I can't say enough good things about Nana's tacos! They are all so nice and professional . The food is amazing . The way they set up and serve is like no other taco catering . All the guest loved the food and everything . I've used them for two parties before . read more

I had their catering the other day at a party and it was amazing! I'm very picky when it comes to taco catering and this tasted so authentic. You can taste the flavor and juiciness of the meat, everything was great. Definitely recommend! read more

We were looking for a caterer for our late sister's memorial. We sent a Yelp inquiry - and got an immediate response. After reading all the great reviews - we were so excited. I sent a response back to the owner's initial Yelp reply - and once again they quickly responded to schedule a time to discuss options, etc. I called them directly and spoke with a lovely woman. We explained our situation, requirements and timing and she said she would follow up by sending us a price list and then we could get together and work further on details. She even gave us her hours so that we would know when we could touch base. One day later - nothing. We called multiple times, I Yelp texted ... nothing. Two days later - crickets and more unreturned phone calls. Absolutely no response or follow through. I totally get the fact that it is the holidays - but if you are a caterer ... isn't speaking with your clients and scheduling events important - even if it is to let us know you can't do the function? With time running out - we had to reschedule with another caterer. Not good, and I noticed that other Yelpers also reported this same issue.very disappointing!! read more

Took a chance on this place and am very glad I did - 5 stars for great service, delicious made from scratch food and COVID safety. Thanks for making two out-of-towners feel welcome! We'll be back. read more

This is the second time my family has used nanas and they did not disappoint! The food is amazing and abundant! The guacamole is the best we have ever had. They are highly professional and communicative during booking. A great team showed up and when they left it was cleaner than before they arrived. Nanas was the best find ever! We will definitely use them again. read more

We booked Nana's kitchen for my husbands 30th birthday. Our guests were so happy and more than satisfied with all of the delicious food! The appetizers, tacos, and agua frescas were a huge hit and an amazing value for a crowd. This is my family's second time working with Nana's kitchen, and won't be the last. Everyone from the booking team, to the catering staff are professional, prompt, and easy to work with. Thank you!!! read more

Nana's was a big hit at our party. The 2 lovely ladies were extremely sweet. They arrived, set-up, and quickly went to work. They dressed adorable to match the Mexican theme. I can't say enough great things about them. The only disadvantage is that I'll compare everyone to Nana's Kitchen. Absolutely yummy! read more

Great catering service! Food was excellent and even more surprising was how hospitalble the staff was! They treated the guests in our backyard party like they were their own guests. read more

I would love to say the service I had was amazing. The women on the phone (Kendelle I believe) helped out a tone! She was so attentive to any questions I had, quick response to all emails I sent her, it was just relaxing to know someone cares enough to deliver suck exceptional service!!! Thanks again! read more

Recently my husband and I were married in Carpinteria. We wanted to host a nice rehearsal dinner for all of our family and friends the night before our ceremony. We did our research, and we came across Nana's Kitchen. I must say this was one of the best decisions we made. The staff at Nana's Kitchen was incredibly helpful, extremely professional, and delightfully polite. They were willing and able to work with us in putting together a menu that was not only delicious, but also one that was able to accommodate some of our guests dietary preferences. The day of our rehearsal dinner Nana's staff was phenomenal. Nana's provided everything needed for our event with set up and chefs. There was tons of delicious food for our guest to choose from. Not only did they provided delicious entrée options, but they also provided delectable hors d'oeuvres as well. The night was even capped off with amazingly delicious home made churros. It is safe to say not a single person left our event hungry. Additionally, there was plenty of leftovers so our guests had snacks for later on in the evening at their hotels. We were thoroughly impressed by the quality of service we were provided with by Nana's Kitchen. Their ability to provide a turn key service for us was fantastic. We had an absolutely terrific evening the night before our wedding, and a huge reason as to why was because of Nana's Kitchen. We highly recommend that anyone looking for a catering service for any event, large or small, look no further than Nana's Kitchen. read more

This was the best catered food ive ever eaten at a wedding. Everything was authentic, delicious and well presented. You helped make my wedding very memorable, thanks Nana's! read more

Burritos are very small for the price of $7.25.. They need to make The burritos larger "it needs to be worth the money. Tortillas are great. Hechas de mano. Menudo is really good! read more

