“DO NOT HESITATE BOOKING THE BAKERS OVEN & CREAMERY. Tonya and her staff were OUTSTANDING! She is very responsive, professional and personable. I was planning this from out of state but wasn't as challenging as i thought it would be. She showed up at the Airbnb well in advance to set up and was ready by the time we got back from the graduation ceremony. I have never had southern cooking before and when i asked her to come up with a menu for my event, the results was absolutely amazing and delicious. I am a little surprised i trusted her with the menu, but that is how comfortable she made me feel. She came with such a fun, respectful and attentive staff. Could not have asked for a better crew to take care of my guests. Do not forget to include her homemade ice cream to your menu. Next time i book an event in San Diego, i will definitely be calling you again. Thank you for making it so special.“
“I booked Tacos El Gabacho for my wifes 40th birthday. This family owned business exceeded my expectations. Food was ready on time. They greeted and treated us like family.Details of booking:30 personnel2 hours of serving1-2hrs of prep and same for breakdown.We loved their food and service. We plan on booking for future events.“
“A HUGE shout out to Bekker's catering. From the early stage of planning the menu to the clean-up after the event.... everything was perfect! The amount of food, the quality and flavor of the food and the friendly and helpful staff was TOP NOTCH. THANK YOU for helping make our event run smooth! Much love to you all for also helping us raise as much money as we could for several SD charities!“
“Taquizas Tommy did a fabulous job catering my Mexican themed bridal shower! Tommy’s wife, Maria, and Miguel cooked an amazing feast that everyone raved about. The meat was flavorful, the rice and beans were delicious. Everybody was full and happy. Communication, service, and food were 5 stars and we look forward to using Tommy and his team again soon!“
Caterers • $$
“Chef Joann was an absolute pleasure to work with. When we first reached out to Chef Joann, she was a little bit out of our price range, but she was able to work with us and our budget in order to be the caterer for our wedding. We went and met Joann and did a food tasting with her and she was so hospitable and nice we knew we had found the caterer for us, not to mention the food was absolutely amazing. Luckily, Chef Joann had worked our venue before so that took all the worries and stress from trying to plan and connect her with our venue and coordinator. She was able to work with us, even through all the craziness of 2020 and we were able to figure out a way to make things work efficiently and safely without jeopardizing the layout or food. The bartenders she was able to bring went above and beyond and really helped to get the party started for our wedding. They were constantly bringing my wife and I drinks as we would be empty handed and socializing with our guests. It was really cool how well the entire crew took care of not only us but all of our guests. With me being the wayI am, I wanted to help Joann and her crew and she would joke with me to be quiet, have fun and get married. It really felt like a family member or close friend was there, had our back and was taking care of us. It was a really cool dynamic and took all the stress out of the day. The food Joann conjures up is not easily put into words. The appetizers she did for the cocktail hour as well as the cheese boards she created for each table were astounding. They were above and beyond anything we had expected. I had guests coming up to me all night commenting on how amazing the cocktail hour was along with the dinner. We are so happy we picked Joann to take control and be a part of our big day. I would highly recommend Joann to anyone who wants amazing a delectable food from someone who is so easy going and easy to work with, you feel like you have known them for years. Thank you Chef Joann and team!“
“Every Friday, our community does a food truck Friday and we've honestly never gone. Most times, I google the food truck and the reviews aren't great, so we figure it isn't worth it. But this was the first time I saw an all 5 star spot, so we had to give it a try. Their menu was concise with three options: burrito bowl, burrito and tacos. They had four meat options: barbacoa, cochinita, asada and pollo. I decided to get the cochinita burrito and my husband ordered the barbacoa, but the burritos accidentally got swapped and we ate each others. They were both good, but the cochinita was definitely the winner! I'm not usually someone who will eat beans, but I loved the ones they used in this burrirto. They were peruanos and were super soft and tender. I really loved the spicy salsa that it came with. It had a nice kick that was super fun! I really hope La Burre makes it back to our community because their food was delicious!“
Mobile caterer •
