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Ultimate Taco Dinner Board with appetizer recipes everyone will love

This Ultimate Taco Dinner Board is the fun, hands-on party platter you didn’t know your weeknight (or weekend!) was missing. We’ve taken the charm of easy appetizer recipes and brought it to taco night, with all the zesty toppings, crispy shells, and juicy seasoned meats you could dream of. Whether you're whipping this up as one of your go-to taco recipes or searching for a crowd-pleasing option among easy taco salad recipe ideas, this board has your back. Think of it as one of those charcuterie board recipes—only instead of brie and prosciutto, you get seasoned beef, grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, warm tortillas, and a rainbow of salsa, guac, and sour cream. It's dinner and entertainment all in one (bonus points if someone tries to stack two tacos at once—I’ve seen it happen). These kinds of recipes appetizer fans rave about because they’re fun, simple, and endlessly customizable. You could even use this board as inspiration for your next chicken taco recipes experiment. Just prep, pile it on the board, and call the whole thing dinner. Or lunch. Or 'snacky dinner'—we don’t judge around here.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: appetizer recipes, charcuterie board recipes, chicken taco recipes, easy appetizer recipes, Easy taco salad recipe, recipes appetizer, taco recipes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, cooked and seasoned
  • 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced
  • 12 small taco shells (soft or hard)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 sliced jalapeño (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook and season the ground beef; grill and slice the chicken.
  2. Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
  3. On a large serving board or tray, arrange all the components in groups: beef, chicken, shells, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, etc.
  4. Place sauces like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa in small bowls.
  5. Add lime wedges and jalapeño slices for garnish.
  6. Let everyone build their own tacos and enjoy!