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Taco Catering in Orange County

Red oak grilled trays, office breakfast and lunch, and on-site taco truck service for parties, weddings and corporate events.

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Taco Catering in Orange County

Tacos El Gringo has been catering Orange County since 2018, starting at local breweries in Santa Ana. Every meat is grilled over red oak for a smoky flavor you won't get from a hotel buffet or a flat-top. We cater birthdays, graduations, weddings, quinceañeras, baby showers, game days, corporate events and office lunches.

Pick the setup that fits your event: drop-off trays you can order online, boxed breakfast and lunch for the office, or our taqueros cooking fresh on site.

Featured in Eater LAOC Weekly Best Food TruckRed oak grilledFamily owned since 201810 to 500+ guests

Drop-Off Trays

From $60 / half tray
Order online · 24 hours' notice
  • Carne asada, al pastor, tri-tip, chorizo, pollo asado, pork belly
  • Tortillas, salsa, onion, cilantro, limes
  • Rice and beans by the tray
Order trays

Office Catering

From $12 / person
Breakfast & lunch · 5 to 200+ people
  • Breakfast burrito boxes and bars
  • Office taco boxes for 10 or 20
  • Coffee, OJ, aguas frescas
See office menu

Taco Truck at Your Event

From $19 / person
On-site taqueros · 50 guest minimum
  • Meats grilled fresh on site
  • Weddings, quinceañeras, corporate events
  • Plates, napkins, utensils included
See event packages

Catering Tray Prices

A half tray feeds about 10–12 people and 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

Disposable chafing display with fuel: $25 per tray, keeps food hot about 2 hours.

Add-Ons

Priced per person unless noted.

Chips & guacamole$3
Chips & salsa$2
Watermelon agua fresca$5
Soda or water$2
Fresh fruit tray$2
Extra rice or beans$4
Tri-tip or pork belly upgrade$2
Coffee box (serves 10)$25 each
Orange juice (serves 10)$20 each
Order catering online

How Catering Works

  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 deliver

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

Planning Something Bigger?

Weddings, quinceañeras, company picnics and festivals: tell us about it and we'll put together a package and a firm price.

Get a Catering Quote

Tell us the date and headcount. We reply within one business day.

Areas We Serve

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 truck service starts at $19 per person for 50 guests or more.

How far ahead should I book catering?

Drop-off trays and office packages can be ordered online with 24 hours' notice (office taco boxes by 2 PM the day before). For weddings, quinceañeras and large on-site events, book as early as you can so we can hold your date.

Do you bring the taco truck to events?

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

Do you have vegetarian and vegan catering 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?

Plates, napkins and utensils come with on-site catering. Drop-off trays and office packages don't include them or chafing racks; you can add disposable chafing displays for $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.