A lot of people have talked up Casanova, and Casanova did not disappoint. The staff was extremely friendly, and enthusiastic about their food. The prices were fair - it was $9.50 for two tacos of your choice, and a side chips. I had their Baja Style taco, and one of their new Grilled Sweet Ginger tacos. The Baja Style was solid, with light breading that didn't mask the great flavor of the angelfish beneath. I really loved the Grilled Sweet Ginger. As someone who appreciates some spice with their tacos, the serrano cream was an excellent addition to this taco, and blended well with the ginger and teriyaki. The chips were light and crisp, and the salsas all had a good kick of heat, especially the tomatillo. Casanova is a nice entry into the fish taco space, and a great value. read more

Casanova Fish Tacos - Here's Hector hard at work assembling fresh fish tacos. - Caterers Near Me - Spring Valley, California

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We hosted the Westmont College baseball team and had our event catered by Casanova Fish Tacos. Amazing event - thank you Hector and your team of professionals for making this celebration very special! Our menu included Baja Fish Tacos, Chipotle Fish Tacos, rotisserie chicken, and of course- carnitas tacos. Awesome presentation, service and the food was amazing! If only I could give six stars to this business!! read more

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Wow, wow, wow. Casanova Fish Tacos catered an event in my building a couple weeks ago and I was blown away by the quality and sheer tastiness of the fish tacos he puts out. I had the grilled ginger fish taco and the batter and fried taco. The ginger taco was so good, I went for seconds. Such dynamic flavors that almost reminded me of a "sushi taco", if there is such a thing. Above all else, I was impressed by how passionate and careful he is when making his food. Its like he makes every taco for someone he really cares about... and that adds to the flavor. I guess his secret ingredient is love (Casanova? anyone?) In the future, I would not hesitate to hire Casanova Fish Tacos for my own private event. read more

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We tried these out at the RB farmer's market. Two fish tacos with chips is $7. I find this pricey so lose a star right there. Maybe if the tacos came with rice and beans, this price would be appropriate. However, food at farmer markets tend to be pretty pricey for whatever reason. The fish tacos were good. We ordered them grilled, which is always our preference and the fish was cooked well and came with generous amounts of cabbage and toppings. However, the taco it was wrapped in did not seem all that fresh to me. I would rate this an average fish taco. I've certainly had much better ones elsewhere. Pico de Gallo was good. I did not try the other salsas. The lowdown. Good but not special. And overpriced. read more

This mobile taco shop is delicious! I don't think Casanova has a truck per se but he does have a mobile kitchen and can crank out tacos on the go. I had the grilled shrimp taco which started with huge shrimp that were grilled and then placed on a bed of shredded cabbage. Casanova wrapped it in a warm corn tortilla and then put a special spicy sauce on top. He had fresh pico de gallo standing by but the taco had plenty of flavor as is. I asked Casanova for the taco to be served "gringo style" since its otherwise a very spicy dish and he was glad to comply with my white girl wishes. The shrimp in the taco were so meaty, something to really sink my teeth into. Others in my party had some of the fish tacos and agreed those were good as well. read more

I wish I could give Hector and Casanova Fish Tacos TEN stars!! I found Hector on a local vendor page when I was desperate to find something to make my daughter's 18th birthday special. Hector invited us out to try his tacos and man am I glad he did. He was SO incredibly sweet and personable, and the food was sooooooooo yummy! I don't personally eat meat, so his staff made me a delicious quesadilla and amazing fries! My husband and daughter got his fish tacos and said they were SO good! My daughter even said the Baja tacos were better than the ones from a popular chain that shall remain nameless :-) Can't wait to go back for one of his events! read more

Tried the fish wrap at the UTC farmers market, it was delicious! The wrap was huge and there are decent amount of fish in there. My only criticism is the presentation. The wrap is too big to fit on the plate along with the chips, and since they flap open easily I dropped all the toppings. The chips were also stale too, that might be because it was near the end of the night. read more

