It may not the kind of homecoming that everyone would enjoy, but the taco party that you had planned for your daughter was perfect. She goes to college 12 hours from home so flying home the weekend before Christmas is always a little hectic. She finishes up her finals, finds someone to take her to the airport so that she does not have to pay for parking at the airport while she is out of town, makes her way through ticketing and security, and goes through the boarding process and then the flight. And while she is always starving when she gets home, sometimes it is just too much work to take her out for eat.
The fact that making tacos or or other Mexican foods is just not that easy in the dorm made the taco party an easy decision. You were able to have all of the meat and beans cooked ahead of time and just staying warm in the crock pots. The tomatoes, onions, olives, and lettuce were cut ahead of time as well and ready to be served.
On this particular arrival the whole family was ready to get home anyway to make sure that you could watch the national championship volleyball game and eat a delicious meal all at once. A meal at home also meant that her friends, who are just as excited to see your daughter as you are, could also stop by. Something that really is not that easy if you are at a crowded restaurant.
Mexican Dishes Are a Perfect Fit for a Meal That Needs to be Made Ahead of Time
Whether you want a serve yourself taco party or you want trays of homemade enchiladas, Mexican food is always a good fit for food that needs to be prepared ahead of time. For this same reason, taco catering is also a good idea for parties of all sizes. From backyard events in the summer to inside get togethers in the winter, taco pairings with many kinds of toppings are increasingly popular.
As more and more Americans switch from mayonnaise and ketchup to salsa for their favorite condiment, it should come as no surprise that a growing number of cooks, both at home and in restaurants are looking at Mexican menu items for the meals that they serve. The fact that one out of every 10 restaurants in the U.S. sells Mexican food, means that this is now the most popular style of international cuisine in America. In fact, in the year 2016 nearly 234 million Americans used Mexican food and ingredients. When you realize that tortillas have been outselling hot dog buns since the year 2010 you should not be surprised. Mexican food is an easy and affordable way to feed both large and small groups.
