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    4.9 (551 reviews)
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    Harvey K.

    Vatos Tacos was the caterer for the celebration of life event of my late friend and police comrade JD on 03/26/2025. They arrived at the venue to set up approximately two hours before the 12pm reception. I'm sure their punctuality was appreciated by JD's sister, who had a lot of details to take care of for the event. After the memorial service, I got to the reception at around 12:15pm and the taco action was already in full swing. The operation was divided into two areas - one for tacos and the other for fixings/drinks/churros. Three types of meat were offered - steak, chicken, and carnitas. I tried all three and they were all very good. I especially loved the carnitas. It had a nice char on the outside and was flavorful and succulent. The fixings were all freshly made and delicious, and the churros were probably the best I've ever had. I spoke with the Vatos team briefly and they were all very friendly. I was told they are strictly a catering service with no brick-and-mortar operation, and their pricing is based on the number of event attendees. Based on my experience, their high Yelp rating is well justified. Personally, I'd totally consider using them for future events. 5 stars.

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    Brandy L.

    Hired them for my Halloween party . They arrived on time for set up and serving time . Food was delicious and everyone enjoyed the set up. There was no meat left at the end just a little rice and beans . A little pricey but it all worked out.

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    Brad N.

    Meat preference for me: -Beef (tasty, but more wet texture, not grilled asada texture/flavor) -Chicken -Pork (bit swiney flavor, or maybe it was the seasonings used) Tacos come as double tortilla; plenty of meat. Food temp was between room temp / cool; wish it was a bit warmer especially right out of the warming pans. Salsas are fine, but not bold flavor and zero spice/heat for both red and green. Elote. Bright, fresh tasting. hints of citrus and spice from chili. Possibly a highlight of the meal. Vinny and Tony were 5 stars. Great service, friendly, and fun. Helped give info for future business inquiries. I didnt plan it so can't comment on their promptness, communication, or overall value for service. I believe the packages are around $16+/person. You can get other add ons like salads, quesadillas, churros, drinks

    Andrea S.

    I previously posted my review, but I'm Not seeing it. Vatos tacos catered a graduation party I attended last weekend. The food was freshly cooked and amazing! The staff were very professional, organized and clean! Highly recommend! ^Wish I had more pics to share!

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    Megan C.

    Vatos Tacos is amazing!! Had them at our school's staff appreciation lunch. They were early, super nice, and organized. There was so much food and all the staff loved it. Will definitely use them again. Thank you Elijah and the other gentleman!!

    The food and service were excellent! We booked them for my son's birthday party and they were very friendly, timely, and super organized. I highly recommend booking them for your party/event! Shoutout to Jimmy, Angelo and Daniel! They were awesome!

    Vinny and Alex Jr. set up in driveway for a family feast, served 50-60 people at my mom's funeral reception.

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    6 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Great review

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    9 days ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you soo much

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    11 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you!!

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Love the review thank you!!

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    6 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Much appreciated

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you for your review!!

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    15 days ago

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    We appreciate the business thank you

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    2 months ago

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    9 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you for the business we appreciate it

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    9 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you soo much

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    4 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you Gabe!

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you soo much for the business

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    3 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you sooo much

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you!!

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you for the feedback we truly appreciate it

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you soo much!!

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Appreciate the love thx!!

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    7 months ago

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    Glad it was a hit thank you!!

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    7 months ago

    Great! Best tacos! Delila and Vinny are the best servers. Would have Vatos Tacos again!

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    Alex E.

    Thank you much appreciated

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    5 months ago

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    Thank you for the support!!

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    1 year ago

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    Alex E.

    Hey Tony thanks for the review we truly appreciate it.

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    6 months ago

    Their tacos are really good, I was invited to a Birthday Party and they handle everything very well.

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    Alex E.

    Thank you

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    9 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you for supporting our business

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    9 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you!!

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    10 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you app much for the support!

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    1 year ago

    Excellent service Gino, Dells, Jimmy, Josue were great!! The churros were the boom! Fast service.

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    9 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you for the support!!

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    9 months ago

    Hired for a work party! Everyone was professional and friendly, food was great, the team enjoyed it

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    Alex E.

    Appreciate the business!! Glad it was a success

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    2 years ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you sooo much for the review and business we truly appreciate it

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    10 months ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you soo much for the love! Glad it was a hit!

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    1 year ago

    They are amazing Gino's, Della, Jimmy, josesway...they did my son school event!!!​​​

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    Alex E.

    Thank you for the love !!

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    2 years ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you very much for the business

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    4 years ago

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    1 year ago

    They were punctual, well organized, polite and the food was tasty. I will be using them for future gatherings.

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    Thank you !!

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    2 years ago

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    Alex E.

    Thank you soo much congrats!!!

