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Tex-Mex Fiesta Charcuterie Board
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Bold, colorful and a little spicy: a Tex-Mex board with three Mexican-style cheeses, chorizo and fresh guacamole.
- Serves
- 8–14
- Board
- 18–22″ board
- Prep
- 20–25 min
- Cost
- $40–$65
- Level
- Beginner
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The full plan · $3 · 5-page printable PDF
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This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:
- The exact shopping list for 8–14 guests, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
- Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
- The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
- A swap for anything your store is out of, plus optional upgrades
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Why it works
Pepper jack sets the heat at the first bite, and fresh, milky queso fresco is there to cool things down between spicy bites. Salty, crumbly cotija is the cheese that goes with chips the way Parmesan goes with pasta.
Chorizo and carne seca bring deep, chile-spiced meat, and mango and jicama with Tajín and lime are the bright, cooling side. Guacamole and salsa roja make it a party.
Timeline
- T–20 minMake the guacamole; prep the dips.
- T–15 minToast the mini tortillas; slice the mango.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What goes on a Mexican charcuterie board?
Pepper jack, queso fresco, cotija, chorizo, carne seca or jerky, guacamole, salsa, mango, jicama, jalapeños, lime, Tajín and tortilla or plantain chips.
Should the chorizo be cooked?
Mexican chorizo is raw and must be cooked. Spanish chorizo is dry-cured and ready to slice. Use whichever you like, cooked through if it's Mexican-style.
Can I make the guacamole ahead?
A few hours ahead at most. Press plastic wrap onto the surface and add extra lime to slow browning.
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