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    Brennan T.

    Awesome food and great service! Some friends catered from Vatos Tacos for a pre-wedding luncheon for some friends in their backyard. The mom and uncle of the owner showed up early to set up and start cooking. They were professional, kind, and very friendly. I was stoked that they cooked everything fresh on site and didn't just have food in warmers. We got to choose among proteins and veggies, and the salsa bar was awesome. Kids and adults alike really enjoyed the churros too! They boxed up all leftovers after the event, so we ate tacos for leftovers and froze a bunch too for later. The only thing one of my friends said was that paying extra for salad wasn't worth it because the salad was just from a bag. Everything was delicious, and I ate too much! I highly recommend Vatos Tacos for your catering needs!

    Angeli S.

    We booked Vatos Taco for a reception to feed about 100 people. It was reasonably priced .. fed about 6 tacos per person, salsa bar was included along with 2 jugs of the agua frescas. Jimmy, Tony and Bradley were great! Friendly and made sure everyone was full and happy. They came 2 hours prior to start of event to get set up so once everyone came they were ready to roll. The food was amazing. We ordered the tacos - chicken, carne asada and al pastor. All were good. Couldn't have been happier with how everything came out. Will definitely consider them again for our next event!!

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    Harvey K.

    Vatos Tacos was the caterer for the celebration of life event of my late friend and police comrade JD on 03/26/2025. They arrived at the venue to set up approximately two hours before the 12pm reception. I'm sure their punctuality was appreciated by JD's sister, who had a lot of details to take care of for the event. After the memorial service, I got to the reception at around 12:15pm and the taco action was already in full swing. The operation was divided into two areas - one for tacos and the other for fixings/drinks/churros. Three types of meat were offered - steak, chicken, and carnitas. I tried all three and they were all very good. I especially loved the carnitas. It had a nice char on the outside and was flavorful and succulent. The fixings were all freshly made and delicious, and the churros were probably the best I've ever had. I spoke with the Vatos team briefly and they were all very friendly. I was told they are strictly a catering service with no brick-and-mortar operation, and their pricing is based on the number of event attendees. Based on my experience, their high Yelp rating is well justified. Personally, I'd totally consider using them for future events. 5 stars.

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    Brandy L.

    Hired them for my Halloween party . They arrived on time for set up and serving time . Food was delicious and everyone enjoyed the set up. There was no meat left at the end just a little rice and beans . A little pricey but it all worked out.

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    Brad N.

    Meat preference for me: -Beef (tasty, but more wet texture, not grilled asada texture/flavor) -Chicken -Pork (bit swiney flavor, or maybe it was the seasonings used) Tacos come as double tortilla; plenty of meat. Food temp was between room temp / cool; wish it was a bit warmer especially right out of the warming pans. Salsas are fine, but not bold flavor and zero spice/heat for both red and green. Elote. Bright, fresh tasting. hints of citrus and spice from chili. Possibly a highlight of the meal. Vinny and Tony were 5 stars. Great service, friendly, and fun. Helped give info for future business inquiries. I didnt plan it so can't comment on their promptness, communication, or overall value for service. I believe the packages are around $16+/person. You can get other add ons like salads, quesadillas, churros, drinks

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    Glad it was an enjoyable experience thank you!!

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    Glad you loved it!! Thank you

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    Glad it was a hit!! Thank you for your business!

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    Thank you for the continued business!!

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    Great review

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    Love the review thank you!!

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    Hey Tony thanks for the review we truly appreciate it.

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    Thank you soo much for the business

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    Thank you Gabe!

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    Great! Best tacos! Delila and Vinny are the best servers. Would have Vatos Tacos again!

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    Their tacos are really good, I was invited to a Birthday Party and they handle everything very well.

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    Thank you for supporting our business

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    Do you have a minimum number and or price?

    Yes 50 people

    Hello do you come out to Livermore and if so do you have April 14th 2024 at 2:30pm available for a party of 30 guest?

    Hello please text 510-512-8687

    What do you do for the left over food? I is all you can eat?

    We pack up all left covers for you and leave them with you

    Hello! Are you available on Sunday 10/1 between 11am and 4pm for approximately 75 people (mix of adults and kids)?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Can we order catering for pick-up for at least 25 people?

    30 is our minimum for pick up what day were you lookin to order for?

    Availability on Sunday 9/24 from 1-3pm?

    Hello yes we are please call or text 510-512-8687 thx

    Are you available 7/23 at 12:00?

    Hello yes we are please call or text 510-512-8687 for more info

    Are you available on 6/25 3:30?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Hi, I know it's short notice but are you available on Sat., 5/27?

    No sorry

    Do you have availability June 10th for an event in Belmont?

    No sorry we are fully booked

    Hello! Are you available lunchtime on Sunday, 6/4, for a party of 20 people in Pleasanton?

