Having just hired a taco cart for a party of my own, it was interesting to see such a drastic comparison in service and quality of food at another "taco guy" party. My taco guy was the type you would expect, with the stainless cart, cooking away Baja style street tacos with the usual condiments, all served up on disposable plates and topped with mild sauces and an allotted serving time of two hours. The Waiter, otherwise known as Alberto Hernandez, was not this type of taco guy. Perhaps he possesses the ability to deliver average food and service, but not this night. This party featured Alberto watching over his cook while he grilled fresh skirt steak atop a 60" Wolf range; not his of course, but attached to the homeowner's kitchen. This is his typical mode, cooking inside the home of the party host. The tacos were served on real plates, with fresh, made-that-day corn tortillas; not the small doubled up type, but regular sized torts with plentiful delicious and tender meat. The meat alone was fantastic, and worthy of a restaurant steak, a good one. All this comes at a price, of course, but impressive nonetheless. Alberto stressed that his tacos were "Sonoran" style, differentiating from the small Baja types. Atop the enormous kitchen island were all the condiments, which were all fresh and delicious. The red salsa was decidedly mild, with just a hint of a kick, perfect for this type of crowd. I spoke with Alberto at length about his food, and he stressed the importance of gauging the partygoers. He had recently catered a party for an Hispanic crowd, and naturally made salsa with a lot more heat for them. The tacos: Like I said, fresh and delicious choice grade skirt, tender and pink, and nice and hot to order. Soft and fresh tortillas. The beef tacos were served plain, with the choice of toppings, if any, left to the eater. These were worthy of five stars. I tried one with the condiments of cilantro and onion, and tried one with the salsa, but just couldn't justify bastardizing that meat. It was too good. Shrimp tacos: Also delicious, and made to order. Several large shrimp were served in the same soft corn tortilla with tender diced red and green bell pepper, and a little julienned green onion. These tasted of Vera Cruz, and the shrimp flavor wasn't at all lost, rather enhanced. Really good. Guacamole: Really as good as it gets. Quesadillas: He made these fresh for the kids, and they were devoured. The amount of cheese is generous. The preparation was simple, but the result was quite popular, even some parents sneaking a bite from their kids' plates and giving a nod of approval while chewing. (I was one of these parents.) Service: Alberto made himself available to guests inside the house, as well as those outside who were busy watching the Christmas boat parade in Lido. It was nice not having to stand in a long irritating taco line. Alberto took orders and delivered his tacos with a smile. His cook was equally professional and well groomed, as was another helper who appeared to be helping with additional prep and cleanup. The prep for my own taco party included an hour of setup. Alberto told me his prep starts at five AM for an evening party. Service is typically two hours for taco partys. The Waiter had no time limit, nor any limit on food. Granted, this wasn't your typical taco party, and was clearly catering to an upscale clientele. I was there for about four hours, and Alberto was there long before me, and was still cooking away when I left. I really couldn't give a higher recommendation. For this level of service, I think there were around 70 guests, Alberto charged $14 per person, which was exactly double what I paid for my taco guy, who showed up two hours late, by the way. You get what you pay for and, in this case, the value was clearly present. If you think taco catering is too lowbrow for a cocktail party, you haven't been to one catered by The Waiter (Alberto). Just an FYI: The Waiter does both inside and outside catering, and also caters bacon-wrapped hot dogs, BBQ, and hot dogs and hamburgers. I haven't tried any of these, but he has that info on his business card. They also offer full service. read more

We just catered Killer Tacos OC for our baby shower this past weekend and it was a huge success. We found Killer Tacos OC by chance and we decided to go with them based on the content of the reviews and based on my conversation with Alberto who is the owner and also the chef. Alberto was responsive, friendly, honest and professional throughout the whole process. I have to say that they make the best tacos in town. High quality ingredients and fresh tortillas were served. The condiments were fresh and palatable: also very beautifully presented. Their shrimp ceviche was just amazing. Lets not forget the margaritas which is also one of their specialties. I am salivating just typing the review. ALL OF OUR GUESTS WERE VERY IMPRESSED. What Alberto served up were authentic and delicious; and to me they were better than what u will find at restaurants. Alberto brought along his son Valentino and 2-3 staff members. They were on time, set up quickly and served 70 guests efficiently. They were very attentive to the needs of our guests. Killer Tacos OC is not your average Tacos Truck/caterer and it is reflective in the product/service they deliver. Tacos catering is very popular now and i have had my share of tacos at different events catered by some high end/gourmet caterers. However nobody compares to Killer Tacos OC I will definite cater them again for my next event. read more

