$13/person
Taco bar
A self-serve format for receptions, showers and engagement parties where guests want to build their own plate.
- 3 soft corn or flour tortillas per person
- Two proteins
- Four toppings
- Three sauces
// Wedding & Engagement
Mexican Wedding Catering in Toronto & the GTA
Build a self-serve wedding, engagement or shower menu around Taco Bars from $13/person or bowl bars from $14/person. Delivery, dietary quantities and venue logistics are confirmed in the written quote. Typical size: 10+ guests.
// Why La Rio's
Built for wedding & engagement
- Taco, bowl or mixed bars for guest choice
- Halal chicken and beef plus vegan tofu or bean-and-corn
- Hot delivery with basic self-serve buffet setup
// Quick facts
- Typical size
- 10+ guests
- Minimum
- 10 guests
- Delivery
- Quoted by location
- Dietary
- Halal & vegan choices
// Recommended
Formats we recommend
Taco Bar Buffet
Our signature build-your-own taco bar. 3 soft corn or flour tortillas per person, two halal proteins, and a full spread of fresh toppings and sauces — guests build their own.
from $13/person
Fajita Bar Catering
A hot fajita buffet with sautéed peppers and onions, tortillas, rice, black beans, toppings and sauces. Choose chicken, chicken and steak, or a chicken-steak-shrimp trio.
from $15/person
Build-Your-Own Burrito Bowl Bar
Cilantro-lime rice, black beans, two proteins, and all the toppings and sauces — a customizable bowl bar for groups with different preferences.
from $14/person
Mixed Taco & Burrito Bowl Bar
The best of both worlds — an interactive bar where guests build bowls OR tacos from the same fresh line. Perfect for mixed groups.
from $15/person
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Add-ons!
// Choose the service style
Choose the format that fits the event
$15/person
Mixed taco + bowl bar
One buffet line with tortillas, rice and beans for guests who want either tacos or a bowl.
- Rice and black beans
- Soft corn tortillas
- Two proteins
- Toppings and sauces
$14/person
Burrito bowl buffet
A practical choice when bowl service fits the venue or guest list better than tortillas.
- Rice and black beans
- Two proteins
- Toppings and sauces
// Budget examples
Planning-level cost examples
These examples answer the next question most planners ask after finding this page: “roughly what will this cost?” They include food, default delivery assumptions, and HST.
| Guest count | Format | Food | Total | All-in / guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $650.00 | $779.70 | $15.59 |
| 50 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $750.00 | $892.70 | $17.85 |
| 100 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $1,300.00 | $1,536.80 | $15.37 |
| 100 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $1,500.00 | $1,762.80 | $17.63 |
| 150 | Taco Bar $13.00/person | $1,950.00 | $2,271.30 | $15.14 |
| 150 | Mixed Bar $15.00/person | $2,250.00 | $2,610.30 | $17.40 |
// Planning notes
What planners should know
- Confirm the venue's delivery window, loading instructions, table space and on-site contact before approving the quote.
- Choose a taco bar for an interactive meal or a mixed taco-and-bowl bar when guests need both options in one line.
- Standard service is hot delivery with basic self-serve setup; staffing, on-site cooking and teardown must be discussed separately.
// Direct answer
La Rio's wedding catering starts at $13 per person for a Taco Bar, $14 per person for a Burrito Bowl Buffet and $15 per person for a Mixed Taco-and-Bowl Bar. The minimum is 10 guests; delivery, add-ons and 13% HST are separate.
// Request the quote
Give the catering team what they need
Before you request the quote
Confirm the event plan with your venue, then send the operational details in one request. Availability and final logistics are confirmed in writing.
Include these details
- Event date and requested delivery time
- Venue address, loading and access instructions
- Guest count
- Chosen buffet format
- Protein and dietary quantities
- Allergies and handling requirements
- Whether disposables are required
- Any staffing, equipment or teardown requirement
// Add-ons
Round out your spread
Add any of these to your package (priced per person). Want the à-la-carte trays and full pricing? See the full menu →
- Chips & Guacamole$3.00
- Chips & Salsa$2.00
- Guacamole$2.00
- Corn Poppers$1.50
- Chicken or Beef Empanadas$4.00
- Cilantro Lime Rice & Black Beans$2.50
- Mexican Chopped Salad$4.00
- Garden Salad$2.00
- Churros with Chocolate Dip$2.50
- Fruit Platter$4.00
- Assorted Pop / Drinks$1.00
- Bottled Water$2.00
- Disposable plates, cutlery & napkins$0.50
- Soft Corn Tortillas$1.00
// Where we cater
Wedding & Engagement across the GTA
TorontoDelivery $40HamiltonDelivery $60MississaugaDelivery $50BramptonDelivery $60VaughanDelivery $50MarkhamDelivery $50Richmond HillDelivery $50ScarboroughDelivery $40North YorkDelivery $40EtobicokeDelivery $40OakvilleDelivery $60BurlingtonDelivery $60MiltonDelivery $60OshawaDelivery $60PickeringDelivery $60AjaxDelivery $60WhitbyDelivery $60
// More occasions
Other events we cater
01
Corporate Lunch
10+ guests
02Office Party
20–200 guests
03Birthday Party
30–80+ guests
04University & Student Event
40+ guests
05School & Sports Team
25–300+ guests
06Graduation Party
30–150 guests
07Holiday Party
20–200 guests
08Film & Production Set
10–60 guests
09Fundraiser & Non-Profit
30–300 guests
10Team & Staff Event
15–100 guests
11Private Party & Celebration
10–80 guests
// Next step
Helpful planning pages
// FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mexican wedding catering cost?
Taco Bars start at $13 per person, Burrito Bowl Buffets start at $14 per person and the Mixed Taco-and-Bowl Bar starts at $15 per person. Delivery, add-ons and 13% HST are separate.
What is the minimum wedding catering order?
All current catering formats are available for 10 or more guests, subject to date and location availability.
Does wedding catering include servers or on-site cooking?
No. Standard service is hot delivery in catering trays with basic setup for a self-serve buffet. Discuss staffing, on-site cooking, equipment or teardown requirements before booking.
Can the wedding menu include halal and vegan choices?
Yes. Halal chicken and ground beef and vegan tofu or bean-and-corn are available. Share quantities, allergies and any certification or preparation requirements before finalizing the menu.
What venue information is needed?
Provide the delivery window, loading or parking details, elevator or security instructions, buffet table location and an on-site contact.
Planning wedding & engagement?
Tell us your date, headcount and location and we will prepare a detailed quote.