After hearing great things about Tacos Del 8 on a neighborhood chat forum, we booked them to serve food for a surprise party in the backyard. We had tacos, fajitas, and quesadillas which were made to order with chicken and beef. We also subbed shrimp for the rice and beans as we had those coming from a different vendor. The food was hot, tasty, and plentiful. Our guests just couldn't get enough of it! Many people in our group of 50 got seconds and thirds and we still had leftovers. Tacos Del 8 was great to work with. They arrived 1.5 hours before they were set to start and they seemed to be in no rush to breakdown their booth after the agreed upon two hour serving time. They brought everything they needed - a tent, tables, table coverings, cook top, plates, utensils, and all the fixings - sour cream, salsa, cilantro, cheese, guacamole, and chips. They offer great service, great food, and all at a great price! read more

See all

Awesome! Can't say enough about how wonderful they made our event. Food was beyond tasteful and prepared perfectly. Nobody had to wait to be served and all the extras they brought for sides and condiments were amazing. Will be my first call when I need a taco truck! Thank you for making everything wonderful. read more

Great taco man. Does great job! Delicious. Highly recommend. Grilled veggies great and does quesadillas too

I have been using Tacos Del 8 for many years! We used them for teacher appreciaton day lunch, several university department gatherings, and for a beloved one's memorial service. They are outstanding and have always gone above and beyond! Tacos are delicious, food is plenty and more, and their setup is fantastic! Definitely 5 stars! read more

Great service, food was delicious. Very professional and on time. Would definitely recommend.

Quick setup , great quality food , and a simple in-n-out type of menu with only a few TASTY options that help you get those tacos in your stomach ASAP read more

TacosDel8 was incredible. We called around to several vendors to cater my daughter's 3rd birthday. TacosDel8 had the best options and value. They made solid recommendations. The set up was incredible complete with a beautiful spread. You could tell they genuinely loved what they were doing and were eager for guests to try their product. Drum roll...it was hands down the best taco catering I have ever tasted. Incredible. All of our guests were raving and requesting contact information. We will 100% be having them as a staple in our events. Thank you for making the party such a success. read more

WE LOVE TACOS DEL 8!! If you are looking to hire a taco caterer in the area look no further. We have hired Tacos del 8 for many many years now and they never disappoint. They are also the nicest people! Very laid back, stress free and the best tacos around. This time around we ordered al pastor, carne asada, chicken and grilled veggies. With the quesadillas, beans, rice, salsas, guac and chips...it was endless!!! They even so kindly packed up all the extras that we couldn't finish for us to keep as leftovers. Honestly, hire them!!! Thanks so much Ralph and family - see you guys again soon. read more

See all

The price and menu are pretty much set, so there's no guessing what you'll be receiving. Communication was excellent (phone, text and email), so I'm guessing some of these Yelp reviewers complaining about this issue - maybe it's you as it tends to be so many times. They showed up on time, set up, and served at the promised time. Teresa and the kids set up everything up nicely. Carne asada, chicken, and al pastor for the meats. They also had quesadillas with Mexican cheese, a mixture of onions and peppers, calavacitas, and all the condiments and fixings. Once it was time for cleanup, they packaged the extra food in foil containers for us to keep. I will definitely use them again. read more

Tacos Del 8 - Caterers Near Me - Long Beach, California

After seeing up and down reviews about communication etc I was a little skeptical . However I had faith and so glad I did they will text and email you and yes that's safe. Taquerias arrived at 330 for 530 service time in a full blown rain storm. I was so anxious but they were so professional didn't bother them at all. Now let me get to the food 100% unbelievably delicious. Al pastor was my favorite all of my guests raved there was only a few veggies and chips left when we were done. That's how you know they weren't just hungry they were like damn these guys are bomb. And this is a very picky Hispanic family on my husbands side. Thank you Tacos Del 8 I've used others in the past but your my new fav I will be booking again. Don't hesitate to hire but book EARLY read more

The food is AMAZING and Maria and Diego were very friendly and easy to talk to. They were on time and did a great job of cleaning up before they left. I would use them again in a heartbeat! read more

We have hired Tacos Del 8 for our annual work events for 100+ people for the last 5 years and recently at my husband's birthday party. They have always provided great provide great customer service and are super responsive to inquiries. We also always get compliments on how tasty the food is and how nice their setup looks. I highly recommend that you get them to cater to all of your events! read more