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Hector and team came to prepare dinner for our group this weekend, and we couldn't have been happier. The high quality service was only outmatched by the delicious tacos. We'll definitely plan on using these guys again. Thanks Hector for a wonderful evening! read more

These are the best fish tacos I have ever had! We drive all the way from North County for these delicious fish tacos and chips. Well worth it! read more

If you have not had anything from Casanova Fish Tacos you are missing one of the best meals you will ever have! This is a small business owned by Hector who is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Get out to Spring Valley and try this food ... trust me you will not be disappointed! read more

5 stars for flavor and 5 stars for customer service! I picked up dinner drive by style on a Friday night. I let them know it was my first time trying their food and the gentleman introduced himself as Hector. He gave me a run down of their entire menu. I decided to try the pibil and ginger tacos based on his recommendations. I was not disappointed! The fish is not dry and it is full of flavor in both tacos. The ginger was it for me just by a slight edge but again both were amazing and definitely not something I've tasted before. The tacos were huge they definitely are not shy with the fish portion in their tacos! Will be going back to try other tacos! read more

Thank you Hector Casanova. The food as amazing. the ginger fish Taco was really delicious, that Asian touch and flavor is really insane! 100% recommended for your Event The Best Fish Tacos in Town! read more

Never disappoints!!! Keeping a food business going during COVID is difficult for many during these crazy times, and this no different for Casanova Fish Tacos. However, Hector and his team has pull out all stops to ensure his customers continue to get the best fish tacos and top notch service. We've missed Casanova Fish Tacos up in North Country since the shutdown, so we drove from Vista to Spring Valley to tailgate at his Friday night drive thru pick-up! If you are looking for an epic meal, it is worth the drive. Don't miss the ginger fish tacos and his shrimp quesadilla, as it is loaded with shrimp, the creamiest cheese and is out of this world! #supportsmallbusiness, #epicfishtacos, #casanovafishtacos read more

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I hired Hector and his company to cater a business conference lunch I was sponsoring. The word of the day from the assembled throngs was "wow"! Hector setup a truly delightful and professional taco bar with beach theme in 30 minutes. It was incredible! Four kinds of meats, fresh made tortillas, chips, salad aioli and of course the delectable fish. Hector made our company look great and won over fans who were skeptical of fish tacos, they loved them. So many people commented on how fresh everything was, the difference was palpable and the presentation excellent Thanks Hector for a wonderful event and an excellent meal! Awesome. read more

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Delicious tacos! Went to a party where they were serving tacos and I loved it. Had the chicken and fish taco with ginger sauce. Absolutely divine! Also the service was extremely good and an elegant setting. read more

Just tried the Cheesy Piggy tonight and it is now my most favorite taco. The meat inside is seasoned perfectly and all the gooey cheese totally hit the spot. I can hardly wait until next time! read more

Absolutely the best!!! We had Hector cater our engagement party almost 4 years ago, since then we have recommended Casanova fish tacos many times to our friends, with great feedback! We are always on the lookout for his pop up dinners, they are amazing. His attention to flavor is so creative . Great job Hector and staff! See you at the next Dinner!! read more

Thank you Hector and your team in providing high quality food and service for our open house. You helped make this mega open house a big success and all of our clients really appreciated the food. Thank you again! read more

Was pleasantly surprised by these delicious tacos and quesadillas at a local brewery. Best fish tacos I've ever had. I loved both the tender battered fish and the grilled versions. Super flavorful optiins that are making my mouth water just thinking about them. These were clearly made with passion and the chef was vefy friendly and efficient. Amazingly enough, the beef quesadilla was out of this world too, not fatty at all. Instead, the beef was lean and very tender. All in all, this place hits it out of the park. Even my son (10) loved the fish taco and he didn't even think he liked fish. Game, set, match. Thank you for an incredible experience! read more

Casanova Fish Tacos - 2 fish tacos, made to perfection - Caterers Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Came across Hector and his team by chance when they were doing a charity event in Spring Valley and, man....am I sure glad I did. By FAR the BEST fish tacos you will ever tilt your head to taste! Not to mention the other amazing items on their menu like the shrimp quesadillas. AND....always prepared and served with a smile. I have the monthly pop up on my calendar and make sure I go! I always get extras to eat at a later time! Worth it every single time!!! read more

