Planning Your Mexican Themed Party

Are you seeking a party theme that's tons of fun and features great music and food? Then how about a Mexican theme for your next get-together? Here are some tips to help you plan and host the best Mexican themed party ever:

Invitations

It's prudent to send out the invitations at least a month before party date. Always request that guests RSVP so you'll know how many people are coming. This makes it easier when planning the food and activities. Go festive and use invitations in the shape of colorful sombreros! And make sure to specify the Mexican theme so guests can dress appropriately or bring a theme related item or gift.

Food

Mexican, of course! A taco bar is always a fantastic idea. For the best taco bar, have hard and soft taco shells, burrito wrappers, and tortilla chips. Feature bowls of spiced hamburger meat, sliced chicken and steak, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa -- anything you can imagine that guests might want to load their shells and chips with. The perfect mixed drink to accompany the meal is the margarita, of course! Offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions of this tangy drink. For dessert, try Mexican "fried" ice cream and bunuelos, a traditional Mexican treat.

Decorations

Deck your home out in red, green and white streamers. How about adding some festive flair with a string or two of chili pepper lights? Get bunches of balloons in coordinating colors, and try a bright and festive tablecloth with a Mexican theme.

Music

You can find a CD that features popular Mexican music and play that as your background music. Or, why not get a recording of a traditional Mexican mariachi band? If you have satellite radio, simply tune to a Mexican or Spanish station for a variety of great Latino music for your party!

Games

Why not bring out your inner child with a piñata? You can buy a piñata already assembled, or if you're crafty, make your own! Present each guest with their own colorful sombrero and lead everyone in the Mexican Hat Dance. There are lots of fun activities you can do at a Mexican themed party. Hand out maracas and let your guests create their own Mexican rhythm! Or, just let everyone dance, eat, drink, and be merry! Your guests will never forget your Mexican fiesta, and you'll want to host them again and again!