I was looking for halal taco catering. I contacted Alberto and he said he can handle it. We had good communication which was important as I had specific dietery requirements which Alberto understood. We had halal beef, chicken and shrimp tacos. Alberto and Vicki make a good team. They arrived on time with cool trailer and wearing cool T shirts. Vicki did an excellent set up for the condiments and chips and Jamaica. Alberto grilled the meat, chicken and big shrimps. All the guest enjoyed it. For starters we had chicken taquitos and quesedillas. They were very tasy. I will not hesitate to call them again. Found my go to halal guy for tacos. Alberto and Vicki made the rounds and made sure chips and salsa bowls were always full and kept cleaning up the area. Good Job!!! read more

Alberto and his team were fantastic! Delicious food made with traditional flavor. Delightful to interact with. Fresh and very friendly! Love the Mexican lemonade! A guaranteed good time for any occasion! read more

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Sooo good ! This was catered to my work for our Christmas party and everything was perfect. Alberto is the owner and arrived and made delicious quesadillas to start while he began the tacos ! The shrimp was so delicious and the salsas were perfect ! He also provided ceviche and rice and beans. You gotta try the beans ! He walked around and cleaned up some of our plates and made some small conversation. Definitely recommended for some delicious tacos brought to you. read more

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They catered a work party for our team at my boss's house. The food was way more than we expected. The service was great and the margaritas were restaurant quality...everything was top quality. Killer Tacos and Killer Margaritas :) They passed around quesadillas to start us off without even asking and was totally unexpected. We had the cochinita pibil, asada and chicken, they were all delicious. Alberto was quick to respond to every one of my messages. We booked them two weeks before. They were already booked for that day but they agreed to cook on our grill since their grills were occupied by other parties that day. They left the grill spotless and I was very grateful that it all went smoothly. Thank you Alberto and team! read more

These tacos are to die for! Alberto comes and sets up the most beautiful presentation of salsas, guacamole, and veggies. The chicken and steak tacos are perfectly seasoned and prepared. Try the shrimp ceviche. You won't regret it! read more

Very professional and friendly staff! Rolled up with fresh food with different options! We had chicken and carne asada tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas with all the essential toppings. Not to mention the homemade tortillas! Everything made was off the charts. They do more meats and other services too for future events just ask them! Definitely will be using this service for future events! It ain't a party without a taco truck! Thanks again you guys were great! read more

Literally the best tacos I've ever had! I am so picky with food, especially my tacos and these are cooked to perfection. The carne asada, the chicken and the pork are to die for. The salsas and topping are heavenly! The ceviche is beyond any I've ever had. If you are having a party and want the best taco caterer around this is your guy! Thank you for making catering so easy and delicious. read more

The name says it all, these are SERIOUSLY killer tacos! Absolutely the best tasting tacos in SoCal. We had Alberto cater two events for our family and friends and it was a huge hit, everyone loved the food and presentation. The meat quality is top-notch, the presentation just as good, and the service of the staff super friendly and welcoming. If you haven't tried Killer Tacos OC then you are definitely missing out! read more

We were so fortunate to have Killer Tacos OC cater my Mother InLaws 100th birthday. Alberto and his assistant were outstanding from our first contact until after the party. Their customer service was top notch! The food and presentation were wonderful. We got so many compliments that I can't wait to use them again. A special shout out to Alberto, who made my mother in law feel so special and treated us like family. I would definitely recommend him 1000%!!!! read more

They catered an event for my company and their food was absolutely delicious, staff super friendly. Would hire for my own event.

