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Taco Bar Calculator (Party Buffet Sizing)

Size a taco buffet for a crowd of adults and kids. It returns tortillas, meat, rice, beans, cheese, toppings, and limes in both kilograms and pounds.

How to use
  1. Enter the number of adults and kids.
  2. Check the topping and lime quantities.
  3. Switch between pounds and kilograms.
Estimates for general information, verify important figures before relying on them.
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Common questions

How many tacos does one adult eat?

Plan on roughly three tacos per adult and two per child, though big appetites and few sides can push that higher.

How much taco meat per person?

About a quarter to a third of a pound of cooked meat per adult is a safe estimate for a buffet.

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