I hired the wanted taco for a company anniversary party and received nothing but positive feedback from every guest. Everything was so flavorful and the attendants were so polite and professional. They brought the perfect amount of food, and we even had a little leftovers that they packed for us at the end. We ordered the chicken, steak and al pastor - hard to pick a favorite! The beans and rice were vegan friendly which was a nice surprise as well. Thanks wanted taco! read more

This review is for the delivery service that I ordered for a first birthday party at a park, where vendors (actual serving of the food by staff) was not allowed. I had ordered carne asada, carnitas, and pollo which came with salsas, guacamole, rice, beans, and chips for 70 people, with an add on of horchata and watermelon agua fresca. The delivery and setup went smoothly, and the amount of food was more than enough for the group. The amount of condiments given was generous as well. The downsides were the quality of the carnitas and pollo. The carnitas seemed dry and was chopped into large cubes. The pollo was shredded and mixed in with equal amounts of bell pepper and onion. The best meat was clearly the carne asada, which was completely gone by the end of the event while the other two remained. We gave away the leftovers because they were mediocre. The horchata was good, but the agua fresca was barely sweet and kind of lacking in flavor. I have sampled many taco bars at various events over the years. Overall, I was surprised that this company had a rating of 5 stars on both Yelp and Google. For a price of a little over $1200, it felt quite expensive and like we were mainly paying for the delivery and quantity of food. Friendly and prompt service, but somewhat disappointing product. read more

We hired The Wanted Taco to cater our Radcliffe & Associates team event at Stereo Brewing in Placentia, and they absolutely delivered. The food was incredible the carne asada, al pastor, and pollo were all a hit, and the sides (guac, pico, salsa verde, rice, beans) were fresh and flavorful. Our guests were genuinely impressed. What really set them apart was the staff they sent. They were professional, friendly, and on top of everything from start to finish. It made the entire event seamless and stress-free. Denise was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process responsive, organized, and easy to communicate with. From booking to execution, everything went smoothly. We will absolutely be using The Wanted Taco again for future events. Highly recommend! read more

Yummy tacos!!! We loved the guac and all the condiments but the showstopper was the chicken. We've had The Wanted Taco twice now and it's been consistent both times. I always make a burrito bowl so the added quesadilla was perfect. Definitely order from them, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This company was extremely professional, with good communication, on time arrival, friendly server, and the food was great! I would hire again. read more

I've been using The Wanted Taco for years and have referred them to many friends -- and they never disappoint! The tacos are absolutely delicious, with high-quality meats and flavorful sides. We always order the quesadillas too, and they're just as amazing. They are consistently on time, professional, and leave everything spotless when they're done. Totally worth it every single time. Highly recommend! read more

A sincere thank you from myself, and my family, for the service that you provide. Your food was absolutely delicious! Utilizing your delivery and setup option helped to make our event so much more enjoyable. I sincerely appreciate you going the extra mile, to rearrange your schedule to accommodate my error. Your team is so kind and hospitable. We wish you continued growth. Thank you The Wanted Taco team. read more

The Wanted Taco exceeded all expectations! They were quick to respond from the very first inquiry and answered every question I had with ease. The food was amazing, and the two servers were incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything was seamless and enjoyable. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Had a great experience with the Wanted Taco this weekend! Easy reservation and payment. They were prompt. Food was good and lots of it. Afterwards, the team packed up the food and left the area spotless. The horchata was super yummy and the tacos + salsa were very good. Highly recommend!! read more

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We used The Wanted Taco twice so far and they've been amazing. The communication and booking with Denise has been very smooth and clear, the staff and food and also superb. We will definitely use them again and recommend them to friends and family. read more

This is my second time having The Wanted Taco cater one of my events, and they continue to exceed expectations! The staff is incredibly professional, efficient, and personable -- they make the whole experience seamless. And of course, the food is absolutely delicious! All of our guests raved about the tacos. I'll definitely be booking them again for future events. Highly recommend The Wanted Taco for anyone looking for great service and amazing food! read more

I've used The Wanted Taco for every surprise Employee Appreciation Day that I've put on for our small business for the last few years. They are AMAZING. The food is top notch and their service is impeccable. Their staff is always so friendly and accommodating, and the entire process every time has always been so stress free (unlike most things about running a small business, lol). Thank you to Denise and Francisco, and the rest of your amazing staff! Also Rico says thank you for the rice and chips (my parrot, he didn't get to attend today's lunch but was grateful as well). read more

My family has used this caterer twice. First time was for a twin 11YO birthday party where the kids also had pizza. More kids came for the tacos and quesadillas. All the parents that hung around were very happy as well saying it wasn't your ordinary taco guy. The first party prompted me to hire for end of the year Little League Board meeting. They showed up nearly an hour prior to the event to set up and everything went off without a hitch. Once again, everyone was raving about how good the food was. There are definitely lots of options out there but The Wanted Taco was one that will have your guests talking about for a while. BTW, one of the parents actually hired The Wanted Taco for a casino night fund raiser event. For your next event book The Wanted Taco. You will not be disappointed. read more

