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Cinco de Mayo Party with Qdoba Catering {& a huge Wisconsin giveaway}

Apr 20, 2015 · 44 Comments

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a party this year, and use Qdoba catering for the most delicious, hands off, easy set up party, and did I mention delicious? It’s party time, or, in this case, FIESTA time! And, if you live in Milwaukee, Madison or Fox Valley areas, definitely don’t forget to enter the HUGE giveaway for Qdoba catering!

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It’s no secret I love Mexican food. I made black bean pie last Friday, and then before that: steak fajita tacos for two, slow cooker chicken tacos, Mexican hot chocolate caramel cookies, Mexican chocolate and raspberry bread pudding to name a few. You name the meal or snack time (morning, lunch, dinner, dessert) and I’ve got you covered.

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I love Mexican flavors, the secret hints of spice, the fresh veggies (hello salsa and queso!) and the smooth cheeses.

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But when I want Mexican food and flavors on the go, I turn to Qdoba. My fave! If you have been following my blog for a little while, you’ll have heard me rave about them and then rave some more. There’s just something about getting fresh flavors and delicious food that I don’t have to cook that really appeals to me.

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So when I was getting my favorite Qdoba lunch order the other day I was walking out of the restaurant and saw a sign for their catering.

I immediate thought of the upcoming holiday Cinco de Mayo.

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Last year I wanted to have a party, but time just flew and I never got around to it.

Having someone else do all the cooking and set up? THAT I can always handle!

So I gave Qdoba catering a call and before I knew it, I had a naked burrito bowl catering party planned.

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Qdoba catering walked me through the whole process, they helped with suggestions on what to order and quantities needed, they walked me through what would happen day of and the amount of space I needed. I was so surprised that I literally wouldn’t have to do anything.

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‘Do I need to have anything ready for the catering?’ I asked the operator.

‘Nope, just have about 6 feet of free counter space and we’ll do the rest.’

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So of course I got into the theme and bought some decorations (from my suggestions I had made last year? Yeah I went ahead and bought those decorations – I mean, a piñata in a necessity, is it not?)

A few days before the party I received a confirmation email outlining my order, then day of the party I received a call from the delivery driver confirmed arrival time and who showed up exactly when he said he was going to.

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From the moment he arrived until he finished setting up, it was like a whirlwind of food setting up perfection…except with no mess left and everything ready to go. He set up everything, he labeled everything, he left instructions for everything, he cleaned up everything, he organized everything. The set up and entire process was so efficient…wishes were swirling around in my head that every party would be that easy!

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And because the lovely folks over at Qdoba and I want YOU to experience how amazing the catering is, there’s a huge giveaway for those that live in the Milwaukee, Madison, or Fox Valley areas: 1 winner will win a free 20-person catering bar, and then 1 winner will win a 10-person chip and queso bar! To enter the giveaway visit the Qdoba Wisconsin Catering website to see catering bar options and offerings and answer the question – what would your cinco de mayo menu look like?
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If you haven’t already gathered…I would highly highly highly recommend Qdoba catering for your next party or gathering, delicious food is set up for you and it is food everyone is sure to love!

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This deliciousness and catering giveaway is sponsored by Qdoba. As always, all opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting the brands that make the SweetPhi blog possible. 

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  1. Sue says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I would Love the Hot Taco Bar … I would be in Heaven !!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 30, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Taco bars are the best! Thanks for entering 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    April 26, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    I would totally do the hot nacho bar! Love chips and queso, the other toppings are pretty okay too 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 27, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      Chips and queso are my favvvvve, nachos for life, right? lol Thanks for commenting and entering 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nina says

    April 25, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Hot taco bar with veggies!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 27, 2015 at 7:08 pm

      A taco bar with veggies sounds amazing, thanks for commenting and entering!

      Reply
  4. I Wilkerson says

    April 25, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I think I’d do the burrito bar!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 27, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      The burrito bar is totally delicious, you’d love it!

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    April 25, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I would have a burrito bar!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 27, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      The burrito bar is so delish, you’d totally love it!

      Reply
  6. wearenotmartha says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    What an amazingly fun party! Or should I say fiesta?? I would be happy with a bowl filled with queso and tortilla chips 🙂

    Sues

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      Hahaha, yes, fiesta!!! I could eat chips and queso all day, every day! There’s just something about the warm cheesy goodness and crunchy chips that is addictive!

      Reply
  7. Betsy says

    April 21, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Naked burrito bar, lots of quest and margaritas to wash it down!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Lots of margaritas with naked burritos are my kind of party 🙂 Thank you for commenting and entering!

