How much food do I need for a taco party?

I had a similar party two weeks ago, except instead of tacos, it was build-your-own-burritos (about 15 people came). I bought 3 packages of 10 count soft (medium) tortillas. I made three homemade salsas from fresh ingredients, one a mango jalepeno salsa, the other a basic pico de gallo (tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, jalepeno, lime, salt) and the last one a roasted corn and black bean salsa.

I had to 2-16ounce packages of shredded cheese, one a mexican blend, the other pepper jack. One 16oz tub of sour cream. One headed of lettuce shredded. I used 8 California avocados for the guacamole. I also had made a 1 lb ground beef filling, a 1 and half pound chipotle marinated pork tenderloin (sliced very thin), and one flank or skirt steak.

I also had a variety of corn tortilla chips out for dipping in the salsas and a lime/cilantro white rice for the burritos. I agree with the guy above me, when people ask what to bring tell them to bring tequila and margarita mix. Good luck with the taco party!

Corn tortillas~ 2 pkgs or taco shells (or tostada shells)

Flour tortillas~ 2 pkgs

Shredded Cheese~3 large bags, Mexican Blend

2, 16 oz containers sour cream, one regular, 1 light

6-7 avocados will make enough guacamole.......

lettuce~2 heads, or use cabbage, it doesn't wilt.......

Jalapenos~13 people aren't gonna eat a LOT of them.......so a small jar or two......

Oh, and I always throw in a can of sliced, drained olives to the mix.....I like olives on my tostadas..... ;)

Chopped sweet onions

Chopped cilantro........

With the above, you can make a mind boggling combination of Mexican style food~even the vegetarians can have plenty to choose from......

Now you're set, I'd do half chicken and half beef, for those whom don't eat red meat.....also, you may want to offer a couple sides, Mexican Rice and Refried Beans, so that if there are any vegetarians, they can still eat and be comfortable with non-meat choices.......like bean and cheese burritos.......Enjoy your party.......

Oh, the Margaritas??? Have your guests bring the fixings.....you're supplying the eats, so let them bring the booze..... ;)

Christopher

that sounds so yummy....id say yea at least....

well 3 lbs of beef....people love tacos.... 2 packs of shredded cheese.... 1 thing sour..head lettuce.....2 avocados or 3..... one jar jalapenos.. 2 packs tortillas... sounds like a great time, hope you ahve fun :)

i'd have at least a couple pounds of beef

a couple large bags of cheese

6 avocados

a big jar of jalapenos

a head of lettuce

a couple packages of tortillas

a couple containers of sour cream

u should buy:

1 ½ lbs. of cheese

12 oz. of sour cream or so

1 regular sized can of jalapeños

and a huge bottle of tequila

salsa in itself if home made youll need q bunch of ingrediants

ground meat buy 1½ lbs.