Tacos Del 8 - Delicious food at our backyard birthday event! - Caterers Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very Disappointed!!!! Really looking forward to hire them after reading all the great yelp reviews so I decide to call for an estimate was send straight to voicemail, received a text indicating they couldn't talk. Text messaged them asking for pricing for about 50 people on June 7th, immediately replied with a "Sorry. Not available!" Talk about unprofessional. read more

Tacos Del 8 - Caterers Near Me - Long Beach, California

Tacos Del 8 catered a friend's party recently, and they knocked it out of the park. They are the real deal! They featured tacos with carne asada, pollo, al-pastor, and chorizo. The tacos de pollo that I tried were authentic and delicious. I also got a cheese quesadilla, grilled veggies, rice, and beans, and I was totally satisfied. Of course, they had all of the necessary fixings, including homemade salsas, cilantro, guacamole, etc. My herbivorous wife found out that the rice and beans were vegetarian, so she was very happy. She had the rice and beans, the quesadillas, and the veggies, so she did not walk away hungry, either. We also found out that they can bring soy chorizo if requested. If you haven't tried soy chorizo, you'll be surprised how much it tastes like chorizo. Their prices are very reasonable. Definitely keep them in mind if you're looking for a caterer for your next party. Your guests will thank you. Don't forget to bring some money for the tip jar! read more

Tacos Del 8 has recently started coming over to our building on Tuesdays. That seemingly appears to have been a sound business decision considering nearly everyone in the office antiicpates Taco Tuesdays now. Everyone was a bit weary of them at first, but once they got a dose of their 3 for $5 tacos, not to mention, their very accommodating staff (you know service is commendable they can wow you within that 2 minute interaction.) You can do mix and match tacos and quesadillas with chorizo, chicken, asada and carnitas. All the fixins are free, as well the chips. Throw in an extra buck, and it comes with a soda. They season their meats really well and handle the food with care. This is easily making it into my weekly food staples at work. I'm glad they don't come more often or I'd be eating tacos every day of the week. read more

You will Love the Owners and their Food. Beyond what we hoped. When Teresa answered my call, I immediately felt we would be well taken care of her voice was kind, her forthrightness about what Tacos Del 8 could and could not offer was clear. She was completely reassuring ( as this was the first time I called for such a service). I made several calls before our party, and each and every time Teresa's responses were kind and clear ; I relaxed. When party day came, we were thrilled. The food, as promised was plentiful and absolutely delicious. I am embarrassed to admit how many times I went back for more. The co-host, who is a first class cook had exactly the same response about the quality of the food and professional friendly service. The food was served under the umbrella Tacos del 8 brought, they were very clear about the amount of space they needed to set up their stand, and absolutely reliable not only about the food, and also kept their promise of providing plates, utensils etc. Mainly we were delighted to meet the wonderful family, who quickly made us feel like their family. They are warm and friendly and absolutely delightful human beings. And they are consulate professionals. You will be more than happy if you use Tacos Del 8 read more

We decided to give Tacos Del 8 a try because when we were looking for caterers for our event, they were recommended by a couple different people. We came here to check the reviews and we were encouraged even more to do business with them by the pictures past customers have posted and because of the positive reviews they receive on the taste and quality of their food. We looked past the reviews that mentioned that they are hard to get a hold of or that they don't respond because we just didn't think it was that bad. Unfortunately, it is this way. I sent texts with all the information they required of us about our event and it would be over 1 day of no response from them. I figured they were probably just busy, so I would just send them a quick text asking for an update. They would reply asking the same questions we had already answered and basically it was as if it was our first time talking through text. When I suggested I'd call instead, they replied stating they prefer text. At that point, unreliability was why we decided to not continue trying to get a quote from them. We were pretty bummed we weren't able to do business with them. We tried giving them another try recently by getting in contact with them through a family member who was also hoping to book them and he, unfortunately, had the same experience. read more

Theresa and Ralph are the nicest people and their whole staff goes out of their way for you! You would be hard pressed to find a better taco guy than Tacos Del 8. I've been using them since 2011 and never been disappointed! I've used other taco guys but people always want to know when I'm going to get Tacos Del 8 again. I think I gave out their card too many times, they get booked up too fast now...;) read more

