LaLa Tacos is a Temecula-based taco caterer serving Riverside, Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles counties — and one of only two caterers in this guide that publishes its prices before you call.
Seven menu tiers, published on their site, run from $14.50 to $40.00 per person, each quoted twice: once for drop-off delivery, once for cooking on site. The Classic Favorites tier starts at $14.50 delivered and $17.50 cooked on site with a choice of three proteins; the Signature Collection tops out at $40.00 on site with filet mignon, New York steak and smoked brisket burnt ends. A dedicated vegetarian menu runs $24.50 delivered and $27.50 on site, and LaLa lists the rice, beans and salsas on that menu as vegan — confirm preparation directly if that matters for your guests.
Minimums work differently depending on how you order. They set a $150 minimum on each menu tier and $200 on delivery orders. On-site bookings carry a separate, substantially higher minimum that the business currently publishes inconsistently — its own FAQ states both $900 Sunday through Friday and $850 for weekdays — so confirm the on-site figure before you budget.
Every taco bar includes corn tortillas, rice, beans, onion, cilantro, limes, red and green salsas, plus plates, forks, serving utensils and napkins — they plan on roughly five tortillas per guest. Add-on stations include an artisan quesadilla station, an elote bar and an on-site churro station.
LaLa publishes more operational detail than any other caterer in this guide. The team arrives an hour before service. Serving windows run 90 minutes for parties of 50 or more and an hour for 40 or fewer, with additional time billed per staff member in half-hour increments. Changes are accepted up to seven days out, additions up to five, and headcount increases up to three. They ask for a 25% deposit within 48 hours of booking, add a service fee of 18–20% on on-site catering, and charge travel fees on all on-site work based on distance.
A few physical constraints are worth knowing before you book: the carts run four to ten feet long, need 30 inches of clear access, and can't cross more than three steps, gravel or uneven ground. Indoor propane-free carts are available where open flame isn't.
The business states it is licensed by Riverside County Environmental Health with an A rating, and that it carries insurance with a certificate available on two weeks' notice. It runs a public instant-quote calculator, and changes to a booked order are accepted by email only.
Catering prices and dietary prep change; worth confirming when you call.
Seven published menu tiers from $14.50 to $40.00 per person, each quoted for drop-off delivery and for cooking on site; $150 per-tier minimum, $200 delivery minimum, higher on-site minimum.
I recently had the pleasure of using La La Tacos for a special celebration, and I can't recommend them highly enough! Although I called at the last minute, they were incredibly accommodating. They delivered beautifully packaged food that arrived hot and ready to serve.
The food was well prepared and hot when we received it. The meat was grilled perfectly and marinated perfectly. We ate mostly everything and had sent home everyone with a plate of food.
We hired La La for a pre-wedding pool party! The food and service Mateo provided was excellent. Huge hit with our guests!
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