Catering

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Catering in Carmel, Carmel Valley & Pebble Beach

Hosting in Carmel, out in Carmel Valley, or at Pebble Beach? Our family kitchen in Salinas brings real Mexican cooking to homes, gardens, and gathering spaces all around the area.

Choose from all six of our packages. The Oaxacan Celebration Buffet is a favorite for elegant dinners and weddings, while the taco bar and fajita buffet keep things relaxed. For smaller or daytime events, our breakfast and lunch packages start at 25 guests.

Buffet tables under the oaks at an outdoor celebration near Carmel

A good fit if…

  • ●Your event is in Carmel, Carmel Valley, or Pebble Beach
  • ●You're hosting a home or garden gathering
  • ●You want the option to add setup and serving staff
  • ●You're planning for 25 guests or more

Often chosen for

  • ●At-home dinner parties
  • ●Wedding and rehearsal dinners
  • ●Milestone celebrations
  • ●Daytime meetings and retreats

Recommended 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

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Wedding reception

Wedding reception

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

FAQs

Good questions to ask before you book

Do you deliver to Carmel Valley and Pebble Beach?

Yes. Carmel, Carmel Valley, and Pebble Beach are all in our service area. Delivery requires a $1,000 minimum order. Let us know the venue so we can plan timing.

Which package works for an elegant dinner?

The Oaxacan Celebration Buffet is our elevated option, with birria de res, mole Oaxaqueño, and cheese enchiladas.

Can you staff an event at a private home?

Yes. Setup, refills, staffing, and full service are quoted separately from the starting package prices.

What's the minimum group size?

Buffet packages start at 40 guests; breakfast and lunch packages start at 25. Smaller groups can still book any package with the minimum charge applied.

How do we lock in our date?

Send the quote form at least 5 days ahead, or 14 days for 75+ guests. A 25% deposit confirms your date.

Is there a minimum for delivery?

Delivery requires a $1,000 minimum order. Smaller orders can be picked up at our Salinas deli (343 Main St).

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Fiestas are kind of our thing! Send us the details and we'll come back with pricing — we'll call or email to lock in your date.

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