Casual Mexican Buffet
Brightly Colored Serape
Stack of Mexican Pottery
Servilletas
Crispy Tortilla Chips
Fresh Salsa and Pico de Gallo
Guacamole
Frijoles Negros
Arroz Mexicano
Enchiladas de Pollo
ique aproveche
When serving buffet style, let the food be the stars of your table.
No need to have a centerpiece!
Deliciosa Comida Mexicana
Dulce
Dinner Catered By
La Cocina de Consuelo
Muchas Gracias!
Congratulations to Beth and Bill!
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Muchas Gracias!
Congratulations to Beth and Bill!
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We hosted this party with a group of friends
for a young couple getting married.
Though catered, everything about this
casual dinner party would be easy to replicate.
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Yummo! We love our mexican food!! I took a hospitality class at our church once and they told us when you serve a buffet, put the veggies before the meat. The meat is more expensive and people will fill their plates with the less expensive parts first. I thought that was pretty clever.
ReplyDeleteI love the Mexican pottery dishes and I love fresh salsa and tortilla chips until they come out my ears. A Mexican buffet is a great idea for a wedding party.
ReplyDeleteWOW does this ever look GOOD! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the Mexican pottery dishes Sarah and the serape is the perfect foundation for a fiesta! Your menu looks delicious, having it catered makes it so much easier to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSarah, oh my goodness that food looks wonderful. Thanks for dropping by my blog today and commenting on Betty and Jim's trellis to hide the neighbor's air conditioners. Hope to see you again soon,
ReplyDeleteHelen
Love Mexican.....any leftovers? :) And all the bright colors are wonderful Sarah.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteit looks delish and fun, i love mexican food and wished i hadn't popped in now since i am not having it for dinner i am now crushed! how nice of you to give them such a great spread~
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party, Sarah! I'll bet the young couple enjoyed it very much. The pottery is perfect for your Mexican buffet and I love the colorful napkins.
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun Sarah. Everything is so colorful and inviting. I am going to pin it for ideas.
ReplyDeleteOle' "¡Ándale! ¡Ándale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! Now Yo quiero Taco Bell"
ReplyDeleteThat is about all the Spanish I know, but I KNOW I would looove the food on this buffet. What a fun way to throw a party! I never even considered doing something like this but I do know of a local place that would. THANKS for the idea...maybe for DD's birthday. Hmmmm...
Always inspired by you,
Rett
I loved the whole thing..those dishes were wonderful. Wondering where you could find something like that. And the table topper..perfect. I need to earmark this post for future reference...everything looks just perfect for a Mexican theme dinner!
ReplyDeleteSarah, the dishes are fabulous.. food and plates. I have some of those bowls that were my husband's grandmother's. I need to use them more frequently is all I am about to say. Shame on me for keeping them "put up"! The food looks amazing. So many great tips for a buffet. Didn't do a table this week, so much going on... have a blessed weekend. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteA Mexican food buffet would be my first pick! I agree about the centerpiece too. You seem to be often at the center of wonderful times! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteMexican food is one of my go to menus when doing a party by myself. So easy to prepare and organize...and those serape blankets always tell the whole story, don't they? Thanks for inviting us for a delicious peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteI am hosting a Mexican themed party in August for an engaged couple, thanks for the inspirations!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Love this! I so agree, let the food be the star. What a magnificent spread.
ReplyDelete- Alma, The Tablescaper
Sarah, what a fantastic menu! Love the Mexican pottery dishes! I'm sure it was enjoyed by all.
ReplyDeleteI agree....the food should take center stage on a buffet! I know everyone enjoyed the party. The buffet looks lovely! Congrats to the happy couple!
ReplyDeletexo,
RJ
What fortunate guests:) Looks like fun.. you ahve the perfect setting for something like this..
ReplyDeleteLovely women too:)
What a wonderful buffet dinner celebration for the new couple! They were indeed fortunate to have you host this, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteHello Maam Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI am drooling. When someone ask the people who know me, "what is CC girl's fave food?", they will surely tell Mexican food specially tacos.
TY for the great parade of photos.
Greetings from Stockholm,
/CC girl
Wow, what a spread! Lucky couple! Sarah, your pictures are fabulous...made me want to dive right in. :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous meal - looks wonderful!! So glad you shared at Open House (on Thursdays) and the ladies look awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow! What awesome serving pieces and pottery plates. The food looks incredible too. You found amazing caterers. I know a good time was enjoyed by all. Makes me hungry.
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteEverything looks amazing! The dishes are fabulous and so perfect for that delicious food! The pico de gallo is even pretty! Love the menu and tablescape!
Miss Bloomers
Hi Sarah, you just got me in the mood for Mexican food. The food all look so good and the setting is so authentically Mexican, so colorful!...Christine
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteLiving in Texas we enjoy Mexican food once a week-so I can just imagine the flavor that was enjoyed here. What festive serving pieces and linens -you have to set the mood!
Happy Hugs-
jemma
How fun! What a gorgeous spread! You are right, the food looks so delicious, it really is star of the table. I do love the napkins colors and pottery though! What a fun party!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Lucky couple! I agree to let the food be the star, especially when the food is this wonderful! Love the pottery pieces too. I collected pottery for MANY years. XO, pinky
ReplyDeleteOh I bet this was a fun party for the couple and all attending. How sweet of you to host and the food looks delish.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm starving looking at all these wonderful dishes! Good food is one of the secrets to a great party...so I just know the young couple and their friends had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteJudith
HOLA SARAH! Now this is a fun twist, and my heritage! Oh dear, can I remember the tamales; I think our sense of taste and smell have the strongest memory sensors! My husband is of Puerto-Rican heritage and having both cuisines in my life makes for delicious parties!