5 starts isn't enough, where's the ten star option? Really, Hector made my party a wonderful experience with by far the best fish tacos I've had. Every guest had the same response! On recommendation from a friend I used Casanova for my grad party to avoid any stress and hector really went out of us way to help me and make sure that it was the best it could be. I couldn't be happier with the outcome! If you're shopping around for tacos, stop here, because this is the best in town with phenomenal service to top it off. read more

I've had Casanova Fish Tacos several times over the past year when they serve their delicious food at The Loma Club at Sail Ho Golf Course at Liberty Station. I recently hired them for my daughter's birthday party and everyone raved about the fresh, delicious and healthy fish tacos, which come with a variety of unique sauces. The portions are large and the prices are a great value. The servers are so nice and friendly, too! read more

I love tacos and have probably eaten at least 500 in my life so far, but Hector's red curry fish taco was the tastiest, best, most amazing taco I have ever eaten. I wish I'd taken a photo of it! He catered a party at my daughter's North Park, San Diego neighborhood, parking in her driveway and then setting up a clean, cute pop-up restaurant that was the highlight of our evening. He offered five different kinds of tacos -- three different kinds of fish, a chicken, and a carnitas -- plus guacamole and chips. I can't decide which was best: the taste of his tacos, the fun of the little pop-up restaurant he created (in record time), or Hector himself! But I think I'll go with Hector for the win: he is personable, reliable, professional, and a terrific cook. Thank you, Hector! I miss your tacos and the warm San Diego weather, especially now that I'm back home in chilly Boston! If you ever franchise and open something near me, I will find you! read more

Casanova Fish Tacos - Hector in front of his truck, still smiling after 5 hours! - Caterers Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Hector Casanova runs a tight ship with some of the best fish tacos in the land! He and his very delightful staff served over 300 people at our dads memorial reception last weekend. We are still getting raves from family and friends. Great guy, great food, great service. Thanks Hector and staff! read more

I cannot say enough about the food - delicious, delicious, delicious: Baja Style Fish Tacos, Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas (gluten free), Rotisserie Style Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas (we had 12 kids). Hector was very repsonsive to any and all questions; well organized, professional and flexible. Needless to say, we were impressed by the quality of food, abundance and the outstanding service. Thank you so much! read more

My now husband and I decided to hire Casanova Fish Tacos for our wedding reception and we are both so happy with our choice. From the first time that I reached out to Hector expressing interest, to our food tasting, and then on the big day itself, Mr. Casanova was a true professional and friend. His service is excellent and his food is to die for!! It's been about a month since our wedding, and we are STILL hearing from guests how much they loved the fish tacos! Not only that, but my husband and I were on a pretty tight budget, and we found Hector to be very reasonably priced for all that he offers. Thank you Hector for helping make our special day so memorable! I would absolutely hire him and his team again! read more

We have been using Hector and his crew for many years now.. I fell in love at a friend Kristen's baby shower.. I had to have him for my next party. I booked him and never looked back.. 5 parties later, he still is the best. We booked him again for my Son's graduation party in June, and as always, all our guests were raving about his tacos. Since Hector had a very important photo shoot the same time as the party, he did send Juan and Veronica and they did a fabulous job. I highly recommend Casanova's for your next event, they're the best!!! read more

Best fish tacos around!!! You won't regret hiring Hector and Casanova fish tacos for any event. Prices are reasonable and the food/service is perfect! We've hired them for beach parties and they did not disappoint. Can't wait for the next opportunity to use them again. They are also set up sometimes at the Carlsbad Costco. I'll head over for lunch every time they come around. The fish is flavorful and not drowned in sauce. You will not go wrong with Casanova! read more

An endless amount of stars for Hector and his team! They catered our wedding reception on Saturday and I received nonstop compliments regarding their tacos and service. Hector is absolutely superb in every way from customer service to the love he puts into his food. We have just hired his team to cater our company summer picnic too! Thank you Hector for everything! read more

