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Mr. Birria
Mr. Birria food truck catering an event

Feed your crowd

Authentic Mexican food for your event

Have Mr. Birria cater your next event at a location of your choosing. Choose from our platters, or book our food truck for on-site cooking — 5 dishes from our menu: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, birria & more.

  • Groups of all sizes welcome
  • Food truck on-site for 50+ guests
  • 30+ years of culinary mastery

Which catering option is right for you?

Two minutes. That's all it takes.

Two ways to bring Mr. Birria to your event — pick what works for your crowd, see your price as you go, and we'll confirm your date soon.

Step 1 · What kind of catering do you need?

Not sure? Call (619) 328-0058 and we'll help you choose.

How it works

From inquiry to first taco

  1. Tell us about your event

    Two minutes on our catering form: date, location, guest count, and what you're craving.

  2. See your price instantly

    Food truck catering is a flat $15 per person (50-guest minimum) — the form shows your total as you plan. We'll reach out soon after to confirm.

  3. Lock your date

    A small deposit reserves your date. We confirm details the week of your event.

  4. We cook, you celebrate

    The truck rolls in, the plancha fires up, and your guests eat like they're in Santee.

Catering platters

Each platter serves about 10 guests

Ready to serve, no setup needed. Pickup at our Santee kitchen — no minimum guest count.

Overhead view of a Mr. Birria catering platter set: rice, beans, birria, limes, radishes and cilantro
Full tray of slow-cooked shredded birria for catering at Mr. Birria
Catering tray of Mexican rice with corn, peas and carrots at Mr. Birria

Meat platters

10 Pack Birria

$160

Serves 10 guests

Birria, rice, beans, consommé, salsas and tortillas

10 Pack Adobada

$160

Serves 10 guests

Rice, beans, lime, radish, onion, cilantro, and tortillas

10 Pack Half & Half

$165

Serves 10 guests

½ birria, ½ carne asada, rice, beans, consommé, salsas and tortillas

10 Pack Carne Asada

$170

Serves 10 guests

Carne asada, rice, beans, consommé, salsas and tortillas

Seafood platters

Ceviche w/ 25 Tostadas

$80

Serves 10 guests

Aguachile w/ 25 Tostadas

$80

Serves 10 guests

🗓 Weekends only

16oz Cup of Ceviche & Chips

Ask

Single serving

16oz Cup of Aguachile & Chips

$11.99

Single serving

See a platter packed fresh

A birria catering platter packed fresh — slow-cooked birria with rice, beans, consommé, salsas and tortillas, ready to serve.

Mr. Birria staff serving guests from the catering taco truck

The caterer your venue will say yes to

  • San Diego County health permit

    Fully permitted mobile food facility.

  • General liability insurance

    Certificates of insurance available for venues that require them.

  • A real restaurant behind the truck

    Our Santee kitchen preps everything fresh the morning of your event.

  • Bilingual, professional staff

    Service in English and Spanish, dressed and on time.

Catering FAQ

Before you ask

How much does Mr. Birria food truck catering cost?

Food truck catering is $15 per person with a 50-guest minimum (so events start at $750). That includes your choice of 5 dishes from our full menu, on-site cooking, setup, service staff, and cleanup. Our catering form shows you your estimated total instantly, and we reach out quickly to confirm your date.

What areas does the Mr. Birria taco truck serve?

Our food truck caters events across San Diego County, including Santee, San Diego, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, and Spring Valley. If your venue is elsewhere in the county, ask — we can usually make it work.

Is the Mr. Birria food truck licensed and insured?

Yes. Mr. Birria holds a San Diego County health permit and carries general liability insurance, and we can provide certificates of insurance for venues that require them.

What catering platters does Mr. Birria offer?

Our catering platters serve about 10 people each: Birria, Adobada, Carne Asada, or Half & Half meat platters ($160–$170) with tortillas, consommé, onions, cilantro, salsas and limes — plus Ceviche and Aguachile trays ($80). No minimum order.

Is there a minimum order for catering platters?

No — catering platters have no minimum. Order one platter for a small get-together or a full spread for a party. Pickup is at our Santee restaurant at 8926 Carlton Hills Blvd.

How much notice do you need for a platter order?

For most platter orders, 48 hours' notice is plenty. For large orders or weekend pickups, give us 3–5 days. Call (619) 328-0058 and we'll confirm your date on the spot.

More questions? See food truck catering or event catering, or call (619) 328-0058.

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