Everything was amazing from the communication to the food delivery! The were very understanding as…read morewe were running behind schedule and were very accommodating. Food was delicious and all of our guest were wanting more. 100% recommend the stuffed jalapeños!

We booked Taco Man Express for our last tailgate at Cal Poly and they did not disappoint. They…read morearrived early and everything was delicious. We had a party of 90. James was a great host and the food was a hit! Highly recommend using Taco Man express for your next event.

I hired Pulcinella for my wedding, approx one year prior to the actual event date and while I…read moreappreciate the initial effort to site check my property for compatibility, the communication and satisfaction ended there. I had tried to get in touch with Kym regarding the pizza menu and certain special requests. After repeated emails and phone calls, plus an extra Yelp inquiry to nudge her, I finally got a response. My planner also reached out several weeks before the wedding with no success. This was a recurring issue. I understand wedding season is busy but my planner and myself were not contacted until 6-7 days prior to my wedding. There were other logistical things to figure out and the communication fell absolutely short. I also requested in multiple emails that I would like to purchase extra cheeseboards/grazing boards to have a more elaborate spread. This was never acknowledged so I had assumed I would be billed later or extra charges on my invoice would cover the request. Nope- they ran out of food incredibly early for my cocktail hour and did not even clear the area. At the actual event, I had 60 people and purchased food for 68 to account for vendors etc. There were 3 small pizza trays on a table and they were being eaten by a single table at a time. Some people did not receive food or waited so long they just gave up and ate meatballs and salad. I acknowledge that the DJ called guests too quickly. Not the catering team's fault. But even when he slowed down and people were fine waiting, it was still an abnormally long wait. There could have been a second table or more pizza trays or something. 3, 10-11" pizzas to be split amongst a table of ten is not reasonable. The slices are thin and people started taking bigger portions of sides cuz there wasn't enough pizza in time. I understand that there was an issue with where the "kitchen" was set up, versus where the food table was located (a 200 ft walk), but there was extra staff to assist. Also- this issue could have been solved much earlier and planned better IF THERE WAS COMMUNICATION. So disappointed. When people actually did get food, they said the pizza was good but I've had good pizza elsewhere and that's where I'll be going for it. The star is for the meatballs which is all I ate as the bride. I was one of the people that gave up on pizza since it took so long. My husband said it was good but he also only got a single piece. Bummer.

We hired Pucinella for my sons rehearsal dinner at a park in Cambria, CA. The food and service was…read moreoutstanding. They were on time and the set up and clean up was terrific. Highly recommend.i

I cannot recommend Island View Catering enough. Buckle up, there's a lot I want to say…read more We had a Sept 2020 wedding originally, so we were part of the postponement crew. We postponed one year so we got married in Sept 2021. I had to move all my vendors, which I did so successfully. Then, due to some unfortunate circumstances, my original caterer cancelled on us about 4 months prior to the wedding. I was frantic as this was a very competitive year due to all the postponements. I started reaching out to anyone and everyone and to my surprise, I still had a lot of options. I got on the phone with Avrey and he was the first person that really put my mind at ease and made it clear that he could and would do his best to mostly match the menu I had already created and work with me on budget that I already had. He was such a fabulous person to talk to and work with; I just felt really at ease and like my opinions and needs were being taken care of. I'm also in the service business, and I admired the way he was treating me as a potential client. I ended up signing with them and the proposal process was very clear, professional, and smooth. Then he met my wedding planner, and she also thoroughly enjoyed working with Avrey and his team, and that was impressive to me. Then comes the wedding day - holy crap - I had SO MANY people come up to me and tell me not only that the food was absolutely phenomenal (we had a taco bar and delicious apps), but that anyone who ran into one of the catering team members was so impressed by them. I had brought my own bartender, a friend of the family, and she also had nothing but great things to say about the catering team. I later found out that we ran out of margaritas that we had premade, and Avrey said great we'll make more. I am still not even aware of what ingredients we had and didn't have, but somehow they made more. So to be clear, his team went back and juiced a ton of limes and made more batches of margaritas, which they were never responsible for in our contract/plans. My parents and some family friends did a lot of the take-down of the wedding. The catering staffed helped them tremendously - again, not their job. They helped box up extra wine, extra food, and even carry it to my parents car and help them load. The food was INCREDIBLE, and it was so beautifully presented; the team was top notch. Your catering team really makes the wedding flow - if they're disorganized or anything less than stellar, so are your and your guests' experiences. I had so many people tell me that this is the best wedding food they've ever had. Avrey is one of the most professional caterers I've come across - his communication is impeccable, and he just cares about doing a good job. Do yourself a favor, call Avrey and book them for whatever event you have coming up. I only wish I had more events to hire them for.

This week, we were at a wedding for 300 in SYV and Island View catered the meal and the bars. It…read moreis pretty unusual for me to say this, but there was NOTHING Island View could have done better! The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. And the menu was tailored to the bride and groom's tastes. The service was attentive, happy, and always in the right place at the right time. The drinks were legit (not watered-down sugar with cheap booze). And they stayed the WHOLE TIME so if a guest wanted anything more as the night went on, they were there to make it happen... and still full of smiles at 11:30pm!! Truly a wonderful partner for any event! Thanks, Island View Catering, for helping our friends' wedding such a success!

