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    4.8 (740 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MeLy P.

    Every time I have an event, I always use The Mexican Taco. The food is always delicious and they are always quick to pivot anytime. I had a situation that needed to be updated and was able to get the time updated for my event the night before which I was so grateful for. They arrived early and were set up and ready to go. The food was delicious. I had tons of food left over and I was able to wrap up and keep everything for the remainder of the night for our guest to continue to eat throughout the party. I would recommend them to everybody. I have even recommended them to Disney which we have used for company R&R events from time to time. As always, thank you so much for the delicious food and for always being someone I can count on to book with.

    Can't beat good food prepared fresh!
    Alan O.

    The real deal! We hired them for a smaller gathering of 40 people, everything went as hoped for and better! We had some picky eaters in our crowd, they were happy with their meals. Ordering was painless, they also follow up with phone calls and emails, giving me confidence. Eric did a great job and was efficient with his service. Of course I would recommend The Mexican Taco!

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    Amazing food. The carnitas are amazing. The service was really great. The rice a s beans were perfect too.

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    Very responsive, fair prices and they were on time. Food was excellent! They cleaned up afterwards too.

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    Great communication. Wonderful service. I have hired this vendor multiple times and would recommend them.

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    Amazing service and food! Communication was outstanding as well. They were here on time and it's very affordable as well

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    Great communication, exceptional service, delicious food. 45 attended -several asked for referral information for their next party.

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    Are they licensed and insured?

    I'm not 💯 percent sure but as stringent as CA laws are on catering etc. my best guess is YES otherwise they wouldn't be in business ( store) or allowed to cater. They are… Read more

    Apparently they took my deposit and no one is answering my phone calls or getting back to me I'm starting to wonder if they're a real business?

    I have used this company on numerous occasions and they have always been on time and delicious! The cooks are friendly and very accommodating. The minimal deposit comes right off the final bill and has never been a problem...if they already took a… Read more

    Hi I'm in San Clemente and have a birthday party on August 5th for 15-25 guests, what is your availability and price?

    Hi, To get an accurate quote. Please fill out our quote form… Read more

    Hi! We booked you guys for our wedding on 1/28 months ago. We have been reaching out for 5 days with a question about insurance with no response. What is the best way to get in contact with someone? Our wedding is in 10 days.

    Normal through email. Try leave another voice mail too. I know they contacted me couple days to confirm my order. If you have changes, they will accommodate. All & all I was very happy… Read more

    I wanted to see if you guys have insurance I sent an email back I spoke to someone not sure if she understood what I was asking…

    Hi, We do have insurance. You can just email the requirements and I can take care of that for you.

    Hello I've contacted you via email and phone without a response regarding my sons birthday party on July 24th. Can we add an extra hour? Do you have an address on file for the event? Please respond and let me know!

    Hi Kristin, yes I believe everything’s good to go. Reply to the confirmation that was resent if there’s any other questions/changes.… Read more

    Hello. I have sent numerous emails and called and left messages and haven't received a response regarding my wedding on July 17th. I am concerned about whether or not your company will show up to my event. How can I get in touch with someone?

    Just resent the updated invoice. Yes, everything is good to go. In regards to showing up we’ve shown up to 99.99% of our events, not sure how else we can reassure after all the paperwork emailed? Feel free to reach out Im at my desk at the moment.

    Put a deposit down for an event on Saturday and haven't had any communication besides a receipt. Called and replied to confirmation email and have yet to hear from anyone. How can we get a call today?

    Everything looks good to go. Im back at my desk, I’ll be here till 7PM if you have any questions.

    Been trying to get ahold of someone in regards to my upcoming reservation but have received no call back or response to my emails. What is the best way to get ahold of someone at this company?

    You can reply to the order confirmation with changes/questions?

    Do you guys charge more for an additional 2 hours or do you guys only cater for 2 hours?

    Our quotes our based off a 2 hour serving window.

    Just enjoyed your catering Sat. I wonder what is the minimal order size for July 4 th?

    The 4th is pretty limited, send me an email with details. -Rene

    How long do you guys cater for? I requested a quote for party size, but it did not include the time they would be able to stay and serve. Thanks

    The Serving window included in the quote is 2 hours.

    I have left messages and sent emails confirming my event on Sat April 17 and NO ONE answers me. Do I need to find another caterer?

    Calling right now =]

    Anybody else having difficulty reaching out with questions? I reserved a date, but have numerous questions and would have to send multiple emails before getting a response.

