Mexican cuisine is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a fun and delicious date night dining idea. With its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, it’s sure to impress your date. Here are some tips and recipes to make your Mexican date night a success.

Tips for a Mexican Date Night

Set the mood with festive decor.

Add some colorful tablecloths, plates, and napkins to set the scene. To add extra fun, you can use Mexican-inspired decorations, like Papel Picado banners, cacti, or piñatas.

Make it interactive

Mexican dishes, like fajitas or tacos, are perfect for building your meal. Please set up a DIY station with all the toppings and let your date customize their dish to their liking.

Pair it with a margarita.

Margaritas are a classic Mexican cocktail and a great addition to any Mexican meal. Make some classic margaritas or try a twist on the traditional recipe.

Mexican recipes to try

Now, let’s move on to some delicious Mexican recipes from Milwalky Taco that are perfect for a date night.

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
• Spread the shrimp on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until cooked.
• Meanwhile, make the salsa by combining the mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl.
• To assemble the tacos, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave. Add some shrimp to each tortilla and top with the mango salsa.

Shrimp and Mango Ceviche

This fresh and vibrant ceviche is a perfect way to start your Mexican-themed date night. 

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp
• 1 ripe mango, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for half an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
• Serve chilled with tortilla chips or tostadas.

Here are some other delicious Mexican dishes that you can try for your date night:

• Chicken Mole: A classic Mexican dish with a rich, flavorful sauce that includes chocolate and spices
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• Tacos al Pastor: Tender, marinated pork cooked on a spit, then sliced and served with onion, cilantro, and pineapple.
• Chiles Rellenos: Roasted poblano peppers filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, then battered and fried until crispy.
• Fajitas: Sizzling strips of steak or chicken served with onions, bell peppers, and warm tortillas.

The takeaway

Feel free to experiment with different recipes and flavors to find the perfect combination for you and your partner.