My church has these Killer Tacos every week. The meat is so delicious. The food is so good that my family and I have to come to church super early because the line gets long and the food goes fast! I recommend these people because their food and service is worth it! read more

We used Killer Taco's for our son's birthday party. Alberto and his team were awesome! They couldn't have been nicer. Great service, great food and great margaritas! We went with chicken, steak and veggie tacos and they were all a hit. Don't think twice about booking them for your next event! read more

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The best service and food ever. Alberto and his crew were extremly punctual and professional. Drop a were full all around. Also the food kept coming. Great Times were spent. With family and Friends not having to worry about the food and drink. Thanks Again Alberto. read more

Alberto is the best in the business, hands down! No need to look any where else for quality tacos , margaritas and more. Can't say enough incredible things about how much my friends and family have enjoyed having him cater our events. From corporate events, graduations , to birthdays , don't ever hesitate to call Alberto! Thank you Alberto and can't wait to throw another party. read more

You know you're in good hands when nearly every guest is talking about the food, Huge thanks to Alberto and his son for serving up such awesome cooked-right-in-front-of-you food! One way to get a party going and get people socializing is to fill the house with the smell of fresh grilled chicken and carne asada coming from your backyard... Thanks for taking great care of us and look forward to our next event with you Killer Tacos! read more

I've had Alberto cater 4 events at my house: a bridal shower, a graduation party, a baby shower, and a men's basketball team 30th reunion party. Every time my guest have raved about the food. Alberto and his team are prompt and professional. They set everything up and their food displays and decor and very attractive and appealing. He provides all the plates, napkins, etc... Most important, the quality of the food is amazing. Freshly grilled chicken breast for the chicken tacos. Freshly grilled steak for the carnitas tacos. A variety of homemade salsa. Homemade beans and Spanish rice. Delicious homemade guacamole. Chips. They pass yummy quesadillas for appetizers, leaving me free to talk and mingle with my guest while they ensure everyone gets fed. I've had more than 40 grown men here for a team reunion party and they all ate till they were full and Alberto never ran out of food. He keeps serving till everyone's done eating. 2nd helpings, 3rd helpings, 4ths... your guest won't go home hungry and Alberto leaves you the delicious leftovers!! After all your guest are totally full and everyone's stopped eating, Alberto confirms that you are ready for him to clean up and then they clean up everything. Leaving you no mess to deal with. I don't hesitate to recommend Alberto's Killer Tacos for any event you're planning. You will LOVE the food, the service and the convenience. read more

I hired Killer Tacos for my Birthday Party and I was absolutely blown away by not only the food but the service of Alberto and his staff. They were very accommodating to all of my questions and needs. They brought steak, chicken and shrimp tacos along with ceviche and you can clearly tell that they used quality ingredients. Mexican food is my favorite and killer tacos is by far the best tacos I've ever had. That is huge considering I'm Mexican myself haha I love that it is family owned and operated. I highly recommend Killer Tacos for any event. read more

Killer tacos OC is amazing!! We hosted my 40th bday party last night and Alberto was awesome. The tacos were amazing. We also opted for the margarita package which was a good idea. Alberto made the margaritas and even came around and refilled our glasses. The service was outstanding! Killer tacos OC really exceed my expectations. We will definitely be using Alberto and his team in the future. read more

Experienced this taco cart at an event I attended and was blown away by the taste of the food and the kindness of the owner. The meat was on point and the guac was delicious. On top of that he had this hibiscus water which was amazing. The owner was personable and really loaded the tacos up. I would highly recommend this cart! read more

Alberto and his wife came to do dinner for my Moms 82nd birthday. They set the serving table up and it looked so nice! The guacamole was fantastic! I highly recommend their margaritas. Everyone raved about the tacos. The best part....the service! They made sure everyone had everything they needed. Margaritas were consistently filled. They were full of smiles and so friendly! I will absolutely have them back. Call them!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

Had Alberto and team cater my party and they were amazing. Beyond the food that was fabulous, they were friendly and made delicious margaritas as well! They helped my party flow from drinks to food and more drinks! I couldn't recommend them more!!! read more

Thank you Vicky & Alberto and helper too (sorry didn't catch your name). Food was fantastic service was awesome!!!!!! Everyone at the party was totally satisfied. Thank you Thank you read more

Killer Tacos has some of the best tacos I've ever had! You can't go wrong, but I especially love their steak tacos. Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Their salsas and toppings complement the tacos well. Alberto is such a nice guy too! read more

I've eaten their food a few times and haven't found anything I don't enjoy. The staff was friendly and everything i tried was delicious. The tacos tasted authentic and reminded me of vacation back in Mexico. 10/10, would definitely eat again. read more

There is not a single taco truck that tastes better than Killer Tacos! Alberto made the entire catering experience so easy on me. He is extremely professional, polite, and attentive. Alberto anticipates guests needs and he constantly strives to make the guests feel special. His margaritas, steak tacos, and guacamole are the BEST in Orange County!!! I am so impressed by Killer Tacos and I will continue to hire them for all my future parties! read more