    We are but our minimum is 50 sorry

    Hello! Are you available June 3rd? Thank you!!

    No sorry we are fully booked

    Are you available for late notice, this Saturday, April 29th?

    Hello please call me 510-512-8687

    Are you available Saturday, May 6th in San Carlos?

    Hello no sorry we are fully booked

    Hi are you available Sunday May 7th in Oakland?

    Hello yes we are

    Hi are you available on Sunday, March 5 for an event in Foster City?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Hello I'm located in Fremont, are you guys available Jan 25?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Do you guys make churros for a party?

    Hello yes as a add on to the taco packages

    Hi, we are in Fremont Are you available to January 21? Birthday party at home

    Hello yes we are please Text 510-512-8687

    Do you accommodate those people with gluten allergy? (Celiac desease)?

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    Review Highlights - Vatos Tacos

    I spoke with Alex, the owner, over the phone and he really talked me through their entire, extensive menu.

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    Passion for Catering - On site smoothie bar

    Passion for Catering

    (71 reviews)

    Wow... Hosted an…read moreevent with about ~115 people. While I was unfamiliar with ordering food for a large number of people, Priscilla helped recommend the amount of food for the requirements, "I don't want to run out of food during the event" and "we love desserts". Another side note: I was catering snacks rather than a meal. I ended up ordering - tri-tip - mashed potatoes - roasted veggies - assorted bread - lemon garlic salmon - veggie garlic pasta - Greek salad - dinner rolls - fresh fruit display - fresh fruit tarts - petit fours - gluten free mini cupcakes: red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, lemon I appreciate that Priscilla suggested to halve the salmon fillets to have double the number of salmon pieces for guests to have snack portions rather than meal portions. Although mini cupcakes were not listed on her menu, she was able to provide them. Also, you can ask her about gluten free desserts. You can have more than just macarons. Compliments I received... "Did you make the food? The salmon and tri-tip were so juicy." "This is better than most wedding food." 2 people inquired who I used to cater for the event. I received general praise that the food was good. I received explicit praise that the petit fours and fruit tarts were good. The mashed potatoes were thick but good. Passion for catering's setup and tear down went smoothly. It was maybe 20-30 minutes of setup and 10 minutes of tear down. I appreciate that they were able to provide decor for the food tables. They also provided some takeout containers for us to take leftover food. 10/10 would cater from them again.

    I don't even know where to begin... Priscilla absolutely blew me away! My graduation party was a…read moretotal surprise, planned by my brother, and the food was one of the biggest highlights of the day. Every single dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with so much love and care. You can tell she puts her heart into her work. From the small details to the bold flavors, everything was thoughtful and intentional. Guests are still talking about how amazing the food was ...and trust me, we're a tough crowd to impress! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she's also kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking for a caterer who brings soul to the table and takes pride in her craft, Passion for Catering is it! I'm so grateful to have experienced her work and will absolutely be recommending her to everyone I know. Thank you for making such a special day even more unforgettable. You truly outdid yourself! Check out more of her work on Instagram @passion4catering

    Don Julio's Taqueria & Catering - Grilled Chicken for Don Julio's Chicken Fajitas

    Don Julio's Taqueria & Catering

    (103 reviews)

    Im in the market for a catering service for a party in a few months and heard this was the place to…read morego. So of course we had to try their food before committing to a contract. This business is located across the street from the union city bart station. There's a parking lot on site and street parking in front but not too much. Inside is clean and modern decor with a traditional mexican vibe, if that's possible. Next to the counter is a salsa bar with other forget me nots such as onions, jalapeños, radishes etc. I ordered a few tacos to get a feel for their strengths and weaknesses in their meats. If you know me, you know my philosophy on taquerias and taco trucks. You cant judge off of one item because you might miss out on their main focused dish. Anyway, I got a steak, al pastor, Chile verde and the 2 different shrimp variant tacos. All of them checked out, not a single weakness on the menu. The salsa was on the more bland side. If they bring some more heat or flavor, this place could be unstoppable. Especially for the area, because I haven't really found a spot I could put my name next to. All in all, this is an authentic mexican joint that can be enjoyed by all walks of life. The service was great, as well.. the staff was friendly and patient, answering all of our questions. I definitely recommend this place

    I had ordered food for a large work party. Got bbq'd chicken, carne asada, al pastor, beans, rice,…read moreguacamole, salsas. I liked that they included corn tortillas along with the taco fixin's (radishes, cucumber, onions, cilantro) The food wasn't quite ready when we arrived for pick up. So we went for a walk and came back. It's was about 30 min later when the food was ready to go. At first I thought I might have not ordered enough for the crowd. The containers looked small. I had roughly 26 employees to feed. Turns out we had enough and enough for some take home plates. The food was delicious. The guac tasted so fresh and the salsa too - yum! Everyone enjoyed the food and asked for me to order from them again. I will be going there for myself to try out the other items.