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    Ask the Community - Vatos Tacos

    Do you have a minimum number and or price?

    Yes 50 people

    Hello do you come out to Livermore and if so do you have April 14th 2024 at 2:30pm available for a party of 30 guest?

    Hello please text 510-512-8687

    What do you do for the left over food? I is all you can eat?

    We pack up all left covers for you and leave them with you

    Hello! Are you available on Sunday 10/1 between 11am and 4pm for approximately 75 people (mix of adults and kids)?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Can we order catering for pick-up for at least 25 people?

    30 is our minimum for pick up what day were you lookin to order for?

    Availability on Sunday 9/24 from 1-3pm?

    Hello yes we are please call or text 510-512-8687 thx

    Are you available 7/23 at 12:00?

    Hello yes we are please call or text 510-512-8687 for more info

    Are you available on 6/25 3:30?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Hi, I know it's short notice but are you available on Sat., 5/27?

    No sorry

    Do you have availability June 10th for an event in Belmont?

    No sorry we are fully booked

    Hello! Are you available lunchtime on Sunday, 6/4, for a party of 20 people in Pleasanton?

    We are but our minimum is 50 sorry

    Hello! Are you available June 3rd? Thank you!!

    No sorry we are fully booked

    Are you available for late notice, this Saturday, April 29th?

    Hello please call me 510-512-8687

    Are you available Saturday, May 6th in San Carlos?

    Hello no sorry we are fully booked

    Hi are you available Sunday May 7th in Oakland?

    Hello yes we are

    Hi are you available on Sunday, March 5 for an event in Foster City?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Hello I'm located in Fremont, are you guys available Jan 25?

    Hello yes we are please text 510-512-8687

    Do you guys make churros for a party?

    Hello yes as a add on to the taco packages

    Hi, we are in Fremont Are you available to January 21? Birthday party at home

    Hello yes we are please Text 510-512-8687

    Do you accommodate those people with gluten allergy? (Celiac desease)?

    Hello yes we do

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    Review Highlights - Vatos Tacos

    I spoke with Alex, the owner, over the phone and he really talked me through their entire, extensive menu.

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    Passion for Catering - On site smoothie bar

    Passion for Catering

    (70 reviews)

    Wow... Hosted an…read moreevent with about ~115 people. While I was unfamiliar with ordering food for a large number of people, Priscilla helped recommend the amount of food for the requirements, "I don't want to run out of food during the event" and "we love desserts". Another side note: I was catering snacks rather than a meal. I ended up ordering - tri-tip - mashed potatoes - roasted veggies - assorted bread - lemon garlic salmon - veggie garlic pasta - Greek salad - dinner rolls - fresh fruit display - fresh fruit tarts - petit fours - gluten free mini cupcakes: red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, lemon I appreciate that Priscilla suggested to halve the salmon fillets to have double the number of salmon pieces for guests to have snack portions rather than meal portions. Although mini cupcakes were not listed on her menu, she was able to provide them. Also, you can ask her about gluten free desserts. You can have more than just macarons. Compliments I received... "Did you make the food? The salmon and tri-tip were so juicy." "This is better than most wedding food." 2 people inquired who I used to cater for the event. I received general praise that the food was good. I received explicit praise that the petit fours and fruit tarts were good. The mashed potatoes were thick but good. Passion for catering's setup and tear down went smoothly. It was maybe 20-30 minutes of setup and 10 minutes of tear down. I appreciate that they were able to provide decor for the food tables. They also provided some takeout containers for us to take leftover food. 10/10 would cater from them again.

    I don't even know where to begin... Priscilla absolutely blew me away! My graduation party was a…read moretotal surprise, planned by my brother, and the food was one of the biggest highlights of the day. Every single dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and clearly made with so much love and care. You can tell she puts her heart into her work. From the small details to the bold flavors, everything was thoughtful and intentional. Guests are still talking about how amazing the food was ...and trust me, we're a tough crowd to impress! Not only is she incredibly talented, but she's also kind, professional, and easy to work with. If you're looking for a caterer who brings soul to the table and takes pride in her craft, Passion for Catering is it! I'm so grateful to have experienced her work and will absolutely be recommending her to everyone I know. Thank you for making such a special day even more unforgettable. You truly outdid yourself! Check out more of her work on Instagram @passion4catering

    Elite Catering Bay Area

    Elite Catering Bay Area

    (13 reviews)

    I can not say enough good things about our experience working with Elite Catering for our 180…read moreperson, 7 a.m. fundraiser breakfast event at the San Leandro Senior Community Center. We requested a savory bread pudding which they were happy to accommodate (other caterer's we asked would not.) The delivery of tableware, linens etc the night before was already organized in groups of 10 for each table which made set-up easy-peasy! There was a terrible storm that caused a power outage which effected delivery but they bent over backwards to fulfill the contract. And despite the electrical issue, everything was DELICIOUS. We will definitely be using Elite Catering again!