“Rigo made our wedding the best possible experience. He was friendly, affordable, and professional. I lost count of how many guests came up to me to tell me how amazing his food was. He pulled off our 100+ person wedding without a hitch! The setup was beautiful and the food was perfect, it was everything we wanted and more. I highly, highly recommend Familia Español for all of your catering needs!“
“OMG!!! If you like churros, you have to try this truck! The amount of ice cream, whipped cream and churros…yum delicious scrumptious oooooh so goodness!!! First time I’ve been here and I ate it so fast I didn’t take a d@mn picture LOL HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! follow them for locations! “
“Family centric and friendly with a variety of Puerto Rican and Dominican dishes. The owner sat with us and have to say was impressed by her hospitality. Looking forward to trying more on the menu! My fav was the Yucca dishes, Dominican Burger, Plantain bowls, Tostones… yummy!?“
“Best Mexican food in Lakeside! Been coming here for years and the consistency is phenomenal. The salsa is so good, the wet carne asada burrito is incredible, and the service here has always been top notch. Good cozy and homey atmosphere as well. A place I never fail to recommend if someone is looking for great Mexican food!“
“I hired buckboard for my wedding, and it was the best decision we made for the big day! Ashley was so helpful throughout the entire process and went above and beyond. She answered all of my questions at all hours of the day, provided her expertise when needed, they set the tone of professionalism at the wedding and elevating the guest experience, and our guests, all raved about how it was the best wedding food they've ever eaten. Highly recommend them for your special day. Ps. Get the lobster Mac and cheese. You won't regret it.“
“I’m obsessed with this place. It’s family owned and they’ve been around for a while. I’ve been coming here since before the pandemic. The food is top notch and they give great portions. I typically get the gyro plate & hummus. The man who takes the orders is always so friendly and sweet. It’s an all around great establishment!“
“Can't say enough about this place. I was there with my family for our first trip to San Diego and was welcomed and overwhelmed by the amazing staff. From the manager to the waiters and the bartenders everyone was pleasant and so welcoming. We ate there three times in the four days we were there. One dinner, one brunch and one lunch. One day I had to do a work call and the manager was so accommodating showing me different locations I can sit. Thank you to all the amazing people at The Henry!“
“My go to for breakfast sandwiches and lunch. They have even catered our company lunch before and everyone was extremely pleased. Service from the staff is always welcoming and positive. The indoor or outdoor seating is perfect for all weather conditions. 100% recommend to all those looking for a great meal at any time of day.“
“I am so incredibly late making this review, but Terra was absolutely phenomenal for our wedding at the San Diego Botanic Garden in September. They are a preferred vendor for the Garden, but they were by far the most personable and down to earth of all the recommendations. Terra is so incredibly customizable and they work so hard to make sure you are getting what you want and it's honestly for an almost unbelievable price. Everyone we worked with was so awesome, and the food is excellent! The catering went off without a single hitch. They were perfect!“
“First made the drive down to Blue Poke for a Yelp event, but came back a few times when I found myself in the area. There are a few other blue pokes that have since opened closer to central San Diego with one in North Park, but I think the quality varies from location to location- this location in National City being the best! First of all, the design of the store is so fun and I could tell it was clean and well maintained. I had a delicious poke bowl with my favorite spicy ahi (minced style). They have a good number of toppings to choose from along with great sauces. This is what I like to call "chipotle style" poke where you build your bowl, but everything was good! Easy parking to grab your bowl for take-out!“
“I'm left speechless. Just a flawless performance from start to finish. We used Sierra and Billy for our wedding last weekend and they were the absolute best. Beginning with communication, they respond almost immediately whenever you reach out. They are super helpful and know what works best for almost any situation. I really felt like we were in good hands throughout the process, which when you are planning your wedding is incredibly important with the amount of stressful things happening. The food quality was a 10/10. Our guests were raving about all the items, from the passed apps (crab Rangoon style rolls, fried chicken biscuit sliders, bacon wrapped dates were all particularly popular) to the actual entree (we went with a taco bar and it was fantastic), we were so pleased. Couldn't recommend this team more highly. I went in to meet with them prior to the event and they were all incredibly pleasant and excited to be there. I've worked in the event catering world for years and know that having an entire team of positive people can be hard to come by. Billy really has a solid team working with him and he's a very personable and talented man himself. If you are in the market for a catering team in the San Diego area, your search is over. There really is no other option. Thank you Sierra and Billy for making our wedding a truly special night to remember! -Brett & Kaho“
