Catering

We'll feed your whole party

From taco bars to boxed lunches, we cater events of any size across Salinas and Monterey County. Buffet packages need at least 40 guests and 5 days' notice (14 days for 75+); breakfast and lunch packages need at least 25 guests. Tell us the details and we'll build a quote around your event.

El Colibrí catering spread set up for an event

Packages

Per-person pricing, with price breaks

The per-person rate drops as your guest count grows. Tax and gratuity are additional; a 25% deposit confirms your date.

Fiesta Buffet · min. 40 guests

Taquiza Taco Bar

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

  • Asada, carnitas & chicken
  • Spanish rice & refried pinto beans
  • Corn tortillas (flour available on request)
  • Onions, cilantro, limes & house salsas
  • Plates, napkins, and serving utensils

Per person

  • 40–59 guests$25.00
  • 60–99 guests$23.00
  • 100+ guests$21.00
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Fiesta Buffet · min. 40 guests

Fajita Fiesta Buffet

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

  • Chicken, steak & veggie fajitas
  • Spanish rice & refried pinto beans
  • Corn and flour tortillas
  • House salsas and toppings
  • Plates, napkins, and serving utensils

Per person

  • 40–59 guests$26.00
  • 60–99 guests$24.00
  • 100+ guests$22.00
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Fiesta Buffet · min. 40 guests

Oaxacan Celebration Buffet

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

  • Birria de res & cheese enchiladas
  • Mole Oaxaqueño over chicken
  • Spanish rice & refried pinto beans
  • Corn and flour tortillas & house salsas
  • Plates, napkins, and serving utensils

Per person

  • 40–59 guests$35.00
  • 60–99 guests$33.00
  • 100+ guests$31.00
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Breakfast & Lunch · min. 25 guests

Breakfast Burrito Bar

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

  • Breakfast burritos (bacon, ham, chorizo, or veggie)
  • Chilaquiles pan with salsa roja
  • Pico de gallo, sour cream & tomatillo salsa

Per person

  • 25–39 guests$22.00
  • 40–79 guests$20.00
  • 80+ guests$19.00
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Breakfast & Lunch · min. 25 guests

Soup, Salad & Sandwich Luncheon

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

  • Half sandwiches: Roasted Turkey, Grilled Chicken, Ham & Cheese, Veggie
  • Salads: Cobb, Caesar, or Taco Salad
  • A big bowl of Daily Soup with cups & ladle

Per person

  • 25–39 guests$22.00
  • 40–79 guests$19.00
  • 80+ guests$18.00
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Breakfast & Lunch · min. 25 guests

Lunch Boxes – Torta

Individually boxed torta lunches with chips and salsa.

  • Choose 2–3 torta styles: Torta Cubana, Oaxacan Torta, House Special
  • Chips & salsa cup

Per person

  • 25–39 guests$19.00
  • 40–79 guests$18.00
  • 80+ guests$17.00
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Recent events

See how our catering looks at real events

A few recent setups, from weddings to office lunches to larger parties.

Wedding reception

Wedding reception

Full-service catering with premium buffet selections, staffing, and room for rentals or beverage add-ons.

Corporate lunch for 35

Corporate lunch for 35

Drop-off friendly lunch options with clear portions, simple setup, and quick delivery for teams on a schedule.

Holiday party for 50

Holiday party for 50

Buffet setup with mixed proteins, vegetarian sides, agua fresca, and dessert add-ons for a larger group.

FAQs

Questions we should answer before you call

How quickly can we get a quote?

During business hours we usually reply fast, often within about an hour. The form on this page is the fastest way to get the right package and pricing in front of the team.

Do we need to pay to request a quote?

No. We only need your event details plus phone and email so we can confirm availability, package fit, and next steps.

What guest count works best for buffet service?

In general, buffet packages are the strongest fit at 40+ guests. Smaller groups may still work — ask us about drop-off or boxed-lunch options instead.

Can you handle weddings and private events?

Yes. The Oaxacan Celebration Buffet is our main elevated buffet option, and we're happy to talk through a more custom, staffed service flow for weddings or private events.

Do you cater events across Monterey County?

Yes. We regularly cater events across Monterey County — Salinas is simply our home base. Let us know your venue city so we can confirm delivery and setup logistics.

Request a quote

Tell us about your event

Send us the details and we'll come back with pricing. We'll follow up by phone or email to confirm your date.

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