try the Chicken and Cheese.
Brittney House
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I would like the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Taquitos.
Shirley Martin-Tutolo
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Fiery hot sounds great to me. Love the spicy ones
Susan Christy
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I want to try the shredded steak.
Natalie
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I want to try the chicken and cheese taquitos because I like chicken over beef.
michele
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I’d love to try the Tamales! I’ve had the taquitos and they are delicious. I’d be interested in trying the new flavors of taquitos as well.
Charlene
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I love El Monterey Taquitos, but haven’t had the chance to try either of these flavors. The flavor I would like to try most is the Shell Shockers Chicken Taquitos.
deana c
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I would like to try the Fiery Hot!
vera
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Would like to try the Nacho Cheese Shell taquiotos.
Deb C
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I would like to try the Charbroiled Chicken Breast Taquitos
joe gersch
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I would like the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Taquitos
Jennifer Reed
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My favorite El Monterey Taquitos is their Chicken in the corn shell however, I would love to try the Charbroiled Chicken Breast Taquitos in the flour shell as well.
Francine Anchondo
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Fiery Hot Taquitos
shawna
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I would like the nacho cheese.
Debbie Ritenour
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I would love to try the Taco Beef and Cheese the most!
Laurie Emerson
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I would like to try the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Taquitos.
tina reynolds
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I would really like to try the firery hot
Roxann
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I want to try the Nacho cheese.
Miz Vickik
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The Taco Beef & Cheese sounds great!
MARIA simon
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the seasoned beef and cheese taquitos sound amazing.. 🙂 look this stuff
Vikki Billings
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I would love to try the Chicken and cheese, because I love chicken!
Terry Beck
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I am a weinie lol I don’t like spicy hot but I would like to try their chicken and cheese taquitos
Denise Donaldson
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I would like to try the nacho cheese
Sand
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I would like to try the Fiery Hot Taquitos.
Also, I agree, you can’t go wrong with Vivir Mi Vida!
Trisha McKee
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I want to try the fiery hot