10 No-Fail Ways to Celebrate National Taco Day

Let's taco bout it.

By: Allie Holcomb King

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October 4th is your free pass to eat as many tacos as your heart desires. This is kind of a big deal. I’m just saying, let’s not take this holiday lightly. Let’s celebrate properly, shall we? Read on to see how.

Throw a Dinner Fiesta

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Tacos are the perfect excuse to throw a low-key party. Make adorable, budget-friendly fiesta decor with tissue paper. (Keep reading to find tasty recipes for your party!)

Mini Tacos

Ropa Vieja Tacos

The only thing better than tacos are miniature one like these ropa vieja tacos. A variety of fillings and taco shells can be prepared ahead of time, then quickly assembled right before guests arrive.

Tacos don’t get much cuter. Plus, you can make these minis ahead of time to relieve Taco Day stress.

Make This: Ropa Vieja Tacos

Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor

Bring the world to your table with famed chef Kevin Gillespie's recipe for Tacos al Pastor featured in the pork-centric cookbook Pure Pork Awesomeness.

Photo by: Image courtesy of Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the Worldby Angie Mosier

Image courtesy of Pure Pork Awesomeness: Totally Cookable Recipes from Around the Worldby Angie Mosier

Fresh and hearty, these pork-loaded tacos are sure to please a hungry, taco-craving crowd.

Make This: Tacos al Pastor

Walking Tacos

Photo by: Photography by Bethany Nauert; Styled by Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Photography by Bethany Nauert; Styled by Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Maybe traditional tacos aren’t your thing. Go for this low-key, easy-to-make option, instead.

Make This: Walking Tacos

Taco Dip

No time to prepare the real deal? Make this super-simple dip to satisfy your taco tooth.

Make This: Taco Dip

Classic Guacamole

Can you really celebrate National Taco Day without inviting the taco’s loyal sidekick, guac? Plus, when you make it at home, it doesn't cost extra, thankyouverymuch.

Make This: Classic Guacamole

Pumpkin Tortillas

Pumpkin tortillas add nutrition and great flavor to the traditional flatbread.

Photo by: Photo by Mick Telkamp

Photo by Mick Telkamp

It’s officially fall, and that means everyone, everywhere adds pumpkin to everything, everywhere — including Taco Day. Need I say more?

Make This: Pumpkin Tortillas

Taco Cookies

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Who doesn’t love a themed dessert? C’mon, you know these ridiculously clever cookies are a must.

Margaritas

Tropical Margarita

Mix up this classic lime margarita with a tropical twist to enjoy a summery sip any time of the year.

From: H. Camille Smith

Photo by: H. Camille Smith

H. Camille Smith

OK, but what will you wash all this delicious taco food down with?! Margs, duh.

Make This: Classic Margarita

Taco Dog Costume

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Don't forget to include your pup in the celebrations. Fido can’t eat tacos with you, but he can pretend to be one with this hilarious taco dog costume.

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Mini Apple Strudel Recipe

Nothing’s better than homemade apple strudel — unless it’s having one all to yourself. These individual strudels have a crunchy phyllo wrapper with a sweet interior of shredded apples, golden raisins and walnuts. Serve this classic German confection, aka apfelstrudel, as a sweet ending to your Oktoberfest celebration.

Mini Black Forest Cake Recipe

This rich chocolate cake hails from the Black Forest region of Germany. It’s a layered confection soaked with Kirsch (cherry liqueur), and filled with whipped cream and Morello cherry preserves. Make several of this mini version to feed an Oktoberfest party crowd. Petite but with a tasty punch of rich chocolate and tart cherries, these mini mouthfuls are the perfect way to end an Oktoberfest feast.

Homemade German Seeded Bread Recipe

Germany is known for dense, whole grain, multi-seeded bread called dreikernebrot. It’s a nutrition-packed dietary staple that can be found at every corner bakery and is a favorite of locals and tourists, alike. Now you can bring the hearty flavor home and make an authentic loaf in your kitchen using this recipe. Dreikernebrot is a tasty seeded loaf that will fortify you through the festive days of Oktoberfest and beyond.

Mini German Potato Pancakes Recipe

Oktoberfest wouldn’t be the same without golden kartoffelpuffer, otherwise known as German potato pancakes. We’ve miniaturized them for bite-sized finger food that's perfect for an Oktoberfest celebration. Serve the crispy mouthfuls with applesauce and sour cream for dipping.

Ranch Water Cocktail Recipe

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Authentic German Mulled Wine Recipe

Traditional glühwein, which translates to 'glow wine' will make cheeks rosy and keep Oktoberfest and fall fun in full swing. Be sure to keep the recipe handy for winter months, too. This soul-warming sip will put a fire in your belly (and a glow in your cheeks) when temperatures plummet.

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10 No-Fail Ways to Celebrate National Taco Day

Related To:

Throw a Dinner Fiesta

Mini Tacos

Ropa Vieja Tacos

Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor

Walking Tacos

Taco Dip

Classic Guacamole

Pumpkin Tortillas

Pumpkin Tortillas

Taco Cookies

Margaritas

Tropical Margarita

Taco Dog Costume

Shop This Look

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