Rafael's is a Vallejo staple. I threw a birthday party recently and the majority of my guests said…read more"This is Rafael's. Everyone knows them!" That alone says a lot about their reputation. From the moment Frankie and I spoke, the entire process was easy and stress-free. They were great to work with, the setup and breakdown were seamless, and we had more than enough food to feed 120+ guests, with plenty left over. Having Rafael's handle the catering allowed me and my party helpers to focus on everything else instead of worrying about the food. I don't know when I'll be hosting another party this big, but when I do, Rafael's will be my first call. Thank you Rafael's Catering for helping make her day so special!

We've hired Rafael's to cater at least 4 of our last 6 parties, from a guest size of 30 to over 100…read morepeople. The ordering process is simple, the team is efficient, portions are LARGE and they make it easy to modify items, pricing quotes, etc. Delivery and pick up has always ran smooth and the team will assist in packing up all leftovers because there definitely will be plenty. They have delivered to a hall as well as our home, they've set up in our backyard and inside our dining space. They stay communicative with delivery and pick up times, updates and ETAs of arrival. I'd have to say that by now, we have ordered every item on their menu - including the lechon, and we've gotten great feedback from family & friends. Rafael's has set the bar pretty high for quality of food and service. I recommend them to anyone that is planning to host a party and does not want the hassle of cooking, setting up, etc.

We used Havana Catering for our wedding and had such a great experience. We ordered the steak…read moreskewers, ropa vieja empanadas, chicken and chayote skewers, mini Cuban sandwiches, twice fried plantains, and corn and pea empanadas. I was so busy during the wedding that I actually didn't get a chance to try the food myself, but afterward I received so many compliments from our guests about how good the tapas were. That alone told me we made the right choice. The delivery was also right on time, and everything arrived still super hot and ready to serve, which I really appreciated. Everything went smoothly, the food was a hit with our guests, and I would definitely recommend Havana Catering for an event.

I used Havana Catering for the first time for my baby shower this past weekend and had a really…read moregreat experience. I had heard of them before because a friend used them for their wedding, and since I plan events for a living, I've worked with a lot of caterers. For my own event though, price mattered a lot, but I still wanted really good food. After reaching out to a bunch of places, I went with Havana because I had tried their food before and their pricing was very reasonable. We ordered full trays of adobo chicken, lechon roasted pork, crispy tofu, paella, sofrito rice, black beans, corn, poblano mac and cheese, and plantains. I did bring in one dish from another restaurant, Jamaican oxtail, just because I know my guests are big foodies. The biggest hits from Havana were definitely the poblano mac and cheese, lechon, and the paella. Honestly, the mac and cheese was the standout. Everyone kept going back for it and I wish I had ordered an extra tray. What really stood out to me though was the delivery experience. The driver called me ahead of time, brought everything in, and set it all up. He opened the trays with gloves, added sauces, arranged everything nicely, and even put out utensils and labels. I've had plenty of catering deliveries before and this was easily one of the best. He was just genuinely kind and went above and beyond, and it made a big difference. Overall, everything went smoothly, the food was great, and I would definitely order from them again.

We had the pleasure of being invited to two meals served by Chef Daniel and his team at private…read moredinner parties. The food was exceptional both times, and the ability for the hosts to relax and entertain while the food is prepped and served is invaluable. And no dirty dishes after guests leave! Would highly recommend if you're looking for a memorable dinner without the inconveniences of leaving your house!

The caterers delivered the food on time and were very courteous. Also, Chef Daniel did a great job…read morecooking the food, which was delicious, and there was also plenty left over, which was surprising to me because of how many people we had. I would definitely recommend them again for me, and also for anyone else in need of their services. Great job by them. Five stars!!!!!

We hired Vatos Tacos for our wedding. Yummy food and great to work with. We had some changes a…read morecouple months out from the wedding that we wanted, and they were very responsive at accommodating our requests. They also were able to set out food earlier for our cocktail hour. We got to take home the leftovers and have been enjoying it since! Freezes very well. We also were able to order samples of the food early and throw a taco party for our friends to make sure we liked the food, which helped us to feel super confident and tasted great!

We hired Vatos Tacos to cater a 50th anniversary party in our backyard, and they were fantastic!…read moreThe food was delicious, and everyone absolutely loved the spiked cucumber lemonade punch. The whole setup was professional and seamless, and they were also very reasonably priced -- such a great value for the quality of the food and service. A huge shout-out to Tony and Vinny for being so friendly, accommodating, and wonderful to work with. They helped make the celebration feel really special. We would absolutely hire Vatos Tacos again and highly recommend them for a party or event!

