A Festive Fall Fiesta

Joey and I just got home from a wonderful date night.  We went to a new Tex-Mex restaurant in our area, and had a great dinner and experience.  Sweet and spicy guava glazed carnitas.  Grapefruit margaritas with St. Germaine.  Perfect carne asada.  Amazing.  Our dinner got me thinking about all the Mexican food I've made over the past few years, and I couldn't wait to put together a fall-themed menu featuring seasonal Mexican food.

This is definitely a big, extensive menu, so feel free to pare it down as needed.  I would make this whole menu for a large party, but for a more intimate and small gathering, I would likely just choose one drink, one entree, etc.

Enjoy and Ole´!

Drinks
Pomegranate Margaritas
Apple-Habanero Margaritas
assorted beer

Appetizers
Chips and Rustic Roasted Salsa
Baked Tex-Mex Pimento Cheese Dip
Guacamole

Main Dishes
Pumpkin Enchilada Casserole with Poblano-Pepita Salsa
Tequila-Braised Short Rib Enchiladas
Cilantro-Lime Rice
Orange-Avocado Salad (arrange orange and avocado slices on a  platter, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro)

Dessert
Gooey Cinnamon Squares
Aztec Hot Chocolate Ice Cream