This weekend I threw another fun, and of course, themed birthday party for my dear friend. She is from Ecuador and to give her a little taste of home I wanted to throw her an Ecuadorian-style dinner party. However, seeing as how I really don’t know much about Ecuador’s food and culture, I went with something a little closer to home–literally as in the country south of us and with recipes I know a little more about. So a Mexican Fiesta it was!

I planned a menu that was both part homemade and part store-bought goodies and bought decorations from Oriental Trading Company, Michael’s Craft Store and even a piñata from Target in the shape of a taco! I will share a few of the recipes, kids’ activities and decorations with you so you too can throw your very own festive fiesta.

MENU

• Homemade Guacamole
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• Green and Red Salsas with Tortilla Chips
• Taquitos (frozen and baked just before guests arrive)
• Mexican Rice (click for the recipe)
• Mexican Fiesta Green Salad (click for the recipe)
• Taco Bar with Ground Beef, Shredded Rotisserie Chicken and all the acompañamientos

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  Taco Condiments with Labels

• Traditional Mexican Wedding Cookies
• Birthday Funfetti Cupcakes
• Corona beer and red and white wine

DECORATIONS

• Festive paper cups and plates from Oriental Trading Co.
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• Mini maracas from Oriental Trading Co.
• Pinata from Target
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• Lace and colorful masquerade masks from Michael’s Crafts
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• Paper garland from Target
• Birthday napkins from Target
• Red and purple fake roses and glittery feathers from Michael’s Crafts
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• Custom Feliz Cumpleanos (Happy birthday) sign from Oriental Trading
• Fiesta spill-proof tablecloth from Oriental Trading Co.

KIDS’ ACTIVITES

• Pin the Tail on the Donkey (I used this printout and taped it onto a large piece of cardboard)
• Mexican-theme related coloring sheets and crayons
• Pinata with candy and stickers
• Lemonade