"So... we have a caterer?" I queried as my parents assured me the food and decorations for the…read morerehearsal dinner were well in hand. "And decorations?" I asked doubtfully. And who is this person? A friend of a friend? YOU tried to speak in Spanish? OMG I hope this works out. And it did, beautifully. Carmen and her sister Elsa did all the food and the decorations for a party of about 130 with seeming ease. Elsa transformed a raw space into a fiesta! forever! event. Gorgeous colored tablecloths, centerpieces, huge paper flowers, sombreros, candelarias. The whole thing was just perfect and probably the best that place is ever gonna look. Carmen, the chef of the duo, cooked, set up, served, cleaned up and generally made everyone as happy as pigs in shit. And I dont use that very graphic phrase lightly. On the menu: small homemade corn and flour tortillas, fajita, chicken, pork asada, pork belly, gorditas, quesadillas, poblano with cream and corn (veggie), towers of trompo (marinated for days), a huge salsa bar, aguas frescas (fresh juices) of watermelon, mango, pineapple and all the serving ware included. Oh, this all cost us $20 a person & $15 a table. Your quote may be different but I was mightily impressed. It was like I walked into a portal to mexico, minus the scary drug guys and iffy food (but plus a lot of scary relatives.) It seems like that dynamic duo can handle any project you want to throw at them. And believe me, you should throw every event with them. People will be raving about it for years -- and I didnt have to lift a finger. Only a fork.

Attend an event in McAllen for TWUA and hands down the BEST Mexican food I have ever eaten. The…read morefood was hot and the tortilla were hand made there as was the Trompo. The selection of salsa was excellent. Dessert was wonderful. If you use any other caterer other than Carmen..... You wasted your money. GREAT JOB LADIES!!!!!!

Best Catering For Less…read more If you're looking for good healthy looking food to feed you're people at the next Pachanga, or Fiesta, try All-Occasion. "Banquetes para todo ocasion" You get chicken stuffed with cheese and ham, with steamed rice and veggies, or potato salad, or pasta! They have three types of chicken plates you can choose from all from 5.95 a person, that includes, drink and bread. There is chipotle chicken, serrano chicken, and chicken with mushrooms and gravy! They offer other plate combinations with steak and shrimp for a different price. But chicken is the more economic choice. If you have time, you can go up to the establishment, and the owner will cook you sample plates to help you decide what to buy, and you will get the whole plate for free! He will not even charge you to test! AMAZING. My three aunts and I went here to test the food on a Saturday around lunch time, they were so hungry, they all tried the food, and choose their favorites and had lunch! Not only does this catering get the job done for less, they will deliver to your establishment and sometimes if you're lucky the caterer will stay and help you serve the food. And since he knows all the portions this makes it easy on you. They provide real plating, and nice drinking glasses, along with real silverware. And don't even think about having to wash all those dishes. They pick them up dirty when you are done with your event. So stop thinking chicken with rice and beans, or brisket out of a Styrofoam plate is the way to feed a bunch of hungry people at your next event. Surprise people next time, believe this place is so professional your friends will think you spent so much more $ than you actually did. Your wallet will be singing 'money money money money, MONEY!'

I would not recommend Karla's catering services to friends, family, or anyone planning an event…read more While the food itself was acceptable, the experience of working with Karla was one of the most stressful parts of our wedding weekend. Throughout the event, she was rude and confrontational toward our coordinator, several vendors, and even some guests. Our wedding was outdoors, and when severe weather impacted the timeline, we understandably had to push dinner service back approximately 30-45 minutes. Instead of showing professionalism or flexibility during an already stressful situation, Karla became visibly upset and disrespectful toward me because the delay meant she would need to stay longer. The most concerning issue, however, involved payment. Upon arrival at the event, she insisted that our electronic payment had never been received and demanded a large cash payment before proceeding. During our honeymoon, she repeatedly called and texted us multiple times a day demanding additional payment, despite us already having paid in full electronically. After contacting our banks and payment providers, we confirmed that the electronic payment had in fact been successfully delivered to her account the entire time. As a result, she ultimately had to return the extra cash payment because we had overpaid her. Weddings are stressful enough without having to deal with unnecessary conflict, payment disputes, and unprofessional behavior from a vendor. Of all the vendors we hired for our wedding, this is the only one we would not hire again. I strongly encourage future couples to look elsewhere.

We used Karla for a nice dinner, brunch and lunch for a bachelorette party. The food was AMAZING!…read moreEveryone loved it and every single dish was a hit. She was so sweet and came up with the perfect menu to fit everyone's dietary needs. The food was packaged nicely, they were quick to set it all up and you could tell it was super fresh. Could not have asked for a better caterer and will definitely be using her again when I'm back in South Padre!

