Taco catering that lets everyone build their own
A taco bar solves the hardest problem in group catering: everyone wants something slightly different. Set out the meats, the tortillas and the garnishes, and each guest builds exactly the plate they want.
Why a taco bar works for groups
Plated catering forces you to guess. You pick two entrées, and someone in the room doesn't eat one of them. A taco bar flips that: the components go out separately and guests assemble. Picky eaters build something plain, adventurous eaters pile it on, and vegetarians eat well without a special order.
It's also efficient to serve. There's no plating bottleneck — a line moves quickly, and people can come back for a second. For office lunches where folks arrive in waves, that's usually the deciding factor.
The food is the same food we serve in the shop: slow-cooked meats, corn tortillas, chopped onion and cilantro, lime, and our house salsas. Add rice, beans and chips and it's a complete spread.
- Two or more proteins
- Corn tortillas
- Onion, cilantro and lime
- House salsas: chipotle, cilantro-lime, salsa verde
- Rice, beans and chips
Scaling the spread
Proteins
Choose the meats for your group; slow-cooked options need advance notice.
Tortillas
Corn tortillas portioned for the headcount you give us.
Garnishes
Onion, cilantro and lime set out for self-service.
Salsas
A range of heat levels so nobody's left out.
Sides
Rice and beans to round out plates affordably.
Dessert
Tres leches for a sweet finish.
What we handle for you
Right-sized portions
We plan quantities against your actual headcount.
Timing planned backwards
From when you need food ready, not when it's convenient for us.
Dietary flexibility
Vegetarian builds are simple with a self-serve format.
Restaurant-quality meats
The same slow-cooked fillings we serve on the line.
Self-serve setup
Components separated so guests assemble their own.
Direct communication
You plan with the family that runs the kitchen.
Taco catering around Lynchburg
We cook at 17980 Forest Rd Ste D in Forest, VA, and cater events across the Lynchburg area.
For weekday office lunches, midday works well since the kitchen opens at 11am. Sunday events should be planned around our 3pm close.
Give us as much notice as you can — slow-cooked meats can't be rushed, and that's exactly what makes them worth serving.
17980 Forest Rd Ste D, Forest, VA 24551
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Plan your taco bar
Send your date, headcount and any dietary needs, and we'll build the spread around them.
Frequently asked questions
How many tacos per person should I plan?
Two to three per guest is the usual planning number, more if tacos are the only entrée. We'll advise once we know your headcount.
Can you do a build-your-own setup?
Yes — that's the format most groups choose, with components laid out separately.
Do you include salsas and garnishes?
Yes. Onion, cilantro, lime and our house salsas come with a taco spread.
What about guests who don't eat meat?
A self-serve taco bar handles that easily with beans, rice, cheese and vegetables.
How much notice do you need?
The more the better. Slow-cooked meats need to be started well ahead, so reach out as soon as you have a date.
How do I book?
Fill out the catering request with your details, or call (434) 213-2810.