Ricos Tacos Dona Mari

BEWARE of this Taco Caterer!!! Not very reliable IMO. I found Ricos Tacos Doña Mari from here and made contact due to the high Yelp ratings and photos. Here's my story. I made contact with the business owner, Maria on 5/8/24 to cater a graduation event for 50 people to take place on 6/1/24. Maria provided me the cost of service and what it included (3 meats, rice, beans, 2 types of aguas, fresh churros and 2 hours of service). I accepted the service with a $100 deposit via Zelle. She sent me a picture of the written order. To me that was one less thing to take care of. I've used various services from Yelp and created services via text messaging with no problem. Approximately 7:45 pm on Friday, 5/31/24, LESS THAN 24 HOURS from my event, I received a text message from Maria, that she broke her ankle from an accident and can't serve my event, with pictures of her in what look like a hospital and her foot in a cast/boot. I get it, accidents happen, but when you're running a business, shouldn't you have a contingency plan? She could've found a replacement or had someone in her network to help her out. Her photos showed her and another person performing jobs, in some photos, other people working with her. This leads me to believe that she took a larger job worth more than mine and just dropped me! I was really looking forward to her service! I asked for her to return my deposit. Her last message was that she will do it tomorrow (which was Friday evening). It's been more than 3 days and I haven't seen my deposit yet. Since it was a Zelle transaction, it should be fairly easy to refund me, right? I eventually sent another message last night and no response. I see the message was READ. And still no response. So now I'm being ghosted. It's just $100, but if you're going to run a proper business, do it right. I'll absorb the loss at this point.Finding a Taco Caterer less than 24 hours from your event is almost impossible! Either they are booked or no one responds back. Luckily, I did find Jennio's Tacos and they were a Godsend! AND their tacos were delicious! Here are pictures of the business card, Maria in the hospital, her "message" and her injured foot. I don't wish any ill will towards anyone, but I think Maria could have handled this transaction with more professionalism. If you come across Ricos Tacos Dona Mari, think twice.Lesson learned: ask the vendor what is their contingency plan for accidents and such. Ask if they can cater multiple events at a time, if they can, they probably won't drop you and leave you hanging at the last minute. I guess I should be thankful she informed me cause it could've been worse (she could've not called and just not show up). And I'm very grateful for finding Jennio's Tacos. Not only did they come through but are top rated in their food and service.

I just attended an engagement party for a good friends son. RTDM catered it. It was fantastic. Great carnitas, chicken and carne asada tacos (delicious)) with fresh hand made tortillas served by a nice couple.I got to the party late and was the last to eat and everything was still hot and fresh.I was a little late for the chicken, it had been devoured by the crowd by the time I got there. The carnitas looked super good but the fresh tub of carne asada was calling me and was recommended by our gracious hostess.I decided on two super fresh carne asada tacos that were handmade right in front of you, and added some rice on the side. It was very, very good.I thought their rice was excellent, mild tasting, the grains were cooked perfectly, still light and fluffy. I didn't have the beans but they looked good. The salsas were good too. I was impressed with the overall performance and would definitely hire them to cater a party.

Last night they set up a Taco Cart with Hand Made Tortillas!There was 30-40 people served and the ALL said how good the food was!The majority of those people are Executive level that had used Taco Bars in the past for others.ALL really liked the tacos, meats, a fresh Churros. MMM!!!Highly recommended this company!

Maria and her husband are an amazing team! We hired her for our daughters 2nd birthday and with over 50 guests, it went without a hitch! Guests were getting seconds and thirds! Everyone raved about the food especially the fact that Maria makes the tortillas by hand! It makes such a difference compared to regular taquerio/a. And then she dries up churros! Omg the kids and adults loved it! Nothing better than a freshly made churro. What also makes Maria unique is that she makes Birria. It was special seeing some friends have it for the first time. Maria arrived early to set up, they were clean, professional and courteous and at the end of the party, they boxed the leftovers for us! Her prices are very reasonable and she accepts Venmo which makes things easier. I cannot wait to hire them again! Don't wait, call Maria Dona!

Cannot recommend Doña Mari enough! The food was incredible! Everything from the homemade tortillas, the agua frescas- we got horchata and Jamaica, the beans, guacamole, salsas, etc were amazing! The presentation was beautiful and I loved supporting this husband and wife duo. Thank you so, so much for being at our baby shower! Everyone was raving about your service!

Quality!!! I hired them for my sons 1st bday fiesta and they were the talk of the party! On time, professional, quality ingredients and great service! The food set up was beautiful and very fresh. The handmade tortillas were amazing along with the churros they made for dessert. I can't wait to hire them again! Thank you!

Thank you so much for the wonderful taco Cart Catering you did for my daughters 21st birthday. And because we had less people they boxed leftovers up of us. Clean, convid protected.

Amazing food and the sweetest people! We hired them for our dad's memorial service and the food is outstanding! Out of this world! Everyone loved it so much. The meat is incredibly seasoned and tender, outrageously delicious homemade tortillas, and salsa to die for! Thank you so much for making our day so memorable! I would give a million stars if I could!

The Best Tacos! Handmade tortillas, and the churos were a bit at my sons birthday party. We hired Dona Mari for our wedding in 2020, which ended up being canceled due to covid. She was so kind and understanding. Since we had paid the deposit already she offered to cater any future we ever had. That party ended up being our sons birthday party in 2021. First off, her kindness and professionalism, and clean set up the best. Everyone at our party loved the tacos. Doña Mari was hand making the tortillas right in front of us and her husband would put them on the grill and our guests were so impressed. Everyone left with a card and our cousin hired them for her daughters party a few months later. We couldn't have chose a better taquero. The most delicious moist tacos we've ever had from a taquero and there was even meat left over at the end, salsa, beans rice, tortillas, and they had brought nice meal prep boxes and packed it all up for us to keep. Look no further, Dona Mari is the best.

Amazing food, fresh ingredients, handmade tortillas and churros made on site. I am very picky and they were amazing! I will hire them again hands down! Simply amazing!