The Walking Taco planning guide
What to Expect When You Book
Here's how our walking taco setup comes together, from first call to last bite.
From first call to plated tacos
The Booking Path
Here's how we go from a phone call to a party full of hungry, happy guests.
Help Us Help You
What Helps Us Quote Faster
A few quick details and we can get your walking taco setup planned in no time.
Event Basics
Send these first to speed things up.
- Date and general timing of event
- Guest count, big or small
- Event location and city and zip
- Indoor or outdoor setup
Service Details
Help us match service to your event.
- Walking tacos or street tacos
- Access to power or need a generator
- Any dietary needs we should know upfront
- Rough idea of parking or setup space
The Experience
Tell us what you're hoping for.
- Casual party, festival, or corporate catering
- Sides or drinks you're interested in
- Anything special about the occasion
- Best number to reach you for planning
Truck space & setup
What Our Truck Needs
On the day, one of our teams roll up, connects with the host to find the right spot, then fires up the generator, flat top, and fryer to get cooking. We run fully self-contained, so you don't need to supply power or water, just a place to park close to your guests. Once service wraps, we pack it all back up and head out, no extra cleanup for you.
Pick Your Taco Package
Choose Your Food Depth
From entree-only to all-you-can-eat, pick the package that matches your crowd and your hunger.
Grab & Go Taco
Includes: One protein, walking-taco-in-a-bag style or plate, built for a fast-moving line.
Best for: Schools, quick lunches, and events where guests eat and keep moving.
Taco & Side Combo
Includes: Choice of protein plus a side like chips and queso or rice and beans.
Best for: Neighborhood parties and casual gatherings that want a little more plate.
Complete Taco Plate
Includes: Protein, side, and a drink for a full handheld meal guests can customize.
Best for: Festivals and caterings where guests want the whole setup, drink included.
All You Can Eat Fiesta
Includes: Unlimited servings across our proteins, sides, and salsas while the line keeps moving.
Best for: Big caterings and celebrations where hungry guests come back for seconds.
See It In Action
From Real Events
A peek at walking tacos in the bag, fresh off the truck, and in the hands of hungry guests.
Make it yours
Add-Ons & Options
- Sides & extras: Add rice & beans, chips and salsa, queso, or guac, plus churros and fries to round out the spread.
- Dietary needs: Tacos flex easily — tell us your guests' needs up front and we'll build accommodations into the menu.
- Drinks: Keep it simple with Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, and water served alongside your tacos.
- Travel & setup: We'll travel as far as your event needs; distance may add a travel fee depending on location.
- Menu style: Choose walking tacos for speed or street tacos for a slightly slower, hands-on service — same great quality either way.
On the day
What to Expect on Event Day
From truck arrival to the last taco served, here's how The Walking Taco keeps things moving.
Arrival & Setup
- Truck arrives and connects with host to confirm parking
- Generator, flat top, and fryer fired up on-site
- Setup runs quick so service can start on time
- We rain or shine it, no weather cancellations
Service Flow
- Walking tacos serve fast, street tacos take a bit longer
- Host picks the taco style, quality stays the same
- Reduced menu on larger events to keep cooler space stocked
- Dietary and allergen needs handled when flagged ahead of time
Wrap-Up
- Truck packs up once the last guest is served
- Equipment shuts down and site left clean
- Team drives off, no lingering breakdown or cleanup for host
Before you book
What Shapes Your Quote
Every quote gets built around your event, not a generic package. Guest count, taco style, and how you need service to flow all factor in, along with travel and setup details. Our team helps plan the walking taco setup around guest count, timing, and service flow so pricing actually fits your party.
- Guest count
- Taco style: walking or street
- Travel distance
- Service duration
- Menu selections
- Setup requirements
Quick Answers Before You Request a Quote
How do I book you?
Booking's all done online! That said, we're always happy to hop on the phone and answer any questions you've got about our service. Just a heads up - quotes need to go through email, so we can't give those out over the phone.
How do I check if my date is available?
Just hop on our website and submit a form! We've got multiple trucks and cuisines ready to roll, so don't be shy—reach out and let's see what we can cook up for your date.
What happens if I need to cancel or reschedule?
All cancellation and reschedule policies can be found in our booking terms linked in the footer of our website. You'll also get a copy with your catering agreement when you book.
Can the serving time change after I book?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no! Once we lock in your time, we make promises to other events based on that commitment. So if changing your time would bump into another party we already committed to, we wouldn't be able to make the switch.
Ready when you are
Let's Book Your Walking Tacos
Hungry guests, a place to park, and we'll bring the fun handheld taco service.