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Cinco de Mayo Party with El Monterey Taquitos {Giveaway}! Plus a 6 Layer Bean Dip Recipe!

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April 28, 2014 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 65 Comments

The following is a sponsored post on behalf of El Monterey. Opinions expressed are that of my own.

Cinco de Mayo with El Monterey Taquitos and Bean Dip Picture

When it comes to parties, I like to keep them as simple as possible and serve food that is EASY to prepare with a great taste.  

El Monterey Taquitos helped me do exactly this when I recently hosted a Cinco de Mayo themed dinner for my family.

El Monterey Taquitos on the table at Cinco de Mayo Party

To get our meal started right, I was sent Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos, Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos, and Fiery Hot Shell Shockers.

I also created tasty 6 Layer Bean Dip Recipe to compliment the Taquitos, crafted homemade Chili Pepper Pinatas, and purchased Cinco de Mayo themed items to make it festive.

Homemade Chili Pepper Pinata Photo

Since I wanted to represent the colors of Mexico, I picked up a Mexican Flag banner at the party store, bought red, green, and white napkins, and purchased Margarita glasses at the “Dollar Store”.

I also used a sombrero as a centerpiece to display the colorful napkins.

El Monterey Southwest Chicken Taquitos

In regards to food preparation, I placed the Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos on the table near the non-alcoholic strawberry margaritas and fruit parfaits.

I knew these sweet items would be great to offset the heat of the Taquitos.

Cinco de Mayo white Chocolate Fruit Parfait

If you would like to recreate these Cinco de Mayo Parfaits, use kiwi and strawberry, whipped cream, and layer them in over sized Margerita cups.

I ended up with 4 fruit layers alternating the whipped cream in between and used about a 1/2 cup of strawberries on each layer with enough kiwi to cover the whipped cream.

Layered cinco de Mayo Fruit Parfait with White Chocolate

When I was finished making the parfaits, I topped them with a fruit flower and shredded white chocolate on top.

As for the Margaritas, I followed the directions on a premade mix, and used chopped ice in the blender. I also cut up some limes as a garnish.

El Monterey Beef Taco Taquitos

The Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos and Fiery Hot Shell Shockers were next on the table near a fresh vegetable tray with dip and tortilla chips.

This was actually my first time trying the Fiery Hot Shell Shockers and they are YUMMY. These Taquitos have a really pretty color as well, and definitely pack some heat, I made sure to keep my drink nearby.

El Monterey Fiery Hot Chicken Taquitos

Tip: Stack the Taquitos up to give them a fuller effect.

For this party I also put together a Bean Dip Recipe. My family raved about this dish and how well it with went Taquitos.

Non alcoholic Strawberry Margaritas with Cinco de Mayo Fruit Parfait

If you would like to recreate this recipe, here is what you will need.

Cinco de Mayo 6 Layer Bean Dip

This dish serves approximately 10 or more people.

1 16 oz Can of Refried Beans

2 Cups of Shredded Sharp Cheddar

2 Cups of Chopped Tomatoes

3 Ripe Mashed Hass Avocados

16 oz Bottle of Medium Heat Salsa

16 Oz of Sour Cream

Cinco de Mayo 6 Layer Bean Dip Photo

Directions:

In this order, layer the dip starting at the bottom.

1st Refried Beans

2nd Sharp Cheddar

3rd Tomatoes

El Monterey Taquitos Paired with 6 Layer Bean Dip

4th Avocado

5th Salsa

6th Sour Cream

Tip: Since the dramatic layers are what make this dish pretty, I suggest putting the dip in a glass trifle or deep glass bowl.

Cinco-de-Mayo-Decorations-Food

Have you tried El Monterey Taquitos before? Which of these varieties are you most excited to try?

To learn more about El Monterey and their other products visit elmonterey.com. You can also check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/ElMonterey and Twitter at @elmonterey.

Sombrero-Cinco-de-Mayo-Party

Needless to say between the food, drinks, pinatas, and fun decor my kids and the adults were loving this party. Of course once we finished dinner, my son got the sombrero off the table and claimed it as his own.