What can I say? They are terrific. They are generous, reasonibly priced and delicious. I hired them for my wedding back in 2010 and my 30th birthday party in 2011. They let me come taste their food before I hired them. I can see why, they didn't dissappoint. I always refer them to anyone that asks and all my friends throwing a party. All their meat is tasty and does not have big chunks of fat or mystery chunks. I hate when you bite into fat and gross meat particles in a taco.. Taco's Del 8 has good quality meat. I can't say enough good things about them. ;) read more

Tacos Del 8 - Tacos Del 8 at our wedding in 2010. - Caterers Near Me - Long Beach, California

I first found out about TacosDel8 because I was going to be hosting a birthday party for my wife at a public park in Irvine. The folks at Irvine said that any vendor that is there must have an Irvine business license and show proof of insurance. I did a search on the Irvine business license website for "tacos" and, sure enough, "TacosDel8" was on the list. There were others on the list, too, but when I contacted Ralph and Teresa they almost immediately responded with exactly what I was looking for. After reviewing all these amazing reviews on Yelp I thought to myself "these are the folks I want to serving great food to my friends at my party!" Everything from then on could not have been better. Teresa and Ralph was great at helping me get all the needed paperwork for the city, and they were super clear about exactly what they would be serving. On the day of the event, they were on time and completely prepared. I didn't have to do a single thing. They just "handled it." Ralph, Teresa and their daughter lovingly prepared the BEST tacos, quesadillas, guacamole and all kinds of side dishes. They even brought chiclets for my guests (what a great touch!). When things were winding down they prepared "to go" boxes for all my guests, which they LOVED! I can't recommend TacosDel8 enough and only wish I could rate them even higher than 5-stars. If anyone reading this has any questions or would like to talk with a satisfied customer, please let me know. I will personally vouch for their character, work, professionalism, attitude and (best of all) food! Thank you Teresa and Ralph! read more

How have I not reviewed Tacos Del 8 before!? I've been using them since 2012, referred them to a ton of friends and family who always ask about them, and they've witnessed tons of our family celebrations. They've become an extended part of our family over the years. In short, the food is always great, but the al pastor is STAND OUT AMAZING. Honestly, if I could have it multiple times a week I would. They are always on time, set up so very quickly, and are gracious with our guests. If you're looking for a reliable taco caterer with amazing food at an affordable price, these are your guys! read more

Everything about Tacos Del 8 was amazing! From the preemptive customer service when I was inquiring about prices, to them getting to the venue on time and prepping all the food, to Ralph and Yesenia making all the food for us and our guests, to the food itself! I honestly chose them because they had such great reviews in Yelp, and I'm so glad I chose them for our party. Ralph and Yesenia got to the venue right on time and began set up. They were super pleasant to talk to and you can tell he puts his heart and soul into this business. The set up was great because they have a board that blocks people, especially kids, from getting too close to the grill. The food was beyond delicious! I personally enjoyed the shrimp fajitas and the grilled veggie quesadilla. My guests couldn't stop telling me about how great the food was and even how great the service was too. I am looking forward to hiring them again for my second son's first birthday and I will definitely order more food because it was so good. Thanks Ralph and Yesenia!!! read more

When you want to book an event make sure you check up with them everyday because they will say they didn't have you listed and you show them facts they come up with we were in Mexico bad reception. I'm sure there is more responsible taqueros read more

I've now had two occasions to try Tacos Del 8. We had rave reviews from all who attended the gatherings. They were prompt and efficient. Arrived and set up on time. I saw that someone previously complained about getting a prompt decline for a date. I'd much prefer that to holding out hope and finding out later that they weren't available. We too got an auto response to our first inquiry. We followed with an email as requested and got a timely response... with all the details worked out and in writing. Glad they were available and will be gaining new clients because of this. A reasonable price for all they provided, meats, tortillas, quesadillas, veggies, grilled onions, crema, guacamole, multiple salads and pico, beans, rice, plates and utensils. And they always over provide, which means leftovers! read more

We loved the food and prompt service.jason and Teresa were very helpful.and professional.The setup time was quick.The layout was great.We were very happy.and will use them again. read more

Thank you Ralph and Teresa for the great food and service for my daughters 5th bday party! I hired them strictly from Yelp after reading all the reviews and glad we did. From the beginning, we communicated all details and pricing via email and responses were prompt. Our guests enjoyed the food, especially the quesadillas for the kids and grilled veggies. I also ordered a half tray of the Pico de gallo guacamole it was delicious and worth it! read more