If it weren't for the lack of customer service, I'd give them five stars! I was looking for a great taco bar for a 100-person party I was throwing and found them through Yelp. They had great reviews and seemed like a reputable company. I first tried to reach them the week of the 4th of July and received an automated response, it was a holiday week so I understood. I reached out via phone after the holiday and left a message, no response. Tried again a few days later and got through to Kendall, she informed me that she was trying to juggle parties and had to wait to see who wanted to commit, she would call me back the next day. I never heard from her so I called again, she was still waiting for people to call and commit, I reminded her that I had my credit card in hand, she let me know that she would put it on the calendar. Fast forward several days, still waiting for something to confirm that these people are coming, I had to call again and ask for paperwork. Once signed and paid, there was no phone follow up at all until I called to discuss a menu. I finally called a week before the party and got a wonderful young man on the phone who went over everything and assured me all would go well. All of that said, they showed up on time, the food was beyond amazing, and the servers were incredible...I tipped them well. I expected a phone call the following week from an owner or manager to see how things went, what they could improve upon, etc., nothing...zero follow-ups. I would highly suggest that the owner take a look at the customer service and follow-ups and make some changes. read more

Nana's Kitchen was the best- I would call them anytime I need help with feeding a large group. Handmade/Homemade Mexican food + good quality. Not to salty not to greasy , just right. We had a very picky crowd and everyone was pleased The two young servers/cooks were also very nice. Thank you for making our family birthday party very special! read more

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I hired Nana's Kitchen for my retirement celebration. I had gotten the business card from a friend's birthday party. The team arrived on and was set up ready to start serving at contracted time. The food was excellent and high quality. Every guest (approximately 60) were very complimentary about the food. The two employees (I'm sorry I forget the names) were professional and efficient. I would definitely hire them again for another event. Several people took business cards and are considering hiring them for future events. Thank you Nana's Kitchen for helping make my event pleasurable and enjoyable for all. read more

We had Nana's kitchen for our wedding in July and they were absolutely incredible! The food was amazing (the tacos and salsa options were particularly amazing). They were willing to accommodate our limited layout and dietary restrictions and were extremely professional and kind. Thank you for making our wedding so wonderful! read more

In my experience, Nana's Kitchen is a study in high food quality but low business acumen. Truthfully, the food is excellent. Well made, fresh, and plenty of it. Top marks for that. They were hours late for a surprise party for us. I should've known, since they were late to the event I first saw them, but the food was so good that I dismissed it. To their credit, they were apologetic and worked hard to make up for it. I won't use them again, but they are decent people and you should consider giving them a shot, simply on food quality alone. I will say this: send them clear driving directions and a map. read more

These guys are genuinely awesome ,family run business and you can tell they always treat you like family and not to mention their food is amazing!! read more

We were lucky to have Nana's kitchen not only for one, but 2 occasions. We first had the pleasure of having them do our son's 1st birthday, and we were absolutely delighted. Mary Jane and Maria were absolutely fabulous! I was very impressed with how quickly the set up process was - they are 2 little women with superman strength lifting everything on their own even with help being offered :) We were so pleased I wanted to make sure I had them do my husband's surprise 40th as well. Everyone loved the food and the ladies again. We were so excited to have Mary Jane once again. She's the best! T Hank you ladies for making these two events so memorable and amazing!! Looking forward to the next occasion! read more

I hired Nana's kitchen to cater my Out of Towner Dinner the night before my wedding. I searched high and low for a taco truck in Santa Barbara, but to no avail. Luckily, Nana's was recommended to me by a friend of a friend, and once I got her pricing and found out her tortillas are homemade and cooked on-site, I was sold. They charged a marginal travel fee, only about $40, which is more than reasonable. I thought I was getting a tasty taco truck at a great rate for a casual barbecue/buffet on the beach. What I got was an extremely talented and competent caterer, equipped with a professional staff and awesome food at an excellent price. Seriously, I don't have enough nice things to say about Nana and her staff. The food was scrumptious!!! My aunt who grew up in Mexico is a unicorn of a cook, and even she had to come up to Nana and comment on how delicious everything was. You know what feels great? Hosting a party and having about seven of your friends ask for your caterer's info. Yeah, Nana rocks. Also, her set-up was gorgeous. Everything was beautifully plated on the buffet tables, and she did not charge me extra rental fees for use of her trays and equipment like pretty much every other caterer would. Don't get me wrong, I really liked who I had chosen for my wedding caterer, but if I could do it all over again, I would have had Nana cater both the Rehearsal Dinner and my wedding as I found out after the dinner when we were chatting that she does all kinds of food, not just Mexican. I LOVED her!!! So have an event you want catered? Hire her! One of the best decisions I made in my entire wedding planning process. read more

A good friend had a party yesterday and had nana's kitchen catering. WOW! AMAZING! I have experienced a bunch of Mexican catering companies but this one is by far the best. Whole bunch of food ... Great selection. Super friendly staff! A+++++++ read more

