The Original & World Famous Taco Man®
Serving Southern California’s favorite tacos for over 20 years and 30,000+ events.
⭐ THE TOM HANKS STORY
Taco Man began as a small family business in Los Angeles.
One day, we were hired for a secret Hollywood event — which turned out to be for Tom Hanks himself.
He loved our tacos so much that he personally called later asking for more rice!
Since that day, we’ve proudly catered over 30,000 events, becoming known as The Original and World Famous Taco Man.
🌮 HOW MANY TACOS SHOULD I PLAN PER GUEST?
We recommend planning for about 4 tacos per guest — they’re street-size tacos served on fresh corn tortillas.
(Some guests enjoy 6–8, so for larger appetites, it’s always best to order one package size up.)
🧃 HOW MUCH AGUA FRESCA DO I NEED?
Our aguas frescas come in 5-gallon containers, and each one typically serves 20–25 guests, depending on cup size and refills.
Cups are not included.
🔥 DO YOU COOK ON LOCATION?
Absolutely!
Our team arrives about one hour early to set up and cook everything fresh on-site.
We bring the grill, ingredients, and full professional setup to your event.
🍳 WHAT COOKING OPTIONS DO YOU OFFER?
We offer three convenient ways to enjoy our world-famous tacos:
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Cooked On-Site – Our most popular option.
Our team arrives early and cooks everything fresh at your event, bringing the full grill and professional setup.
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Buffet Delivery Service – Perfect for offices or venues that don’t allow on-site cooking.
We prepare everything fresh at our facility, deliver it hot, and set it up in disposable chafing dishes so your guests can serve themselves.
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Pick-Up Option – Ideal for small gatherings.
You can pick up your order from our location, and we’ll provide everything you need, including tortillas, salsas, utensils, and trays.
🌯 HOW MANY PROTEIN OPTIONS CAN I CHOOSE?
Each catering package includes your choice of up to three proteins at no extra charge.
All proteins are cooked fresh and served with corn tortillas, homemade salsas, onions, cilantro, and limes.
Included Options (Choose up to 3):
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Premium Carne Asada
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Chicken
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Hawaiian Pork / Al Pastor / Adobada
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Pork Chorizo
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Grilled Veggies
If you’d like to offer more than three, or add premium proteins, see the list below.
🥩 PREMIUM PROTEIN OPTIONS (Per Person – No Limit on Choices)
Protein
Price
Ribeye
$5.00
Shrimp (Butter Lime Shrimp)
$6.00
Chicken Mole
$6.00
Tempura
$7.00
Tinga / Chipotle Chicken
$5.00
Grilled Tilapia
$5.00
Grilled Salmon
$8.00
Buche
$7.00
Cabeza
$7.00
Ground Beef
$4.00
Ground Turkey
$4.00
Portobello Veggie Mix
$4.00
Kosher Beef (min. 25 guests)
$15.00
Kosher Chicken
$15.00
Red Chicharrón
$6.00
Soy Chorizo
$5.00
Soy Pastor
$5.00
Impossible Beef
$12.00
Lengua
$9.00
Portobello Mushrooms
$7.00
Al Pastor Spit / Trompo
$10.00
Birria
$10.00
Mexican Squash / Calabacitas
$4.00
Chile Relleno
$9.00
Thin Steak / Cesina
$7.00
100% Organic Grilled Veggies
$6.00
🍳 BREAKFAST TACO OPTIONS
Perfect for early events and brunch catering.
Each includes fresh tortillas and our signature salsa options.
Protein
Price
Chorizo & Egg
$0.00
Egg & Cheese
$0.00
Hash Browns a la Mexicana
$0.00
Bacon & Egg
$4.00
Plant-Based Sausage & Egg
$9.00
Turkey Bacon & Egg
$6.00
Sausage & Egg
$5.00
Ham & Egg
$4.00
Chorizo & Potatoes
$3.00
Egg & Potatoes
$4.00
Add Breakfast Burritos
$9.00
🏆 WHAT MAKES TACO MAN STAND OUT?
Why people choose Taco Man:
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The first & original taco catering company in California (est. 2004).
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Over 30,000 successful events served.
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A Rating from the Health Department for 14 consecutive years.
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Family-owned and operated – real chefs, real ingredients, no shortcuts.
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Every salsa, bean, and agua fresca is made fresh from scratch.
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No lard ever used.
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Fully insured, licensed, and permitted.
🧑🍳 WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM US?
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Space: About 5×10 ft. for setup
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Electricity: One standard outlet (or we provide disposable chafers at no cost)
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Parking: Easy access for our vehicle and equipment
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Guest Count: Final count due 4 days before your event (upgrades accepted up to 1 day prior)
👕 WHAT DO YOUR COOKS WEAR?
All cooks wear professional chef coats and maintain a clean, uniform appearance at every event.
💬 DO YOUR COOKS SPEAK ENGLISH OR SPANISH?
Yes — our team is about 50/50 bilingual.
Half of our cooks speak English fluently, and the other half speak primarily Spanish.
If you prefer an English-speaking cook, simply let us know when booking and we’ll make sure your event is staffed accordingly.
🍖 IS YOUR FOOD FRESH AND CLEAN?
Yes — 100%.
All meats are cut and marinated in-house by our butcher team, and everything is prepared from scratch for each event.
We take pride in offering the cleanest, freshest taco service in Southern California.
🌯 WHAT HAPPENS WITH LEFTOVERS?
You keep them!
Before leaving, our team will grill extra tortillas and package everything neatly so you can enjoy leftovers later.
💳 PAYMENTS & FEES
We accept:
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Cash
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Credit cards (4% processing fee)
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Checks (accepted 14 days prior)
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Zelle / Cash App
Sales tax and small travel fees apply. Deposits are non-refundable and required to confirm your event.
🧾 CANCELLATION POLICY
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Less than 24 hours: 100% charge
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24–48 hours: 50% charge
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More than 48 hours: No charge
Deposits are non-refundable.
💼 NON-PROFITS & COMPANIES
We proudly serve non-profits, schools, and corporate accounts with net terms available upon approval.
🧠 CAN I SWAP ITEMS FROM THE MENU?
We’re sorry — item swaps are not allowed to maintain consistency and food quality.
📸 WHERE CAN I SEE YOUR SETUP?
Check out photos and videos of real events on Instagram:
@tacoman_com
🧡 GRATUITY
Tips are not included but always appreciated by our hard-working team.
Gratuities go directly to your event cooks.
📅 READY TO BOOK?
Fill out our online quote form or call us today — we’ll respond same day with your personalized quote!
We can also help by phone, text, or through our website’s AI chat assistant for instant answers.
⚖️ LEGAL NOTICE
All bookings are subject to availability.
Policies and pricing may change without notice.
We reserve the right to adjust travel fees based on distance.
