It’s Fiesta time and we thought to share a few Fiesta favorites that will make your Fiesta even more delicioso. We love these recipes all year around, but we really crave them around Fiesta time when the summer weather is hot and your thoughts turn to cooling Margaritas and mouthwatering creamy quacamole.
In Santa Barbara Old Spanish days are being celebrated fromt he end of July to early August. There will be parades and dancing and of course a lot of tasty foods to try. If you have a chance to visit Santa Barbara you can watch the El Desfile Histórico (Historical Parade) on State Street, which is the largest Equatrian parades in the states on Friday at noon. We love watching the parade since the horses are so graceful and the costumes done so beautifully.
You can buy confetti filled eggs and crafts along the main and side streets so that you too can join the festivities. The cracking confetti eggs on your friends is a tradition that is seen every Fiesta, and sometimes strangers get confetti as well. The streets are filled with spectators during the day and at the night party goers visit the local bars for cocktails and music.
Tour the Santa Barbara Mission and Courthouse with guided tours to learn more about the rich history of these beautiful landmarks. Experience the food and music at the markets El Mercado de la Guerra, El Mercado Del Norte, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado. Casa de la Guerra’s Casa Cantina is where the Fiesta began. The Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens has special dances and songs from the 19th century on Friday evening. Take a picnic and enjoy the show!
Here are a few of our favorites. Let us know what your favorite Fiesta recipes are.
What a delicious and fantastic spread, the photographs are great!
what a scrumption and smacking delicious fest…..
have a great summer for both of you!
Gracias Rosita. It is a lovely event with such wonderful costumes and food.
Cheers!
J+C
Hi Anne, Hope you get to visit soon. Have a nice summer!
Cheers!
J+C
Thank you Louisa! They are a perfect match, especially accompanying a fajita and margarita.
Cheers!
J+C
It is a lovely town.
Cheers!
J+C
Thank you Rosa.
Cheers!
J+C
Thank you Tammy. Guacamole is always welcome on our table!
Cheers!
J+C
I love Santa Barbara! I haven’t been in ages. It’s time to make another trip. The food here looks amazing!
This would make such a great Fiesta night menu – love all of these recipes. Must try the guacamole with bacon! I don’t know why but avocado and bacon are just a match made in heaven.
A lovely selection of mouthwatering recipes!
Cheers,
Rosa
excellent place to visit, thanks a lot for sharing
Gracias por su comentario y bienvenida a mi cocina…todas las recetas me encantan en especial el guacamole ,gran fiesta me gustaría ver el desfile histórico,hugs,hugs.
That first photo is beautiful! And all the food looks delicious. My favorite is probably guacamole. I love it!
PS – Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful day 🙂
Thank you and we are sure that you will have many more delicious dinners this summer so we hope you get a chance to try these simple and yummy Citrus Margarita.
Cheers,
J+C
It is a very beautiful place and we hope that you can come for a visit soon Kiran!
Loving that citrus margarita!!! Would had been perfect for our dinner last night!
Hope to visit Santa Barbara someday — so beautiful 🙂