AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CATERING

Made with Love in Santa Barbara

Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your event with Maíz Picante’s handcrafted dishes and personalized service

Whether it’s a wedding, corporate gathering, birthday, or private celebration, we bring the full taquiza experience to you — fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and unforgettable taste

Taco Bar - Request a quote 
 Special for Family Gatherings and Corporate Gatherings

This option is ideal for gatherings of up to 100 guests. Your food will be delivered fully cooked and hot in convenient disposable aluminum trays, ready to serve. Please note that this service does not include on-site food preparation or service staff

Book your event 
 Special for Wedding, Baby Shower, Birthday Party and  Events Corporate

This includes a professionally set up presentation, with chefs cooking on-site and assisting with serving your guests.

How It Works

  1. Tell us about your event – Date, location, and number of guests.

  2. Choose your menu – Select from our most requested options or we’ll create something special for you.

  3. Relax and enjoy – Our team takes care of everything from setup to cleanup.

Why Maíz Picante

  • Authentic Mexican recipes, made from scratch

  • Professional bilingual staff

  • Reliable and friendly service

  • Locally trusted, with hundreds of happy clients

Buffet table with esquites station featuring cups of corn topped with cheese and chili powder, basket of chips, guacamole, grated cheese, and sauce bottle.
Taco bar setup with condiments and sauces, including lime wedges, chopped cilantro and onions, a bowl of orange habanero salsa, and signs for "Maíz Picante Taquería."
Wine bottles in ice bucket, plant in gold pot, white napkins with 'Mr & Mrs' text, frosted glass cups, indoor background.
Outdoor taco bar setup with various toppings including lime wedges, jalapeños, and radishes on a table with a yellow tablecloth. A large white umbrella provides shade. A sign reads "Build Your Own Taco Bar."
Fresh mixed salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, and black sesame seeds in white bowls.
Vertical rotisserie with stacked marinated meat, possibly al pastor, being cooked over an open flame.
An elegant display of individual cups filled with an appetizer topped with cheese and herbs, placed on a wooden tray. Nearby are bowls of tortilla chips and guacamole under a lamp, with decorative grass in the background.
Vertical rotisserie with layered seasoned meat for shawarma or gyros, cooking next to an open flame.
Buffet with various dishes including shredded meat, mixed vegetables, and chafing dishes on a black tablecloth.
Close-up of taco bar setup with diced onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and taqueria sign.
Man in apron holding a bottle and wearing a black shirt
Outdoor bar setup with drinks, serving area, and drink menu sign; palm trees and clear sky in background.
Outdoor buffet table with bowls of condiments, cut pineapples, red and green sauces, and vegetables, with people serving themselves in a park setting.
Tiered shrimp cocktail platter with lemon wedges and garnish
Buffet setup with various hot dishes in chafing dishes on a wooden table, featuring meats, vegetables, and covered items, in a restaurant setting.
Outdoor buffet setup with chafing dishes containing various foods, including shredded meats and a corn salad. Plates and utensils are provided nearby.
A display at a salsa bar with a sign reading "Salsa Bar - 'Ponle Sabor' a tus tacos" from "Modern Mexican Taqueria Catering" by "Maiz Picante." In front of the sign is a wooden bowl containing dried chili peppers, a garlic bulb, sliced citrus fruits, and fresh green peppers.
Buffet setup with trays of carnitas, bowls of salsa, wine bottles, and tortilla chips on a decorative tablecloth.
Small cups of esquites, a Mexican street food made from corn, sprinkled with cheese and chili powder, arranged on a tray with spoons next to a sign.
Outdoor salsa bar with ingredients including lime wedges, radishes, cilantro, onions, and sauces, set up under palm trees for a catering event by Maíz Picante.
A bowl of guacamole topped with sliced radishes and onions, surrounded by tortilla chips and flatbread on a buffet-style table, with a decorative lamp.
Outdoor buffet table with closed chafing dishes and food, including a bowl of fries with serving utensils, arranged on a white tablecloth next to a building.
Buffet table setup with various dishes including quesadillas, salad, small bowls of esquites (Mexican street corn salad), and decorative greenery. The table is placed outdoors in front of glass paneled doors with white frames.
Vertical rotisserie with marinated meat layers for shawarma.
Outdoor buffet setup with salads, condiments, and guests serving food under a canopy.
Outdoor buffet with empanadas, plantain chips, pineapple slices, and condiments on a black tablecloth, set against a leafy background.
Bartender serving a tray of cocktails with garnishes like lime, mint, and chili salt rims in plastic cups.
Four people wearing aprons and "Maíz Picante" shirts posing outdoors under a tent.
Ceviche served in coconut shells on ice
Buffet setup with trays of ribs, pasta, and sautéed vegetables, with a musician playing guitar in the background.