Getting started
Please read through all the information, as many of your questions and the different ways to order are listed below.
Hello, my name is Jose, owner and one of the managers of Boca Chica. Thanks for thinking of Boca Chica for your event. Below is a description of our services and a rough estimate of the costs. You will find more information on how to order and how to generate a price estimate in the How to Order section below.
If a phone meeting works best, just let me know, as I am always available to chat. I schedule all catering calls between 9 am-11 am Monday- Friday or 5 pm-6:30 pm Monday-Thursday. Let me know if you’d like to set something up.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL REQUESTS FOR CALL BACKS VIA EMAIL will most likely need to be scheduled. You will receive a reply email to do so, as well as available times.
If you'd like to place an order immediately, you can try calling—however, our staff is not always available even if we are in the building because, during business hours, we are most likely assisting our dine-in customers. You may have to try more than once, or when you reach a team member, they may need to take a message and return your call.
Finally, we offer online ordering for those who would like to place their order immediately when staff is unavailable. (Please see below.)
We offer delivery or pick-up only, most popular for holiday parties, funeral luncheons, graduation parties, baptisms, bridal showers, and baby showers.
General Information
- We require 24 hours’ notice for pick-up orders unless the item says otherwise.
- Delivery is first come, first serve with a 72 hours notice. We do take multiple deliveries daily!
- Friday through Sunday orders are only available before 5:30 pm or after 8:30 pm.
- $200 minimum order before tax and fees is required to qualify for delivery.
- Delivery is $30 plus 15% gratuity for the driver.
- Deliveries over a 20-minute drive may require additional fees.
- All pans are disposable and packed in bulk.
- Be sure to read the How to Order section below for help with quantities and such.
- You set the buffet and equipment for the buffet.
- Staff is not available for serving with this option.
- Everything is a la carte. If it does not say it comes with something, it most likely doesn't.
- Make-Your-Own Taco Bars are self-assembled (not pre-made) and will be served in bulk.
Chaffing Dishes
Wire disposable chaffers* are available to purchase: $15 full trays and $12 half trays. Once you order, we can figure out what you will need.
*** These will need a water resource to fill them on-site. The delivery driver will set, fill with water, light the fuel, and place the first pans in the chaffers if desired. The customer is responsible for removing lids and servicing chaffers, and all other services from that point on. The driver is not responsible for any other service.
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Common Questions
Taco Bars
- Taco Bars come with what is listed next to its style (Tex Mex, Street, or Fajita). If it is not listed, it does not come with the chosen Taco Bar.
- The minimum order for any of the styles of Taco Bars (Tex Mex, Street, or Fajita) is 30, with a minimum order of 15 for each protein.
Example: Tex Mex Taco Bar for 30 tacos (15 chicken/15 beef) or Tex Mex Taco Bar for 45 tacos (15 chicken/30 beef), or Traditional Taco Bar for 40 tacos (all beef)
- Taco bars come separated, and your guests fill their own tacos as desired. (*Please note the protein portion weight on the menu.)
- Taco Bars are not portioned to be nacho bars, taco salads, or alike. You will most likely run short of protein if guests decide to improvise and make said items. You can purchase more protein choices by the pound under Small Sides to be sure you do not run short. 1 lb of meat will typically serve 8-10 tacos.
Rough Estimates
Average cost for full meal: $9-$14 per person
Average cost for just tacos: $2.99 per taco
- We suggest 2-3 tacos per person, depending on other items ordered.
Quantities
All examples are per person
- Medium meal: 2 entrees, 2 sides, chips, and salsa
- Large meal: 2-3 entrees, 2 sides, chips, salsa, and salad
- Extra large meal: 3 entrees, 2 sides, chips, salsa, salad, and an appetizer such as dips or other appetizer items
Definitions
What's an entree? Any one item or multiple items
- Example 1: 1 taco per person is one entree; 2 tacos per person are two entrees
- Example 2: 1 taco per person and 1 enchilada per person are 2 entrees
What's a side? Rice, beans, salad, or alike
How much salsa should I get? This one's a bit tougher, but each pint of salsa serves 20 teaspoons. This should help you visualize how you place salsa on your food, but generally, one pint is enough to top 30 tacos.
Other quantities
Most sides have the serving amounts next to them on the menu. If they don’t, don't hesitate to ask. :)
How to Order
Delivery and pick-up orders can be placed online at bocachicarestaurant.com, or you can call to place your order.
Click the button to order online or to get self-generated pricing estimates.
*** DO NOT ENTER PAYMENT OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PLACE YOUR ORDER AT THAT MOMENT.
To Generate a Price Estimate
>click above >pick any date and time available >continue to place order as you normally would online
>go to cart > then scroll and click check out >continue to scroll to the bottom of the screen where you will find a total
By not paying, the order WILL NOT BE PLACED and will erase itself from the system. If you do pay, the order WILL go through, and your card will be charged.