I don't get tacos very often but when I do, it has to be Casanova Tacos! I have followed him since he was at UTC. There is no comparison to any other taco in town. I walked up at his Tuesday location near CostCo off Friars. As I approached the font of the line he said Hi Marilyn! I was blown away! The best, sooo delicious tacos Baja and shrimp are my favorites! And best ever! Find him on FaceBook! Thanks Hector! read more

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Hector and Casanova catered my 50th birthday for 40 people at my house and they completely crushed it. The set-up looked terrific and the guests were treated to baja (fried) fish, ginger fish, carnitas and rotisserie chicken tacos. It was maybe the best baja fish taco I have ever tasted. Lots of fish, perfect light thin batter, great tomatillo. Highly recommended. read more

I've used these guys at least 4 times for various events, and this time was no different than the rest- why I keep coming back. These tacos are on point, the set up is always super cute, they are extremely professional and kind, and are quick set up and tear down. No matter who works your event, you will be pleased every time! I highly recommend using this company! read more

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Hector and his crew did the catering for our party last week and knocked it out of the park! We were introduced to Casanova by a friend who said they were great, and after trying the food at his pop-up we were excited to hire them for our event. His communication was excellent and they arrived on time, were set up to serve early, and stayed long enough for everyone to absolutely stuff themselves with fish and shrimp tacos. Now a bunch of our guests are talking about having Hector and the crew out for their parties and even one of their weddings! Awesome. read more

I'm from the East Coast. I'm not a fan of tacos too much. I'm definitely not a fan of fish tacos. Casanova Fish Tacos were the best Taco. The fish and all the food is fresh fresh. They are not shortcuts. It was experience worth taking and looking forward to doing again. Great energy and great people. read more

The tacos were absolutely delicious and overflowing with fish. Multiple guests at my daughters bat mitzvah come up to me and told me they were the best fish tacos they had ever had. The grilled ginger Fish tacos were my favorite. Hector was a pleasure to work with and so professional and friendly. Thank you Hector for making this special day such a success. read more

Holy fish taco!! We had the pleasure of meeting Hector and enjoying his food on our wedding night. The food stole the night, it was incredible. The fish tacos were crisp but melted in your mouth, the chicken and beef all incredible. My husband and I are so happy we chose Casanova. Thank you so much Hector, your food was beyond what we could ask for!! read more

