11 Awesome Taco Party Ideas

Need a few unique (and tasty!) taco party ideas? At Peerspace, we get it! Tacos are probably one of the most delicious foods on Earth, so a party where tacos are the central focus is a great idea to us, too.

We’ve gathered 11 great taco party ideas for your celebration – whether it’s celebrating a specific event like a birthday party or it’s just an excuse to eat tacos (equally valid!). Along with party ideas, we’ll introduce you to a few party spaces, courtesy of Peerspace. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and makes it easy to discover and book unique venues wherever you’re located.

But first things first. Follow these ideas and your taco party will be a total success.

1. Create a taco bar

Taco bars simplify and speed up the process of ensuring everyone gets to eat tacos. Instead of having one person prepare them and hand them out one by one, you and your guests can all assemble their own tacos using the taco bar.

As A Reinvented Mom’s blog points out, “Hosting a party is stressful enough, and since the prep is simple with tacos, you can make most of the fillings and sides ahead of time. Tacos also take the headache out of meal planning for the party. When guests have the option to customize their own plate, they’ll be fully satisfied.”

It’s up to you what exactly you include in your taco bar, but here are some ideas and recipes for delicious taco fillings/toppings to get you started.

If you don’t already have a space that would work for setting up a taco bar, consider one. For instance, this East Austin event and art space comes with kitchenette access, catering tables, and tables and chairs. It’s also pet-friendly, in case you and your guests want to bring your beloved fur bestie along for the party!

Peerspace users love the host as much as the space, judging by this venue’s reviews. Here’s one example: “The booking process was incredibly easy and Kyle was a pleasure to work with. He was always very quick to reply and willing to work with us. The space was clean, exactly as presented in the photos, and the staff on site was helpful. Also a big plus – there is a ton of parking. I’d work with Kyle and use this space again.”

2. Taco shell debate and other fun games

In addition to the delicious food, another important taco party idea is providing guests with activities that will keep them entertained.

Greenvelope’s blog suggests a taco shell debate, which could make for some hilarious interactions: “If your friends have passionate feelings about tortillas, name a few judges, then divide into teams and see who can defend their taco shell selection. You can do a couple rounds of debating, with one dedicated to hard vs. soft shells and another that’s all about flour vs. corn tortillas.”

Have regular party games and board games on hand and consider dancing if you’re having a more high-energy party with space for a dance floor.

3. Taco piñata

Here’s a classic, affordable, and easy taco party idea: a taco-shaped piñata! You can find these at lots of party supply stores, like this one from Party City. Fill the piñata with authentic Mexican candies if you want to really keep the theme going.

Tacos taste better in the sun! Check out our outdoor party decoration ideas to enhance your party’s vibe.

4. Provide a variety of tortilla options

One way you can help to accommodate picky eaters without a lot of effort is to provide different tortilla options. Possibilities include soft flour and corn tortillas as well as hard corn tortillas. You might even include tortilla chips in case people would prefer to dip them in the ingredients.

5. Vary your ingredients’ spiciness – and warn your guests

Unless all your guests are big fans of spicy food, ensure that you have enough taco topping options for palates that are less accustomed to spice.

And if any of the dishes you’re providing are particularly spicy, it’s helpful to label the items with their spice level. It will help people avoid a potentially painful and unpleasant surprise!

6. Provide an electric griddle

If you do end up going with our taco bar idea, consider giving your guests access to an electric griddle (as long as you can do so safely, of course). This will allow them to heat their tortillas up before assembling their tacos, which will make them that much more delicious.

You can also opt to host your taco party at a Peerspace outdoor venue that comes equipped with a grill. That way, you or your caterer can whip up hot taco shells and freshly grilled ingredients on the premises! You can easily find an amazing event space with a grill in cities across the country with Peerspace.

One of our favorites is this blue house with a green door event space in Los Angeles, CA! Its well-equipped outdoor space includes a barbecue grill, a saltwater pool, a hot tub, a sound system, lawn games, and so much more.

According to a Peerspace reviewer: “We chose this listing for our company summer party, Chris was incredibly informative and easy to work with and we had a wonderful time. Would choose this host again, Thank you, Chris!!”

7. Have vegetarian and/or vegan options

One of the great things about tacos is how customizable they are with different ingredients. It means they’re really easy to make meat- and dairy-free, depending on what kind of dietary restrictions your guests have.

Unless you’re absolutely sure no one at your party is vegetarian or vegan, it’s a good idea to provide plenty of animal product-free options to your guests so that no one goes home hungry.

8. Don’t forget beverages

Have you considered what beverages you’ll serve yet? Options we’d suggest that would go perfectly with tacos include margaritas, sangria, or for the non-drinkers, agua fresca (a light, non-alcoholic drink made of fruit blended with water, sugar, and lime juice). For more ideas, check out this advice on 6 of the best drinks to pair with tacos.

These will taste especially delicious sitting outside in the fresh air! If you don’t have an outdoor space you can use, then consider renting one. Something like this home on four acres with a pool and lounge in Tomball, Texas, would be a great choice.

Among the numerous positive reviews from past renters is this glowing comment: “I held my son’s 18th birthday/ Graduation Party here, and it was nothing short of amazing! Eric and Magnolia were very warm and extremely helpful every step of the way and available within minutes, if we had any questions. The property was absolutely beautiful and had more than enough entertainment amenities for us and our guests to enjoy. When the party ended, none of our guests were ready to leave.”

A taco carnival? You bet! Check out our carnival party ideas to double-up your inspiration!

9. Play the “Taco vs. Burrito” card game

“Taco vs. Burrito” isn’t just a friendly debate topic – it’s also a “wildly popular surprisingly strategic game created by a 7 year old,” according to the game’s website! If you think you’ll want to play card games at your party, be sure to pick up a copy of Taco vs. Burrito beforehand.

10. Dessert tacos

You may not have even heard of dessert tacos before. However, if you’re planning on serving dessert, they’re probably the most suitable taco party idea. There are plenty of recipes for dessert tacos out there, but we’re partial to the ones on this list of 25 easy dessert tacos from Insanely Good Recipes. The churro dessert tacos with strawberries and cream sound especially decadent!

11. Hang a taco garland

If you’re really going all out with the taco-themed decor, we love this taco garland from Etsy seller ChoaticCollected.

And if you don’t have a space of your own that you can decorate and throw a party, then consider renting this cute Mexican casita restaurant in Los Angeles, California. Its cheery decor and colorful tablecloths will surely help you and your guests get into the fiesta spirit.

Taco party ideas: conclusion

These taco party ideas, and an amazing venue through Peerspace, are all you need to throw a delicious themed gathering. Head to Peerspace and start searching for your next party destination!

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