Catering & Events
Authentic Oaxacan flavors for your weddings, office parties, birthdays, and more — proudly serving the Oakland area.
Catering Packages
Choose the perfect setup for your event. Email us at taqueriaelzocalooakland@gmail.com or call (510) 500-7672.
Taco Bar Menu — Buffet Style
3 choices of proteins or vegetables: $40.00 per guest
4 choices of proteins or vegetables: $45.00 per guest
5 choices of proteins or vegetables: $50.00 per guest
4 choices of proteins or vegetables: $45.00 per guest
5 choices of proteins or vegetables: $50.00 per guest
Appetizer
- Guacamole
- Salsa Verde & Salsa de Tomate / Chips
- Ceviche (GF) — Fresh fish (raw), onions, tomatoes, lime, cilantro, & avocado
Starter
- Chef’s Choice Salad — Served with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Entrée (Pre-select)
- Grilled Chicken, Carnitas (Pork), Grilled Steak
- Grilled Seasonal Fish, Grilled & Seasoned Shrimps
- Seasonal Vegetables
- Served with Homemade Tortillas
Taco Toppings
- Chopped Onions, Chopped Cilantro, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese
Sides
- Rice & Black Beans
Dessert
- Churros
Mole Buffet
$50.00 per guest (Minimum of 10 guests)
Appetizer
- Guacamole
- Salsa Verde & Salsa Roja, Chips
- Ceviche (GF) — Fresh fish (raw), onions, heirloom tomatoes, lime, cilantro, & avocado
Starter
- Chef’s Choice Salad — Served with Chipotle Vinaigrette
Entrées (Select Two)
- Chile Rellenos — Stuffed Poblano Pepper
- Carnitas — Slow cooked pork with orange spices
- Rocky’s Chicken
- Grilled & Seasoned Shrimp
- Grilled Seasonal Organic Vegetables
- Served with Homemade Corn Tortillas
Fiesta Buffet Menu
$60.00 per guest (Minimum of 10 guests)
Appetizer
- Guacamole
- Salsa Verde & Salsa Roja, Chips
- Ceviche (GF) — Fresh fish (raw), onions, tomatoes, lime, cilantro, & avocado
Starter
- Chef’s Choice Salad — Served with Chipotle Vinaigrette on the side
Entrées
- Chile Rellenos — Stuffed Poblano Pepper with Mole Sauce
- Chicken Enchiladas — Topped with Salsa Roja or Salsa Verde
- Traditional Street Tacos with Carnitas or Grilled Steak
- Chile Relleno and Tacos come with Homemade Tortillas
Taco Toppings
- Chopped Onions, Chopped Cilantro, Sour Cream & Shredded Cheese
Sides
- Rice & Black Beans
Dessert Sampler
- Churros & Flan
Fajita Bar Menu — Buffet Style
3 choices of proteins: $40.00 per guest
4 choices of proteins: $45.00 per guest
5 choices of proteins: $50.00 per guest
4 choices of proteins: $45.00 per guest
5 choices of proteins: $50.00 per guest
Appetizer
- Guacamole
- Salsa Verde & Salsa de Tomate / Chips
- Add Ceviche (GF) +$5.00 per guest
- Fresh fish (raw), onions, heirloom tomatoes, lime, cilantro, & avocado
Starter
- Chef’s Choice Salad — with Cilantro Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing
Entrée (Pre-select)
- Grilled Chicken, Carnitas (Pork), Grilled Steak
- Grilled Seasonal Fish, Grilled & Seasoned Shrimps
- Grilled Vegetables
- Served with Grilled Onions & Grilled Bell Peppers
- Homemade Tortillas
Taco Toppings
- Chopped Onions, Chopped Cilantro, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese
Sides
- Rice & Black Beans
Dessert
- Churros
Cocktail Reception Menu
3 choices: $22.00 per guest
4 choices: $28.00 per guest
5 choices: $31.00 per guest
4 choices: $28.00 per guest
5 choices: $31.00 per guest
Appetizer / Platter Menu
- Guacamole
- Salsa Verde & Salsa Roja / Chips (GF, Vegan)
- Ceviche (GF) — Fresh fish (raw), onions, heirloom tomatoes, lime, cilantro, & avocado
- Chicken Skewers (GF) — Served with Mole Sauce
- Tasajo Skewers (Beef) (GF)
- Vegetable Kabobs (GF, Vegan) — Marinated with Fresh Herbs
- Chicken Flautas (GF) — Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo
- Vegetable Molotes (GF, Vegan) — Black bean paste, cabbage, tomatoes, radishes
- Grilled Seasonal Mushroom Sopes (Vegan or Vegetarian) — Small pizza-like tortillas, black bean sauce, grilled seasonal mushrooms, cabbage, with or without queso fresco
- Oaxacan Style Quesadillas — Choice of Chorizo (marinated sausage), Chicken, Steak (GF), Seasonal Mushrooms, Queso (Vegetarian) GF
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