      Reply
  8. foodnfocus says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Chips, salsa, queso. LOTS of queso!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Lots of queso is the way to go…it’s soooo amazing and addicting, isn’t it? lol! Thank you so much for commenting 🙂

      Reply
  9. Laura says

    April 21, 2015 at 5:05 am

    I would get the naked burrito bar with the cilantro lime rice and black bean beans! I would definitely buy some margaritas to add to the fiesta!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      The naked burrito bar is what I had – it was so perfect and everyone loved it 🙂 And of course margaritas are the perfect addition to any fiesta 😉

      Reply
  10. Lacey says

    April 20, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Definitely a burrito bar with shredded pork, fajita veggies and habanero salsa!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Ooooh the habanero salsa, I’ve never had that, I am a baby about things being too spicy but I definitely love a little kick, I’m totally going to have to try that stat! Thanks for commenting and entering!

      Reply
  11. Heidi says

    April 20, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I’m trying to eat healthy since summer is just around the corner, so I’d fill the bar with lots of grilled veggies and fresh salsas!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      I hear you on trying to eat on the healthier side, Qdoba does have the best veggies, and of course any of their salsas and meats on a bed of lettuce makes for one delicious salad! Thank you so much for commenting!

      Reply
  12. Alison says

    April 20, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Burrito bowl stuff! Rice, beans, chicken. Sautéed veggies, cheese, salsas, etc

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Burrito bowls are my favorite! That way one can load them with what one wants, right? Thank you for commenting and entering 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kristen says

    April 20, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    What an amazing giveaway! Too bad it’s not available in my area…

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Sorry it’s not in your area, I’ll have more amazing giveaways coming soon 🙂

      Reply
  14. Nina says

    April 20, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    I love, love Qdoba. My favorite thing while there are the 3 cheese nachos! But I know my guests would like the opportunity to have a burrito, so I’d take the hot naked burrito bar because it is the best of both worlds! I love guac on everything so that with the cheese sauce and some salsa, some steak and chicken mixed on top because why not have both? Put that on top of tortilla chips and some black beans! Yummmmm!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      You are speaking my language…3 cheese nachos are my fave!! But who am I kidding…any food from Qdoba is amazing! Thanks for entering 🙂

      Reply
  15. Mabelle @ Ma Bella Vita says

    April 20, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    wow! all of that looks so incredibly delicious. is making me hungry! I always tell people my #1 favorite food is anything mexican #2 is sushi (I know, random). Wish we knew each other better, I would have invited myself to that party lol 🙂 We dont have Qdobas here in NYC (at least I dont know where). Wish they did.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Your #2 is totally not random at all, i looooove sushi! I happen to have lucked out in having an awesome father in law who loves sushi and we get sushi for family meals sometimes, it’s pretty amazing lol. And you are welcome at any party 🙂 Mexican food always is my #1 though, there’s just something incomparable to good chips and guac…and queso…and tacos lol 🙂

      Reply
  16. David says

    April 20, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I would get the seasoned brown rice, all three salsa varieties, the cheese, sour cream and guacamole with their hand made tortilla chips.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      That sounds like one delicious burrito bowl (and one of course can’t forget those chips!) Thanks for commenting and entering!

      Reply
  17. Kim says

    April 20, 2015 at 11:40 am

    naked burrito bar and don’t forget the 3 cheese queso…. mmm mmmm

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      Naked burritos are the best, aren’t they? If you get chips it’s like having loaded nachos too lol. Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Reply
  18. steworastory says

    April 20, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Can never get enough Mexican-inspired food! This would be a delicious idea for a lunch party!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Mexican inspired food is just the best, isn’t it? I think I could literally eat Mexican food every night and never get sick of it!

      Reply
  19. Lynn Lovejoy says

    April 20, 2015 at 10:32 am

    OMG what a fun and festive party! Love this, especially the piñata!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      Thank you so much girl, it was such a fun party, only wish you could have been there. But that pinata, I wouldn’t let anyone near it because I thought it was so cute…it’s still on my table lol!

      Reply
  20. Audie says

    April 20, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Hot Taco Bar – looks delicious

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you so much for the compliment, and the hot taco bar…yum…now I’m thinking about it 🙂

      Reply
  21. jeannie says

    April 20, 2015 at 5:54 am

    I would pick the hot taco bar. Looks like it would be a good variety for a group

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      The hot taco bar would totally be a fantastic variety for a group! Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Reply

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