    Diamond Bites

    Diamond Bites

    (44 reviews)

    We found this Persian catering place on Doordash. It turns out that they have a physical…read morerestaurant in San Ramon too. I've just never seen it, nor drove by it. The Persian Chicken Kabobs are excellent. Between Santorini and Danville International Market I think Diamondbite's has the juiciest by far. Grilled to perfection. For the ground meat kabobs, I can only recommend the Beef version. The ground chicken was dry and overly seasoned - salty to the point of being inedible. The saffron rice is also good, though some more oil would be nice. They also offer extreme contrast of flavors - a side of pickled cabbage that's really tart and a single jalapeño pepper that's spicy for me. Definitely plan to try some of their other offerings. They ran out of Aush Resteh last time so it'll be something to look forward to forward too.

    I ordered catering for a memorial gathering and specifically requested delivery at 2:00 PM. I…read moreconfirmed the address and delivery time by text as requested. At 1:45 PM on the day of the event, I received a message that the food had just been sent by Uber. Concerned, I reached out for confirmation but received no response for 30 minutes. The food ultimately arrived about an hour late. When I later discussed the situation with the owner, I had hoped for understanding and a simple acknowledgment of the mistake. Instead, I was met with repeated excuses and defensiveness. Despite the clear communication leading up to the event, there was no apology and no acceptance of responsibility for the late delivery. The food itself was good. However, what left the most negative impression was not the delay itself, but the complete lack of accountability afterward. Delays happen, but customers deserve honest communication and ownership when things go wrong. Unfortunately, because of the way this situation was handled, I cannot recommend this business to others and will not be using their services again.

    Elite Catering Bay Area

    Elite Catering Bay Area

    (13 reviews)

    I can not say enough good things about our experience working with Elite Catering for our 180…read moreperson, 7 a.m. fundraiser breakfast event at the San Leandro Senior Community Center. We requested a savory bread pudding which they were happy to accommodate (other caterer's we asked would not.) The delivery of tableware, linens etc the night before was already organized in groups of 10 for each table which made set-up easy-peasy! There was a terrible storm that caused a power outage which effected delivery but they bent over backwards to fulfill the contract. And despite the electrical issue, everything was DELICIOUS. We will definitely be using Elite Catering again!

    My friend's mom recently died and because of a large number of friends and family (her mom was…read morenumber four out of eleven kids) she needed a place that could accommodate between 200 to 500 people for the funeral reception. What made it even harder is she had no idea how many people would show up. We had the event right next to Skywest Restaurant behind Hayward Airport next to the golf course in a building that had screen walls. This made it convenient to raise the walls in case more than 240 people showed up at the location. Mercy and her crew made the entire event very easy on everyone involved. The prices were reasonable, the food was decent (not like we ordered the most expensive and delicious things on the menu) and the catering went flawlessly. I can't say enough good things about how Elite Catering was professional and easy to deal with. I would definitely recommend them!

    Talavera Tacos - Mi Salsa Es su Salsa

    Talavera Tacos

    (433 reviews)

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    This review is very belated. We had Talaveras Tacos cater an event for ~70 people at a park last…read moresummer. They were wonderful to work with, from start to finish: very responsive to our initial inquiries, pricing was as expected, and the team showed up on time and was ready to serve food on time. They also packed up the leftovers before they left so that latecomers could still eat. My only critique was that the elotes didn't look like the pic on Yelp. But everything was delicious, and people were going back for more!

    We hired Talavera Tacos for our baby shower this past weekend based on glowing recommendations from…read morefriends and family. While the food eventually arrived, the experience leading up to and during the event was fraught with unnecessary stress. Initial communication was great, but it trailed off as we got closer to the date. Despite their "quick response" phone number, my calls and texts went completely ignored. To make matters worse, the voicemail changed from a personal greeting to a generic one 72 hours before my event, leaving me terrified that we had been scammed. We increased our headcount from 65 to 75 a week prior. After being told this was fine, I was sent an incorrect invoice that ignored the new guest count and asked for a second $300 deposit I had already paid. It took multiple follow-up emails just to get a confirmation on the final numbers. On the day of, the staff arrived promptly and set up on time. However, only 30 minutes into service--with only 30 of our 75 guests fed--they completely ran out of cilantro, onions, and grilled peppers. When I followed up the next day, they claimed they prepared for "70 guests." Even if that were true, it wasn't the 75 we paid for, and it certainly doesn't explain running out of basic toppings after 30 people. I'm incredibly glad we didn't use them for our wedding last year as originally planned. It's disappointing when the service doesn't match the reputation. 2 stars for due prompt service and the guests that got all the food really enjoyed the steak & shrimp.

    Vatos Tacos - catering - Updated July 2026

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