This was our first time working with Nana's Kitchen and definitely will not be our last! We had about 40 people over for a birthday party, and Nana's team went to work! The food was outstanding, the table decor was authentic and inviting, and the team went above and beyond our expectations to serve our guests! James was onsite for our party--he was incredibly polite and professional. The team arrived on time and started making fresh guac & tortillas. The meats were incredibly tender. The appetizers were great to have and were definitely a crowd pleaser. James even went around passing the appetizers to our guests. Guests were raving about the food. When it was time to clean up, James packed the extra food (great leftovers, btw!). Let me just add that it was also misting/raining during our event but James & team came prepared with a canopy--again, they were very prepared and professional! I can't say enough great things about Nana. I'm looking forward to working with them again for future events! read more

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When my husband and I began planning our wedding last year, we knew we wanted tacos. We had tried a lot of decent taco caterers, but nothing that stood out. We decided to jump on Yelp and found Nana's Kitchen and took a leap of faith. They had great reviews and we even contacted someone who had reviewed them for their wedding and went ahead and booked them. We're SOOOO happy we did! Nana's Kitchen is top notch! They were extremely professional and organized, immediately sent me a quote, checked in with me before the wedding. The food was absolutely AMAZING! First off, their presentation was great! They come with platos de barro and their servers are dressed nicely. We got appetizers as well as dinner and they did an outstanding job.They showed up two hours before serving time, prepped on site. They made the tortillas there and everything we ate was soooo good! For appetizers, we ordered a fruit platter, flour and corn quesadillas, tostaditas and jalapeño cheese stuffers. For dinner, we had handmade tortillas for tacos al pastor, asada and chicken, beans, grilled veggies and agua de horchata and jamaica. Everything was excellent. Our guests still haven't stopped talking about the food. To top off the experience, people kept talking about the friendliness of staff, particularly James. He was joking with guests and welcoming. Most of the time, taqueros take a long time to get everyone fed, but not with Nana's. They fed our 150 guests in no time! They were fast, efficient and even left us with the leftovers! We are so thankful to them for helping make our wedding day so special! read more

Thank you Nana!!! Everything for our wedding was amazing you went above and beyond to make all my guest happy they where all in Love with your setup, delicious food and beautiful personality. read more

Nana's Kitchen - She is amazing!! Food is delicious!! So many options I was soo full but kept eating thank you again Nana! - Caterers Near Me - Sylmar, California

We recently used Nana's to cater our wedding reception and were so pleased with the outcome! Everyone we interacted with from Nana's was professional, courteous, and clearly wanted nothing but the best for our event. We put a deposit down a couple of months in advance to secure our date, and selected our final menu 2 weeks before the event. We selected a variety of passed appetizers and I was so pleased to see that on the day of our reception the appetizers were being passed on a mixed tray. Sometimes at weddings I feel like I'm seeing the same tray of stuffed mushrooms again and again, but with their setup Nana's passed a large tray with a variety of appetizers, so guests could choose from one tray rather than wait and chase around waitstaff if they wanted something in particular. More caterers should do this! For our dinner we did a buffet-style taco selection of chicken, pork, beef, and veggies, with rice and beans on the side as well as salsas and guacamole. Everything was super delicious and I loved having the taco carts on site so everything was very fresh and guests could see everything being made right in front of them! My only reservation with the experience was that we did not have a tasting, they don't offer them. We hoped for the best and read a bunch of reviews (here on Yelp and elsewhere) that proffered deliciousness, but were a little wary up until the day of. It all worked out in the end, but I wonder if that's something they could add, just to quell any worries other catering clients might have! All around it was a great event and I would definitely recommend Nana's to any other couple looking for a casual taco buffet at their wedding! read more

Nanas is great. James does a great job with his team. Matthew and Lucy did a great job serving and the food is fantastic. I highly recommend them. Make sure to order enough guacamole. read more

We knew about Nana's because they catered corporate events we attended, and were excited to bring them to our wedding because they do such an incredible job. They run a grill, providing all their own equipment, and prepare an amazing buffet line. Our guests are still raving about how delicious it was -- incredible tacos with sea bass, carne, quesadillas, grilled peppers, and tamales of all kinds, plus savory hot chocolate. Servers with warm and helpful, the whole operation was professional and on-time. It was a great experience, one of our best vendor choices. The staff was very friendly and great too! Highly recommend. read more

We hired Nana's kitchen for a co-ed baby shower. They arrived a head of time and immediately got to work. The food was excellent and enjoyed by all. Mercy & Natalie were lovely and very helpful. In the future, when booking with Maggie, it would be advised for her to be sure to ask if there are stairs or a narrow entry at the site where the grilling is being done. Nana's uses a very large grill that is heavy and on wheels. Fortunately we had some young men on the property who were able to help us carry the grill up the staircase. It was a highly successful event and I would absolutely use them again. read more

