My first Mexican Birthday Party

[Autumnstarr71]

Yep I attended an all Mexican Birthday party on Saturday. Wow it was amazing. They had a whole pig, beans, rice, picco de gallo, corn tortilla's, Tres leches cake, some jello stuff and lots and lots of Beer.
I thought I would feel like a sore thumb, but everyone was so nice. They didnt even know I was American until I spoke. They helped me with my Spanish and I helped them with English.
I didnt know what to expect but had the best time. I am looking for reasons to have another party already. Oh and my SIL said I am speaking spanish very well. Just wanted to share this with ya'll. Can't wait till the next one.

[YRuth]

I'm glad that you had fun, mexican parties are the bomb, the food is what makes it good.

[jsierra1982]

fieesssstaaaa...

sorry, i'm in a silly mood. i love mexican parties! we also have salvadoran friends, and the food is a little different but the spirit is the same. mmmm, food...

[~MP~]

I have been to a couple of them but never one with a pig...they were doing tacos and BBQ...
Glad you enjoyed yourself.

[tasksgirl]

hehe I know that sounds like all of our family parties except without the pig !! :D we have had a goat or sheep or something before..

[Autumnstarr71]

I think it was a pig because here in NC they are famous for pig pickins. My girls kept on saying "Momma look it has teeth it is smiling at us" lol

[christytorres]

yeah they are nice..I have been to lots of parties like that..back up north..my cousin had friends..who had lots of kids.and well every weekend..there is a party..and we would go..guys hang outside and the ladies in side chatting..I was always asked..you only have one child..and I said yep..that's all I need..they would smile..but they are fun parties..even for the grownups...

[Autumnstarr71]

yea my Hubby was a little upset with me because I would go out back (with the guys) to smoke. I didnt know I shoud'nt have done this. He told me to go into the house and talk to the ladies. errrr I know for the next one. lol

[Jancy]

I love the Jello cups too. But geeze I eat sooooo much then they give me a big chunk of cake and expect me to balance that with the jello cup and eat it all. How did you like the first bite of cake of the birthday boy/girl? Was it a good face smoosh???

[~MP~]

Am I the only one that does not like tres leche cake?

[y14gemini]

So glad you had fun!! Same thing goes for Honduran parties! Food is a little different but like jsierra said the spirit is the same! And it seems like the party never ends! :D

[Pooh79]

yup sounds like one of our parties, minus the pig. They are always awesome!

[dnatej]

Glad to hear you had a good time! :thumbup:

Am I the only one that does not like tres leche cake?

I am another who does not like that kind of cake!

[MARIPLAY]

I kind of like that cake ..but it depends on the bakery that makes it ..because man ...those cakes are so sweet ..

and as much as i like sweets ...that is a little too much for me ..

[Lupita]

LOL, glad u had fun at the b-day party...wait until u go to a sweet sixteen...or better yet a wedding.
~MP~.....i don't like 3 leches cake either and im mexican,lol.

[MiSantito]

I have never been to a "full fledge" Mexican party but this past New Years my fiance and his family all gathered at his brother's house and did the pig deal. We made carnitas and had all the dressings...guacamole, tortillas, salsa, etc. Then at midnight they shot their pistols and had the music playing. Some of us danced a bit inside. None of his family drinks but they made sure they bought the beer in case someone came that did...LOL! We had a blast!

I can't wait to go to Mexico this summer and go to the rodeos and parties there! I am hoping someone has a birthday, Sweet 15, or wedding while I am there!!! I love the food and love to experience new things!!