12 Snacks for a Fiesta
Photo by Rhoda Boone, food styling by Rhoda Boone1/12Tomatillo Salsa with Serranos
Minimum effort, maximum return: this tomatillo salsa has one cooking step and can be made ahead of time for partytime ease.
Daniel Goldberg, copyright © 20102/12Grilled East Coast Oysters with Corn Jalapeño Salsita
What's the only thing better than grilled corn? Some grilled oysters to go along with it. Layer in some red onion and plum tomato salsa for some extra acidity.
Chris Gentile3/12Queso Fundido
Sorry, salsas, but when this gooey, bubbling bean dip comes out of the oven, we forget everything else. After the browned cheese, the chiles are the big show—take out the ribs and seeds if you want to cut back on the spice.
Matt Duckor4/12Pickled Corn
Here's your counter strategy to heavy bean dips and gooey queso. This sharply flavored pickled corn has chunks of jalapeño and dried chile for a double-edged spice hit.
5/12Ultimate Nachos
The ultimate nacho equation: homemade pinto bean dip+sliced jalapeños+mounds of grated cheddar. Anything more, and your chips are going to get soggy in the oven.
Dan Goldberg6/12Scallop Ceviche
Ceviche may be the hottest cold dish around right now. Serve this spicy scallop ceviche with plenty of tortilla chips.
Photo by Marcus Nilsson7/12Creamy Queso With Chorizo
We're not gonna judge: Velveeta has a texture that's supreme for a super melty dip.
photo by Marcus Nilsson8/12Celery-Spiked Guacamole with Chiles
Get some crunch back in your guacamole—chunks of celery give the thick dip some bite.
photo by Lara Ferroni9/12Bite-Size Chipotle Chicken Soft Tacos (tinga de pollo)
Just in case you can't wait for the main event tacos, these tinga de pollo tacos will do a great job of holding you over. Throw on some cotija cheese for the real deal.
Christina Holmes10/12Beer-Braised Carnitas
You're looking at the only ingredients you'll need for these beer-braised pork carnitas. Dip in chips and serve with a Mexican cerveza like Victory or Modelo Especial.

Peden + Munk12/12Salsa de Chile Morita
Chipotle morita, a dried, dark variety of chipotle, is your gateway to the smoky world of chipotle peppers.



