Three classic proteins with rice, beans, tortillas, toppings, and house salsas
El Colibri Catering · Monterey County
Taco bar catering for real events
A buffet-style taquiza with asada, carnitas, chicken, rice, beans, tortillas, and house toppings, built for parties, office meals, school events, and celebrations across Monterey County.
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Three classic proteins with rice, beans, tortillas, toppings, and house salsasBest fit for taco-forward events around 40+ guestsChoose drop-off, delivery and setup, buffet refills, or a staffed serving lineBuilt for parties, team lunches, school events, and community gatherings
Three classic proteins with rice, beans, tortillas, and toppings
Good for parties, team lunches, and community events
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Why this page fits
What matters most for this kind of booking
This page works best when tacos are clearly the right food direction, but you still need to decide whether simple setup is enough or whether refill support or staffing should be added. It is event catering, not a casual taco-truck drop-in service.
Best fit for taco-forward events around 40+ guests
Choose drop-off, delivery and setup, buffet refills, or a staffed serving line
Built for parties, team lunches, school events, and community gatherings
Quick guide
What helps you decide faster
This section keeps the most useful decision points together so it is easier to match the food, service style, and city coverage to your event.
Good fit when you want
- •Tacos as the main event, not just one menu option
- •A taco caterer that can handle parties, offices, or weddings
- •A crowd-friendly buffet with flexible proteins
- •Something that works for both parties and office groups
- •A simple buffet-first starting point with upgrades if needed
Often chosen for
- •Birthday parties and grad parties
- •Office lunches and open-house events
- •Weddings and rehearsal-style celebrations
- •School, nonprofit, and community gatherings
Common decisions
- •Simple buffet setup vs. refill support
- •Three standard proteins: asada, carnitas, chicken
- •Fish or shrimp upgrades when needed
- •40-guest buffet minimum with add-on staffing available
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Pricing summary
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Best Value / Most Popular / Most Elevated
This mirrors how we actually close catering: approachable package pricing first, then service style drives the real quote.
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.
Not sure yet? Pick any package to continue—our team will confirm the best fit after you submit.
Starting prices reflect simple drop-off, pickup, or basic delivery. Delivery, setup, buffet refills, staffed service, and full-service events are quoted based on guest count, timing, location, and service needs.
Use the service styles to see how the quote changes. Buffet setup + refills generally lands around $38/person minimum, staffed serving lines around $46/person, and full-service staffed events around $69/person or custom.
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$29.00
Lowest published starting price$27.00
Add-ons per person$0.00
Guests entered40
Food subtotal$1160.00
Service cost (20% on gross)$232.00
Tax on food (9.25%)$107.30
Estimated total$1499.30
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.
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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FAQs
Questions people usually ask before booking
What proteins come with the taco bar?
Asada, carnitas, and chicken are the standard three-protein mix. Fish and shrimp can be added when you want to upgrade the spread.
What comes with the taco bar besides the meat?
Spanish rice, refried pinto beans, corn tortillas with flour tortillas available on request, onions, cilantro, limes, house salsas, and the serving pieces needed for the buffet.
Do quesabirrias come with the taco bar?
No. 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.
Is the taco bar staffed and refilled?
Not by default. Starting prices reflect simple service. Delivery/setup, buffet refills, interactive staffed lines, and fuller taquiza-style support are quoted separately depending on the event.
What is the minimum?
Buffet pricing starts at 40 guests. Smaller groups can still order with the minimum charge applied.
What should I send first if I want the fastest taco-bar quote?
Send the guest count, venue city, event type, and whether you mainly need simple setup or buffet support on site. Date and time can still be TBD if you are narrowing the event down.