El Colibri Catering · Monterey County

Fajita Fiesta Buffet catering for lunches and larger gatherings

Choose Fajita Fiesta Buffet when you want a generous fajita-style buffet with familiar proteins and a straightforward guest flow.

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Chicken, steak, and veggie fajitas with rice, beans, tortillas, and house salsasStarting prices reflect simple service; setup, refills, and staffing are quoted separatelyMinimum 40 guests with approachable starting pricing by headcountBuilt for larger lunches, parties, and events that need a polished buffet line
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Chicken, steak, and veggie fajitas with rice, beans, tortillas, and house salsas

Starting prices reflect simple service; setup, refills, and staffing are quoted separately

Minimum 40 guests with approachable starting pricing by headcount

Built for larger lunches, parties, and events that need a polished buffet line

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Fajita Fiesta Buffet

A generous fajita-style buffet with chicken, steak, and veggie fajitas, served with rice, beans, tortillas, and house salsas.

$26–$22/guest for 40+

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

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Taquiza Taco Bar

A taco-bar style buffet built around three classic proteins, rice, beans, tortillas, and house toppings.

$25–$21/guest for 40+

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

Oaxacan Celebration Buffet

An elevated Mexican buffet featuring birria de res, mole Oaxaqueno, cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, tortillas, and house salsas.

$35–$31/guest for 40+

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

Lunch Boxes – Torta

Individually boxed torta lunches with chips and salsa.

From $17/guest

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

Breakfast Burrito Bar

Build-your-own breakfast burrito experience with chilaquiles and fresh salsas.

From $19/guest

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

Soup, Salad & Sandwich Luncheon

Comforting, mix-and-match lunch with soups, salads, and half sandwiches.

From $18/guest

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

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Quick compare: Fajita Fiesta Buffet: $26–$22/pp for 40+ · Taquiza Taco Bar: $25–$21/pp for 40+ · Oaxacan Celebration Buffet: $35–$31/pp for 40+

Lower per-person pricing opens at 60+ and 100+ guests. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery.

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Best Value

Fajita Fiesta Buffet delivered and set up

Best value for easy crowd-pleasing events that do not need the full buffet-service layer.

Most Popular

Taquiza Taco Bar with buffet setup and on-site refills

The most common next step once the event needs setup, replenishment, and clearer on-site support.

Most Elevated

Fajita Fiesta Buffet with staffed serving line

The stronger close when you want staffed service, more guest interaction, or a more polished event flow.

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Buffet package cards show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect simple drop-off, pickup, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

Use the service styles to see how the quote changes. Buffet service builds on the package tiers, so the per-person rate improves as guest count grows. Delivery/setup, buffet refills, and staffed lines can still be estimated here. Full-service staffed events, weddings, rentals, and 150+ guest jobs move to a custom quote.

Quesabirrias are available as a premium fresh-service add-on for taquiza-style events. Because they are best served fresh, they are not included as the default item in our buffet packages.

Appetizer Add-Ons start at $15/person. Choose 2: mini chicken tostadas, mini tortas, guacamole cups, esquites, taquito-style bites, or vegetarian tamale bites. Premium seafood appetizers can be quoted separately for weddings and elevated private events.

Add-ons (per person)

We usually lead with guac + chips, agua fresca, horchata, and dessert or sweets. Fish tacos, shrimp tacos, and quesabirrias come in as specialty upgrades when the event format supports them.

Quesabirrias are quoted as a premium fresh-service add-on rather than a tray-held buffet item.

Starting package price$26.00
Lowest published starting price$22.00
Add-ons per person$0.00
Guests entered40
Food subtotal$1040.00
Service cost (20% on gross)$208.00
Tax on food (9.25%)$96.20
Estimated total$1344.20

Estimation only. This estimate includes a 20% service cost on gross food and 9.25% tax on food only. Final pricing may still vary with travel, rentals, and whether the event needs interactive staffing or full live made-to-order service.

Buffet packages show the 40+ guest range, with lower per-person pricing at 60+ and 100+. Starting prices reflect pickup, drop-off, or basic delivery. Setup, refills, staffing, and full-service are quoted separately based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.

Quesabirrias are available as a premium fresh-service add-on for taquiza-style events. Because they are best served fresh, they are not included as the default item in our buffet packages.

Looking for Italian, pizza-forward, or premium private-event catering? Ask us about custom menus for weddings, beach celebrations, and private dinners.

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Best fit when you want the room to feel more catered than casual drop-off, but do not need a full wedding-service package.

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What is included in Fajita Fiesta Buffet?

Chicken, steak, and veggie fajitas with sauteed peppers and onions, Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, corn and flour tortillas, house salsas and toppings, and the serving setup pieces guests need.

Why choose Fajita Fiesta Buffet instead of taco bar?

Fajita Fiesta Buffet is the better fit when you want a cleaner buffet line with fewer guest decisions and a more straightforward fajita-style spread.

Do you bring chafing and serving gear?

Yes when the service level calls for delivery/setup or buffet service. The starting price shown on the page is the simpler service version, and fuller onsite service is quoted separately.

Are there upgrades or add-ons?

Yes. Shrimp fajitas, guac + chips, agua fresca, horchata, dessert, and appetizer add-ons can be added, and staffed-line service is available when you want a more hands-on guest experience.