We booked The Wanted Taco for my 4 year old sons birthday party. The booking process was facilitated by Denise, she was very communicative and ensured all the details were accurate prior to my booking. Nate, if I'm not mistaken showed up on time the day of the event and was very professional. They were quick to set up, the presentation was laid out nicely. All the food and salsas looked fresh and tasted great. They served for two hours and when done they packaged all the left overs. I'll definitely use them again in the future. Thank you! read more

Hired The Wanted Taco (again) for a 150 person conference we held in LA. The food was amazing, as always. All of the guests were so happy. The best part was that at the end of the night, I got to take all of the leftovers home and make a huge plate of nachos. Everything was perfect. If you're looking for someone to cater your next event, I cannot recommend Wanted Tacos any more. I will absoltely be hiring them again (which will be our 4th time). I am drooling as I am writing this review just thinking about the salsa verde ... it's fire. read more

Great food and service. Getting in contact with them was easy and Denise was very helpful every step to help with details. Highly recommend.

We've booked the Wanted Taco catering for 3 events now (birthday and baby showers), and they've been amazing every time! The food was absolutely delicious, and we LOVED the agua frescas! Also, the service has been on point every time. Denise was even able to help with changes to our menu the week of, and I couldn't recommend them enough! read more

We hired The Wanted Taco to cater our party and it was a great choice! From Denise helping with scheduling and menu options to the staff arriving on time and serving delicious food, it was all fantastic! read more

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Came on time. Food was good. Sides were also good too. 2 guys that was cooking was very professional.

Amazing, would recommend for every party. Thanks to their amazing catering team. 5 stars and more!!

Just used The Wanted Taco for our third time!And, as always, it has gone seamlessly. Denise was easy and quick to work with to set everything up. And the team is timely, organized, and accommodating! Thank you for making it so easy! read more

We hired The Wanted Taco for our event and they completely exceeded expectations. The team arrived on time, set up quickly, and everything looked super clean and organized. You could tell right away they knew what they were doing. We ordered the "Let's Taco Bout' It" package for about 60 guests with asada, pastor, and shredded chicken, plus rice and beans -- and every single taco was flavorful. The meats were juicy and flavorful, the salsas were fresh, and the sides like guacamole, pico de gallo, and spicy carrots gave it that authentic touch. Everyone kept going back for seconds! We also upgraded with cucumber lime and horchata agua frescas, both were refreshing and a big hit with the crowd. The service perfect from start to finish. You can tell they take pride in what they do. I'd definitely recommend The Wanted Taco to anyone looking for top-notch taco catering in Orange County. We'll absolutely be booking again for future parties! Shout out to Denise! read more

Amazing company, from top to bottom. I worked with Denise, who was responsive and got me a quote that went through a couple of edits. I was looking forward to getting the food, then my wife got sick the day before the party. Rather than say my deposit was gone and tough luck, they let me reschedule my order and keep my deposit with less than 24 hours notice! Our party was yesterday. They showed up to set up the order exactly on time. I went with the catered option instead of live taco service. They set up 5 huge hot catering trays that stayed hot for my entire party, and the materials they used were top notch - great risers and solid trays that held up to many people eating them and can even be reused! The presentation was fantastic, everything was loaded up, and all my guests commented on how great the food was. I will 100% go with these guys again for future parties. read more

Food was fresh and flavorful. The servers were friendly and cordial. The jamaica was a hit for me! I could have put a straw in the 5-gallon container and drank it all myself! read more

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The food was amazing, they arrived in time. The servers were pleasant. I would highly recommend them!

They were very professional, their food was delicious and their price was fair. What more could you ask for?

From beginning of booking to the end of our event, working with the Wanted Taco was amazing. Denise was our event coordinator and she was so responsive and helpful! Every email I sent, she responded so quickly. I was never left wondering! Fast forward to event night, (omg i cant remember names, maybe Andy? im so sorry!) arrived on time and was so patient with us and our requests. They made set up so quick and easy. The food was AMAZING. I was pleasantly surprised how good the carne asada and carnitas were. And the rice and beans? SO GOOD. I HIGHLY recommend booking with The Wanted Taco, i promise you wont regret it! read more

We hired The Wanted Taco on very short notice (reached out Friday for a Sunday event) and Denise responded with a quote right away and they were able to accommodate for our party. They were very responsive and catered to our needs. Day of the event, they arrived on time for set up (one hour in advance of planned serving time) and were ready to serve the 60+ guests. I did misinterpret the quote which stated tablecloth for salsa bar and assumed tablecloth's would be provided for the guest tables, but it wasn't a big deal as we had brought our own just in case. The salsa station looked elegant with nice tablecloth and setting and tacos and quesadillas were great. We ordered the pollo, carne asada, and al pastor. Al pastor was easily my favorite, and the salsa verde and guac were on point. We had many guests comment on how good the tacos were, and took business cards for their future events! Thank you for a successful 6yr old birthday party, The Wanted Taco! read more

