Mexican party foods?

[Queen]

Some silly woman is thinking of hosting a "Mexican Fiesta" just for fun.....
Does anyone have any wonderful ideas for food and drinks to serve?

Thanks

[Loula]

Yum, yum, yum!

Natcho! with lots of cheese!

[Laranna]

Margaritas!
Nachos, chilli con queso, tacos

[Loula]

Can you believe after reading this i popped down the street and brought natchos to have at home now! lol

[*Infinity*]

Margaritas all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL do you think I love a mexican party. Don't forget the sombreros!!!

[Cherished]

I make this yum dip type of thing which is really filling.

Spread a can of refried beans onto a plate (makes about a dinner size plate)
empty a jar of light mayo into a mixing bowl and add about 1/2 a packet of taco seasoning (more if you are keen on it and want more flavour) mix it up and then poor over the refried beans.
Cover with grated cheese
Dice fresh tomato, cucumber and yellow capsicum (for different colours) and sprinkle over the top.

It looks great and is so yummy eaten with Doritos!

Enjoy!

[Cherished]

Oh I also make this yum Tomato Chutney, I mainly use it when I do Indian banquets for guests but it would go great with Mexican too I think, it looks kinda complicated but if you're into cooking and have all the spices already it's so quick and simple to make.

Gosh you have got me wanting to do a Mexican party too!! But I would want a Corona and that is off my menu for now For your main meal you could get some wraps, some green (spinach & herb) ones and some red (sundried tomato) ones and everyone can make their own from a range of goodies on the table like this chutney, another hot and spicey bean mix, jalapenos, cheese, sour cream, tabasco sauce etc

50 ml cooking oil
6 fresh curry leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
4-6 dried chillies
1 large finely sliced onion
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon crushed ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 cans peeled tomatoes
Salt to taste (1-2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon raw sugar
½ cup fresh coriander (finely chopped)

METHOD

In a frypan heat the oil then add curry leaves, cumin seed, mustard seed, dried chillies, sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, mix well and cook for a minute then add turmeric powder, stir, then add tomatoes and salt and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add garam masala, sugar, coriander and cook for a couple more minutes.

NB: Tomato Chutney can be kept in fridge for up to 2 weeks and served as an accompaniment or as a relish. Serve hot or cold..... This chutney is a winner to everyone who has tasted it... A lovely parting gift to your dinner guests could be to give them a little jar of it when they leave