spice up your summer

Get your summer barbecues sizzling by going Mexican with a delicious range of dinner kits from Old El Paso®

This summer's hottest party theme is the sexy Latin fiesta. So swap the boring bangers for sizzling Old El Paso® fajitas and shake-up the party with some cool margaritas and sexy latin sounds. It will only take a few minutes to give your barbecue a spicy Mexican taste – and before you know it you’ll have the barbecue sizzling and your taste buds tantalised.

create a fiesta atmosphere

Lighting is a great way of re-creating a fiesta atmosphere. If it's dry, there's no need to go out and buy expensive external lights – simply impress your amigos by jazzing up your al fresco area with fairy lights from your Christmas tree – just make sure you remember to bring them in again!

a carnival of colours

A Mexican fiesta is always full of colour, fun and excitement, so try using a sombrero as the centre piece of the table and fill the rim with tortilla chips. Alternatively make a Mexican Piñata from an old tissue box – paint in bright colours, fill with sweets and suspend from a tree. Then blindfold your guests and take it in turns to try and break it open using a broom handle.

simple, sizzling and sensational

The great thing about Mexican food is that so much of it can be prepared in advance, leaving you free to really enjoy the fiesta. Simply serve generous bowls in the middle of the table and watch everyone tuck into their favourite. Just make sure you have plenty of ice cold beers and a few jugs of ice cold margaritas – the classic Mexican cocktail.

music to your ears

Salsa music has an infectiously enjoyable sound, so just stick on a Salsa or Mariachi CD and prepare to be seduced. Sit back and relax or jump up and dance – it's up to you.