What You’ll Learn
- What to order when you need a quick Monday dinner
- Why Burrito Mondito is a Monday night win
- How Familia Paks make game night easier
- What sides and drinks to add for a simple spread
- When catering makes sense for larger watch parties
Monday nights are already doing the most.
There’s work, school, homework, practice, errands, traffic, and then somehow everyone still expects dinner before kickoff. If you’re looking for Monday Night Football food ideas that don’t involve cooking, cleaning, or pretending you had time to meal prep, Backyard Taco has you covered.
Whether you’re grabbing a quick burrito on your way home, feeding the family before the game, or hosting a bigger watch party, tacos make Monday night dinner a whole lot easier.
You bring the fans. We’ll bring the Mexcellence.
Need Something Quick? Order What You’re Craving
Not every Monday Night Football plan is a full watch party.
Sometimes you’re just driving home from work, practice, school pickup, or errands and need dinner handled before the game starts. In that case, keep it simple: order what you’re craving.
Tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, vampiros, Papa Locas, whatever sounds good. You don’t need to overthink it. Monday night dinner should not require a clipboard and a group text with 47 opinions.
Order ahead, swing by, grab your food, and get home before kickoff.
That’s the whole play.
Make Monday Better With Burrito Mondito
Since Monday Night Football happens on, well, Monday, there’s one Backyard Taco option that deserves a quick shoutout: Burrito Mondito.
If you’re swinging by after work and just want something quick, filling, and easy before kickoff, this Monday deal is a solid move. Grab your burrito, add chips and salsa or a drink, and dinner is handled.
Want more details on our Monday deal and other offers? Check out our guide to Backyard Taco deals, discounts, and freebies.
Feeding the Family or a Small Crew? Go With Familia Paks
If you’re watching the game with family or having a few people over, our Familia Paks are probably the easiest way to feed the crew.
Instead of guessing everyone’s exact order, you can bring home a build-your-own taco setup and let everyone make their plate the way they like it.
Familia Paks are great for:
- Family game night
- Small watch parties
- After-practice dinners
- Easy Monday meals
- Kids and adults with different tastes
- Anyone who wants dinner without a pile of dishes
Set it out, let everyone build their tacos, and call it a win.
That’s not lazy. That’s strategy.
Add the Easy Game Night Extras
Once you have the main food covered, round it out with the easy shareable stuff.
For Monday Night Football, we always suggest adding:
- Chips and salsa
- Rice
- Beans
- Aguas frescas
- Fountain drinks
- Mexican sodas
- Handspun shakes
Chips and salsa are perfect for snacking before the game or during halftime. Rice and beans help stretch the meal if you’re feeding hungry people. Drinks keep everyone from raiding the fridge five minutes after you sit down.
Simple. Shareable. No cooking required.
Hosting a Bigger Watch Party? Consider Catering
If your Monday Night Football plans are bigger than a normal family dinner, catering may be the better option.
Backyard Taco catering is a great fit for:
- Larger watch parties
- Office football nights
- Fantasy football gatherings
- Team events
- School groups
- Family parties
Catering keeps things easier for the host because you’re not trying to manage a dozen separate orders or guess who wants what.
You get a more organized spread, everyone can build their plate, and nobody has to miss the game because they’re stuck in the kitchen.
Basically, if the group is big enough that takeout starts feeling complicated, catering is the move.
Order Ahead Before Kickoff
The easiest way to make Monday Night Football dinner work is to order ahead.
That way, your food is ready when you are, and you’re not trying to figure out dinner while the game is starting. Order online, pick it up on your way home, or use the drive-thru where available.
Backyard Taco offers drive-thru pickup at six locations, making it even easier to grab dinner without turning Monday night into a whole production.
FAQs About Monday Night Football Food Ideas
Make Monday Night Football a Taco Night
Monday Night Football food does not have to be complicated.
If you’re keeping it simple, grab whatever you’re craving and take advantage of Burrito Mondito. If you’re feeding the family or a small crew, go with Familia Paks and add chips, salsa, rice, beans, and drinks. If you’re hosting a bigger watch party, let catering handle the spread.
Skip the cooking. Order ahead. Feed the crew before kickoff.
Game night, handled.
That’s Backyard Taco. That’s Mexcellence.
Dr. Tyler loves tacos! He is one of the owners of Backyard Taco, and can sometimes be found moonlighting there at night or on the weekends.
Dr. Tyler Robison is an alum of Mesa’s Mountain View High School. He graduted from Brigham Young University before being accepted to the “Top Ten-nationally ranked” University of Louisville in Kentucky, where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Oral Biology. He graduated with honors in the top ten percent of his class. Dr. Robison continued at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, where he received a second master’s degree in dental science and his orthodontic certification.
Dr. Tyler enjoys serving in his community. He is a provider for the Smile Back Foundation, which offers scholarships for free dental treatment to underprivileged East Valley students. He is also a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve and served during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2008.
Dr. Tyler Robison’s favorite pastimes include spending time with his family on the lake, at the beach, or on the slopes. He is an avid and crazy snowboarder! He has three incredible sons and one sweet daughter: Caden, Jace, Crew, and Bliss.
