Description
A vibrant and flavorful Fiesta Taco Platter featuring a variety of proteins and a creamy guacamole dip, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken, seasoned with taco spices
- 2 cups grilled carne asada, marinated in lime + garlic
- 2 cups slow-cooked carnitas (pulled pork), shredded
- 2 cups sautéed shrimp with chili-lime seasoning
- Vegetarian option: black beans, sautéed peppers, or cheesy refried beans
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Pico de gallo
- Pickled red onions
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, queso fresco)
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa (mild, medium, or spicy)
- Fresh cilantro
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Sour cream drizzle (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Proteins: Cook and season chosen proteins (chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, or beans). Keep warm.
- Make the Guacamole: Mash avocados in a bowl until smooth but slightly chunky. Stir in lime juice, onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with sour cream for presentation.
- Assemble the Taco Platter: Arrange warm tortillas in a circular pattern around the platter. Fill each taco with a variety of proteins and toppings for color and balance. Place the guacamole dip bowl in the center. Surround with extra chips if desired. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the proteins and toppings based on personal preferences.
- For a spicier guacamole, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This platter is great for parties and can be made ahead of time; just warm the tortillas before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco with guacamole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg