It’s no surprise that California is bursting at the seams with great Mexican food—the state is home to an enormous Mexican-American population, along with an abundance of fresh, tasty produce. But while you might consider Los Angeles the state capital of Mexican food, San Francisco is elbowing its way to the top. Whether it’s a burrito from the Mission District (Thrillist already found the best ones) or a fish taco in the Embarcadero, there’s a wide range of authentic Mexican catering in San Francisco to discover. Here’s your catering guide to the best Bay Area taquerias.

2. La salsa
Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont
La Salsa has become the go-to option for
Mexican catering in many a San Francisco
office building. Why? As one ezCater user put it,
“Great customer service; great delivery; great
food as always.” In other words, La Salsa should
be your pick for reliably good, on-time Mexican
food. They serve a variety of classic dishes, like
enchiladas, guacamole, and party platters with
your choice of tacos, taquitos, burritos, or
fajitas. Want a healthier, veggie-friendly option?
La Salsa offers entire platters of veggie fajitas or
veggie tacos, too.

3. rubio’s
Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
Two elements define Rubio’s Coastal Grill, making
it one of the best Mexican catering spots in San
Francisco: fish tacos and convenient packaging.
Rubio’s offers some of the best coastal Mexican
dishes in the city, like beer-battered, wild Alaska
pollock, grilled or blackened wild Pacific mahi
mahi, and grilled or blackened salmon. It’s hard to
think of any other spot that provides as much
variety in a single dish. Rubio’s also packages
meals in convenient boxes and party trays, with
individual compartments for each rice, protein,
and sauce. Serving and cleanup is a breeze.

4. Bayshore
taqueria
Bayshore Boulevard, San Francisco
Bayshore Taqueria offers an elevated take
on Mexican street food. Think burritos,
tacos, and quesadillas, but with more
options, like carnitas and chorizo, roasted
tomato salsa, and freshly fried chips. It’s the
kind of party spread that allows everyone to
discover something they’ll love. Bayshore
Taqueria’s catering packages and boxed
lunches also make it one of the best
Mexican catering spots in San Francisco for
big lunch orders.

5. Una mas mexican
grill
Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park
Since 1991, Una Mas Mexican Grill has served fresh,
one-of-a-kind dishes that fuse Mexican and other
global flavors, making this some of the best Mexican
food in San Francisco. Have you ever had a Caesar
salad stuffed into a burrito? At Una Mas, that’s called
lunch. Or try their ever-popular margarita salad, with
jicama, red and green cabbage, carrots, pinto beans,
and more, tossed in a tangy (non-alcoholic)
vinaigrette. Start every order with their killer five-layer
dip—a hearty helping of refried beans, Monterey Jack
cheese, salsa fresca, guacamole, and sour cream.

6. Torshi
mexiterranean
Sansome Street, San Francisco
Torshi Mexiterranean combines Mexican with yet
another vibrant, colorful cuisine: Mediterranean. The
result is bold, high-flavor dishes, like a falafel wrap,
which is pleasantly soft and crunchy at the same time.
Then there’s the steak asada burrito boxed lunch,
served with a buttery pistachio baklava for dessert.
Can’t decide? Order the sampler platter, a reasonably
priced appetizer that includes chicken shawarma
wraps, gyro wraps, hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush,
and quinoa tabbouleh. Just be sure to nab a side
of that pistachio baklava—you don’t want to miss
out on dessert.

7. The green enchilada
Manor Plaza, Pacifica
Mexican catering in San Francisco has another great
multicultural option in The Green Enchilada, which serves
healthy takes on Mexican and Peruvian dishes. The
ensalada Pacifica—with black beans, feta, avocado,
papaya, and balsamic vinaigrette—is so hearty that
you’ll forget you’re eating salad. Their most-ordered
tostada is a great way to combine all the Mexican flavors
you crave into a lighter dish. If you want to spring for
Peruvian, opt for the lomo saltado plate, a classic dish
with meat sautéed in onions, tomatoes, soy sauce, and
garlic, and served with french fries. The restaurant only
uses organic, locally sourced ingredients, so you can feel
good about what you’re eating, too.

8. Mateo’s taqueria
Mission Street, San Francisco
Located in the heart of the Mission District, Mateo’s Taqueria
is one of the few Mexican catering options in San Francisco
for flavorful burritos and tacos that ooze authenticity.
Choose from a simple burrito with fillings like grilled chicken
and carnitas (or soy chorizo for the vegans in your party).
Upgrade to a specialty burrito, with fillings like steak and
shrimp, or kale, mushrooms, onions, and epazote (an
oregano-like herb). For bigger parties, spring for the taco
bar, which comes with countless filling options, three choices
of beans and salsa, and plenty of jalapeños, cilantro,
crema, limes, radish, onions, and Oaxaca cheese to go on
the side. Suffice it to say, no one will go home hungry.

9. Red rooster tacos
Harrison Street, San Francisco
Born as a food truck, Red Rooster Tacos serves
creative dishes for the adventurous eater. Think
burritos filled with everything from lengua (tongue)
to roasted squash. These days, Red Rooster Tacos is
one of the best Mexican places in San Francisco to
get your portable, tortilla-wrapped fix. Thankfully,
they recently expanded their business to include
tamales—tasty, steamed pockets of corn and
meat wrapped in a corn husk—on the menu, too.
Order a platter of chicken tamales, their most
popular option, with tender, pull-apart meat
you’ll dream about for days.

10. san Carlos bar &
grill
El Camino Real, San Carlos
In the decades since San Carlos Bar and Grill has
opened, it’s been on a mission to up the ante. San
Carlos Bar and Grill infuses Mexican catering in San
Francisco with fresh spices, good prices, and
responsibly sourced ingredients. You haven’t lived until
you’ve tried one of their famous filet mignon burritos
filled with well-marbled cuts of steak. Or level up with
their grilled Scottish salmon, a healthy, flavorful entrée
that comes with a hearty salad of cucumbers,
romaine hearts, tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a
sweet and tangy raspberry vinaigrette.

11. Lulu’s mexican
food
El Camino Real, Palo Alto
LuLu’s is where to place your order when you need
stick-to-your-ribs food that’ll satisfy a big crowd. A
perennial favorite Mexican catering joint in San
Francisco, this spot is all about large-format entrées.
Order enchiladas by the dozen, each topped with a
generous helping of melted Monterey Jack cheese,
or go for the most-ordered taco bar, which comes
with uncommon options for fillings,
like albañil (ground beef grilled with Mexican-style
sausage, bacon, peppers, and onions), cilantro rice,
and gluten-free soft corn tortillas.

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