    I’m right here? Send me a message via the messenger? -Rene

    How much for 50-60 people 4 different meats rice and beans on side? Available on February 6?

    https://TheMexicanTaco.com/quote for pricing info.

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    Review Highlights - The Mexican Taco Catering

    They always knock it out of the part on quality of food, presentation, communication, and just plain kindness.

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    Banh Khot Lady - 5/2 combo. 5 Banh Knots & 2 Egg rolls. YUMMM! ( ^_^)b

    Banh Khot Lady

    (673 reviews)

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    Last time I came here, they were completely sold out, so I knew I had to come back and try it again…read moreand it definitely did not disappoint. Be prepared for a wait anywhere from 20-40 minutes, but it's honestly worth it. I ordered the 10-piece banh khot, and the portion size was huge! The banh khot was crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and had such a good savory flavor with the perfect crunch. The inside is super cute and simple, though probably better for smaller groups rather than big parties. Overall, such a good experience and absolutely worth the wait! Would definitely come again!!

    3.5 but the owner 10 stars!…read more I've had Banh khot lady on my hit list for a very long time. Somehow I stumbled upon Banh khot Vung tau first and it's hard not to compare the differences, hence the 3 rating. I'm not in HB/Westminster/FV/GG area that often. I'm usually there once a month for a pedicure. So after my pedicure my cravings always hit for Banh khot or Banh cuon or Spring rolls .If I can have all 3 at once that would be my death row meal LOL. Anywho I wanted my Vung tau, I came in an hr before closing and the owner had a sign out the door about closing an hr earlier for his daughter's birthday, which I respect wholeheartedly. I was going to go home defeated but I was like oh yea let me try Banh khot Lady ! It was only a mile and a half away. I pull up and my Lord the parking lot is a clusterf*ck. School was out so trying to pull in with the herd of teens crossing was overwhelming, somehow I got the last space right up front. It was Banh khot Wednesday so they were busy as hell!!!! The owner asked if I had a pick up order, I didn't, then he asked if I ever been there, also no. He broke it down, very straightforward menu. He had personality plus was so awesome to everyone coming in. I ordered 9 banh khots , a five piece egg roll and a bag of Chicarron. Wait wasn't too long for me but after it was for others placing their order right there. Fantastic timing on my part. I was starving so I opened the bag of chicarron and OMG CRAAAAACK!!!! I couldn't stop eating them. I had to force myself to stop so I didn't get sick. These were small crackling type pieces, not big puffed chicarron like a liquor store pork rind. I'd totally get it again! 10 stars! Got home, cracked open the Banh khot, I tried one naked without the lettuce mint cilantro fish sauce. Their Banh khot is drastically different than Vung. BKL banh khot were shrimp and pork together. The batter was thick like a mini pancake and spongy, a tad bland. I was too spoiled with Vungs banh khot, their BK are thin and crispy, like a delicious crispy shrimp crepe and lots of green onions and crack pepper sauce along with fish sauce. BKL could definitely use a pepper sauce and go heavy handed with the green onion to top. The texture just wasn't for me. Now the egg rolls! Those were damn delicious!!! Packed with protein. So good with wrapping them with the lettuce mix you're given. Dipped in fish sauce and added Sambal oelek , perfect bite! I'd easily come back for these! I'll definitely come back to BKL, for those addicting chicarrons and egg rolls and fantastic service. I'll get my BK at Vung and head over to BKL for the egg rolls LOL. Kill two birds with one stone. Don't be discouraged on trying their BKs , we all have different tastes. Texture and comparisons really weigh my judgment :)

    Prepped With Love - Tomato soup and grilled cheese!

    Prepped With Love

    (105 reviews)

    Recently got to try out Prepped With Love at a friend's birthday…read more There was a wide variety of different entrees and appetizers. Everything was so tasty and delicious. We really enjoyed the garlic noodles, musubi, toasts, short ribs, and veggies. I personally enjoyed the food so much that I stopped by lunch service. Picked up a Philly Melt, Salmon Soba Noodle Salad, and Vietnamese Coffee cookie. The food was made to order. It was prepared hot and fresh. The salmon had such good flavor. Unfortunately, they forgot to pack the dressing for the soba noodles so I didn't get to enjoy it fully. Nonetheless, the Philly Melt was very savory and so good with the grilled onions. Cookie was also tasty and has a nice chew. Overall enjoyed Chef Carol's food and excited to come back for lunch service.

