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Taco truck catering for weddings & parties

Our taqueros set up at your event and grill red oak carne asada, al pastor and tri-tip fresh for every guest. Packages from $19 per person.

On-site packages · 50 guest minimum

Event packages

Plates, napkins and utensils included. Example: a 100-guest wedding with El Patrón is $3,200 before add-ons and travel.

Street Taco Bar

$19 per person
2 hours of service
  • 3 proteins cooked on site
  • Tortillas, onion, cilantro, limes, house salsas
  • Tacos only, no rice or beans
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Taco Bar

$22 per person
2 hours of service
  • 3 proteins: carne asada, al pastor, pollo asado, chorizo, tri-tip or pork belly
  • Spanish rice and beans
  • Full condiment bar and house salsas
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Fiesta Bar

$26 per person
2 hours of service
  • Everything in the Taco Bar
  • Two aguas frescas with ice and cups
  • Chips, salsa and guacamole
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El Patrón

$32 per person
3 hours · 2 staff on the line
  • 4 proteins incl. birria, tri-tip or pork belly
  • Chips with guacamole and queso
  • Quesadillas, mulitas, two aguas frescas
  • Our wedding and quinceañera package
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Add-ons

Make it a party

Elote (Mexican street corn)$4 / person
Premium protein: birria, tri-tip or pork belly$4 / person
Agua fresca, bulk with ice & cups$3 / person
Quesadillas or mulitas$2 / person
Mini churros$2 / person
Extra hour of service$150
Bartender, up to 4 hours$325
WeddingsQuinceañerasBirthdaysGraduationsBaby showersCompany picnicsHoliday partiesChurch & school eventsFestivals
The Tacos El Gringo truck set up at an outdoor event
Booking

How booking works

  1. Send your date & headcount

    We confirm availability and send a written quote within one business day.

  2. Lock in your date

    Choose your package, proteins and add-ons. We confirm arrival and serving times with you or your planner.

  3. We set up and serve

    Our crew arrives early, grills fresh for your guests and cleans up our station when service ends.

Spring and holiday weekends book first

Check your date

Send your date now and we'll hold it while you decide. Brenda, our special events coordinator, handles every booking personally.

The taquero crew serving guests at an event
Free quote · Reply within one business day

Event catering quote

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

Service area

Catering across Orange County

Our taqueros serve weddings, venues, parks and backyards across Orange County.

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 it cost to hire a taco truck for a party in Orange County?

On-site taco catering starts at $19 per person for the Street Taco Bar with a 50 guest minimum, so a 50-person party starts at $950. The Taco Bar with rice and beans is $22 per person, the Fiesta Bar is $26, and El Patrón is $32.

Do you cater weddings and quinceañeras?

Yes. El Patrón is built for weddings, quinceañeras and big celebrations: four proteins including birria, tri-tip or pork belly, chips with guacamole and queso, quesadillas, mulitas and two aguas frescas, with three hours of service.

How long do you serve?

Street Taco Bar, Taco Bar and Fiesta Bar include two hours of serving time. El Patrón includes three hours with two staff on the line. Extra hours are $150 each.

What if I have fewer than 50 guests?

For smaller parties, drop-off trays start at $80 for a half tray of al pastor or pollo asado and feed about 10–12 people.

Do you provide a bartender?

Yes. A bartender is $325 for up to four hours including setup. You provide the alcohol unless we arrange otherwise.

Is there a travel fee?

No travel fee within 15 miles of Santa Ana. It's $75 for 15–30 miles and $150 beyond 30 miles.

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