Throwing the Perfect Fiesta

Throw the Perfect Fiesta

Whether you’re celebrating Día del Muertos, Cinco de Mayo or throwing a fiesta for any occasion, celebrate in style. To that end, our printable cards and labels paired with free design tools and templates make it easy to create DIY decorations for a delicious taco bar. So grab your smart device or laptop to start designing your own personalized decoraciones de fiesta!

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DIY fiesta menu sign

Print this design on our 61512 Surface Safe® decals using a laser or inkjet printer. You can also order the same labels by the sheet (94268).

Or, after customizing, choose “Let Us Print for You” to order custom-printed Surface Safe signs.

Surface safe removable adhesive signs can be used on cardstock to stand upright, or put them right on a wall. They peel off cleanly, with no damage to drywall, painted walls, glass, or stainless steel!

Most important, welcome your guests to the taco bar with a menu that invites them to help themselves. Once you have your menu set, easily create a personalized menu sign for any fiesta or Cinco de Mayo party with Avery Design & Print Online (ADPO) software. Indeed, ADPO makes it simple to arrange images, change colors and format text.

Taco bar & buffet tent cards

While your food speaks for itself, tent cards are perfect for guiding guests through all the choices available. For toppings, consider using coordinating tent card designs that go together but aren’t “matchy matchy.” Along with multiple designs, you can add variety to your table with different sized tent cards for different uses. For example, you can use small tent cards (about the size of a business card) for toppings and then hang wider, thinner place cards on catering trays.

Once you start using ADPO, you may be surprised at how quickly you can add your own personality to our predesigned templates. Since ADPO has a ton of cool design tools, we’ve written more in-depth tutorials for making personalized labels and creating personalized gift tags too.

A small Avery tent card 5302 that reads, "Mild Guacamole (dairy free)." The cactus and confetti design is a cute potluck idea for a fiesta or Cinco de Mayo theme.

Confetti & cactus small tent card

Print this design on our 2″ x 3-1/2″ 5302 tent cards (5302) using a laser or inkjet printer.

Or, simply customize, then choose “Let Us Print for You” to order custom-printed tent cards.

Papel picado small tent card

Print this design on our 2″ x 3-1/2″ 5302 tent cards (5302) using a laser or inkjet printer.

Or, simply customize, then choose “Let Us Print for You” to order custom-printed tent cards.

Avery place card 16109 showing a potluck idea for a fiesta or Day of the Dead theme. The design features colorful papel picado and the card reads, "Vegan Jackfruit Chicken."

Papel picado place card

Print this design on 1-7/16″ x 3-3/4″ place cards (16109) using a laser or inkjet printer.

You can also order this design on custom-printed place cards by choosing “Let Us Print for You” when you’re done customizing.

Water-resistant beverage labels

After setting up the food, add a margarita bar to compliment the delicious tacos. We love the idea of self-serve margarita pitchers labeled by flavor. You can also use labels to identify non-alcoholic or low-sugar versions too. Because cold beverages cause pitchers to sweat, we recommend using water-resistant labels so they stay looking perfect. Labels that are removable also make it easier to reuse glassware.

Margarita pitcher labels

Print this design Avery 22827 water-resistant, removable labels using a laser or inkjet printer.

Or, after customizing, choose “Let Us Print for You” to order custom-printed water-resistant labels.

Homemade salsa labels

Once you’ve set up the food and drinks, consider creating some goodies for your guests to take home. Of course, you can buy favors at the party store. However, jars of homemade salsa with bold label designs also make great party favors. Print them yourself, or try Avery WePrint® custom printing service for labels with full bleed, saturated colors.

Salsa verde & mango salsa labels

Print these designs on Avery 22820 glossy white oval labels for laser or inkjet printers. You can also order the same labels by the sheet (94056).

Or, after customizing, choose “Let Us Print for You” to order custom-printed oval labels.

Red hot salsa label

Print this design on Avery 22820 glossy white oval labels for laser or inkjet printers. You can also order the same labels by the sheet (94056).

Or, after customizing, choose “Let Us Print for You” to order custom-printed oval labels.

Do you have a great idea for a fiesta party theme? Share in the comments! For more fun party ideas, follow us on Instagram, or check out our Pinterest for party-planning inspiration.

Author: Rachel Gerharter

Rachel is a versatile writer with a passion for storytelling and the written word. With a background in both technical and creative writing, she has written articles and blogs on everything from car buying tips and makeup must-haves to celebrity panic disorders and personal organization. Throughout Rachel’s career in copywriting, marketing, and SEO, the main objective of her writing has always been to create content that will help the reader achieve whatever goal they need. No matter what the job entails, she’s always eager to share her knowledge and experience. When she’s not behind a computer, you can usually find Rachel spending time with her family. Whether it's reading to her precocious two-year-old daughter or catching up on the latest Star Trek episodes with her husband, she loves spending her free time with her loved ones. As a native of Southern California, don’t be surprised if you catch her at one of the many theme parks or museums in the area as well. She also likes expressing her creativity in other ways, like knitting, crafting, baking, and pretending she can paint.