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I don't know if I should be putting this in FOOD or latino, but oh well. I was curious if any of you latina bees knew what type of Mexi food is good for a buffet. I was thinking

2 main courses and about 3 sides with chips and salsa

Main course:

1.) Chicken Fajitas

2.) Barbacoa or birria or carnitas????????? 

sides:

1.) Rice

2.) Beans

3.) Ceaser salad

Any better ideas???????? 

I kinda wanted italian and mexi but I don't know how to tie those together since the sides are two different.....

@Kmsull Hmmm... build you're own taco station? Well, I was told that tacos aren't really a part of a wedding cuisine. They're more for birthday parties and back yard bbq's. Although FI does love carne asada.

@ejs4y5 My uncle knows how to make chile rellenos but Idk if he has the time to make like 150.. Maybe if he can make like 50-75 ? Would that be hard work? And if you're in line waiting for the buffet and we run out of chile rellenos will guests get bummed out?

@jojobananas

Guacamole for the chips sounds good. You're suggestions make my tummy rumble thank you I will look into those options.

When I first read your title of the thread, my thoughts were the same as everyone elses's

Build your own _________

-fajitas

-taco salad

-tacos

-nachos

and then have your side items like your rice, maybe have two diff types of beans, diff salsas...ooooh this sounds so yummy! Can i be invited??? lol

Lol. I haven't even ate b-fast this thread is making me hungry. Gotta go get ready for church.. please comment your ideas..

miss.skinner 

Thanks for the menu suggestions.. when I have time I will look into each of the suggestions carefully.

I really like the idea of a fajitas station, chicken, beef, and shrimp.. Good menu!

Great ideas Miss.Skinner - and the plates all look so colorful!  Love them!

I was just going to suggest that you could serve mexican wedding cakes.  They are little cookies and so yummy.  My mom is mexican and she makes them every year.  THought they might be a little festive touch to your menu :)

@mrsk2be

What are mexican wedding cakes? I must research that it sounds like a good desert... 

If you have fajitas, definitely add beef since not everyone likes chicken, and have a veggie fajita option as well with no meat added. Chile rellenos are a good vegetarian option as well.

A build your own taco bar sounds great. Give your guests a choice of either hard or soft shells. Honestly, who cares if it's not considered "wedding appropriate"? Fajitas and the rest of the options aren't considered "wedding appropriate" either but they're still popular options that nearly everyone loves. Base your menu on what you and your guests enjoy and will eat rather than what some mass of people deems acceptable or not, all of whom have no say in your wedding choices.

As far as beverages, I'd go for the frozen fruity drinks. Margaritas, daiquiris, coladas, all of which can be made as virgin drinks for the kids and non-drinking adults. Horchata is good too, as is Mexican hot cocoa.

They look like this:

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/images/mexicanweddingcakes.jpg

They are a traditional Mexican wedding dessert...and yummy!

Flan for dessert is a must.

@danadelphia, Caesar salad is commonly known as a Italian dish but it was actually created in Mexico.

MrsK2be Mexican wedding cakes/cookies look delish, I'm surprised I never heard about them...

@futuremrsgibbs, Mexican Wedding Cakes are also known as Russian Tea Cakes and a couple other names. But the recipes are identical. They're one of the easiest cookies to make, even if you've never baked anything in your life.

@ KMSull The wedding was Indian and Mexican, what kind of Indian native or east?

@ Laylabelle Sure I can invite you just jump on an airplane to California! We have a member of the wedding party flying from Valadosta, Georgia. 

How about instead of cesar salad, a green salad with cilantro dressing?

A Mexican buffet is always good and can easily accomdate vegetarins IF you make sure the beans do not have meat in them.

If you have shredded lettuce & pico di gallo (chopped up tomatoes, cilantro, onions, jalapenos, etc), guests can also make a "salad."  I also second the guacamole.  A black bean, colored pepper, cilantro salsa/salad is also a good addition.

You can offer corn & flour tortillas.  Make sure you also have salsa, sour cream, & shredded cheese.

Beef, chicken, & shrimp are safe.  You can add carnitas (which I think are the most flavorful!).

Tamales are a good starter.  As are quesedillas.  Or flautas.

Wow these are all great ideas. I have to remember to eat break fast before reading. I'm writing all these ideas down. Thanks bees!