I used the search function but didn’t see anything right…so I’m throwing this out there. Does anyone have a reliable taco catering service to recommend? I’m looking to host a pretty casual party to celebrate two kids promoting to new grade levels. Would love it if they could provide rice, beans, salsas, guacamole, limes, cilantro, onions, grilled veggies, and quesadillas, too. I used thumbtack to find a couple of vendors and they’re looking to charge about $350 for 20-25 people. Even with reading the reviews, I’m still weary of untried services. I know I can trust you guys.
@Ns1 That’s extraordinarily helpful for someone who may need that information at a later point in time. Unfortunately, the kids’ accomplishments do not warrant that kind of budget.
Thanks, @Chowseeker1999! I remember your taco excursions well! Do you know if they do more than just asada? I’m related to some weirdos that may need more than beef options.
At their normal setup, it’s only Carne Asada, but they also have frijoles (beans), and given their cooking skills, I was thinking for Catering, they might be able to accommodate. It wouldn’t hurt to ask, hopefully they can give you various options.
a realtor friend of mine did an open house for brokers and hired someone who was supposed to provide tacos for 50 people.
i happened to stop by. the vendor had a grill on which he heated the corn tortillas and reheated the precooked meat, with salsa, onions, etc. on the side. they were ok. i was told that the fee was $385.
www dot jenniosonsitetacobars dot com is their website.
Zingo Tacos, $450 carne de res al carbon + 1 other meat, grilled on site, ~60 ppl.
Luz: 323-201-1786
They own a shop in El Sereno – we started under a freeway and now we’re here – and they are regulars at the MPK Farmer’s Market. $100 can easily be made up by CASH MONEY graduation gifts, and no pinatas. I mean literally F pinatas.
IIRC you live in the Whittier area? We recently talked Chema’s Tacos into doing food for a baby shower. How’d we do it? We asked so many questions about reheating, keeping tortillas warm, etc. they finally said f-it, we’ll do it. They set up grills in the parking lot and it was the bomb!
Either way, have fun. I love reading your party posts.
Thanks, all! It’s been an extraordinarily busy two weeks in our household…so busy I hadn’t had time to even call the great vendors you all suggested. My husband told me he would take care of it…and we ended up with a surprise dinner for me and recognized the kids at the same time because the guest list was exactly the same. The smorgasbord were some of my favorite things…I’m pretty sure I didn’t have a chance to eat everything he picked out.
They set up grills in the parking lot and it was the bomb!
