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How to Make the Ultimate Taco Bar
Discover the ultimate guide to creating a taco bar to turn your next gathering into a fiesta of flavors! Learn how to mix and match ingredients for a customizable feast that caters to every taste.
Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20 people
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Meat Filling
- 1 Pound Seafood Filling
- 1 Pound Vegan or Vegetarian Filling Option
- guacamole
- Mexican rice
- refried beans
- coleslaw
- tortilla chips
- corn tortillas
- flour tortillas
- hard taco shells
Instructions
- An easy meat filling like this ground beef taco meat or chicken tacos is an economical, delicious option to include.
- Seafood taco fillings, including lobster tacos, shrimp tacos, or salmon tacos, are all good choices.
- Including a vegetarian option is easy. Black or pinto beans, quinoa, and jackfruit fillings are all delicious.
- Make your own if you have the time; the flavor is far superior. You could also use sliced avocado or cut it into chunks.
- Mexican rice is always a big hit. It's cheap and takes very little time to prepare.
- Refried beans or frijoles are perfect for your taco bar.
- Coleslaw pairs especially well with seafood tacos. This spicy coleslaw was made especially for them. For a little tropical twist, we also developed a pineapple coleslaw.
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For the Tacos
- Make the fillings the day before you plan to serve.
- Make any extras like the rice and beans just before serving.
- Set up your taco bar. Add your fillings to crockpots or chafing dishes so that they stay warm. Set them on your serving platform.
- Place all of your desired toppings and sauces in small bowls or ramekins. Set these out on your serving area.
- Place any extras, like tortilla chips on your board.
- Warm your tortillas and keep them hot in tortilla warmers or in foil pouches.
- Set up the plates at the beginning of your table and the silverware and napkins at the end of your table.
- See the article above for important tips and tricks.
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Notes
- Toppings
- Sauces
- Shredded Lettuce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Grated Cheese
- Chopped Red Onion
- Sliced Radishes
- Sliced Hot Peppers
- Chopped Cilantro
- Lime Wedges
- Various Salsas
- Hot Sauces
- Sour Cream or Mexican Creme