We had the pleasure of trying their food in Downtown Vallejo. They were one of the vendors at the…read moreBattle in the Bay Car Show by Chelu Family CC. The lady who took my order was super nice but I do have to warn you the prices are a little steep. $8 for 1 bbq skewer? I didn't try this but I did try: 1. Mexipino lumpia (birria lumpia?) - This was delicious and less messier to eat than a taco. It had the same great flavors. $15 for 4 pieces cut in half was steep but it did hit the spot at the event. 2. Cali drip - I was excited to try this. I'm a big fan of calamansi. Sadly, this disappointed me. It was all sugar and less tart. It reminded me of the sugary kool-aid my aunties and uncle's used to make. It's like when you buy an alcoholic beverage and it has no alcohol. I'd love to give this place another try and maybe try the bbq sticks.

Traballos backyard bbq is amazing. I opted to get breakfast and a Longsilog was what I needed. The…read morefact that they included tomatoes and onions was clutch! The owner, Doc is a cool ass dude and he rocks it out with this food! Will for sure be going back soon!

Good food. Nice ambiance…read more Good service. Nice outdoor dining area Easy neighborhood to park.

The place was busy on Saturday morning (around 945am), not full, but diners kept coming in…read more Certainly, a popular local brunch spot in town. We ordered the waffle churros with added fried chicken ($19). It was really good though i wish the waffle was a bit crispier on the outside. The syrup was very thick like honey! We also ordered the breakfast burrito with avocado and chorizo (added cost so it became $20). I really liked the chorizo, they grilled it so it was a tad crisp, and loved that it wasn't very salty. We also ordered the meat (chicken) handmade pie. The filling was generous, the crust though i wish it was a bit more flaky and crisp. This was just ok. Their latte and chairs latte were good too. Food came out about 15+ minutes after we placed the order. Restroom was reasonably clean and overall ambiance and decor of the eatery were inviting. We Certainly will done here again and definitely the chicken and waffle.were our favorite from what we ordered today.

My husbands workplace had a large lunch gathering catered by FlavorTrain this afternoon. Wow! Truly…read moreexcellent BBQ. We had Brisket, Pork Ribs and Hot Links. Let me first say that I do not even like Brisket- it's usually over cooked, dry and awful. This brisket melted in my mouth and I wanted MORE! The Pork Ribs were PERFECTION! The Hot Links were HOT! I'm an admitted BBQ snob, having lived in the Deep South for many years- this is the best BBQ I've had anywhere in Northern California. I'm trying to think of an excuse to have a party so we can get FlavorTrain to BBQ for it!

Chuck catered a party at my house in Berkeley for my 50th birthday. The food, service,…read morecommunication, Chuck, his assistant AJ-all were superb! I can't recommend him enough, and look forward to having him feed my friends and family at our next throw down. His brisket is hands down my favorite ever!

65th birthday celebration.... formal sit-down dinner in my garden for 35…read more Once again... Napkins Catering came through with a spirited, professional and creative event. During the planning process.... Skot went out of his way... getting the best possible pricing for quality rentals after researching multiple sources. During the event... my oven went on the blink... the "roll with the punches team of professionals" adapted and served an amazing dinner of tray passed hors d'oeuvres ... starter, entree and dessert. Napkins Catering food is always on point.... it's their service that takes it to the next level. My endorsement of this great catering company remains the same... a huge recommendation!

I highly recommend Napkins Catering. Skot and his team catered a baby shower for my family. It was…read morewonderful. The food was delicious and fresh. The team provided excellent service. They are wonderful. Thank you Lex for leading the team and even packing leftovers for my husband when he got back after the baby shower was done. I love Napkins Catering!

We attended a private party in Pleasant Hill last night that was catered by Chef Vanessa and her…read moreteam. It was Mediterranean heavy apps and every single thing was absolutely delicious. The food was talked about all night! Somehow it got even better by desserts! We plan to use Chef Vanessa when we are in need of a caterer.

Chef Vanessa and her crew catered my wife's 70th birthday party at our house. She worked with us to…read moredevelop a menu we loved, including seasonal ingredients. Vanessa and her team showed up early, cooked everything from scratch,served a fabulous meal and then packed and cleaned up everything. Left the kitchen spotless with lots of tasty leftovers in the fridge. I highly recommend working with Chef Vanessa and will certainly use her services again!

Great device and Gabino such a great cook! A must try in Novato…read more After work. Hell yeah

It's very good food. Nice tacos with plenty of meat. Very tasty. Will definitely go again. My…read morefamily loves it! Great dinners.