We booked Taco Man Express for our last tailgate at Cal Poly and they did not disappoint. They arrived early and everything was delicious. We had a party of 90. James was a great host and the food was a hit! Highly recommend using Taco Man express for your next event. read more

Taco Man Express - Caterers Near Me - Santa Maria, California

Thank you Taco man Express for making tacos for my daughters birthday. She requested tacos and we heard from the grape vine how awesome you guys were. They were right!!!! They were professional and super easy to work with. Will def book them again read more

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I booked them in February for a 60th and 70th birthday celebration yesterday. I had drop off catering for 30 and the food and salsas were excellent! Everyone asked where the food came from. Excellent job, thank you! read more

Taco Man Express is the taco catering company to go with!!! Today they showed up to our party perfectly on time, two hours early for set up and cooking on site. Our food was ready on time and was served hot and fresh to our guests. Their food is incredible and all of our guests were raving about it. My aunt and uncle from out of town said these are the best street tacos they have ever had-and they're not wrong, they are SO GOOD. The cheese quesadilla appetizers were also a must have. We had plenty of leftovers and they boxed everything up for us nicely to go. They were such nice people and took great care of us. I am so glad we booked them for our party and will recommend them to anyone. Good communication, very reliable, service was just as promised. You won't regret hiring them! read more

We hired Tacoman Express (Santa Maria, CA) to cater our wedding, and we deeply regret it. Their unprofessionalism, incompetence, and complete lack of regard for our big day added an enormous amount of stress to what should have been a joyful, smooth celebration. Here's what happened: 1. Unprofessional Communication: From the very beginning, their email responses were incredibly unprofessional -- often just one poorly written sentence without punctuation, grammar, or basic courtesy. There was no contract; they simply requested Venmo payments in two parts, which should've been a red flag from the start. 2. Last-Minute Chaos: Despite our coordinator being in contact with them for months, they emailed us at 10 PM the night before our wedding to ask if the venue had ovens and who their contact was. This was shocking and inexcusable. 3. Day-Of Disaster: 15 minutes before our ceremony, instead of communicating with our coordinator or figuring things out themselves, they called the groom's personal cell phone to ask where to park -- then hung up on him once they spotted a parking attendant. 4. Rude and Unpleasant Staff: While serving food, the staff were grumpy and complained constantly -- about the 75° weather, no less. Not once did they seem glad to be there or happy to serve our guests. 5. Payment Scam Attempt: After serving just a few appetizers, they suddenly claimed they hadn't received the second half of our payment and refused to serve the rest of the food. They bypassed our coordinator and went directly to my husband's father to demand payment. Thankfully, he paused and brought in our coordinator, who came to us in the middle of our private photo break to explain the situation. My husband pulled up proof of payment, which the coordinator took back to them. Only then did the caterer "magically" find a note in his clipboard showing we had paid in full weeks earlier -- along with his own Venmo record. No apology was given. They simply resumed serving lunch like nothing happened. We never received the rest of the appetizers. 6. Inappropriate Behavior: As we finally got to sit and eat, exhausted and starving, they had the nerve to ask us to pose with our plates in front of their food truck for their Instagram. We were too drained to say no, but it felt incredibly exploitative and tone-deaf given everything that had just happened. 7. Leftovers Mishandled: After the reception, they packed the leftovers in containers that were either poorly chosen or deliberately tampered with -- the bottoms had been cut open, and greasy sauce leaked all over the venue's fridge. Our family had to help clean the mess. We later learned from family just how much worse things were behind the scenes than we had even realized on the day. The whole experience was appalling. We still can't say for sure whether they were trying to scam us or were simply that disorganized and negligent, but either way -- it was completely unacceptable. If they were trying to double-collect payment, it was a gross scam. If they weren't, it's even more alarming that they would wait until the moment of service to check their records. Bottom line: Tacoman Express nearly ruined one of the most important meals of our lives and made our day significantly more stressful than it needed to be. Their actions were not only unprofessional -- they were unacceptable. We strongly warn anyone planning an event to stay far, far away. read more

Amazing Tacos! He was on time, clean and courteous. Thank you for making our West Coast Boxer Rescue event worthwhile with great food. read more

Taco-man Express catered a party of around 50 people for me a couple weekends ago, and we all absolutely enjoyed the whole experience of having them!!! Prompt, professional, friendly, GREAT food, with GREAT pricing... What more could we ask for! Thank you,Taco-man Express, for making it happen!! DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED~ read more

I always look forward to a party or event when Taco Man is catering it. Their food is great; warm, fresh, and delicious! Their staff is always lively, friendly and ready to serve. I have never had a bad experience with Taco Man and enjoy their company and food! read more

