Taco Paper Squishy Template

Half-moon taco with a yellow shell, green lettuce, red tomato and a smiling face as a paper squishy

Taco time! The taco squishy comes as a half moon piled with colorful toppings, perfect for fiesta parties and anyone who likes variety.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF brings the colorful taco with front and back, a coloring page and mini tacos. It is about 5 inches wide, with the face on the shell and toppings peeking out the top. Print on US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Fast Food & Snacks
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The half moon has a long edge, so do not pull the tape too tight.
  • Put more stuffing in the toppings and less in the shell.
  • Pull the toppings apart slightly at the top so they look full.
  • Tape the curve in short pieces to avoid wrinkles.

🎨 Color Ideas

Classic
A yellow shell, green lettuce, red tomato and pale yellow cheese.
Corn taco
An orange-yellow shell with white dots and lots of green toppings.
Rainbow fiesta
Every topping in a neon color, the taco for a costume party.

🔄 Variations

Taco Tuesday
Line up several tacos with different toppings in a row.
Mini taco bar
Hand out the minis as favors at a theme party.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the taco stand up?
Yes, with the straight edge down it usually stands on its own.

Which colors fit the shell?
Yellow, light brown and orange, ideally a bit speckled.

Does real food go inside?
No, only cotton or yarn.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Taco-Squishy.