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Taco Bar

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maryjaneperkins11, on May 21, 2015 at 2:05 PM

So we have decided to do a taco bar for the wedding. We live in New Mexico on the border so enough said We are looking at 150 people. I have ideas for how much quantity and everything but what I need to know is a generic price range for this. FH is going to make up all the meat and we will have a friend who is a caterer make the rest of the prep stuff the morning of so all I really need to know is about how much it will cost. How far out can I make homemade salsas and cut up toppings??

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Super September 2015
Team Dean · on May 22, 2015 at 12:47 AM
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If you were just doing your Rehearsal Dinner with a taco DIY, maybe you could get away with that. But with 150 people, and on your wedding day, you are either doing A LOT of prep beforehand, and the food won't be fresh. OR you will be slaving away in the kitchen on the most important day of your life (thus far). So that being said, I would not recommend doing it yourself.

Also, I don't know the backstory about your relationship, only the bits and pieces added in this post. But, if you have only known your FH for a very short time, I'm sure people in your life have asked you questions like "are you sure?" but nicely. However, this is the internet, nobody really knows anybody, and therefore doesn't feel like they have to sugar coat anything. So although it may come across as rude or negative, they are just saying what people are really thinking.. Sorry to break it to you, and best of luck with the planning.
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Master June 2015
SimpleSeamstress · on May 22, 2015 at 12:50 AM
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@Team Dean well said!
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Super September 2015
Brenda · on May 22, 2015 at 11:36 AM
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I'm going with a taco bar as well but I'm getting it catered through Qdoba and it's pretty inexpensive! They will set up and deliver as well as attend the buffet and make sure everything is clean and safe. IMO it's worth it to have that taken care of during the wedding and all I'll be worried about is getting my food! Good luck!
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Celia Milton · on May 22, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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I absolutely could have answered the question too, but I don't want to enable others to kill their family.
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Master February 2016
Mrs. Batog-Huffman · on May 22, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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^^^Pretty much, what Celia said. I did answer the question with advice that would be useful rather than advice that could harm her family or others.
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Master August 2016
StarFromIHJ · on May 22, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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Now I just want tacos. Between this and all the Chipotle talk, I want tacos.
Heck, OP get Chipotle to cater or Moes. I bet both are affordable!
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Master February 2016
Mrs. Batog-Huffman · on May 22, 2015 at 12:14 PM
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Taco Bell may start delivery and catering in 2015??? Please be true, please be true!

http://nrn.com/corporate-news/taco-bell-ceo-2015-plans-include-delivery

ETA: @Star - There's always Tijuana Flats too!
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Master August 2016
StarFromIHJ · on May 22, 2015 at 12:18 PM
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We don't have Tijuana Flats. Moe's, Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Green Cactus here as well as independent taco places.
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Lauren · on January 29, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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I am having a taco party for 30 people and have no idea how much of everything to get!! help me pleassseeee
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Michelle · on January 29, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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Do not self cater or ask friends. Go on yelp to locate taco catering in your area.
They do everything for you way cheaper than a wedding caterer.
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