Our second time using The Wanted Taco to cater an event and both times have been a 10/10. The staff is on time, professional, kind and the whole operation felt like a well oiled machine. And the food was fantastic. Will be having them again! read more

We hosted a grand opening in La Habra for 100 people and I am so thankful that we chose The Wanted Taco as our caterer. I was in contact with multiple caterers/companies and they were from start to finish super professional and responsive. And their pricing is fair. Food was extremely fresh and delicious, we got tons of compliments. And the team was timely and friendly. Would 100% recommend and work with them again! read more

Place is bomb, they catered my party and I highly recommend. Plenty of leftovers also for the week.

Was looking for a local OC taco caterer and found them on Yelp. The reviews looked good so I reached out to learn more. The entire process was easy, convenient and professional. The team they sent out did a great job and the food was plentiful and delicious . My guests were well pleased. They were on time and when they were finished they wrapped up the leftovers for me to keep. Wow, I was impressed and will definitely use them again. Go on...give them your business! read more

The Wanted Taco was perfect for my baby shower. We reached out to a few vendors and Denise was super prompt and helpful in getting us the information we needed and we found their pricing to be the most competitive. On the day of the event set up went perfectly. Ivan and the other man who came were extremely kind and patient and the food was delicious. When we were done, they packed up all of the leftovers in takeout boxes for us to keep. Would definitely ask The Wanted Taco to help with my next event and I highly recommend them. read more

We have used The Wanted Taco twice in two years for catering events for 80-100 people. Everything was so easy from the very beginning and all the way through the process. The food is amazing and the people who staff it are really professional and kind. All around, just a great experience and I highly recommend. We will be using them again! read more

What went well? EVERYTHING Denise on the front end was very responsive and helpful. The day of the event Nathan and Dom were very courteous and the food they served was delicious and enjoyed by all. read more

Wonderful service and great food! Used them for my 30th birthday party and everything from start to finish was seamless. Clear communication and tasty food. I would absolutely recommend! read more

On time, food on point and the servers were very attentive. Will be hiring this company for the next get together.

They catered for my family and everyone absolutely loved the food. We did the drop off food where everything came ready. It was hot and fresh and full of flavor! Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious tacos . read more

Andy and Victoria were terrific and provided excellent service. They were awesome and worked hard to make the food for our guests. The food itself was fine; the chicken is shredded chicken (wish it was grilled pieces) and the carne asada seemed like low quality red meat; we got the shrimp upgrade and also veggies which were both good. The rice and beans were good and the salsa bar was well-presented. We paid for the upgrade of having meat quesadillas but what was actually served was pre-made cheese quesadilla with your choice of meat placed on top. It wasn't actually a meat quesadillas that you'd expect (like a chicken quesadillas would have chicken and cheese between the tortillas--this was just cheese quesadilla between the tortillas). A few things could have been handled better: (1) ordering process was difficult with long delays in getting responses from the coordinator; there were also mistakes in the quote provided and unnecessary follow-ups as a result but the coordinator was very nice and honored their original quote. (2) the Guacamole is "free" but they don't bring enough. We ran out early in the process (like 30-45 minutes into the 2-hour service). What's crazy is that we only had 50 guests show up due to last minute cancellations and no-shows but had ordered for 63. I wish they had told me that they typically run out of guac (as the servers told me which indicates they don't bring enough) so I could have paid more for the guac and not run out. They actually charged extra for the sour cream believe it or not which was odd but fine because we didn't run out. I didn't mind paying for something as long as we actually get it and it's enough for our guest count. (3) there was no menu at all so most people had no idea that they could order different items (in our case, tacos, mulitas, and quesadillas). I asked many guests whether they tried the mulita and they either said what's that or said they didn't know they could order that because no one told them. A simple menu to put up on the ledge of the taco stand would be very professional and let people know what they can order. (4) A few hours after they left, I found a box full of tortillas (taco, mulita, and quesadillas sized tortillas) by the wall in our backyard near where they had been serving. By the time I saw it, ants were going everywhere in the box and it was a mess. I think they forgot to put it in our house like the rest of the left-over food. Anyways, this was a decent experience but not the 5-star experience we were hoping to get. read more

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I booked with the wanted taco for my boyfriend's surprise birthday party and they were so easy to work with; responded to me quickly and answered all my questions, made sure to help keep from blowing the surprise. The team that showed up were so great with all my guests. The food was amazing. I will never use another company. Highly recommend. read more