Had a great experience with Taco Man Express! Hosted grad party for 60 and had many comments that it was the best "taco guy" food most had ever had. The green salsa and the pork and chicken were particularly amazing! Price was right and very professional and easy to work with. read more

I can't say enough things about Taco Man Express! They ALWAYS continue to out due themselves! We've booked them for their taco options and also their bbq options and the food never disappoints! They have the nicest staff ever and are very accommodating to all of our dietary restrictions and last minute changes! If you want the best HOMEMADE and the best quality food, please hire them! You can't beat their amazing prices for their amazing homemade food!! read more

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Fabulous food! I ordered food for 45 people to be dropped off for a party and everyone raved about the food. Thank you for making this a reasonably priced and successful event! read more

Had the catering. Great food. Guacamole is really good too. Meats good. Sauce good. No complaints at all .

We hired Taco Man to cater our ~100 person wedding and we could not be happier! We ordered the taco menu. They were prompt, thorough, friendly, and very clean. Not to mention that the food is absolutely amazing. Guests were raving about the tacos, the guacamole, and the jalapeño poppers for days after. Thank you Taco Man! read more

Used taco man express for an industry party and they were able to accommodate me for my late inquiry. They provide Great food and it was a crowd pleaser. We had more than enough food after for leftovers too. read more

These guys are amazing. Super easy to schedule and priced fairly. We were worried about having too many leftovers from a retirement party, but the food was so good, there was hardly any left! I will be using them for all my catering needs. read more

The food was amazing! It was 95 degrees where we were and they were efficient and gracious even in the heat. I can't tell you how amazing the food was. I am. It one that does a lot of reviews, but them I made it a point to do so. Taco Man Express, you ROCK! read more

Taco Man Express catered our wedding of 80ish people in San Luis Obispo and the food was amazing! Unfortunately I missed the quesadillas and jalapeno poppers appetizers but I heard they were phenomenal! All the guests wanted them by the plate and not one by one! Haha! The quality of the tacos, and everything was top notch! My wife and I were raving about the guacamole and craving more the next day! lol! Their communication leading up to the day could be a bit better, but ultimately they showed up, everyone was super nice!! and like I said above, the food was amazing!! read more

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Great experience! Hosted a party for 50 people. Everyone was full and happy! Everything tasted great and service was phenomenal. Would highly recommend. read more

Taco Man Express team catered our wedding reception and it was wonderful. The team was very friendly and accommodating when the weather was less than ideal. The tacos were absolutely amazing and beyond all expectations. Would absolutely recommend! read more

We booked Taco Man Express for a birthday party, and they did not disappoint! Their customer service was excellent with a prompt response to any questions I had. They accommodated a last minute location change we unfortunately had to make due to weather. The tacos and sides were amazing! Definitely enough for everyone to enjoy! My friends and family raved about the food and asked for their contact number to book them for their future events. Thank you Taco Man Express, we appreciate your time and hard work to help make our party amazing! read more

Taco Man Express catered our party for 130 people, and they did an amazing job. They were prompt, courteous, and most importantly the tacos were incredibly good. Numerous guest said these were the best tacos they ever had! I am very pleased with their service and highly recommend them. The price was excellent, too- lower than other comparable taco caterers. read more

We had the pleasure of meeting Taco Man the other evening at a wedding rehearsal dinner. He was super friendly and funny. We couldn't believe how many choices he presented all by himself. There were three types of meat, quesadillas, stuffed jalapeños, rice, beans, homemade guacamole, and all the rest of the expected fixings. He made us feel welcome and he did a great job! No one left hungry! read more

I must say the food was amazing! All the guests loved it! The staff was very friendly and professional! Although we had the event at a park, our communication on whereabout was super good! Highly recommend for any occasion! My daughters bday was one for the books! read more

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We used Taco Man Express for our wedding celebration of 110 people. We had used them before at work parties, so we knew their tacos were delicious and their service was excellent. For our party, they did not disappoint! They were communicative and helpful while in the planning phases. Michelle was my contact- she was very helpful and answered all questions. As far as the food goes, it is freshly prepared and tasty. They make high quality food and take pride in their work. The prices are more than fair. And on top of everything, they're nice people! You can't go wrong with Taco Man Express. read more

Taco Man Express - Caterers Near Me - Santa Maria, California

The most delicious tacos I've ever had!! The best red sauce in the area and by far top notch service. read more

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These guys make great food. They catered my wife's cousin's celebration of life, and the food was amazing! They were super nice, and we appreciated their excellent 5 star service. read more

Could not be happier. He arrived on time and fed us well. Most people went back for more and we still had some left over. Excellent food.

