Taco Caterer for Party - Any Recs?

[slowrider]

Need a taco guy for the end of this month. Just the basics......Asada, Pollo and Pastor.
Had a party a couple months ago and had a taco guy that was nice but the meats were just so-so..........hip me to a new one! for 60-75 people in the Northeast L.A. area (El Sereno).
FYI - I need them to provide the meats, tortillas, salsas, rice, beans and chopped onions/cilantro.
Thanks!

[TomSwift]

El Tapatio on the corner of Fallbrook and Victory in Woodland Hills has a cateing operation and, although I've never experienced their catered food, the food at the storefront is very good. Their Pastor is dynamite. Why not give them a call?

[Dommy]

We were thrilled with Taquiza la Fiesta, they had the whole shabang including Nopalitos, cebollas asadas... great prices too... ask for Oscar 310-525-9781

--Dommy!

[ickster]

Huarache Azteca in HP has a sign up in their restaurant that says they do Taquizas, although have only had food from their restaurant.
They are at 323-478-9572.

[Ernie]

Taco Chop is good. Reasonably priced and good meat quality [phone]. They are based in Alhambra so very close to El Sereno. Ask for Ron or Felix

[Neta]

We're having a big party at the end of the month and are using a new team instead of the one we have always used in the past. This new team provides five different choices of meat including, asada, pastor, pollo, cueritas, chorizo, alambres, rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, cebolla, cilantro and of course, tortillas. All this for the same price of our other go to team that supplied only three meats. We sampled on one occasion and everyone was happy with the food. If you're interested call:
Lalo at [phone] (Spanish only)
Javier at [phone] (speaks English)

[LATrapp]

Hope this isn't too off topic, but-

I'm curious what the average pricing per person is for one of these? And what kind of minimum guarantee they usually require..

[slowrider]

Thanks for all the recs.! I put in calls to all yesterday- except neta's rec., as I just saw it today.

Ernie's rec. for Taco Chop called back first and they local to me, so I went w/them - plus I have enjoyed Ernie's recs. for Mexican places in the past. They are to provide: asada, al pastor & chicken tacos plus rice, beans, onion, cilantro, limes and two kinds of salsas. He said he will throw in hot dogs as well because it's a kids party.

I told him there would be 50-60 people and quoted me 300.00 for all of the above.

The party is on the 21st. I will report back.

Dommy's rec. also sounded intriguing - nopalitos and cebollas asadas! I will try them next time.

Neta, what price were you quoted? For how many people?

Thanks all!

[Neta]

Hi Slow. We're paying $550 for 150 people and that's with the five meats plus everything else I mentioned. We're having the asada, pollo asada, pastor, cueritos and chorizo.

[Dommy]

For 50 people the one recommended charges 400.00 but he also throws in 5 tables, 30 chairs and a jumper...

--Dommy!

[LAM7319]

Looks like you've already found someone, but just for future reference, I would recommend:
Sandra and Rosendo - 323-567-7445 or 323-270-5309
www.sandysfoodservice.com
We've used them for two parties already and are really happy with their food and service. They do all types of meats. We especially like their carnitas. They provide the meats, tortillas, salsas, sauteed onions and peppers, rice, beans and chopped onions/cilantros. They will even make quesadillas for the kiddos at the party, if you provide the shredded cheese. They have a 50 person minimum - but that is a LOT of food. It will usually feed more than 50 people.

[BeerLover]

Whatever you choose just be-careful so they have a health permit!

[LATrapp]

Fair enough point to bring up, and leads me to wonder if anyone actually does check.

I have to admit I wouldn't even think of that when hiring a taco truck, or any other type of caterer. Does anyone actually ask?

[slowrider]

The Taco Chop guys were great. The asada and chicken were really good......the al pastor was excellent...very tasty. They were really nice guys. Wore chef whites and aprons. Thanks for the rec. Ernie.

[WildSwede]

I know I am coming in a little late, but Exquicitos Tacos is fantastic. They bring the grill and take it from there. Fernando & Isaura [phone] or [phone]. Everyone I know who has used them has raved about them. Good luck!!