MEXICAN CATERING
IN SEATTLE

Mexican Menus

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Mexican Catering FAQs

Arista Catering understands food takes center stage when you think of hosting an unforgettable fiesta. From sizzling fajitas to mouth-watering enchiladas, the vibrant flavors of Mexico have always been a party favorite! We’ve curated a list of frequently asked questions to guide you in choosing the perfect Mexican catering for your event.

How Soon Is Too Soon to Place My Catering Order?

It’s never too early to ensure your celebration is a culinary hit. In fact, we recommend placing your catering order as soon as you have the date set. This allows us ample time to source fresh ingredients and create an authentic dining experience for your guests.

How to Meet Guests’ Dietary Needs

We understand the importance of inclusivity, especially when it comes to food. Informing us about any food allergies or dietary restrictions allows us to craft a delectable and safe menu for everyone. Our team has many allergen-friendly Mexican catering menus without compromising on flavor. So, whether it’s gluten-free tacos or dairy-free burritos, we’ve got you covered!

What Menu Items Are Available for Catering?

Our menu is a reflection of Mexico’s rich culinary heritage. From classic tacos, burritos and enchiladas, to innovative Mexican boxed lunch catering options, we provide an array of choices to satiate your guests’ taste buds!

What Are the Operating Hours?

Our standard office hours are from 7am to 5pm. Monday through Saturday and 8am to 4pm on Sunday. We are available from 5am-11pm for scheduled deliveries and catered events.

Unforgettable Mexican Feasts Are a Phone Call Away

At Arista Catering, our passion lies in creating unforgettable Mexican meals that resonate with authenticity and innovation. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand fiesta, we ensure every dish reflects our commitment to excellence.

After all, when you’re searching for Mexican catering near you, we want to be the first choice that offers the best flavors and unmatched convenience.

Unforgettable Mexican Feasts Are a Phone Call Away

At Arista Catering, our passion lies in creating unforgettable Mexican feasts that resonate with authenticity and innovation. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand fiesta, we ensure every dish reflects our commitment to excellence. So, the next time you think of Mexican catering, remember we can transform your culinary dreams into reality.

Get in Touch With Us

Planning an important event? Let us help you. Arista Catering is a full service Seattle and Bellevue area catering company. We offer the specialty services visit our menus page for more options, or request a quote via our online inquiry form and we’ll work with you to create a menu that will impress you and your guests. We aim to respond to inquiries within 24 hours of receival.

Mexican Breakfast Catering Packages

Mexican Brunch Menu

Brunch Menu
Caesar Salad
Mexi Scramble
Chicken Chilaquiles
Papas con Chorizo
Cheese Enchiladas
Refried Beans & Mexican Rice
Handmade Flour Tortillas
Salsa Bar Salsa Fresca, Avocado Salsa, Salsa Quemada, Salsa Verde
Assorted Desserts
Fresh Fruit Platter
Churros
Flan
Beverages:(Refills on coffee only)
Orange Juice
Champagne or Mimosas
Soda & Iced Tea
Coffee Station
guacamole

Mexican Breakfast Buffet

Mexi Scramble
Papas con Chorizo
Chilaquilas
Refried Beans & Rice
Fresh Fruit
Handmade Flour Tortillas
House Salsa & Salsa Fresca
Churros
Coffee & Orange Juice Station (Refills on coffee only)
A minimum of 25 adult guests is required
most days and 50 adult guests on most Friday & Saturday evenings
All fiesta buffets include soft beverages, chips and our delicious house salsa, (add

Plated Breakfast Menu

Beverages . . .
Orange Juice & Coffee
(Refills on coffee only)
Entrée Choices. . .
(Served with handmade flour tortillas)
Two eggs scrambled with seasoned shredded beef sautéed onions , green peppers & tomatoes Served with Mexican rice & beans
Chorizo con Huevos Spicy Mexican Sausage prepared with fresh eggs served with Mexican rice & beans
Chilaquiles - Sliced corn tortillas prepared with a spicy salsa and eggs then topped with melted cheese served with Mexican rice & beans
Huevos Michoacano - eggs scrambled with pork carnitas, guacamole and salsa ranchera.
Guadalajara Scramble eggs scrambled with California chiles topped with espanola sauce and avocado slices, Served with rice & beans.