Taco Man Express catered our social club meeting for 50 people and everyone raved about the food. Everything was fresh and delicious and there was more than enough for everyone. Highly recommend this company for your next taco party! read more

I would give them zero stars if I could. They were so rude to me and upset me during my daughter's wedding barbecue, they were unprofessional and unprepared. The food was an hour late, they couldn't find us at our venue and blamed it on us. Don't risk ruining your event read more

Do not use this company for catering! They completely ruined my event and refused to take accountability for their actions. Not only that, their staff bad mouthed my family saying it was our fault. From day one they were told a date and they agreed on that date. Well, when that date arrived, they were no where to be seen. They referred to an invoice that had a different date completely that we never saw. We went back on all our emails and text messages and it was for the date we originally set. They finally showed up two hours late. My whole time line was messed up. Literally, the entire event was ruined. Oh, and the kicker. They were rude to my guests and acted put off to even be there. Then at the end of the event they demanded payment, when the invoice wasn't correct. We never received what we had agreed upon. This is a shady rotten business, with disrespectful employees and subpar food. Save yourself and look somewhere else for catering. Oh and to the company if you're reading this, thanks for ruining my wedding! read more

My husband and I hired Taco Man Express for our wedding in May and we are so glad we did!!! We hadn't tried their food before but with all of the amazing reviews for them, we knew we wanted them to cater our wedding. It has been a month now and we are still getting texts from our friends and family about how they loved the food and are craving the guacamole wraps we had for appetizers! I was in contact with Michelle for the booking process and she was wonderful. She was friendly and quick to respond to emails. She answered any and all questions we had. The set up was beautiful and the food was delicious!!!! They were cooking while we were doing some of our pre-ceremony photos and we could not wait to get a plate. Everything looked and smelt great, was replenished quickly and food was so fresh. We definitely recommend using Taco Man Express for any event. Friendly, professional and amazing food!! read more

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These guys just catered our wedding, and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. The food was delicious, the service was professional, and it all went seamlessly. Thank you Taco Man Express! Your staff was awesome! read more

Tacoman Express catered my wedding. They were prompt, friendly, the food was excellent. Absolutely legit tacos. The meats were all well marinated, tender and flavorful. The jalapeño poppers were good as hell too. All of my guests were very happy. Thanks Tacoman!!! read more

As there taco truck was already booked, Michelle helped arrange for a drop-off lunch for a teacher appreciation luncheon at our school. They provided three types of meat, guacamole wraps, jalapeno poppers (delicious and not spicey), piping hot corn tortillas so everyone could make their own tacos, rice, beans and all the toppings, salsas, guacamole, etc. We had leftovers and so the teachers were able to enjoy them for another mini lunch! Everything was delicious! read more

Taco Man Express catered our wedding in San Luis Obispo and they were awesome! Not only did these guys set and serve up delicious food (which lasted for second dinner, breakfast and lunch the next day) but they also managed to back their trailer down the venue's super narrow driveway. All of our guests were so happy with their tacos and we were too! read more

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I have used them twice. One time they cooked on site at Los Alamos park, and recently delivered to a party same spot. Everyone raved about how delicious and fresh everything was. They provide everything. Would highly recommend read more

Sooooo good!!! Just catered a lunch for 25 of us at our office. The tortillas were fresh and grilled too. The chicken with peppers and the al pastor were delicious. They brought it ALL and I mean everything. 3 different salsas, guac, onions, cilantro, cheese, even forks and napkins. Thank you Taco Man! read more

Bomb.com love love love their Tacos! Salsa was the perfect Spicy, it was just right! Makes you want an ice cold drink! Taco Man Express catered for a work even and everyone was impressed! Packed in heating bags to keep everything nice an warm!! Toppings were fresh, which is huge plus!! I would recommend them to everyone! read more

Taco Man Express did an exceptional job serving my 115 person wedding in Arroyo Grande. They were easy and friendly to work with leading up to the wedding, the team came on time and set up on time, and everyone was extremely happy with the food. We were happy with the costs! Overall it was great and I'd definitely recommend them for any catering needs. LOVED all the vegetarian options they have as a vegetarian bride, and lard free beans were delicious! read more

Taco man express came out for My mom's 50th birthday and they did a wonderful job plus the food was amazing. We ordered it for about 40 people however ended up having about 20. There was a ton of food left but everything stayed with us at the end. We had 3 different types of taco meat, chips, salsa guacamole, and jalapeño popper appetizers. They came 2 hours before serving time to set up and cook and stay an hour to serve. You don't have to do anything. I would highly recommend using them if you want delicious food and Hassel free. I will definitely go through them again. read more