Easy taco table ideas are especially nice when Cinco de Mayo is just days away! And bonus…taco Tuesday precedes May 5th so you can indulge on fiesta food two days in a row! I love a simple celebration and it’s pretty effortless to create a “taco buffet” without rearranging your dinning room or kitchen. Just pile what you need to build your own right on the tabletop. It can still look special with a few easy decorations that will make this casual dinner feel like a party! Let’s get ready to fiesta with our families without lots of stress OR major prep! That alone is reason to celebrate! Here’s some inspiration for you today…
taco time made easy!
tacos are one of the easiest meals to serve…but a few little details can turn it into a fun fiesta!
simple serving suggestions…
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. not only does it look great but it saves time on cleanup without multiple bowls to wash!
if you stick to toppings that aren’t runny, the stripes will stay in place…until you start digging in!
buffet style simplicity…
like any buffet style meal, there’s no need to set the table. just casually stack the plates & napkins near the food and let everyone grab, fill and eat…then repeat!
the same goes for drinks…
along side the taco bowl, i placed bottled beverages and paper straws…both at easy reach!
straws always add festivity for just a few dollars. they’re one of my favorite go-to decorations!
my family loves heat, so extra spice had to be tucked in…
and for dessert…a tray of red velvet pizzelles! they remind me of the lace-like designs on papel picado banners, so they’re perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
taco table decorative details…
simple decorations can make an ordinary occasion feel like a party! a paper bunting looks just as fun laying across the table as it would hanging!
and colorful, faux blooms scattered about add effortless brightness & cheer. if i find cute flowers on sale, i’ll pick up a variety of colors to keep on hand and store in a small container for multiple celebrations like this one!
these easy taco table ideas can make a simple celebration seem grand!
easy ideas never mean sacrificing fun!
happy fiesta time!
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product guide~
Walmart: similar fabric napkins
Target: banner options~#1 #2 #3
Home Goods: taco holders