See all

We booked Tacos del 8 for our fantasy football draft party. Ralph and Teresa were great with their communication and flexibility on a busy holiday weekend. The food was delicious, especially those stuffed quesadillas. We can't wait to book them again for future parties and events. Thanks Taco del 8! read more

Excellent food! We just had them at our get together today and everyone loved it. They even went back again and again. I would definitely recommend them. I will reach out again the next time we plan for tacos. Thank you! read more

We had Tacos Del 8 cater my sons birthday party at Irvine Park Railroad. Setting up the event with Tacos Del 8 was easy and smooth. The tacos were a hit with my guests. The 4 meats we had were carne asada, pollo, chorizo, and al pastor. My only concern was that they ran out of pollo, chorizo, and al pastor. But, that's probably because my guests all over eat (like me). They had plenty of carne asada though. So, if you order from them, you might want to specify if you like certain meats more so that can bring more of that instead. I like the way they cook the tortillas in oil and toast them on the grill. Some taco places just serve the meat on steamed tortillas. Steamed tortillas are not as good as toasted in oil! The condiments are great - they add cucumber too! Overall, you can't go wrong with Tacos Del 8. Great food, great price, great service. I will definitely use them again for our next party. read more

I had these guys come out last Saturday for a birthday party with 60 guests. I could not have asked for better food or service! The 2 ladies that were sent were very nice, showed up on time and even started serving a little early (they asked first). The food was perfect as well. Good quality meat with no extra fat or gristle. The salsas were spot on and very flavorful as was the guacamole. The little extras was what made the evening perfect such as simple quesadillas and veggie tacos that I didn't even request but were great for the kids and the one vegetarian. The price was just right - I could not have made it myself for much cheaper - and I didn't have to lift a finger. We will definitely use these guys again in the future! read more

Hired Tacos Del 8 for my sons birthday held at a park. From requesting quotes to finalizing the menu for 50 people they were very prompt and responses timely via email. The prices were reasonable too. Day of, the girls that came to cook we're very sweet and nice. The food was great and our guests really enjoyed and loved the food. Would definitely use them again. read more

Yes, 5 stars! We hired Tacos Del 8 for a 4 year old & 2 year old's birthday party in July at Irvine Regional Park. The group pulled through without the slightest bit of a hiccup and I would hire them again, without reservation. Food was for 50ppl (minimum order) but its a good thing to have leftovers, if u have less than 50 party guests; you can take & will honestly want the extra food for yourself, I promise!! The taco meats were Asada, Al Pastor, Pollo & normally would also have been Chorizo, however, we didn't serve this b/c we knew our guests wouldn't eat it. They also include mini quesadillas in their package which is great if you have kids!! The condiment table had the most delicious watery guacamole sauce, spiciest roasted salsa (but so worth the pain & tears), fresh cucumber (yess!!!), sour cream, onions, etc.; it was all there. Beans and rice had good texture--beans were watery-ish which was way better than the typical refried beans & the rice had a mild but nice flavor that complimented the tacos well. You get to keep all the leftovers so be sure to bring a cooler to store it in! Ralph & Laura showed up right on time to set up (1.5hrs in advance) and were ready for their first "customer" at 12:00, as planned. They were very organized, friendly and unassuming which I liked because it wasn't awkward to have them around. Ralph was even so nice as to make me a fresh plate of food when he noticed that I had gotten too busy to eat the original. Once the 2hr cooking time was up, Ralph & Laura stayed for a bit in case anyone wanted more food and were even so kind as to help pack it up. They even shared their ice blocks with me to keep the leftovers cold! Thoughtful people. Great food. Give them a try! read more

