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El Taco

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I found this business online. I spoke with Carlos on the phone over a week before the event. He said he was available for the day and time (3pm-6pm) we needed. He said to text the number and he would detail everything, letting me know they come 30 min prior to set up. I texted him the morning before the event to confirm for the date, location, and time just to make sure everything was set in place. He responded yes. The following day of the event, none showed up at set up time and so I called to make sure someone was coming and he texted me the location and asked for the city (which I already gave him). He then said give him 30 minutes, his brother-in-law is on the way. Gave me his brothers number. I asked if didn't actually schedule the event and that is why this happened. He said yes . I reiterated to him that I confirmed yesterday, and he said they're getting ready to leave. They arrived to to location around 4pm (an hour and a half late) and we let them know because of the timing of the party we would not be charged for the hour and half you didn't show up (to no fault of our own). Otherwise we wouldn't use the service. The brother-in-law said let me check with Carlos and his helper said he'd try and get it to work out because he knew we did nothing wrong and it was Carlos' fault as to why the service was NOT booked properly, there on time and prepared. The brother-in-law and Carlos did not agree to our terms. He also tried to say I lied and never gave him the address when he spoke with one of the men the party was for but I had the text messages to prove it. The team was very unprofessional. They were not polite, lacked communication, unprepared, and didn't care about the customers. I would HIGHLY recommend going with another company. As their website details different pricing than what he offered me, other businesses offer the same amount of food and sides, you'll be respected and valued as a customer. You will receive service which is most important. The guests waited for food for over an hour and watched them leave because of their pride.

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Rafael F.

Great food, great service, great people make sure to give them all call for all your catering need... big or small the will get it done right.. ask for Carlos the taco man...

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Good price, great food, and super friendly service. Enjoyed them at a school event. Highly recommend!

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The food was horrible it made me sick I had the ships for 3 days don't go to this place This place will give you Charro

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Excellent customer service!! And dollar tacos on Tuesday. :) Definitely coming back for more!! Thanks for the tacos and drinks!

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El Taco - mexican - Updated May 2026

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