Honestly.. I hate to say this.. I was at a lakeside event and thought to myself.. Lemme give these…read moreguys a try and a tri tip sandwich sounded darn good. I ordered that with a side of mac and cheese. $20 later I was given a plate with what looked like a delicious sandwich and Mac and cheese. I went to pick up the sandwich and the bottom bun must have had that meat sitting on it for 10 min.. It was completely soggy and had to use a fork to try and eat the meat which had a substantial amount of fat I should have taken it back. The Mac and cheese my kid lives.. He took one bite and didn't eat any of the rest.. I didnt either. . It was Luke warm.. And very little of any flavor. Comon guys.. If you're gonna have $20 sandwich out there.. Make it memorable. Switch out the bun.. For goodness sakes.. It would have made a big difference. You were not busy.. And even if you were.. Do the right thing.

Please don't let my terrible photos stop you from eating this delicious BBQ…read more Yes, the prices are a little steep (similar to the prices charged by ALL food trucks) but you get a TON of absolutely delicious BBQ. We tried the pulled pork sandwich and the smoked beef sandwich. They were both terrific and you get an absolutely MOUND of meat with both dishes. The BBQ sauce used was a tad sweet but not too sweet. Both proteins were incredibly tender and juicy. We also tried the mac and cheese and beans and, as with the meats, you get a ton of whatever side you order (you get one side per plate). The mac was a little dry but still delicious. The beans were smoky and OUT OF THIS WORLD TERRIFIC. I'm not kidding. These are life-changing beans, if there can be such a thing. Frequently parked outside the Lost Abbey in San Elijo, this is a truck you want to check out. The food was served very quickly after ordering so no long wait like with most food trucks.

We used Buckboard for a college graduation party at our home for a little over 100 guests, and…read moreeverything was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The event was held in our backyard and on our deck, and the entire team helped make it feel seamless, relaxed, and incredibly special. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented and enjoyed by everyone. We received so many compliments from guests throughout the evening about how incredible everything tasted. The staff was equally outstanding. Fadi did an amazing job managing the flow of the event and making sure food was served according to our timeline, while also adjusting as needed as some guests arrived later than expected. Claire was fantastic behind the bar and took such great care of all of our guests throughout the evening. Isaac was also wonderful working behind the scenes handling all the details that kept everything running smoothly. The entire team was professional, accommodating, organized, and truly wonderful to work with. They made hosting a large event feel easy and stress-free, which allowed us to actually enjoy the celebration with our family and friends. We would absolutely use Buckboard again and recommend them without hesitation!

We hired buckboard to cater our backyard wedding and everything from our initial tasting, back and…read moreforth communications and day of service was amazing. Raquel was our coordinator and she made sure all the details aligned with the needs of our wedding. The food was incredible and we even had plenty of leftovers for a gourmet meal the night after our wedding. Thank you Raquel, Anthony and Deb for making our special day so spectacular and memorable. Highly recommend buckboard to cater your next event!

Taquizas Jose' catered an event for my dad's memorial service and they did an amazing job! They…read morearrived early, which alleviated a lot of stress on the day. There was ample food, it was delicious, and the price reasonable. The servers were very easy to work with and extremely generous! I would definitely recommend them for any event.

This is your sign to book with Taquizas Jose! Awesome food and a super communicative, professional…read morestaff. From the moment we inquired to the day of the party, we received several emails confirming the location, setup area, menu, and guest count. I had zero concerns about their ability to execute the plan, and I especially appreciated their 48-hour final confirmation. Our guests (95 total) raved about the food. We ran out of beef a little earlier than expected, but our people do love to eat and appreciated that the staff didn't skimp on portion sizes. I think my guests took "all you can eat" seriously--LOL. My only suggestion would be to let Taquizas Jose know if your group loves to eat, as you may want to factor that into the amount of meat they bring. We've been feasting on leftover beans, rice, and tortillas this week--thoroughly enjoying it. Safe to say no one left hungry, and we're still enjoying it days later. 10/10 would (and hope to) book again for any event!

I was looking for a caterer for a small {50 guests}wedding. After talking to 9 different…read morecompanies, I chose Flavor Chef. during my first call I could tell the owner was all about making my wedding perfect and serving the food my guests would love. Well he did not disappoint, from the appetizers to the desserts, each course was a hit. I am still getting compliments about the food served. I guess the best part of my experience with Perfect Chef was how easy they were to work with, nothing was too hard or complicated. Their staff were efficient and polite and did it all with a smile. Did I mention their cost was less then the other catering companies. I guess my experience was like the other reviewers....EXCELLENT. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to family and friends.