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I'm so glad I found Alberto, thanks to all you yelpers! The experience was superb from beginning to end. Alberto was pleasant, honest, and professional. I can tell he enjoys and takes pride in what he does. I had Killer Tacos OC cater the reception after my father's memorial service. All guests (including myself) were very pleased with the quality and flavor of the food. We had tacos, quesadillas, burritos (al pastor, carne asade, chicken) and ceviche. I highly recommend the ceviche - it was amazing! Muchisimas Gracias, Alberto! read more

Alberto catered I small birthday party at our house. He and his son set up, prepared and served all the food. We had chicken, steak and shrimp tacos. All were great! The guacamole and ceviche were also wonderful. Alberto bbq'd on our grill to order. Everyone loved the food and were stuffed! Thanks Alberto! read more

Alberto is the Best!!! His energy was perfect during a stressful party planning time and his Tacos and Margaritas live up to his reputation!! The BEST in town!! If you need amazing party food by the nicest people ever- look no further! Alberto has the Killer Tacos! read more

We hired Alberto and his team to cater our wedding, and the tacos, appetizers and drinks were absolutely phenomenal. Our guests are still raving about the food and service! We had a backyard wedding with a cocktail hour and sit-down dinner reception, and Alberto organized it all flawlessly. Before our grand entrance, he even hand-delivered special margaritas to our getting ready room as we collected ourselves! Truly hands down everything we wanted and more on our special day. When the tequila ran low (like we said, guests were obsessed with everything the team made, especially the margaritas!), he even sent someone out to pick up more! Alberto and his staff were thoughtful, professional and extremely organized. We would recommend to any couple planning their wedding, or anyone else looking to cater their next event! read more

I met Alberto and team when they catered for our office. Since then we had them cater our 1 year olds birthday party. Everything was very easy and always fresh and delicious. We got carnitas, chicken and beef - everyone raved about the food. The hibiscus tea is subtly sweet and unique. Highly recommend for any event, they are professionals. Looking forward to using them again read more

The tacos were delicious and the margaritas were too. I highly recommend Killer Tacos for your next party, you won't be disappointed.

Alberto catered our daughter's college graduation party last night. What a success!!! All the food was great and the margaritas were amazing!!!! All around a huge hit. Will definitely call Alberto and Killer Tacos OC for our next party read more

Best tacos I've ever had, all the meat was seasoned really well! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to cater for a large group. Great appetizer, salsa, guacamole. If you come across them please give them a try! read more

Killer Tacos OC is the VERY best of SoCal! The quality and presentation of his service is phenomenal. The food is super authentic with a great variety on his menu and taco toppings. Make sure you also try their Margarita's! Alberto and his team made our party a huge success!!! Thank you Killer Tacos OC! read more

Unbelievable. I can't believe I'm writing a review for a mobile taco chef, but they're that good. Attended a party they catered. I live in Newport, so I've been to, maybe 30 of these? - this is the first time it was worth reviewing. Everything about Killer Tacos was a step above. The chicken and steak tacos were mouth watering. Quality of the meat, overall flavor was as good or better than I've ever had. Ceviche! We make this at home, and theirs was SO much better. Sublime. I asked for the recipe, and he just smiled. I never drink margaritas. I LOVED these margaritas. Not too sweet, not too sugary and couldn't put it down. The presentation It was wonderful. All the veggies and add-ons were in beautiful pottery, labeled, and each flavor was better than the next. Guacamole? I thought mine was the best guacamole. Nope The host had hired him before, and I'm told they are always this good. I'm writing this review out of respect. They deserve your business and now they have mine. read more

Alberto is the absolute best! I had a party yesterday and Alberto and his Killer Taco's made the entire party! Everyone loved the food and had the best time!!! He also served us the best Margarita's. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The best guacamole, salsa, taco's and Margarita's in town!!! I will definitely call Alberto and his team back for my next party! We had such a blast. read more

Excellente! We had a last minute team dinner catered at Corona Del Mar beach. Alberto is professional, on time and honest. The tacos were amazing and authentic. read more

Killer Tacos - Alberto and his family catered a high school graduation party for us. Great tacos, great sides, great presentation, and a very friendly crew. We asked for a gluten free meal, so they used only corn tortillas. The communication was great. Next time we're going to order the margaritas too. read more