I’m thinking that we will probably do this again on Cinco de Mayo, and I can’t wait to eat more dip with the Taquitos.

FFM

Giveaway Details

And, thanks to El Monterey, I have been authorized to Giveaway 4 FREE Taquitos and Shell Shockers Product Coupons to two (2) lucky Frugal and Fun Mom readers. This is a $35.96 value. 

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Comments

  1. Margaret Smith says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    No, I haven't tried these before. The first one that I'd like to try is the Beef & Cheese. Thanks so much.
    Reply
  2. Melissa Alvarez says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I have tried these before. I would like to try the southwest chicken!
    Reply
  3. Tough Cookie Mommy says

    April 28, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    These are the perfect dishes for Cinco de Mayo! I love the flavor combinations as well as the colorful plates and cutlery. It's all wonderful for a great celebration.
    Reply
  4. Barb W. says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    What fun party ideas! Love it, so festive! I particularly love the clever ways you used the margarita glasses for dessert. Very cool!
    Reply
  5. Jennifer Matt says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I have tried these and my children LOVE them. They love the Seasoned Beef and Cheese
    Reply
  6. Donna S. says

    April 28, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Southwest chicken would be the 1st I'd try... Yummmm !
    Reply
  7. Daisy says

    April 28, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    We love El Monterey Taquitos and want to visit your house! They look so good, especially with that dip. My husband's grandmother used to make these frequently, so I always think of family when I think of El Monterey Taquitos.
    Reply
  8. Kristen says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    I haven't tried them but I'd like to try the Beef and Cheese.
    Reply
  9. Mary Casper says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I have never tried them. I would probably like any flavor
    Reply
  10. Renee G says

    April 28, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    I have tried these and I can hardly wait to try the Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos
    Reply
  11. Deb Jackson says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:11 am

    No I have not tried them but southwest chicken sounds good.
    Reply
  12. Denise S says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Yes, we've tried them and like the chicken ones.
    Reply
  13. Kimberly Bauer says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:04 am

    I have tried the chicken and cheese. I want to try the new Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos.
    Reply
  14. rochelle haynes says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:16 am

    No never tried this before
    Reply
  15. nickie says

    April 29, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I haven’t tried them, I’d like to try the Beef and Cheese.
    Reply
  16. Barb Stenby says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I love El Monterey products & I LOVE Cinco De Mayo! My husband would love the Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos I would like to try the Fiery Hot Shell Shockers
    Reply
  17. shelly peterson says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I have had them before. The Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos sound good.
    Reply
  18. Danielle E says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:45 am

    the kids love them we can't wait to try Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos
    Reply
  19. Julie Lynn Bickham says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I haven't tried these before. I would like to try the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos.
    Reply
  20. Debbi Wellenstein says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I have tried el Monterey Taquitos before. I would have the Taco Seasoned Beef & Cheese Taquitos first.
    Reply
  21. Tracy Pryor says

    April 29, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    We have tried them before. We really like the seasoned beef and cheese.
    Reply
  22. steven weber says

    April 29, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    I haven't.. they do look tasty though.
    Reply
  23. Christy Garrett Parenting Tips says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    We love the chicken and cheese soft flour tortilla taquitos.
    Reply
  24. Christy Garrett Parenting Tips says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    We love the chicken and cheese soft flour tortilla taquitos.
    Reply
  25. Sarah C says

    April 29, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I haven't tried these before. I am excited to try the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos.
    Reply
  26. David says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I have tried them all. My favorite are the fiery hot shell shockers even though I prefer the regular taquitos because they have a flour tortilla shell rather than the corn tortillas the shockers have.
    Reply
  27. Michelle says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:29 am

    I have tried them and I love the beef
    Reply
  28. Lisa V. says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I have not tried them before but would like to try the Southwest Chicken.
    Reply
  29. Chantal says

    April 30, 2014 at 11:23 am

    No I haven't, but I'd really like to try the Fiery Hot Shell Shockers.
    Reply
  30. McKim says

