The spirited flavors of Latin cuisines are ideal for summertime gatherings. Begin the festivities with icy margaritas—the perfect partner for homemade guacamole and chips. Tortilla soup, brimming with chunks of chicken and spiked with two kinds of chilies, makes a hearty first course.

We offer two options for the main course, depending on your style of entertaining. If you're hosting a crowd, prepare the fixings for a variety of tacos, including shredded beef and seafood. Then arrange the food on a buffet table and let your guests help themselves. For a sit-down dinner, serve our succulent roasted pork with fried plaintains. Whatever main course you choose, cool and creamy flan makes a refreshing ending to the meal.