11 Fun Fiesta Party Ideas

Ready to throw a fun fiesta party for you and your pals? We’ve got 11 great fiesta party ideas that will inspire you as you plan. Plus, we include several examples of suitable Peerspace venues that would work well for some of the ideas on this list, so be sure to take a look at those links and investigate what kind of venues are available to rent through Peerspace in your area!

1. Have your party at a Mexican restaurant

Our first fiesta party idea is to have your party at an actual Mexican restaurant for some authentic vibes and, ideally, some delicious food while you’re at it!

2. Include a taco bar

A taco bar isn’t just for your next Cinco de Mayo party. It’s also an easy and fun way to allow guests to serve themselves and customize their own plates of food, and that’s why it’s by far one of our favorite fiesta party ideas. If you’ve never assembled a taco bar for a party before, here’s a guide to putting together a taco bar with 25 taco toppings from Love and Lemons, and here’s another taco bar guide from the Thriving Home blog for even more ideas.

3. Use a historic Spanish hacienda as your party’s venue

You can also rent a historic Spanish hacienda in downtown San Antonio, Texas, which has an amazing vibe and is full of beautiful art.

Find more fiesta menu inspiration in our taco party ideas article!

4. Serve delicious, authentic guacamole

That incredible avocado dip/spread known as guacamole is many people’s favorite part of Mexican cuisine, and who can blame them?! Few foods are more delicious and satisfying. If this appeals to you, here’s a guide to making authentic guacamole from Grantourismo.

5. Serve authentic Mexican dishes for your main course

Here are a bunch of authentic Mexican dishes courtesy of Taste of Home. Some of our favorites on this list include the slow-cooker barbacoa, the chicken tamales, and the mole poblano, but take a look to see what you might enjoy the most.

6. And serve authentic Mexican desserts, too!

Another one of our top fiesta party ideas? Provide your guests with plenty of delicious and authentic Mexican desserts so they go home happy and with a full belly! Here’s a list of 10 authentic Mexican desserts to start you off, from cortadillos to sweet corn tamales to pan de elote.

7. Watch some popular Mexican films

Watching Mexican films is a fantastic way to learn more about Mexican culture while entertaining your guests. Latino Life has an awesome list of the top ten Mexican movies of all time. They can help you plan the movie portion of your fiesta party!

8. Hang a piñata

Piñatas are a party favorite around the world, but they’re especially popular in Mexico. In fact, Mexican piñatas are some of the most famous in the world.

Check out our creative Cinco de Mayo decoration ideas for more fiesta inspiration!

9. Make Mexican confetti eggs (Cascarones)

As described in this guide to making cascarones, these are “empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed with a piece of colorful tissue paper.”

The best part about making cascarones? You get to crack them over your friends’ heads when they’re not expecting it! But don’t worry – ”legend has it that it’s good luck if a cascarón is broken over your head.” You and your guests can have a blast with this arts and crafts activity! Check out the rest of the guide for the details on how you can make them yourself.

10. Hang a paper flag garland (papel picado)

One of the decorations you’ll find at many fiestas, and other Mexican celebrations is a brightly-colored paper flag garland (papel picado). For an easy and affordable way to make your fiesta party that much more festive, you can buy a five pack of these from Mex Fabric Supplies on Etsy! They’re absolutely beautiful and super simple to hang up.

11. Rent an authentic Mexican-style home for your party location

Another great fiesta party idea is to find a Mexican-style home for your gathering, such as this private desert home event space in Palm Desert, California. It’s an “authentic Mexican style compound in South Palm Desert on an expansive corner lot built up to provide privacy behind gorgeous adobe style walls with peek-a-boo style wooden turrets. This house has massive charm with a mellow desert vibe that relaxes the mind and feeds the spirit for anyone lucky enough to experience it.”

Fiesta fun that lasts all night

No matter which theme or idea you choose, the key to a great fiesta is creating an atmosphere full of color, energy, and connection. From delicious food and festive drinks to lively music and décor, it’s all about celebrating with the people who make life joyful. With the right mix of creativity and planning, your fiesta party is sure to be an unforgettable night of fun and laughter.