Traditional Mexican Menu
Let's celebrate with a fiesta!
Experience California style catering with this fun array of timeless family recipes in an unpretentious redefined way.
The Carmelita Way!
Bocadillos
Flautitas
Delicious crispy rolled corn tortillas drizzled with Carmelita's Avocado Sauce and Lime Crema.
Taquitos
Mini crunchy duck taquitos topped with mango salsa and sprinkled with Queso Cincho.
Mexican Street Corn
A crowd's wow'zer! You will be pleasantly surprised with this underrated grilled corn sprinkled Tajin.
Tostaditas
Smoky Chipotle chicken with Carmelita's pickled red onions and topped with Anejo cheese.
Empanadas
Savory Masa pies filled with Queso Oaxaca, grass hoppers and squash flowers (when in season)
Fruta Fresca
A beautiful elevated presentation of a traditional street food in Mexico. Fresh cuts of watermelon, cucumber, melon & Pineapple seasoned with Tajin.
Sopecitos
Pan fried Masa griddle cakes topped with black beans, Queso Fresco and radish micro greens.
Tamalitos
You know it! Not only are they good but cute too! Tasty beef short ribs braised in a smoky guajillo sauce atop a corn masa cake.
Enjoy this delightful interactive catering station along side refried beans and Mexican rice and salsas and option to add hand made tortillas on site. Includes, all the following salsas:
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Pico De Gallo
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Tomatillo
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Fire Roasted
Taco Bar Station
Asada
Citrus marinated beef chuck grilled over open flames.
Pollo
Juicy cilantro lime marinated chicken grilled over open flames.
Carnitas
Crispy pork cooked in a sweet blend of Mexican Spices.
Al Pastor
Marinated pork shoulder in Mexican Achiote sauce with Charred Pineapple chunks.
Barbacoa De Borrego
Slowly braised Lamb meat in guajillo sauce. Mexicali Style!
Calabacitas
Sautéed Mexican squash topped with Melted Oaxaca cheese and Carmelita's Red Pickled Onions.
Hand Made Tortillas
Treat your guest to diner & a show with hand made tortillas made on site!
Guacamole
Hand mashed avocados with lemon and lime juice.
White Queso
Fountain
Silky white queso sauce.
Corn Chips
Organic multi colored corn chips.
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Beverage Stations
Aguas Frescas
Horchata- Creamy cinnamon flavored water.
Jamaica- Habiscus flower tea- Sweet!
Mexican Bottled Drinks
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Topo Chico-Sparkling water
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Jarritos-Various flavors
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Mexican Bottled Coke
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Creamy hot chocolate and a sweet blend of Mexican Spices.
Southern Beverage Station
Complete with colorful paper straws and your choice of 2 of the following:
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Pink Lemonade
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Southern Style Sweet Tea
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Unsweetened Tea
Sweets
Lita
Old School- Classic all time favorites, Ninja Turtles, Power Puff Girls, Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Natural Flavors- Tequila, Mango, Strawberries and Cream, Coconut.
Mexican Sweets Grazing Tables
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Mexican Wedding Cookies
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Sweet cinnamon Churros
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Conchitas (Mexican Sweet Bread)
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Assorted Traditional Mexican Candies
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Arroz Con Leche