My family has this quirky little Christmas tradition. We eat Mexican food. Every year.
But not just any Mexican food. Mexican Pile On. Forget the tacos. Forget the burritos. We just want the insides. A big mushy bowl over a pile of chips, thankyouverymuch.
It is also worth mentioning that this is usually a meal for 20+ people…so there is a lot of food going on. I recreated this Christmas tradition for Meeker and I tonight, and we had significantly less options than one would find in December.
- guacamole
- sautéed vegetables (peppers, onions, corn)
- rice
- cheddar cheese
- vegan cheddar cheese (<—that’s standard tex-mex, right?)
- salsa
On the big day, we usually have a lot more options – ground meat, beans, lettuce, you get the idea. Surprisingly (not), Meeker piled his with some flank steak tonight.
Piling on. (don’t be fooled by that angelic glow over his shoulder, it’s just the sun)
Take it back, there’s no salsa.
Ahh, salsa.
What the heck!? This salsa sucks. It tastes like ketchup.
The possibilities are really endless. Just make sure you have some good salsa.
That looks absolutely AMAZING! Salsa is the best!
Though, Guac is so good too!
On my way.
goodie. I’ll have dessert and drinks when you get here.
LOVE. My husband and I did the same thing last week and repeat this type of meal quite frequently. Gotta love Mexican food. Ya just gotta.
It’s just so easy. All you need is a couple of ingredients, and you can make a million versions!
YUM!!! It’s 10:40pm and I’m headed into the kitchen for some chips and salsa now.
I’m laughing Katie!
Hi Meeker…. just wanted to say, we know you’re not a jerk and never demanding. The blog just made me laugh. Hope you liked the pile on!
Such a fun tradition! My family eats a traditional Thanksgiving meal at lunchtime and pizza for dinner. I think it’s one of my favorite holidays because of this
I love different traditions like that! It’s so unique it makes me feel so connected to my family and the way we do things.
HA, ha. This post totally made me want Mexican food!
Yum! What kind of salsa is that? I think I bought the same kind at the Amish store once and my dad hated it… Lol!
I don’t even know where we got it! It was awful, though.
That looks amazing; what a fun tradition! You should try cilantro on yours next time, sooo tasty.
Mmm, yes cilantro next time for sure!
Thank you. I think you just helped me to get out of my food rut. I need Mexican. Beyond my go to soft chicken tacos. Appreciated!
I’ll have to think about Mexican for this year! My mom secretly wishes she was Italian {well, and Greek} so we ALWAYS have Italian.
Yes, I want Mexican. That’s all
haha, you are clever and made me laugh.
Haha – I’m glad. That is literally what went through my head when I saw the very first picture in this post and that feeling only intensified as I read on
I’m sad the salsa sucked though – poor Meeker. He looks so disappointed. Haha.
Also? I LOVE YOUR VIEW!
Ooooh girl…that looks so good
Cute tradition! We have a tradition that for Easter we have jambalaya 
That looks amazing! I miss good Mexican food!
I’m dying right now! I live in Madrid and I am flying to the States for a visit tomorrow. The first meal on my agenda is Mexican! Tomorrow it will be mine
Spain is seriously lacking in Mexican options. Thanks for tempting my taste buds.
My girlfriends and I used to have a ‘Very Merry Mexican Christmas Party’ every year. Mexican on Christmas – we should start a revolution!
I love that unique tradition!
mexican on christmas? how fun and interesting. who started that? like something you’ve been doing since you can remember? traditions are so cool.
hahaha….we got a MASSIVE tub of salsa from costco a few months ago and it sucks. its going to sit in the fridge for all of eternity. grrrr.
This looks SO GOOD!! I love Mexican food, & I love it all mashed together <3
LOVE MEXICAN!!
We have mexican for Christmas, too! Sour cream enchiladas and home-made tacos! Everyone I know thinks we are crazy, but it makes my mouth water just thinking about it!