“Yes-Gourmet Isl. Bistro!!! Fay and her Daughter Dareen went far and away beyond our expectations! They catered dinner and breakfast for our group of 12 traveling from the east coast and made sure they covered all of our culinary needs! Authentic, delicious, fresh-delish!! Amazing service and very fairly priced. Most importantly, genuinely lovely people who are working hard to please their customers. Bravo!“
“Darn it, they moved from just around the corner, to up by the college -- problem parking AND apparently they are only doing catering and not lunch plates. The food was awesome and authentic and made with much aloha. Oodles by the Nood Bar moved into the space vacated by Da Kine.“
“This place was so good! It's not very big The food was very fresh and the portions were bigger than I expected :) We got the special tostada and aguachile. The restaurant didn't look very big but it had a constant flow of people. I saw a lot of people come get takeout so that would be a convenient option. They had these aguas de fruta and it was frozen and blended. It was so yummy!“
“Taquizas Los Crunches catered my birthday party on Saturday. The communication was great, they showed up on time, and the food was absolutely delicious. They have extra touches that many taco caterers. don't have like radishes a wonderful, cactus salad, fresh fruit drinks and the beans weren't refried. Everything was so fresh. Definitely hiring them again!“
“I hired Taco Love to cater my wedding in February and would happily look forward to hiring them again for any future event. Consider this a glowing review, and a recommendation to hire them for your events! Guests are still raving about how great the food was ... many of them were so taken by the appetizers that they didn't even realize a dinner course was still to come! After being super disappointed with the attitude and racist comments from a *different* caterer that had been highly recommended to us, we found Randy and Taco Love and it was a perfect fit! From the first phone call, we knew we were on the right track for our event. He was always kind, very laid-back (something that vibed really well with my personality, but something to note if you want things super formal and in writing right away), and very accommodating to the unique needs and vision of our event and venue space. He would always tell us "it is your wedding ... you let me know what you want and we will make it happen!" We used some of his serving dishes, and some of our own. At our tasting, he made sure we had one of each thing on his menu and it all tasted so great! The meat and veggie options were very delicious, and the salsas were incredibly flavorful. From there, the process was very smooth. There was no limit on the menu, he allowed us to choose from everything they make on the truck. The price was reasonable, and he even added a dessert option only two weeks out from the wedding! Our guests LOVED the churros and ice cream. He was right on time for our wedding, and from what we could tell everything ran so smoothly! We had plenty of food for our guest count of 130. My only regret, is that as the bride and groom we were so chaotic that day we didn't get to eat as much as we wanted to! We are already planning a time to catch his truck when we are back in town so we make up for that! Thank you, Randy! We look forward to eating your food again hopefully soon!“
“No need to look any further for your catering needs. Everyone here is easy to work with and they are attentive to your every need. The food is not only delicious but presented in the most aesthetically pleasing way. Especially love their appetizers and desserts and the innovative dessert wall (the chocolate molten lava cake rocks).“
“Tacos are delicious here. We catered from them for our reception and the guests said wonderful things about their tacos. Very fresh and good quality. The owner is responsive and the workers were friendly as well. I’m so happy that I found them. I’ll definitely cater from them again.“
“I love the food from here. I have tried other Birria places in the area and this is the best by far. The food is always consistent, and I have tried about everything on the menu. Everything is fantastic, but the quesa birria tacos are 10/10.“
