The Wanted Taco Catering
Wedding Caterer
+1 714-602-0610
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Standing Servicepractice overview
The Wanted Taco Catering offers taco and Mexican food catering in Santa Ana and throughout Southern California. Its services include delivery and pickup for small gatherings, on-site taco catering for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, corporate events, and other occasions, plus customizable menus with fresh, made-to-order dishes such as breakfast burritos, pozole, and queso birria tacos.
The Wanted Taco Catering brings fresh, authentic Mexican food to events in Santa Ana and throughout Southern California.
Its documented services include delivery and pickup for small gatherings of 15 to 35 people, with no setup required, as well as on-site taco catering for weddings, baby showers, birthdays, corporate events, and other occasions.
The team cooks fresh on-site so guests can receive hot tacos made to order.
The catering menu includes customizable options such as breakfast burritos, pozole, and queso birria tacos, along with interactive dining built around an on-site taco experience.
The business is located at 122 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Customers planning an office lunch, casual gathering, wedding reception, or celebration can ask about the available taco packages, delivery or pickup arrangements, menu choices, guest count, and on-site service details.
For current pricing, availability, and scheduling, contact The Wanted Taco Catering at +1 714-602-0610 or through thewantedtaco.com.
House Notesfrom the kitchen's own page
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The food was great, half of my guest had me send them the company’s information.Our servers were extremely friendly and the food delicious. The cart and condiment/sides table is well presented. Ordered for 60 pe
From their site
Mise en Placebooking facts
- Phone+1 714-602-0610
- Sitethewantedtaco.com
- Kitchen base122 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, United States
- SpecialtyWedding Caterer
Regional Planningdetails to verify for this event
Local requirements and venue rules can vary in Santa Ana, CA. Before booking, ask the caterer and venue which permits, insurance documents, kitchen-access rules, delivery windows, alcohol-service requirements, taxes, and fees apply to this specific event. Treat the written proposal and current local guidance as the source of truth.
Consider Before You Callfive questions to bring to the booking
- What's the minimum headcount for a corporate booking, and is there a separate weekday vs. weekend rate?
- How far in advance do weddings book up, and is a tasting offered before the contract is signed?
- What's the server-to-guest ratio you staff at, and is bar service an additional package?
- What is included in the per-head price — appetizers, dessert, non-alcoholic drinks, gratuity, taxes?
- Do you carry a current health-department permit and a certificate of insurance the venue can request?
Table Questionsfrequent asks at the booking
- How is catering priced — per head or per dish?
- Pricing formats differ by caterer and event. Ask for a written proposal that identifies food, beverages, staffing, rentals, delivery, setup, taxes, fees, and any optional upgrades as separate line items.
- How far ahead should the kitchen be booked?
- Availability depends on the date, guest count, menu, staffing needs, and venue. Contact the caterer with those details and ask for the reservation deadline, deposit terms, and final headcount date in writing.
- Drop-off versus full-service — what is the practical difference?
- Do not rely on the label alone. Ask exactly who delivers, sets up, serves, clears, handles beverages, supplies equipment, and coordinates with the venue, then compare that written scope across proposals.
- How is the menu tasting handled?
- Ask whether a tasting is available, what it includes, what it costs, who may attend, and whether changes made afterward will alter the quote. The caterer's written tasting policy should control.
- What is the difference between a wedding caterer and a regular caterer?
- Directory categories describe public listing signals, not a guarantee of current scope. Ask about recent events similar to yours, the service timeline, staffing plan, venue coordination, and what is included in the contract.
- Tipping and service charges — how do they work?
- Ask the caterer to define every service charge, administrative fee, gratuity, and optional tip in the written quote. Do not assume one line item is distributed to staff unless the contract says so.