    April 30, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I have tried their taquitos before. I'd like to try the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos.
    Reply
  31. Nan Bixby says

    April 30, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    We love El Monterey Taquitos, esp the beef and cheese
    Reply
  32. Trisha B. says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    I love the steak & cheese flavor taquitos
    Reply
  33. Joy lock says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    I would like to try the shell shockers
    Reply
  34. charles heady says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I like them all. The shell shockers are great!!
    Reply
  35. Tabathia B says

    May 1, 2014 at 12:52 am

    I have tried the chicken taquitos before and liked them
    Reply
  36. Millie Colonneso says

    May 1, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I attended Carlee's party and I can truthfully say that everything was delicious and the decor was so festive! We had a really great time!
    Reply
  37. Julie says

    May 2, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I would like to try the southwest chicken . thanks for the giveaway
    Reply
  38. Kimberley Thomas says

    May 2, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    I frickin LOVE them! I am a taquito addict for chicken & cheese :)
    Reply
  39. Karin says

    May 2, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Have tried the beef and cheese before but would love to try the Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos!
    Reply
  40. kyl neusch says

    May 2, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    want to try the southwest chicken!
    Reply
  41. Laura J says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:07 am

    I have not tried them before, but they look really good! I would love to try the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos!
    Reply
  42. Rebecca Parsons says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I haven't tried them but love taquitos. Would love to try the Southwest Chicken.
    Reply
  43. Erica C. says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Southwest chicken sounds good...I haven't had these before.
    Reply
  44. Karen Gonyea says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I have tried them, but I haven't tried the Southwest Chicken yet....they sound really yummy :)
    Reply
  45. Jackie says

    May 3, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    I have not tried them. I'd like to try the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos. Thank you!
    Reply
  46. Robin says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:58 am

    I haven't tried them before but I would like to try the Southwest Chicken.
    Reply
  47. Summer D says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    I have and I love the Chicken and Cheese.
    Reply
  48. Francine Anchondo says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    no and I would like to try the fiery ones
    Reply
  49. Margaret says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    The southwest beef ones sound yummy.
    Reply
  50. Serge B says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    We've tried them, Beef and Cheese sounds good
    Reply
  51. Sheila Fang says

    May 4, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I have tried them all except the Shell Shockers. :o I hope they're not to hot.
    Reply
  52. Laurie Emerson says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I have not tried them before but would love to try the Southwest Chicken.
    Reply
  53. Jeana O'donnell-Murphy says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Yes I have tried them before. But I would like try the Fiery Hot kind
    Reply
  54. Nicole Thoresen says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:28 pm

    I haven't tried them before, we do get the burritos though. I think the taco beef and cheese looks good though.
    Reply
  55. Karrie Millheim says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    We LOVE El Monterey Taquitos..So far the favorite is the beef n cheese
    Reply
  56. Stephanie Galbraith says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:48 am

    I do love them. We love the beef & the chicken ones.
    Reply
  57. Hesper Fry says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:58 am

    I have not tried the them before. I am most excited to try out the Taco Seasoned Beef and Cheese Battered Taquitos.
    Reply
  58. Miz Vickik says

    May 5, 2014 at 5:43 am

    No, but I'd like to try the beef and cheese ones!
    Reply
  59. kelly tupick says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:24 am

    Yes, we have tried them before and we love them. These also make for a quick and easy snack. I would love to try the Southwest Chicken Battered Taquitos. These ones look really good.
    Reply
  60. Jaime says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I have not tried them but I would like too.
    Reply
  61. tallcapp says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I have tried the taquitos before. I am anxious to try the Fiery Hot Shell Shockers.
    Reply
  62. Jennifer Reed says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I have not tried the El Monterey Taquitos before. I would love too!
    Reply
  63. Dawn Monroe says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Ive never tried them but I've always wanted to try the beef and cheese. Not to spice y for us, mild.
    Reply
  64. Trisha McKee says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    I have tried this brand before. I'd love the try the Shell Shockers.
    Reply

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