    My friend's mom recently died and because of a large number of friends and family (her mom was…read morenumber four out of eleven kids) she needed a place that could accommodate between 200 to 500 people for the funeral reception. What made it even harder is she had no idea how many people would show up. We had the event right next to Skywest Restaurant behind Hayward Airport next to the golf course in a building that had screen walls. This made it convenient to raise the walls in case more than 240 people showed up at the location. Mercy and her crew made the entire event very easy on everyone involved. The prices were reasonable, the food was decent (not like we ordered the most expensive and delicious things on the menu) and the catering went flawlessly. I can't say enough good things about how Elite Catering was professional and easy to deal with. I would definitely recommend them!

    Teriyaki City Grill - Beef Short Ribs

    Teriyaki City Grill

    (175 reviews)

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    My partner had this place over the weekend while I was out and he wanted me to try some too~…read more So he got a beef bowl and he got me a buttered chicken bowl. Everythjng is well made, well seasoned and delicious ~ I could easily eat several of these bowls ! We also got some potstickers since we met the spend amount to get them conplimentarily. This place has been around for a while and I can't believe I never thought to try them ~

    Teriyaki City Grill has been on my list to try for a while since I keep getting mailers for it. I…read morelove teriyaki in general and usually order it at Japanese restaurants, so I have a certain flavor and look I expect, especially when it comes to the chicken. I remembered they have a happy hour deal from 2 PM to 5 PM for $9.95, which is a really good value. When I went in, there were a lot of employees working, but it took a while for someone to acknowledge me even though I was the only customer. Some were wiping tables, others were in the kitchen, and a few looked at me, but no one said hello or even that someone would be right with me. That kind of acknowledgment would have gone a long way. I eventually realized they wanted customers to order through the touchscreen kiosks. Even so, it would have been nice if someone had said something instead of leaving me to figure it out on my own. I ordered a spicy teriyaki bowl. There is no note section on the screen, so after placing my order I asked if they could make my chicken extra crispy or charred. Based on Yelp photos, the chicken usually does not have much char, which I prefer for both flavor and appearance. When my food was ready, the woman who handed it to me was the only person who was genuinely nice. The napkins were out and she noticed and immediately offered to grab some for me, which I appreciated. When I got home and opened my bowl, the chicken still was not as charred as I had requested. There were only a few light grill marks. The biggest disappointment was the sauce. Even though they say it is made in house, it was missing something and lacked that umami depth. Honestly, it was one of the worst teriyaki sauces I have had. The rice and steamed vegetables were fine, but the chicken and sauce are the main focus of a teriyaki bowl, and that is where this really fell short. If you put a bowl from Teriyaki City Grill next to one from Teriyaki Madness, just by looks alone, Teriyaki Madness is much more appetizing. Because of the service and the food, I do not think I will be coming here again.

    Talavera Tacos - Mi Salsa Es su Salsa

    Talavera Tacos

    (428 reviews)

    Fairgrounds

    This review is very belated. We had Talaveras Tacos cater an event for ~70 people at a park last…read moresummer. They were wonderful to work with, from start to finish: very responsive to our initial inquiries, pricing was as expected, and the team showed up on time and was ready to serve food on time. They also packed up the leftovers before they left so that latecomers could still eat. My only critique was that the elotes didn't look like the pic on Yelp. But everything was delicious, and people were going back for more!

    We hired Talavera Tacos for our baby shower this past weekend based on glowing recommendations from…read morefriends and family. While the food eventually arrived, the experience leading up to and during the event was fraught with unnecessary stress. Initial communication was great, but it trailed off as we got closer to the date. Despite their "quick response" phone number, my calls and texts went completely ignored. To make matters worse, the voicemail changed from a personal greeting to a generic one 72 hours before my event, leaving me terrified that we had been scammed. We increased our headcount from 65 to 75 a week prior. After being told this was fine, I was sent an incorrect invoice that ignored the new guest count and asked for a second $300 deposit I had already paid. It took multiple follow-up emails just to get a confirmation on the final numbers. On the day of, the staff arrived promptly and set up on time. However, only 30 minutes into service--with only 30 of our 75 guests fed--they completely ran out of cilantro, onions, and grilled peppers. When I followed up the next day, they claimed they prepared for "70 guests." Even if that were true, it wasn't the 75 we paid for, and it certainly doesn't explain running out of basic toppings after 30 people. I'm incredibly glad we didn't use them for our wedding last year as originally planned. It's disappointing when the service doesn't match the reputation. 2 stars for due prompt service and the guests that got all the food really enjoyed the steak & shrimp.

    Vatos Tacos - catering - Updated May 2026

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