Thank you Keily and Nana's kitchen for doing such a great job catering my nephew's wedding shower! You were prompt, the presentation (with authentic Mexican pottery for the salsa bar) was beautifuand the food was delicious! We will definitely recommend you and use you in the future read more

We love Nana's kitchen my family uses them for major family events it's nice to have someone else do the cooking, setup and clean up so u can just sit back and enjoy your party. We just used them this past weekend for my daughter's baptism and I loved being able to just sit back and enjoy my guest without all the hustle and bustle of cooking and serving people. They do all that for u come to u with appetizers make sure all your guest enjoy them and let u know when they are ready to serve tacos. My husband's family is Caucasian so they enjoyed seeing them make the tortillas by hand. The food is amazing, I'm very picky when it comes to rice and beans I only eat my dad's or grandma's but theirs tasted as if my grandma or dad made it so I will be using them again and I'm sure my mother in law will be too she was very pleased with the service too. read more

Thank you for an excellent experience. I am in the food business as well and I appreciate your follow up, follow through, and your execution. Great food... Job well done. Chris and his team were amazing. I will highly recommend your services to friends and family. Quality of food and customer service were top notch. read more

Nana's Kitchen catered to my son's Mexican themed birthday party. I have tried many different cater's for other events. Nana's kitchen is by far the best when it came to Service, presentation, and food. The variety of food to enjoy was amazing. I highly recommend them, you will not be disappointed. read more

Nana's Kitchen - Amazing spread and great tasting food. - Caterers Near Me - Sylmar, California

Nanas Kitchen catered my daughter's wedding this past weekend. I have received so many compliments about their food, presentation and service that night. James was very helpful in giving advice and suggestions about what to order and helped us stay in our budget. Overall, I would highly recommend them. You won't be disappointed. read more

First of all, thank you so much Nana's Kitchen for the most delicious tacos ever. Everything was very delicious and fresh. I had a last minute party planned at my house for 80 guests and Nana's Kitchen did an amazing job, from the most friendliest staff to the most delicious food. Fresh tortillas made in front of you and amazing shrimp tacos. Variety of tacos made my event even more special. My guests were very impressed with the food and service. For your next event consider this amazing catering service, you won't regret it read more

The food, presentation, staff was amazing. James and Jasmine were attentive to all our needs. We had 40 family and friends for a backyard post wedding luncheon. Everybody raved about the food and presentation. It was a perfect ending to my daughters perfect wedding celebration. I give Nana's catering a 10+. Can't wait to use Nana's again. read more

Catered an engagement party for 85 people last night. Everthing about their food and service was perfect. James and his crew could not have been more professional and couteous. We are using them again next week for another party. They have got their business down to a science. read more

One of the best catering services I have ever used. Everything was clean and beautifully displayed, not to mention how amazing the food tested. I recommend and will re-use Nana's Kitchen for another party of mine. read more

We had Nana's Kitchen cater our wedding and am so thankful! Best Flavor's, Best Options, Best Display, and even better people! I could eat these tacos every day and that wouldn't be enough. The team at Nana's came up to Santa Barbara for our wedding. Were able to set up in an upstairs locations, and take down with no issues. The food display was incredible and the smell of fresh cooked meat filled the entire room, it was beautiful. They hand make their tortillas right in front of you and the flavor is amazing. Every taco I ate was incredible. The sides are the icing on the cake. All the beans, rice, salsas, pico, chips, cheese and guacamole, I'm forgetting a couple, were so good and so fresh. Not only were the team helpful with their service but they went out of their way in helping with extra. Our guest's have not stopped raving about the tacos. If you consider yourself a taco lover you need to try these. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend Nana's Kitchen. I will be using them at many more events in the future! read more

Nana did the reharsal dinner for my son's wedding. We arrived early to bring the beverages and the coolers. Not only was Nana already there, she and her team were set up and making quesadillas for my son and I. They were delicious. This was just the beginnning of a food extravaganza! Nana's team made tortillas from scratch. They prepared tacos with multiple meats. The Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, and other condiments were piled high in large bowls. The tacos and quesadilas kept coming throughout the evening. Everything was delicious!! Nana did a fantastic job!! WOW!!! read more

Nana's Kitchen is the best Mexican food on the planet! I have a company event that they cater for me every week for 150+ people and I have to say that no one has ever done a better job than Nanna's. James has been our host each time and he is the definition of what customer service should be! I have never experienced the level of customer service that James and his team offer. They are so polite, my customers and employees love them! If you want the best caterers at a very reasonable price don't look any further, these are the guys you want! Thanks to Nanna, James and your team for taking such good care of my customers and employees! A++++ read more