Yes !!! I am so stoked to write this review. 5 stars, as good as it gets! Seriously, stop looking, you have found the best Fish Taco vendor in San Diego. Hands down! Are you seeking delicious food, incredible service, professional quality, and the utmost confidence in your vendor for your next event? Well look no further than Casanova Fish Tacos. Hector Casanova is a straight up ALL-STAR who delivers on his word and far exceeds expectations. To summarize, Casanova Fish tacos delivers an unparalleled experience instilling a great deal of confidence that you will get incredible high-quality food, top notch service, and rave reviews from your guests, all for a fair price! Let me break it down for your Yelp reviewing pleasure: My fiance and I were planning a wedding in 40 days. Yup it was a crazy task, but the crazier part was trying to find good vendors in San Diego. We met with a couple other local groups with good reviews (Oscars, Porkyland, Tacos El Gordo) as well as a handful of food trucks, and while we somewhat enjoyed their food, we were disgusted with their attitudes, ridiculous payment and contract terms, inflated prices, and unfair cost + + + fees the tacked on to inflate the total contract amount. Then we found Hector, and after an in-person meeting at his shop, it was clear we found our man. Hector is the consummate professional. He truly loves to deliver high quality food and make -people happy and it totally shows. Hector set up a custom menu specific to our gluten free, dairy free needs that far exceeded our expectations. Have you ever heard of gluten free, battered fish tacos?! I hadn't, and I was over the moon once I had the opportunity to taste them. Light batter so you can taste the fish, crisp and clean toppings, and delicious pico and salsa verde. My mouth is watering just thinking about them now. In addition to fish tacos, Hector served up a delicious spicy jicama that was the hit of the party. Originally I wanted spicy carrots and jalapenos, but after tasting the jicama, I was instantly sold. People raved about the jicama all night. Oh did I mention, Hector also coordinated Churros for our event. Delicious, hot churros, with a cream filling and just the right about of sugar and spices. Incredible! Hector served our guests customized fish taco plates with speed and efficiency. 200 guests including about 20 party crashers? No problem. It didn't even phase him or his team. Each plate looked like showcase piece from a foodie on Instagram. Everyone was so stoked on the food that there was no question we made the right choice. He probably needs to order more business cards now after dishing out so many that night. Also I should mention, Hector had sustainable plating options. This was important to me as I hate single use plastics and Styrofoam. He brought bamboo weaved plates, biodegradable silverware, and recycled napkins. This was important to me, and so I paid extra for it. The point here is that Hector understood what my goals were and he took on the responsibility like they were his own. My only criticism would be Hector's communication. He was a little hard to get a hold of probably because he is hustling around town making sure all of his events are operating smooth. Once he gave me his cell number, and we started communicating via text message, all of those concerns melted away. He and I were coordinating on the fly all the way up to the night of the wedding. As he becomes more popular, I have great confidence he will improve this aspect of his business. I can not wait to have another event so I can have Hector and his team cater. I really hope he opens a storefront in the near future so I can become a regular. Honestly, the service was so good, that I consider Hector a friend now. He took care of me like I was a family member I am so very thankful that I made the decision to move forward with Hector and Casanova Fish Tacos. Anyone I know who needs catering will be getting Hectors information without question. Seriously, I can not say enough great things about Hector and his business, and would be happy to answer any additional questions people have. Choose Casanova Fish Tacos for your next event with confidence! read more

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Very tasty fish tacos, this is the 2nd time I've had them and they do not disappoint. I got the Baja style tacos and man they were good, sometimes I'm not into the Baja style if they so greasy but these were not at all, light fry on the outside and really no grease to speak of. Also there was an ass load of fish in here, and I mean that in a good way, these things were loaded with it. Rivals Blue Water with how much fish there was, and since it was so tasty that's a really good thing. Fish was flaky, tender, flavorful, couldn't ask for more in that department. Little too much cabbage for my liking, but that's really the only complaint and even that's not bad. Salsas complete the picture, the hot one is outstanding and not that hot so load up, next time I'll dump the whole container on my taco because it was that good. Free chips are nice too, and for $9 it's a good deal, probably one of the better deals at a food truck but it's probably because they have no truck just the tent which had got to keep prices down. Great tacos, I'll be back!!!! read more

Casanova Fish Tacos - Baja style fish tacos - Caterers Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Absolutely the most professional and the best taco catering establishment out there! We were so satisfied with Hector's service at our son's party that we hired him again for our daughter's 1-month celebration two years later. Hector and his team are extremely efficient with their service and friendly to our guests. Most importantly, they serve THE BEST FISH TACOS!!!! Casanova Taco event brought a special canopy to make our event even more special and elegant! We highly recommend Casanova Tacos! read more

Casanova Fish Tacos - Casanova Fish Taco is in the pretty brown canopy. Tacos were made to order. Every bite was yummy! - Caterers Near Me - Spring Valley, California

This review is based solely on customer service since I have never eaten here and probably never will. The owner, Hector is very unorganized. I asked for a quote on two separate occasions. One for an event in Sept. 2014 and another for an upcoming event in June 2015. I contacted him through his Facebook business page and asked him for a quote based on the number of people I was expecting. The first time he said he would send me a quote. I never received one and the event came and passed. On the second occasion he again stated that he would send me a quote and asked for my email address. I provided him with my email address and when I asked him what his service included he stated that he would email me the quote and then we could go on from there. It's been 3 days and haven't heard from him. I asked him if he could please send me the quote this weekend and still no response. At this point I'm glad I didn't book them. I can only imagine how unorganized they must be that they would probably forget about my event and not show up. read more