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Taco catering for Orange County

Red oak grilled trays, boxed office breakfasts and our taqueros cooking live at your event. From backyard birthdays to 500-guest weddings.

Drop-off trays

Tray prices

A half tray feeds about 10–12 people, a full tray about 20–25. Meat trays come with warm tortillas, house salsa, onion, cilantro and limes.

TrayHalfFull
Carne Asada$110$200
Tri-Tip$125$230
Chorizo$115$220
Pork Belly$110$200
Al Pastor$80$150
Pollo Asado$80$150
Spanish Rice$60$100
Peruvian Beans$60$100

Add-ons per person: chips & guac $3, chips & salsa $2, watermelon agua fresca $5, soda or water $2. Chafing display with fuel $25 per tray.

Order trays online
Limes, cilantro and onion prepped for a catering order
How it works

Three steps to a fed crowd.

  1. Pick your setup

    Trays, office boxes or on-site taqueros. Not sure? Send the form and we'll recommend one.

  2. Order or get a quote

    Trays and office packages check out online. Events of 50+ get a written quote within one business day.

  3. We cook and serve

    We drop off hot and on time, or set up and grill fresh at your event.

Weddings · Quinceañeras · Company events

Planning something bigger?

Tell us about it and Brenda, our special events coordinator, will send a package and a firm price within one business day.

Customers ordering at the Tacos El Gringo truck window
Free quote · Reply within one business day

Get a catering quote

Prefer to talk? Call or text Brenda, our special events coordinator, at (714) 260-3696.

Service area

Catering across Orange County

We cater homes, offices, parks, wedding venues and breweries across Orange County and nearby Long Beach.

Santa AnaIrvineAnaheimOrangeTustinGarden GroveCosta MesaFountain ValleyNewport BeachHuntington BeachFullertonWestminsterLake ForestYorba LindaLong Beach

No travel fee within 15 miles of Santa Ana. $75 for 15–30 miles, $150 beyond 30 miles.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How much does taco catering cost in Orange County?

Drop-off trays start at $60 for a half tray of rice or beans and $80 for a half tray of al pastor or pollo asado. Office taco bars run $19–23 per person, and on-site taco service starts at $19 per person for 50 guests or more.

How far ahead should I book?

Trays and office packages can be ordered online with 24 hours' notice. For weddings, quinceañeras and large on-site events, book as early as you can so we can hold your date.

Do you bring the truck to events?

Yes. Our on-site taquero service cooks everything fresh at your event, with two hours of serving time on most packages and three with El Patrón.

Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. Our Peruvian beans are vegan-friendly, potato tacos and bean & cheese burritos are vegetarian, and the Vegetarian Breky Burrito works for breakfast events.

Are plates and utensils included?

They're included with on-site catering. Drop-off trays and office packages don't include them or chafing racks; disposable chafing displays are $25 per tray.

What areas do you cater?

All of Orange County, including Santa Ana, Irvine, Anaheim, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

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