    We hired this caterer for our child's birthday party and she absolutely knocked it out of the park!…read moreThe mac & cheese was creamy and delicious -- i think because she hand grates fresh cheese. The chicken fingers were crispy perfection, and the summer rolls were a hit with adults and little ones alike (individually wrapped to not dry out), and the charcuterie and fruit platters looked absolutely stunning. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and people took leftovers home. Parents were coming up to us asking who catered the event. If you're looking for someone who can feed a crowd of kids AND impress the grown-ups at the same time, look no further. We'll 100% be booking her again!

    Jay's Catering - Chicken and waffles appetizer

    Jay's Catering

    (493 reviews)

    From the outset, we were incredibly pleased to work with Brittany as our event specialist for our…read moreNovember wedding at Serra Plaza. Her transparency, responsiveness, attention-to-detail and professionalism consistently set her apart. Brittany was always proactive and reliable; we never had to chase for answers or run around in circles. One of the greatest advantages was her delivery of timely, updated quotes--something we deeply appreciated for effective budget management. Even before we booked the venue, Brittany walked us through detailed rain contingency plans, which proved invaluable when we encountered a once-in-a-blue-moon torrential downpour on our wedding day. As a bride coordinating family travel from across the globe--while also navigating significant challenges with an approved vendor--Brittany stepped in at critical moments and ensured the day ran smoothly from an operational standpoint. Our guests could not stop praising the outstanding, multicultural food (especially the bulgogi beef bao, dessert stations and confetti cake) and the thoughtful allergy accommodations, which were handled seamlessly. Guest experience was one of our top priorities, and Brittany's execution gave us complete confidence. On our wedding day, anything within her scope was something we never had to worry about - and the food was one of the TOP compliments received from guests. The only feedback we strongly encourage the business to consider is a thorough audit of its approved vendor list. Unfortunately, our greatest challenges stemmed from a vendor on this list. Brittany's efforts were instrumental in mitigating issues caused by this vendor that could have otherwise impacted the success of the event. The strength of Serra Plaza's internal team deserves to be matched by the same standard across all required vendors to protect future couples. Beyond this, our experience was exceptional, and we are deeply grateful for Brittany's leadership and support. Thank you to the full team for stepping up to the plate when we needed it the most to execute the best day ever. We recommend Jay's Catering and Serra Plaza to any couple for the food, professionalism, service and kindness!

    They provided delicious sandwiches, fruit, veggies, etc. for a reception of 150 people following a…read morememorial service at a mortuary. They arrived on time with everything we asked for. Their representative, Arielle, was very responsive as we were placing the order.

    Xeo Hello - Happy guest

    Xeo Hello

    (26 reviews)

    Wow wow wow!! My experience with Andy and Xeo Hello was nothing short of amazing! We hired them for…read moreour big wedding day because most of our main courses were American and we wanted to bring in something from our Vietnamese roots! //CONSULTATION// Andy and I chatted and he explained how his pricing works and setup! We made orders for about 120 people for our wedding of 166 folks. He sent over a quote later I had also requested the shrimp to be peeled which was extra. //DAY OF// It was such a success! People were raving about the banh Xeo and saying how good it was. People kept saying how good the food was at our wedding! I unfortunately barely saw the setup LOL but there were 9 stoves at once. //SERVICE// Overall Andy communicated well and with my coordinator! He was awesome! I wish I interacted with them more! It's funny because the day after I got banh Xeo because I was craving it again and my friend from Seattle messaged me a photo of a banh Xeo nearby saying how she was craving it Too LOL.

    If you're looking for a caterer and want to appease your picky Vietnamese family, then I would…read morehighly recommend XeoHello! I booked XeoHello for my tea ceremony luncheon and everyone loved it, even my mom (who always says she can make things better at home haha). Andy was very helpful throughout the whole process. He answered all of my questions and provided details on what the service entails. For about 85 guests, I ordered about 100-110 banh xeos and had many other trays of food. I highly recommend ordering 1.5 banh xeos per expected guest since many people had 2 or more! On the day of, Andy and his crew showed up on time as promised and started making banh xeos at the requested time. The banh xeos came out hot and crispy! They provided all the fixings: lettuce, herbs, carrots/daikon, nuoc mam/fish sauce, and chopsticks. Many of our friends and family raved about how good the banh xeo was! We had a small amount of leftovers, which they packed togo. Andy and his team were amazing! The catering price was reasonable and the food was great. Will definitely hire again in the future!

    The Mexican Taco Catering - catering - Updated May 2026

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