Morning Fiesta Menu

Party Menu

20 person minimum required for the

Party Menus. Plates & utensils areincluded with these packages

Breakfast Bar A

(Choose two)

Morning Fiesta Menu Dos

Party Menu

20 person minimum required for

the

Party Menus. Plates & utensils are

included with these packages

Breakfast Bar B

(Choose two)

Huevos a la Mexicana (with salsa ranchera),
Huevos a la Ranchera (with bell peppers & salsa ranchera) or Huevos with Potatoes
Includes
Beans, Flour & Corn Tortillas,
Cheese, Taco Salsa, & El Indio Chips.

Sides

Mexican Children's Catering

Para los Ninos ~ 6-11yo

Served with a choice of

Milk, Chocolate Milk,

Orange Juice or Apple Juice
Entrée Choices
Sunshine Scramble
Scrambled eggs with cheese, served with fresh fruit & corn tortillas.
Breakfast Burrito Filled with scrambled eggs and cheese, served with fruit.
Cheese Quesadilla Served with scrambled egg, beans & fresh fruit.

Mexican Lunch Catering Packages

Build Your Own
Taco or Burrito Bar

BUILD YOUR OWN TACO OR BURRITO BAR

Taco Ground Beef
Mild Red Chile Shredded Chicken
Mexican Rice
Black Beans with Melted Cheese
Flour & Corn Tortillas
Brownies or Cookie Assortment
Diced Tomatoes, Red Onion, Lettuce, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa, & Guacamole
Corn, Roasted Pepper, & Black Bean Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Lunch Buffet Uno

Plated Choices

Tostada de Jalisco (Vegetarian) A crispy flour tortilla topped with a generous portion of refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado, shredded, cheese, sour and guacamole.
Shredded Beef Enchiladas Two soft corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned shredded beef and topped with salsa roja and melted cheese, served with Mexican rice & refried beans.
Chicken & Avocado Caesar Burrito Wrap tender strips of grilled chicken breast, sliced avocado and crispy Romaine Lettuce tossed in a tangy Caesar dressing, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and served with fresh fruit.
Dessert . . .
Churro Bites

Lunch Buffet Dos

Plated Choices

Grilled Chicken & Black Bean Tostada Salad -Served on a crispy chipotlechili tortilla, topped with avocado, mixed greens and lime-cilantro vinaigrette.
Burrito de Guadalajara - A large burrito filled with juicy seasoned shredded beef and refried beans, Topped with sour cream and served with Mexican rice and beans.
Enchiladas Suizas - Enchiladas prepared with seasoned chicken and mild green chilies, topped with salsa Verde, cheese and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and beans.
Dessert . . .
Churro & Flan Bites

Lunch Buffet Tres

Plated

Ensalada Tropicale --Mixed greens with avocado, black olives, sweet red peppers, grapes, oranges tossed in a mildly spicy mango dressing and topped with seasoned grilled chicken breast and crispy chipotle tortilla strips.
Enchiladas Guadalajara --A shredded beef enchilada with salsa roja and a shredded chicken nchilada with salsa verde. Topped with cheese and sour ream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Mexican Combo Plate - A combination of a chicken tamale, chicken enchilada and chili relleno, served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
Dessert . . .
Caramel Flan & Churro Bites

Lunch Buffet Cinco

~ Taco & Burrito Bar~
Fiesta Buffet

Mixed Green Salad
Cheese Enchiladas Shredded Beef & Shredded Chicken
Handmade Flour Tortillas
Crispy Taco Shells
Mexican Rice & Refried Beans
Shredded Lettuce & Shredded Cheese
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Quemada
Sour Cream
Avocado Salsa
Dessert . . .
Buñuelo Chips
Churros