We had the fortune of running across Tacos Del 8 on yelp. My wife and I had been looking for food vendors for our recent wedding reception. We had researched several of the major caterers ( Choura,etc) and compared services with prices and customer reviews. Ultimately the amazing reviews for Tacos Del 8 swayed us , and let me tell you , Tacos Del 8 came through big time. From the very beginning they were excellent with communication, got back to us in a timely manner and were patient with all of our requirements and questions. They made us feel at ease and very comfortable, which meant a lot to us during the wedding preparation process. We contacted them about 8 months in advance after reading all of the amazing reviews on yelp. They were even kind enough to schedule a pre-tasting during one of their regular catering gigs. They allowed us to try anything on their menu and did so in a very kind way. They did not make us feel rushed and actually made us feel very relaxed during the process. Those reviews are dead on accurate. Their food was delicious, so much so that people are still talking about the food almost two weeks after the wedding =). Many if not all of our guests came back for seconds and or thirds to say the least. And our guests know their Mexican food trust me, so for them to shower so many compliments is not to be taken lightly. Their food is top notch hands down. I am so glad we chose them over any other caterer. We ordered the following from them: Tacos: Chicken, Carne Asada, Soy Chorizo and Al Pastor ( they were so nice they ended up throwing in some Chorizo as well , we didnt ask for it but they insisted. They are way too nice!) Quesadillas: Same meats as above plus grilled Veggies Sides: Beans/Rice, Chips, Guacamole and Grilled Veggies. All of the food was amazing and literally made my mouth water. Simply put, this is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. Its hard to pick out one thing above any other, every component in the meal exceeded our expectations. As others have stated, all ingredients and especially the meat are top notch quality. I did not taste one shred of fatty meat or ill cooked meat what so ever. They were also very good with our vegetarian guests, who all raved about the food just the same as the non-vegans. To top it off they threw in some extra meat for us and even helped out when our bartender ran out of ice. How awesome is that? That was another sign of how they go above and beyond with their customer service. They showed up on time, setup on time and had the tacos served precisely at the moment we had asked. They were clean, kind and served all of our guests with a smile. It seems like they took their food and customer service as if we were their own family, even serving us our plates at our honeymoon table. That was a class move, typical of all of our interactions with them. On top of it all they are fully insured and have all of their licensing is proper and valid ( our reception ground had very strict rules, all of which they met). I will definitely recommend Tacos Del 8 to any family member, friend , coworker or stranger who is looking for amazing food at excellent prices and amazing customer service. I will be using them in the future for ALL of my catering needs. Theyre amazing. read more

Loved their tacos!! So flavorful and delicious!! I booked them for my daughters bday about 2 weeks before and they were available thank goodness! They were so nice and friendly! So easy to book and they showed up on time and were very efficient. Loved them! Will book them again! read more

We started using Tacos Del 8 over 2 years ago & since we have never use anyone else. Ralph, Theresa , & their staff are professional, prompt, & provide great customer service. The types of meats they use are top quality & salsas are amazing. All my friends use them now for personal & corporate events. I just used them on Sat for my daughter's graduation party & again they did a fantastic job. Thanks Tacos Del 8, you guys are the best!!! read more

I have used Tacos Del 8 twice now. They are very professional and nice, on time, and have really great food! I love them. Its so nice that they bring everything needed. I have always found the communication to be excellent and actually prefer text messages. They emailed me the options promptly and I have absolutely no complaints. Thank you guys!!! Lorena read more

I'm a little late with my review, but better late than never. Tacos del 8 is a professional company that goes above and beyond to make one feel comfortable and happy and even alleviates ones stress during the event. For example, they helped me with my lighting, they stayed later than they said and brought extra everything; plates, utensils, etc. I had guests coming at all hours of the night and I was happy to know that Tocos del 8 had food ready for the very first that arrived to the very last that arrived. The most important part were the tacos, and let me just say that they were so goooodd!!! I had people talking about those tacos to me for weeks after! I had four meats, quesadillas, rice, beans and their price was reasonable, not to mention that they even worked with my budget!!! That was so kind and most business' won't do that. I was very happy with their service. I heard of them through a friend on facebook, (great advice.) I used them for my boyfriends 30th birthday party that we both planned together, and it turns out that my boyfriend surprised me and asked me to marry him that day!!! Needless to say, it was a burden off of my shoulders to have had Tacos del 8 there because believe it or not, they were so helpful and built great rapport with us and our guest, that by the end of the night, it was like we were all a family. Thank you Tacos del 8! We'll be using you again when we need you! read more

First opportunity being able to eat their fabulous food ~ absolutely great! Raf catered at our company's summer picnic ~ thanks again for being our caterer! Hope to get another chance to eat it again or bring us lunch since we're in the same office, haha! read more

A friend highly recommended them and I can attest that they were very good. One of the best I've had. They come prepared,friendly and clean. My party was a hit and will definitely use them again this summer read more

The crew came for my partners 50th and we're amazing! We needed some dietary accommodations and it was no problem! Food and service we're beyond expectations. Thanks! read more