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Mexican Appetizer Board : Colorful Fiesta-Style Snack Spread


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: ~30 minutes
  • Yield: 6–10 people

Description

A Mexican Appetizer Board is vibrant, bold, and made for sharing. Loaded with fresh dips, crunchy chips, savory bites, and pops of color, this board turns any gathering into an instant fiesta. Perfect for game day, parties, or casual get-togethers, it’s easy to assemble, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to impress with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Dips & Spreads

Guacamole

Pico de gallo

Queso dip

Salsa roja or verde

Sour cream or crema

Crunch & Scoops

Tortilla chips

Mini tostadas

Plantain chips

Savory Bites

Mini quesadillas or quesabirria bites

Taquitos or flautas

Chorizo-stuffed mushrooms

Elote cups or grilled corn rounds

Fresh & Garnishes

Lime wedges

Fresh cilantro

Jalapeño slices

Cherry tomatoes


Instructions

Start with a large board or platter and place bowls for dips first, spacing them evenly.

Add tortilla chips and crunchy elements around the bowls for easy scooping.

Arrange savory items next, keeping hot items grouped together.

Fill empty spaces with fresh garnishes, citrus wedges, and colorful veggies.

Finish with a sprinkle of cilantro and serve immediately.

Creative Twists & Add-Ons

Spicy Board: Add chipotle salsa, pickled jalapeños, and hot sauce varieties.

Street Food Style: Include elote, esquites, and mini carne asada skewers.

Vegetarian-Friendly: Load up on grilled veggies, beans, and cheese-forward bites.

Sweet Finish: Add churro bites, sopapillas, or Mexican chocolate brownies.

Interactive Touch: Provide build-your-own nacho or taco cups.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: Optional (depends on add-ins)
  • Category: Snack