How to Host an Epic Taco Party | Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill (2024)

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How to Host an Epic Taco Party | Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill? ›

Arrange your ingredients in an organized and visually appealing manner. Use colorful bowls, serving dishes, and platters for your ingredients, arrange toppings by color, set up signs with heat levels for your sauces, and add a colorful table cloth as a flashy backdrop to your taco feast.

Set Up a Taco Bar

Start with a variety of tortillas, including corn and flour, and then set out bowls of fillings like meat, beans, cheese, and vegetables. Don't forget the sauces and toppings, like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Let your guests assemble their tacos to their liking.

We decided to go further than the regular "How much ground beef per person for tacos do you need?" We estimated that the average person would need 6.5 oz (184 g) of ground beef or shrimp, 5.0 oz (142 g) of hamburger meat, 5.5 oz (156 g) of chicken, or 7.0 oz (198 g) of pork (Carnitas).

“After you have cooked your taco meat, put it in a large slow cooker set to medium heat, then place the tortillas in a 9-inch pie plate. Place the pie plate on top of the slow cooker so that it rests on top of the sleeve. Cover with the lid so that the steam heats up the tortillas and keeps the meat warm.”

Each taco shell or small soft taco-size tortilla fits about 2 ounces or 1/4 cup of meat. If you add diced onions, you could stretch a pound of ground beef to make about a dozen tacos. With just the meat and spices, you can make about 8 tacos from a pound of meat.

Many traditional Mexican tacos are topped with white onions, cilantro, maybe some sliced radishes, a squeeze of lime, and a drizzle of salsa or hot sauce, but toppings can vary by region (both in Mexico and the U.S.) and taco type.

The most important thing when planning and prepping is to purchase enough ingredients. For instance, plan for about 3-4 ounces of ground beef taco meat per person, which means a pound of ground beef can feed roughly four people.

stack your shells in taco holders and place them beside a bowl filled with your favorite fillings… taco holders are great to use on individual plates…but they make perfect serving vessels for a “buffet” too! you can have fun visually by creating “stripes” of taco toppings in one large bowl or tray.

Usually you can buy these inexpensively but I'd plan on about 2-3 tacos per guest. If you're feeding teens, go with three! Some quantities will depend on what other side dishes you're servings as well. Tip: If you're planning this for a graduation party, consider if there are other parties going on the same day.

Our taco algorithms show that people will eat approximately 4-5 tacos. Keep in mind that some will eat less, and some will eat more, but it will average out to approximately 4-5 tacos per person.

What makes a street taco a street taco? ›

Street tacos are a Mexican dish that is made up of a corn tortilla filled with meat and topped with salsa, cilantro and onions. They are typically served on the street or in restaurants. The difference between street tacos and regular tacos is that street tacos are smaller in size and made with a corn tortilla.