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.

My team and I have gone to Havana in Walnut Creek multiple times for dinner and we loved the food…read moreso much we used Havana Catering in Martinez to cater for our company event. With only a week's notice, they were able to accommodate our event without any issue. The food came 30 mins early which gave us enough time to prepare the lunch area for 70 people. From the time of order to food drop off, they were super nice, friendly, and accommodating. They helped bring the food up even though we had enough people to do it. All the food were prepped as if we were getting it fresh dining in at the restaurant. Every dish was cooked perfectly and packed tons of flavor. The price was pretty reasonable as well. Hands down, the chimichurri skirt steak was my favorite paired with the sofrito rice and the boniato mash. The plantain crusted cod was really good with the cuban corn saute. We will definitely be using Havana Catering again for our future events!

Chef Daniel did a spectacular job with preparing and serving our wedding dinner and appetizers!!…read moreHis professional and culinary skills are exceptional, and he was so easy to work with in planning our menu and appetizer selections!! His serving staff provided outstanding, courteous, attentive, and gracious service to our guests!! Everyone has told us how much they loved Chef Daniel's appetizers and dinner selections!! The food was hot, easy to serve the right amount of portions on the buffet table, and very delicious. We are just so pleased with everything, Chef Daniel exceeded our expectations!! Thank you so much, Sandy and George

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!

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!

El Pastor, Asada, Chicken,...WOW! The flavor profile is…read morevery popular amongst whomever is invited when these guys cater! They provide it all, and it is top level tase! Rice and beans, quesadillas on the spot, very kind teams come to prep/serve the food. Every team we have ever had 3+ now, has been professional, kind, and fun! We had them for a few parties over the years and this review should have come much sooner!! Call them as soon as you know you're having a party because my guess is that they get booked, they're that good! Orchata, carrots/onions, jalapeño peppers, plentiful sides. We will definitely use their services again sooner than later.

new spring/summer hours are: Tuesday to Saturday 6a-10a for breakfast and 11a-4p for lunch…read more closed mondays. break bread sundays*open to all 2pm until last meal served. same location Always great food and service

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.

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!

WOW, Skot & Napkins Catering & Event Planning (not to be confused with Napkins restaurant) made my…read more65th birthday party so amazing & unforgettable! My professional background is hotel management/event planning/catering so I can be a very exacting client. I had decided I wanted to serve heavy hors d'oeuvres so my guests would get enough to eat (because we were going to be drinking & dancing into the evening), but I didn't want a buffet dinner menu. I wanted innovated, new takes on food. Natural, not processed. A foodie experience. I was not disappointed. Skot & his staff DELIVERED AMAZINGLY! When I met with Skot, he listened to my ideas (what a concept), looked at the recipes I wanted to incorporate in my menu, made suggestions and recommendations then explained how it would all work. He offered his opinions and thoughts, which I wanted. (I had met with one caterer who just keep shaking his head 'no', arguing & explaining why I needed to do it HIS way, after all HE was the one with experience. Yes, that went over big.) After hiring Skot, I no longer had to concern myself with my menu or staffing, equipment rental, linens, dishes, glasses, etc. Skot ordered and managed it all after getting my approval of what was going to be used. All deliveries & pickups happened as scheduled. His staff arrived, dressed appropriately, on time with pleasant attitudes and knew what they needed to do. I didn't have to get involved. It was amazing. Skot was there to answer any questions I might have or new information I might need to convey. During the cocktail hour Skot's staff passed a selection of hors d'oeuvres, I'm still hearing about the amazing tomato soup shot glass with grilled cheese sandwich square, which was one of Skot's suggestions. He was so right. It was delicious. After about an hour Skot's staff announced food was available in the dining room. I had ordered flowers and candles, but Napkins was responsible for laying the table & it was beautiful. Small chafing dishes and trays arranged around the table. Skot's staff replenished the food though-out service and continually policed all areas where guests roamed for discarded dishes and glasses. At the end of the evening they packed up all the rented glasses, dishes, linens, flatware, cleaned the items of mine they used, stored any food, emptied garbage & left my home in order. Perfect. My party was at the end of April and I am still getting compliments about it, the food, the staff and how courteous & accommodating they all were, how beautifully the food was presented, but most importantly how delicious & innovated the food was. I will definitely use Napkins again and highly recommend them for any type event you may be planning. They are so professional, which allowed me to enjoy my party and not worry about anything. The evening was fantastic and exceeded what I was hoping it would be. It was a great party.

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!

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.