ReplyDeleteColorful, happy and sweet memories are your images for me today. When I first moved out here to the Twin Cities, we found a Mexican American community in St. Paul. The first thing we did was walk into one of the MERCADOS and the smell of the PAN DULCE made me weep my eyes out; it made me think of my daddy, who used to bring home sweet bread every day after work.
Thank you so much for coming to visit my post, and for your support in my writing. I do so want to publish one day.
Have a glorious day! Anita
Oh, I love this. The food and the decor, and I wish I could taste all of those delicious dishes.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila
It all looks so delicious! My mouth is watering!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend!
Jeannie and Linda at The French Hens Nest
Your buffet looks so good! And congratulations to the young couple, what a nice celebration. You would be the perfect person I'd want to host my party :)
ReplyDeleteLeslie aka gwen moss
The table looks great = so colorful and yummy!!
ReplyDeleteThe Mexican pottery, the linens, the food, the CATERERS...I want it ALL!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, Everything looks delicious and congrats to the young couple. Thanks for joining the Open House party.
ReplyDeletexx,
Sherry
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah Thank you and always a pleasure hearing from you.it"s a great post from you as ever.lovely buffet and the dishes looks beautiful....:):)
That looks like fun Sarah! Everything looks so tasty and I love the big basket of colorful napkins:@)
ReplyDeleteWow what a nice buffet! The dishes and colorful napkins couldn't be more perfect! The food looks so good too! How nice of you to host this event!
ReplyDeletePerfecto! I just had Maine friends over for TexMex. Folks up here don't know what good Mexican food is!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very festive occasion! A party I am sure everyone enjoyed. The food and setting look fabulous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the young couple. How lucky to have wonderful friends like y'all to help them celebrate. The buffet looks wonderfully casual and delicious. Great pottery plates and bowls and love the basket of colorful napkins.
ReplyDeleteOh, yummy! Everything looks so festive...love the plates.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun party, Sarah. I love the multi colored napkins rolled up in the basket. You're right. With food that looks that good, who needs a centerpiece? laurie
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering - really every thing looks so incredibly delicious!
ReplyDeleteNow excuse me, I have to get some scott towels to wipe up my keyboard!
XOX
I am waiting for Joe to take me to lunch and this tasty tasty post nearly did me in Sarah!
ReplyDeleteLove the basket of colorful napkins!
ReplyDeletexo
Cathy
Sarah, even though I've already had my dinner, I'm drooling after reading this post. I DO LOVE Mexican food!
ReplyDeleteI like your blue; thanks for sharing.
Happy Blue Monday.
delightful, delicious; Have a good Monday
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Dearest Sarah,
ReplyDeleteJust stopped by before I got to bed. Just read your email and was so happy for you!
Indeed, from 2 months it went to 5 days.
Hope it will keep working now and that you sleep tight tonight!
Hugs to you,
Mariette
PS If you were pleased with the help, you are welcome to follow me!
I was wondering who the 2 people were in your link! Looks like a wonderful party! Love all the colorful napkins.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking at Let's Dish!
Imagine..it was on my blogroll today:)
ReplyDeleteI love how the buffet is set out! Everything looks so nice!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Oh, I love Mexican food and this all looks delicious! How sweet to host this for the little couple! I'm sure everyone loved it.
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
This is nothing like what passes for Mexican food up here! When we visited family in San Luis Obispo we were treated to a bidder such as yours, catered in their home by old friends - amazing! Equally amazing is that you have shown up on my reading list again!
ReplyDeleteLooks DELICIOUS!! What a thoughtful party for the young couple! Put me on your guest list...every thing looks so yummy!! Have a great day, Lori
ReplyDeleteDear Sarah,
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this wonderful buffet. All looks so colorful, fresh and yummy. I would love to have such a summer party. I also send Congratulations to the young couple Beth and Bill. What a wonderful party.
Best greetings, Johanna
Oh, my goodness - I so want Mexican now! This looks absolutely fabulous - beautifully set too. I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Sarah, This buffet looks delicious and pretty. I love the colors, gorgeous napkin basket. This Mexican menu and tablescape would be fun to replicate. I’m sure the young couple were impressed!
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
Everything looks so good! What a beautiful spread! I have a new weekly link party which is live now and I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party and the photos you got are marvelous. That stack of plates is spectacular. You definitely are making my mouth water. I think I could do Mexican anytime. How fun to have it catered!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good I want to lick the computer screen! :-)
ReplyDeleteMuy bueno!
ReplyDeleteThe relatives are always asking me to make them an authentic "New Mexican" meal- which is a bit different than "Mexican." I have to order my chile from back home, both red and green, and I end up using every pot and pan in the kitchen to create all my dishes! I'm certain your guests truly enjoyed your meal and the celebration. The buffet looked scrumptious. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my! I've never seen so much delicious food. I love the sound of every single dish you served. I am trying to learn how to make for Mexican food and I think I've just about mastered guacamole.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this at the Say G'day Saturday linky party, Sarah! I'm so thrilled that you joined in.
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend,
Natasha in Oz
Oh my, Sarah! I am sure that your guests had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food. Everything looks so festive! I can't take my eyes off of that big bowl of guac...yum!! Hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteYUMMY! Now that's my kind of meal...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Yummmmmy!! Everything looks SO good! Wish I was there. ;) haha! (Beautiful blog by the way.)
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from "The Home Girl" You have an awesome page.
You've made a new follower. I look forward to reading more posts. :)
Please feel free to check out my blog and follow back. I always love making more blogger buddies. *hugs*