DIY Taco Bar Outdoor BBQ (Printable)

Interactive outdoor taco bar with grilled proteins, salsas, cheeses and plenty of toppings, adaptable for many diets.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 500 g grilled chicken breast, sliced
02 - 500 g seasoned ground beef, cooked
03 - 400 g refried beans (for vegetarian option)

→ Tortillas

04 - 20 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed

→ Fresh Toppings

05 - 2 cups shredded lettuce
06 - 2 cups diced tomatoes
07 - 1 cup finely chopped red onion
08 - 1 cup chopped cilantro
09 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
11 - 2 avocados, sliced or mashed for guacamole
12 - 1 cup pickled jalapeños
13 - 2 limes, cut into wedges

→ Sauces & Salsas

14 - 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
15 - 1 cup sour cream
16 - 1 cup pico de gallo
17 - 1/2 cup hot sauce (optional)

→ Extras

18 - 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned, drained)
19 - 1 cup black olives, sliced

# Directions:

01 - Grill or pan-fry chicken breasts, then slice. Cook ground beef with taco seasoning until browned. Heat refried beans.
02 - Warm tortillas on the grill or in a covered container. Keep wrapped in a clean towel to stay warm.
03 - Arrange all toppings, sauces, cheeses, and extras in bowls or arrange on large platters.
04 - Set up the taco bar outdoors, allowing guests to assemble their own tacos with desired fillings and toppings.
05 - Serve immediately and enjoy!

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You can let your guests play chef, so nobody’s left out and everyone gets what they want.
  • No matter the mood or season, this taco bar keeps the party and conversation going outside.
02 -
  • Once, I forgot to keep the tortillas wrapped and they turned into edible frisbees—warm and cover them until serving, always.
  • Preparing toppings ahead and grouping them by color not only looks great but speeds up assembly, especially when hungry faces appear.
03 -
  • Warm tortillas just before serving for the best texture, and wrap them straight away.
  • Offer a variety of salsas and keep toppings replenished in chilled bowls to keep everything fresh on warm days.
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