Flavor chef catered an outdoor birthday party for about 20 guests. They provided everything we…read moreasked for, like table decorations and flowers. It was tastefully done. The food was great and the service too. They also came the next morning and catered a brunch for us with an eggs benedict buffet. Awesome!

Kimberly's wedding coordination was amazing!! She set us up with a great, intimate tasting and kept…read moreus beyond her time to make sure we were comfortable with the wedding planning process. She was always available to text or answer the phone. Our wedding was perfect thanks to her.

By far the best caterer we have ever worked with and our wedding reception on 5/2/2026 would not…read morehave been what it was without them!  Tatiana was an absolute gem! They specialize in delicious BBQ meats and they were very accommodating and professional as they listened to our needs and gave us many expert recommendations! We got so many compliments from our wedding guests on their team's service, food, and professionalism! (one of our guests who is planning a wedding for her son soon actually asked for ALL of our contacts!!! Lol! ) Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they've ever attended, and my wife called it the best day of her life. Bekker's team played a huge role in making those memories possible.  I was also very impressed with how fast we cleaned everything up--it was a record 35min! Our hearts are so full!

I can't reccomend Caliente BBQ enough! We wanted to have a BBQ event for a party we were throwing…read morefor fifty guests. We gave Caliente BBQ very little heads up and were worried that we had not planned out far enough. Well, Mike over at Caliente is a real miracle worker. He had great suggestions for quickly hitting a menu within our budget. He is very professional businessman and quite the amazing chef. He and his coworker, Joe are true gentlemen and quite the BBQ experts. Our guests could not stop raving about the food. (insider tip, the Pineapple Chicken and the Creamed Corn were off the hook good). Will definitely give Caliente two thumbs up...way up!

This is our second time having Caliente BBQ cater our events. Mike is wonderful to work with! He…read moreand his crew were wonderful and very friendly. Food was amazing had lots of feed back from my guests. We had kalua Pork, short ribs, potatoe salad, macaroni salad coleslaw with Hawaiian bread it was great! Their sauces we delicious. Will definitely be working with him again!

Kevin's friendly, vibrant personality elevated an already impressive meal to something…read moreextraordinarily good! Folks, find a way to hire him for your event. You'll be glad you did! Food prep went without a hitch. Clean-up too. Attention to detail was lovely. The individual attention he gave to each guest's needs really made our party feel so special.

Kevin does a great job catering parties. The food is delicious and plentiful. He displays his food…read morein a festive manner and he is very good at communicating with his clients to minimize any surprises on party day. I have used his catering about 3 times now and will definitely hire him again.

Manny catered our Cinco de Mayo team lunch today and his street tacos were a huge hit! Everyone…read moreagreed that they tasted like authentic TJ-style tacos! I would absolutely order from him again. He was reliable, the food was delicious and the pricing was very reasonable! Manny, thank you for accommodating our team lunch on such short notice! Alicia

Manny's Tacos were EXCELLENT! The crew, Hansel and Manny were outstanding. When the men arrived…read morethey saw my home is on a canyon so it took muscles and effort to bring down the grilling equipment. They were endlessly helpful and fun to work with. The food was great. We requested vegan veggies beans and rice. All delicious. Thanks Manny and staff. We'll see you again!

Tried this through a work event that used them for catering. Wowow. So much flavor in the meat but…read moreI was also blown away with the toppings bar. We had three different types of meat options. They used a corn tortilla that they heat up on the grill top and you can choose to have cheese melted on it or not. For the toppings they had the standard salsa, onions, cilantro but they also gave avocado, braised onions and peppers, etc. Would recommend!

This taquiza was a great catering company for an event I had planned at the park. They were very…read morepunctual, and setup in time and the food was amazing and everything was so fresh and the aguas frescas were great and tacos had all the fixings.

We used Alvaro to cater our son's wedding on January 3, 2025. The wedding took place at our home,…read moreand he did a superb job setting up the appetizers, preparing the paella as well as the delicious dessert. He was wonderful to work with and provided a fair price for all the food, setup, and staffing. We hope to have another event that he can cater because he left a lasting impression.

We had the Tapa Stand cater a 70th birthday party for my mom. Alvaro and his team were super…read moreprofessional, friendly, and really helpful. Most of our guests had never tried or tasted Paella before, and Alvaro took the time to share the love that goes into his Paella. Not only was the food amazing, but my guests also got to learn about the Spanish culture, ingredients, and the love that goes into every Paella. Thanks, Alvaro and your team, for making my mom's 70th birthday so special. Your food definitely was the star of the show!