I Cook U Eat has great food, reasonable prices, and an incredibly easy to work with staff. I work…read morein Austin, but contacted Rudy, the owner and chief, at a friend's urging to cater a high-end event my employer was having in the Valley. From my understanding, this is a new business, but you can't tell at all. Rudy is so professional and knowledgeable. Not to mention, the food was delicious! He served tenderloin medallions with horseradish sauce, rosemary chicken, shrimp cocktail, Caprese salad, baked bre, and Carpaccio. Everything was good, but the baked bre, Carpaccio, and tenderloin were especially delicious. My office hosts many of these events and it is not an exaggeration to say that Rudy's food was by far the best we have ever had. We didn't order desert, but Rudy brought some vanilla bean flan anyway that was a huge hit. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Rudy is a talented chief and a kind man who can put together a meal for any special occasion. He also offers cooking classes every week - how fun! We will certainly be taking advantage of his skills the next time we return to the Valley.

Ate lunch with my Husband and Daughter here this afternoon. I was very impressed that the Chef was…read morethere to describe the meal and it was delicious. We will be going back soon!!

After seeing a friends post with a big smile on her face on FB of Holy Smokes it got me thinking…read more I thought I would surprise my hubby during this Pandemic with his favorite food, beef brisket and ribs for our anniversary..to go, of course. It was so delicious! The meat was Smokey and tender and so juicy . Our sides were Mac and cheese, green beans with bacon, red potato salad, and baked beans. All were very tasty. Portions are generous and the owners were super kind. They surprised us with a bottle of Martinelli's when I ordered and told them how I was surprising my hubby. They deliver to you or you can pick up. We chose to pick up, just to get out of the house for a minute. We can't wait to come back!

You only need one bite of any of the food items to know this place is the BEST BBQ in the city…read more I've tried the Quadzilla and the wings and they were perfect as far as flavor goes.

Beef rib was terrible! I complained but yo no avail was dismissed casually. Expected better from #5…read moreBBQ joint in Texas Monthly. Shouldn't forget customer service very important.

I came down to the RGV on business. Did a little research on some bbq and saw some videos on GW's…read more I was sold after seeing good reviews on Yelp. Arrived for lunch at open which was 11 and the parking lot was full. And there was a line outside to get in which was not a surprise. Our wait outside was 45 minutes. There is water outside after all it is oppressively hot in STX. They do stagger how many can go inside at a time to order. It is a counter and you order your sides first and burgers. We went with the #1 family meal which was a 1/2 lb of brisket, pork ribs, choice of sausage and 2 8oz sides with bread, pickles, pickled red onion and sliced white onion no drink included. Our sides were macaroni and cheese and pork belly rice. I added another 1/4 lb of brisket and 1/4 pound of sliced pork loin. It did not seem like enough food that is why I ordered extra. The price per lb of brisket is overpriced at $34 a pound. I had originally ordered the jalapeno cheddar sausage and they stated that they were out of that and beef sausage at 11:45. I had to settle for the Serrano pineapple sausage. There is no reason to run out of one the Texas trinity bbq staples 45 mins after opening. I did enjoy the flavor of everything we ate plus had a little leftovers. I am sure we'll be back next time in the valley but will be more conservative due to the high pricing here.

I don't know where to begin! From the courteous and helpful manner I received from the very first…read morecall to the amazing dinner they provided! I think the highlight was the uber-delicious dinner they provided. Everything served on the plate was tasty. Their servers kept the chips, pico de gallo, and guacamole coming. Tea was served and no one ever had to ask for a refill, servers were attentive and diligent about keeping glasses filled. DEFINITELY A+ CATERING! --Will definitely hire them AGAIN!

Today at work we were served a taco lunch that was catered by this company and it was super…read moredelicious! There were eight different fillings and I tried about 5 or 6 of them. Everything I tried - beef, chicken, pork, poblano with cheese - was excellent. Their limonada was just perfect too. I immediately had to search the establishment on Yelp, but was disappointed to discover that they only do catering. Their prices are reasonable and the food was really flavorful so keep them in mind if you need catering services!

Best ribs and cream corn in South Texas hands down! Must try! Delicious sandwiches and friendly…read moreserivce

Amazing desserts! We could not have been happier with the level of service we received but more…read moreimportantly, the desserts were delicious. Everyone absolutely love the margarita shooters and I could not stop eating the mini cheesecakes for days. Highly recommend them for any event. Not only are the desserts delicious, but the prices are affordable. Can't wait to order from you again.

From the owner: The Queen's Kitchen at Castillo Romero specializes in Full Service Dessert and Appetizer…read more Tablescapes, Gourmet Pastries and Gift Trays. We use only high-quality ingredients and our mission is to consistently exceed customer expectations with regard to freshness, taste, presentation, professionalism and friendly service. The Queen's Kitchen is sure to add a touch of elegance and regality to your special day with decadent treats worthy of a Queen.