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    The Mexican Taco Catering

    4.8 (753 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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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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    6 months ago

    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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    On time. Great food (especially loved the chicken...shredded instead of mystery ground). Great communication all around.

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    great food and would use them again! carnitas were the best! Arrived on time and cleaned up like they were never there.

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    Honestly, the best tacos in So Cal. The Al pastor, carnitas and carne asada are a top choice every time!

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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… 

    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… 

    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… 

    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… 

    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.… 

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

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    Don't be fooled by the outer appearance of this catering house. At Joeun, we chose three items from…read morethem for catering: JAPCHAE (glass noodles with assorted vegetables), TEMPURA SHRIMP, and GANGJUNG CHICKEN (sweet and sour fried chicken). They did a PHENOMENAL job getting the order ready precisely on time. The food was a huge SUCCESS! Our guests especially loved the Japchae, with several people asking where it was from. I mentioned that this place specializes in catering, so individual orders might not be possible. The Tempura Shrimp was also a BIG HIT and was the FIRST ITEM TO DISAPPEAR from the buffet platters. Finally, the Gangjung Chicken was DELICIOUS, boasting a perfectly crispy texture and a wonderfully balanced, savory flavor. At the end of the party, I was thrilled to have leftovers to enjoy the following day.

    Jay's Catering

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    4.6
    (496 reviews)

    100% perfect!!! I don't think I know enough positive words…read moreto express my gratitude on how wonderful everything was! From initially dealing with Samantha on the phone and getting the food ordered to the execution of the party and the cleanup, I can't say enough wonderful things.It was amazing. The food was amazing and tasty and so many compliments from everybody. The three staff members that came top notch wonderful they were so pleasant and hardworking, and I appreciated them so much. I worked at Ellie's table in san clemente until they closed so when we were going to have the reception at the house, I already knew I was gonna use jay's catering, and you did not disappoint not one bit. I will recommend you to everybody. And if we ever have another party ( ) , I would definitely use you again.I can't tell you how happy I am. Thank you.Thank you.Thank you so much . All the best Sandra Garbani

    Jay's Catering catered our wedding and they did such an awesome job. They have the best wedding…read morebuffet we have ever had and we had so many of our guests compliment how good the food was. Jay's makes the whole process easy and seamless. We worked with Brittany, and she was such a joy to work with. She kept us informed and helped us every step in the process. Their tasting events also are very helpful in choosing the menu for your event. At first we originally had a menu selected, but after attending the tasting event and trying various items, we ended up changing our menu. If you have the privilege to work with Jay's you should choose them! Jay's catering also caters food at a cafe at my work and all my coworkers love their food. Just another verification that Jay's has awesome food.

    Xeo Hello

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    5.0
    (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!

    Sweet Lou's BBQ Shack

    Sweet Lou's BBQ Shack

    4.7
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    Sweet Lou's BBQ is a fantastic place to enjoy a delicious meal with family and friends. The staff…read moreis incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the entire dining experience enjoyable. The BBQ is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Every side dish we tried was just as delicious as the main course. Best of all, the portions are generous and reasonably priced. As a family of five, we were able to enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank. We will definitely be coming back! Highly recommended!

    More Pros than Cons meaning we'll be back! Pros - good…read moreKielbasa sausage, bbq sauce, pork spare ribs, potato salad, sliced brisket sandwich. Cons - Mac and cheese too mushy, Cole slaw under dressed, Sweet Lou's pulled pork and brisket sandwich was very light on the pork and the brisket was one super hard end bit. We like the idea of having a local independent bbq place nearby and we will definitely be back. Me for the kielbasa again and I want to try the cornbread and beans. My husband really liked the spare ribs and brisket sandwich. He said it made all the difference that the brisket was sliced, not chopped. I had a bite of his potato salad and it was really good too. I liked the kielbasa and it was great that a bbq place didn't only have hot links. Service was friendly and fast. They've only been open about a year and it's nice that people are finding it. You can order To Go or they have a few tables outside (no shade) or on the back patio with umbrellas. Open Wednesday through Saturday, no phone orders.

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