All you taco bar lovers! Help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate fish. At your party that means I get a cheese quesadilla? How about some chicken? And yes to rice and beans, please.

Yes. That's exactly what it means.

Right. What's wrong with a cheese quesadilla? Jeez, the entitlement. smh

[Anonymous]

With fish I prefer black beans. I e never seen refried with fish tacos and I’m from the SW where we sat retried beans with almost everything.
I also like chopped mango with a fish taco. My picky kid does a cheese, tomato and mango taco.
The Trader Joe’s corn salsa goes really well with fish tacos.
I might also add guacamole and agree grilled veggies might be a nice addition if you want more. Or just make a side salad—I like arugula, orange, jicama with a honey-chili-cumin vinaigrette.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re making pico, right? And cilantro? Pickled onion?

You could do a jicama slaw but it will be pretty similar to shredded cabbage.

Yeah, and we'll have both cojita and shredded cheddar.

I make a really good mango black bean salsa. If I made that and the Mexican rice above, would that work?

This sounds great!

[Anonymous]

Are the refried beans vegan? I'm not a seafood eater and would be disappointed in this menu. For a vegan taco I'd prefer sweet potato and black bean filling. The proposed ceviche just doesn't seem very filling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are the refried beans vegan? I'm not a seafood eater and would be disappointed in this menu. For a vegan taco I'd prefer sweet potato and black bean filling. The proposed ceviche just doesn't seem very filling.

OP here,

I'm not considering refried beans. But whatever beans I make will be vegan.

I feel like avocado and chickpeas are as filling as sweet potato and black beans.

[Anonymous]

Add pickled red onions (even some picky kids like this!) and lime. I would also do a cilantro yogurt sauce. Look at Half Baked Harvest for some ideas. She always has yummy sauces with her taco ideas.

[Anonymous]

Are you getting this catered Op?
Otherwise, you have like 6 dishes to buy ingredients for, prep, and serve hot; not to mention the sides.
You're not even going to enjoy your own party being a short-order cook.

And you haven't even mentioned drinks - blender/margerita mix, right??

I'd streamline it and keep it much more basic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are the refried beans vegan? I'm not a seafood eater and would be disappointed in this menu. For a vegan taco I'd prefer sweet potato and black bean filling. The proposed ceviche just doesn't seem very filling.

OP here,

I'm not considering refried beans. But whatever beans I make will be vegan.

I feel like avocado and chickpeas are as filling as sweet potato and black beans.

Looking at the pic it looks like such a scant amount of filling is in each taco. The sweet potatoes are denser and I think would be more filling. I think the ceviche would be good as a side salad instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate fish. At your party that means I get a cheese quesadilla? How about some chicken? And yes to rice and beans, please.

Yes. That's exactly what it means.

Right. What's wrong with a cheese quesadilla? Jeez, the entitlement. smh

Np. The op posted her menu and asked for suggestions. Folks are pointing out that she has two types of seafood, a “fancy” vegetarian option that likely does not appeal to kids and is acknowledging she has picky eaters coming. If you are having a taco bar, why not include one of the more basic meat choices? That is sort of the reason folks have taco bars- they tend to have basic food that appeals to everyone. Should people expect more? No. But the OP asked for suggestions and folks are pointing out what she could do to appease more guests. But it sounds like the OP knows her guests well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate fish. At your party that means I get a cheese quesadilla? How about some chicken? And yes to rice and beans, please.

Yes. That's exactly what it means.

Right. What's wrong with a cheese quesadilla? Jeez, the entitlement. smh

Np. The op posted her menu and asked for suggestions. Folks are pointing out that she has two types of seafood, a “fancy” vegetarian option that likely does not appeal to kids and is acknowledging she has picky eaters coming. If you are having a taco bar, why not include one of the more basic meat choices? That is sort of the reason folks have taco bars- they tend to have basic food that appeals to everyone. Should people expect more? No. But the OP asked for suggestions and folks are pointing out what she could do to appease more guests. But it sounds like the OP knows her guests well.

You put it nicely. OP did not mention if men were coming..if so, most guys like a meat option such as ground beef or shredded pork...something hearty, not prissy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate fish. At your party that means I get a cheese quesadilla? How about some chicken? And yes to rice and beans, please.

Yes. That's exactly what it means.

Right. What's wrong with a cheese quesadilla? Jeez, the entitlement. smh

Np. The op posted her menu and asked for suggestions. Folks are pointing out that she has two types of seafood, a “fancy” vegetarian option that likely does not appeal to kids and is acknowledging she has picky eaters coming. If you are having a taco bar, why not include one of the more basic meat choices? That is sort of the reason folks have taco bars- they tend to have basic food that appeals to everyone. Should people expect more? No. But the OP asked for suggestions and folks are pointing out what she could do to appease more guests. But it sounds like the OP knows her guests well.

You put it nicely. OP did not mention if men were coming..if so, most guys like a meat option such as ground beef or shredded pork...something hearty, not prissy.

You are a sexist moron. My husband is a vegetarian - try not to be so close minded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate fish. At your party that means I get a cheese quesadilla? How about some chicken? And yes to rice and beans, please.

Yes. That's exactly what it means.

Right. What's wrong with a cheese quesadilla? Jeez, the entitlement. smh

Np. The op posted her menu and asked for suggestions. Folks are pointing out that she has two types of seafood, a “fancy” vegetarian option that likely does not appeal to kids and is acknowledging she has picky eaters coming. If you are having a taco bar, why not include one of the more basic meat choices? That is sort of the reason folks have taco bars- they tend to have basic food that appeals to everyone. Should people expect more? No. But the OP asked for suggestions and folks are pointing out what she could do to appease more guests. But it sounds like the OP knows her guests well.

You put it nicely. OP did not mention if men were coming..if so, most guys like a meat option such as ground beef or shredded pork...something hearty, not prissy.

You are a sexist moron. My husband is a vegetarian - try not to be so close minded.

I said most guys, not all guys. Good for your DH.

[Anonymous]

I would replace one of the fish with beans -- preferably black beans, but refried would be fine.

I'd cut the ceviche.