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Recommended by 99% of couples

About this vendor

Operating out of Raleigh, NC, The 13th Taco and 13 Tacos & Taps is a local Restaurant hosting the best of Mexican fusion and traditional Mexican cuisine in its N. Raleigh location. Owner and head chef J. “David” Peraza and his wife Marilyn are proud to offer a unique and innovative twist on the typical taco menu to customers celebrating their most precious moments. From rehearsal dinners to wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, any event worth celebrating! Currently Available for events with 50 or less guests at our location or as catered to your location (within our service area) buffets for up to 150+ people.

Services Offered
From plated to buffet catering at their venue, 13 Tacos is there to help. 13 Tacos is a full-service caterer that goes above and beyond expectations. Other services they offer include:

Cake cutting
Buffet
Family style
Stations
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings
Dessert
Bar Tending

Cuisine
If you couldn't tell from the name, 13 Tacos is for taco connoisseurs featuring taco fusion, however, they provide world-class Mexican cuisine as well as complete traditional or fusion taco and fajita bars. The styles of cuisine they offer include:

Mexican (taco-fusion & traditional)
Authentic World Class Mexican
American & More
See our website for most Popular Menu Options and Pricing

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Woman-owned

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FAQ

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$23.95

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$23

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$12

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

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Wedding couple

Reviews of 13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes

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Nancy Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless, perfection!! Wonderful food and people :)

My wedding was outside and in the summer. I really wanted upscale Mexican since that’s my husband’s favorite. Chef Jose, Marilyn and staff were so precessional and easy to work with pre planning and day-of wedding. The taste, quality and portions were perfectly on point!! The food was so fresh, dips and salad were kept cool even outside in 80 plus degree weather. I don’t know how they managed that part but they did! My guests were so complimentary about the food, Chef and staff. We will forever be grateful for all the care, consideration and attention they put into making my wedding day extra special and memorable for all :).
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

13th Taco is the best!

We used 13th Taco for our wedding in October. We unfortunately had to postpone our wedding from 2020 due to covid and 13th Taco was so helpful through that whole process! Working with 13th Taco was just a delight. Their food is beyond delicious and they were so accommodating to food allergies and our 2 vegan guests. We highly recommend them!
Jeremy
Jeremy Sent on 04/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding review for 13th Taco and Taps

The 13th Taco and Taps catered our wedding and did an absolutely amazing job. They helped me design a menu that fit my wedding style and budget. Marilyn and Chef even helped me design a signature cocktail for my guests. They and their entire team were the embodiment of professionalism and one of the easiest vendors to work with. This was incredibly important to us as our wedding occurred in the Fall of 2020 during the height of the pandemic. The food was wonderful and fresh and many guests complimented the menu. Sincere thanks and appreciation to Marilyn and Chef for making our wedding day special and filled with love, health, and delicious food. In closing, I give 13th Taco and Taps my highest recommendation for any catered event, particularly weddings.
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Alexa Sent on 12/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We hired 13th Taco for our 70 person wedding, and it worked out wonderfully! We absolutely recommend them!

When communicating with them prior to the wedding they responded to all of our questions quickly and professionally, and they made sure that everything in our contract was clear and exactly what we had agreed upon. They even emailed us a week prior to verify everything once again, and to make sure there wouldn’t be any ambiguity or questions on our big day.

We were slightly worried about how fast they would be able to get food out, but it wasn’t an issue at all! We did tell our guests to try not to all line up at the same time, which worked really well, and in the 2 hours the truck was serving all of our guests were quickly fed, and many even went back for seconds.

So how about the food? It was INCREDIBLE. The ingredients were fresh, the food was flavorful and delicious, and their presentation is gorgeous. We’ve had so many of our guests tell us after the wedding how much they enjoyed the food from 13th Taco. In particular, our vegetarian guests really enjoyed the Chorizo Tofu option.

They were able to offer gluten free options, and vegan options as well, so we didn’t have to make any special considerations for our guests with dietary restrictions, which was awesome.

Overall, we were extremely pleased with 13th Taco. The communication was great, the food was delicious, and the options appealed to all of our guests. In our - completely unbiased ;) – opinion, this was the best wedding food we’ve ever had. In fact, we tracked them down the week after the wedding just to eat their food again!
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Donna Sent on 06/03/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
The 13th Taco was perfect for my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. We had SO many comments from the guests about the quality and deliciousness of the food. Because her reception was outdoors on one of the hottest days to date this year, the chef cooked on site instead of taking the chance that the food would spoil. Couldn’t have asked for a better vendor. Thanks, 13th Taco!
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13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes frequently asked questions

At 13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At 13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At 13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
13 Tacos & Taps & Raleigh Cakes is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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