Kekas are fried empanadas stuffed with a variety of fillings that can include meats, cheese and…read morevegetables. Pronounced QUE-kah. I found out this business and kekas have their roots in Zacatecas Mexico. We ordered chicken taquitos plate, Kekas: bean and also chile relleno, and a Taco plate Everything tastes authentic, made from scratch, and freshly made to order. Delicious. Service was friendly and quick! The taco truck looked super clean and organized It's a winner in my book. Especially with the Zacatecas connection!

If you haven't had Kekas before you should probably seek these guys out. We ordered two Kekas and…read morefor a reasonable price had an enjoyable lunch. Never had anything like these before and we recommend this truck to anyone.

que RICO! Miguel and the team from Lua's Catering did a…read morePHENOMENAL job catering our wedding welcome dinner. They stuck with us through 2 years of pandemic delays and even brought us 2 bottles of wine to celebrate finally being able to throw a party. Communication was prompt and easy. Day-of service was exceptional. The food itself was outstanding. Our friends are still arguing over which taco was the best (the chicken, if you're asking me). We can't recommend Lua's enough. Use them for any event, you won't be disappointed.

We hired Lua's for our anniversary party. Let me start out by saying from the moment we contacted…read morethem to the point of the actual event was seamless. On the day of the event they arrived in plenty of time to set up and be prepared to serve food at the scheduled time. They were professional and friendly. They made our day very stress free. For appetizers we had quesadillas, chips, salsa and guacamole and for dinner we had tacos. We had three choices of meat ( chicken, beef, pastor) with all the fixings available. Not only did we think that food was excellent, all of our guests raved how delicious the food was. We recommend Lua's for your event. You will not be disappointed. They are friendly, professional and a family business.

Terrible Tacos, tasteless nothing even remotely interesting as far as flavor is concerned. They…read moreneed to upgrade their presentation of the buffet line. They had the sour cream in the original containers, very bad look. This was my nieces Wedding at the Flying Caballos Ranch. In early September. These people can be better. There is huge room for improvement and they should strive to get there.

I wanted to take a moment to applaud Brittany and her amazing team for providing excellent service…read moreat our family event. Not only was the food delicious but their friendly manner to make sure everyone was taken care of and satisfied was beyond our expectations. I would definitely hire Central Coast Tacos again.

We happened to stumble upon this restaurant as we were staying at the hotel across the street. It's…read moresafe to say we were not disappointed in the food! From the time we walked in, there was a line of people waiting to order and a smell of delicious food! We knew if there were people waiting - it must be good! The staff was friendly from the time we ordered till we departed. I also noticed the people working in the kitchen and in front were all females! It gave a nice touch to the Mexican hospitality. If I come back this way I will be dining here again ! 10/10

The food is good, the service is alright, and the place has a nice ambiance. Sadly though, nearly…read moreevery time I've gotten my order it's been wrong (both mine and my partner's). The cashiers put it in right so I'm guessing it's the cooks ‍. Beware if you're particular or have allergies.

We had Taqueria 805 at a company event yesterday and they were a huge hit!! The food was fresh and…read moreamazing! The staff were friendly, professional, and so helpful! Everything from first contact to end of the party was easy, professional, and worth every penny!! I cannot recommend them enough. We will definitely have them back!! Give them a call!!

Great tacos, delicious salsas. Good service, clean place. Wish them well in carpinteria. Hope they…read moremake it!

Fantastic restaurant with consistently great food and service. The staff paid attention to every…read moredetail, and our meals were fresh and delicious. It's easy to see why this place has such a great reputation.

I never write reviews, but we had such a great experience with Louise that I had to give a shout…read moreout! We hired Lou to provide a culinary experience for my family member's 80th birthday in our Santa Ynez weekend rental. Louise was responsive, professional, fun, creative, talented, delightful, and worked with us to create a kind of unique experience (a cooking type class/ experience for 5 people who frequently cook), and a stress-free, fun time to celebrate the birthday. Lou delivered with a truly enjoyable, absolutely delicious, experience! She read the room, went with the flow, and took the reins in a way that relieved all pressure from the weekend's planners, and delivered a phenomenal meal/ dessert! She brought everything, cleaned up, and topped it all off with her amazing cheesecake! Everything was fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared, and even us old hands learned some great new cooking hacks! Highly recommend Louise for your next foodie event!

This used to be our favorite burrito place in the area but they stopped offering the burritos. We…read morestill get the nachos but we've noticed they are smaller portioned now. We wish they still offered the burritos. Service is great and they are very friendly. The truck is always found at great locations to include base and naughty oak brewery. Ambiance is great.

Tried them for the first time. The food had great favor and the torta was tasty, good size…read moreportions. Great service. Can't wait to try something different.