“Really good pizza! The crust is really good as well. I had for the First time the day after Thanksgiving at a Wedding I was working in El Cajon. They were super efficient with getting different pizzas out. Highly recommend, I hope to have it again.“
“We had Golden State Dogs cater our New Year's party, and Jeremiah and his sausages were a huge hit! Jeremiah was a great communicator letting us know every step of the process, so we fully knew what to expect. What we didn't know is how much our guests would love his suggestions and would go back for seconds and thirds! We already are trying to come up with another event to have Jeremiah and his delicious sausages back for another round. Highly recommend!“
“(Translated by Google) The lasagna is amazing, I loved the salad dressing too. Definitely the best alternative if you want to order food, we will order again. Thanks Ale! ?(Original)La lasaña está increíble, el aderezo para la ensalada también me encanto. Definitivamente la mejor alternativa si desees ordenar comida, volveremos a pedir. ¡Gracias Ale! ?“
“Affordable Affairs came highly recommended to me from a venue, the Bernardo Heights Community Center. They had just recently used their services for their Christmas party. I was having my father’s Celebration of Life and needed a catering company. I was then given David’s card. I called him and received a response in a timely manner. After we briefly discussed what I needed he sent a recommended menu and an estimate. We liked the menu he sent over but also made a few small changes. David was very accommodating and easy to work with. His prices were fair and reasonable. The service and food were outstanding just as the Community Center had said, and I highly recommend this catering company!!“
“This place is awesome. However, the floor was a bit dirty and the eating area outside was small and the wood floorboards were a bit cracked. It is also an off-campus place Other than that, great food. You should order from there rather than eat there.“
“Love this truck! They were at Casa Mira View for the Foodie Feast that they have every Monday and Wednesday. I ordered the Black Widow Sushi Burrito based on Javier's suggestion and it was delicious! Their service was great too. I was treated with smiles and a warm welcome. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu.“
“I ordered from Cali BBQ on DoorDash as a result of a promotion they were having on there. I'm sure glad I did! The food was soooo tasty!!! I ordered the County Fair Sandwich which consisted of pulled pork and Mac n cheese in between sourdough bread. It was so yummy! My wife ordered the rib tips which were very flavorful. The sides- potato salad and country beans were also very good. To top it off, The portion sizes are huge ! They don't short change you. I would definitely recommend Cali BBQ!“
“Taco Tuesday? Make that Taco Thursday! These guys started a taco stand outside that's open Thursday 4pm-8, and Friday/Saturday 4pm-9. They make Carne and Pollo tacos and are the best around! I normally have to drive to Chula just to get tacos this good! The salsa is amazing as well, spicy and goes great with the tacos. Grab some beer and tacos to go!“
“Liz cocina was a hit for my 50th Birthday celebration! Top cuts of chicken, carnitas, carne asada, pork and fish! All was well seasoned! Im hispanic and i feel its hard to find good Spanish rice. Liz hit the bullseye it was delicious! Beans, homemade tortillas and salsas where top notch! To top it off the agua frescas Jamaica and horchata enough said total hit on my day! Don't waste your time with anyone else! I booked Liz Cocina 6 months in advance and her communication was spot on! Don't forget to call Liz and order her tamales during the holidays they are to die for i will be calling Liz again for future parties!“
“I want to start this review stating, I do not eat fish unless it is battered and fried. So, naturally, the only way I'll eat a fish taco is a battered and fried fish taco. I ordered the chipotle fish taco, not knowing it was not a fried fish taco. I was hesitant, but after I took my first bite... I couldn't believe how insanely delicious this taco was!!!! Not only was it absolutely flavorful... it was a large fish taco!!! So many good flavors! The fish was not fishy or mushy and was seasoned and possibly pan fried to give a texture contrast. The chipotle sauce was yummy and had that kick that I love. Loved all the fresh toppings too which makes a fish taco so yummy and balanced! We all ordered something different. My daughter ordered the Baja style and the ginger fish taco! She said she could eat probably 4 more that they were that good! My youngest, who is not a fish person ordered a plain carnitas and she was impressed! Last, but definitely not least... I have to mention the staff! Hector and staff were so nice and friendly, which I always appreciate! Will definitely be seeing them again to eat more fish tacos! I'm so impressed with their fish tacos (not battered and fried btw) that I must try their others! It's funny cause my mom can't even get me to eat fish like that... haha!!!!“