The Fiesta
We strongly believe that one should experience the joy of an authentic Mexican Fiesta with their friends and family at least once in their life. It’s a gathering filled with vibrant color, fantastic food, great music, and endless joy.
In Part I, we covered everything you need for a full Mexican Feast – authentic, easy-to-make recipes for your appetizers, mains, mocktails, and cocktails.
Now, read on to know everything you need for creating the right ambiance for an authentic Mexican Fiesta
Vibrant, fun, and fresh is the perfect way to describe the decorations for an authentic Mexican Fiesta. If you want to truly channel the spirit of an authentic fiesta, you can look at incorporating the colors of the Mexican Flag – a roaring red, contrasting white, and lush green!
Lace your entrance with Fiesta theme décors such as sombreros, colorful flags, chili pepper streamers, cacti succulents, patterned throw pillows, acoustic guitars, and drums. You can even order a bunch of mini sombreros for your guests to raise the fiesta spirit.
2. Table Décor
The table décor can really be the centerpiece of your fiesta décor. A Mexican feast calls for a bright and eclectic table adorned with colors, flowers, food, and cocktails that promise a good time and an even better meal.
Start with your selection of vibrant table runners and napkins, you can top them with some bright and lush floral arrangements, or go for the traditional cacti and succulents in colorful pots. Another fresh take is to fill bowls or vases with freshly cut citrus fruits such as limes, oranges, or lemons that add to the fun and vibrant fiesta fervor.
You can also place several maracas around the table for a fun addition that guests can enjoy!
3. Music & Entertainment
Nothing puts you in the Mexican party mood more than Mexican music! Think soulful South American jazz, melodious acoustic guitars or the euphoric rhythm of a mariachi band! You can curate a perfect party on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, or Gaana or you can check out some downloadable playlists online. Either way, we have a few recommendations to get you dancing!
- Tequila by The Champs
- Oye Como Va by Santana
- La Cucaracha
- Tijuana Taxi by Herb Alpert
- La Bamba by Ritchi Valens
- South of the Border by Frank Sinatra
- Mexican Hat Dance aka Chiapanecas
- Bamboleo by the Gypsy Kings
- Mexico by Bob Moore & His Orchestra
- Mexican Radio by Wall of Voodoo
- Vaya Con Dios
- Guatanamera by Celia Cruz
Playlist courtesy of mesagrapevine.com
4. Party Games
The best way to dial up the spirit of a party is to throw in some fun party games in the mix. You can invite your guests to play some easy and popular party games but make it Mexican! Think of paper dance, but make it salsa or think of musical chairs but this time with sombreros! Everyone passes the sombreros around in a circle and when the music stops you have to put it on and do a little easy Mexican Hat Dance – the national dance of Mexico! Then of course there is the classic Mexican Piñata, the participants are blindfolded and take turns to break the piñata with a stick to release the goodies!
5. Party Favors
Leave your guests with a little something that reminds them of what could arguably be one of the best days of their life! A decorative sombrero, a succulent, or the traditional Mexican maraca would make an ideal souvenir for the party. You can browse through Amazon, or go to Etsy to select some cute handmade Mexican party favors5