Baja Fajita Bar

Chicken or Beef Fajitas with Flour Tortillas, Peppers, Onions, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, & Guacamole
Cheese Enchiladas with Tomatillo Green Sauce
Spanish rice
Sweet Corn, Iceberg, Baby Spinach Salad with Tequila Lime Vinaigrette
Vegetarian Refried Beans with Melted Cheese
Tortilla Chips & Fresh Salsa

Sides

Quesadilla Buffet

QUESADILLAS
Served with rice & beans. All quesadillas available stuffed with guacamole, vegan sour cream, lettuce, & tomato for additional
CHEESE
GRILLED VEGGIE
GROUND BEEF
CHORIZO
POBLANO

Enchiladas

Combinations:

Package A: Classic Mexican Combo per person $18

(choose 2 items from list)

Enchiladas: Cheese, Chicken or Beef
Burritos: Bean, Beef, Chicken or Combo (beef / bean or chicken / bean)
Tacos: Beef or Chicken
Chile Rellenos: Cheese
Tamales: Beef
Includes: Beans / Rice, Guacamole, Chips / Salsa, Place Settings /
Serving Spoons

Package B: Street Taco Fiesta

Package C ARISTA Original Chicken Fajitas / Carnitas Fiesta

A la cart items:

Salads

Tortilla Salad (10-15 people) Romaine lettuce, green, yellow and red bell peppers, mexican cheese, tortilla strips with cilantro dressing.
Our Meats (1 LB of meat 4 people)
Carne Asada or Carnitas
Shredded Beef
Pollo Asado
Shredded Chicken
Fajitas (Carne Asada)
Fajitas (Pollo Asado)
Tortillas
Corn (4 inch)
Corn (6 inch)
Flour (6 inch)
Flour (10 inch)
Chips
Large Bag
5 lb. Box of Chips
Sides
Flour Tortillas 6”
Corn Tortillas 4.5”
Beans / Pint / Quart
Black Beans / Pint / Quart
Rice / Pint / Quart
Guacamole / Pint / Quart
Sour Cream / Pint / Quart
Shredded Jack / Cheddar 8 / Pint / Quart
Mexican Corn Salad / Pint / Quart
Pico De Gallo .5 / Pint / Quart
Shredded Lettuce Quart
Tortilla Chips / Sm / Lg
Salsa Pint / Quart

Ensalads

GARDEN SALAD Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese & garnished with fried tortilla strips & avocado
SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach with hearts of romaine, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, white onions & carrots with choice of dressing
TACO SALAD Lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, rice, beans & sour cream, served in a homemade tortilla bowl
Add chorizo, ground beef, or grilled veggies
Chicken Caesar Salad Half Pan (serves 5-7) Full Pan (serves 10-12)
Crispy romaine, strips of marinated grilled chicken, parmesan, caesar dressing
Mixed Green Salad Half Pan (serves 5-7) Full Pan (serves 10-12) Mixed lettuces and choice of dressing
Fresh Veggie Tray (serves 25-30) fresh cut and arranged veggies, ranch dip
Fresh Fruit Salad (serves 25-30) fresh cut and arranged fruit, chocolate sauce
Caesar Salad Crispy romaine, parmesan, caesar dressing

Accompanied with:

Mexican Party Catering Packages

Fiesta Trays Uno

Food Trays No substitutions or combination of trays.

Rice or Beans Small
Taquitos (24 Pieces- 1 variety) Beef, Chicken or Potato **Taquito trays include mild salsa, cheddar cheese & shredded lettuce**
Cocktail (48 Pieces - 1 variety) Beef, Chicken or Potato - **Cocktail Taquitos include mild salsa for dipping
Flautas (24 Pieces - 1 variety) Beef, Chicken or Potato - **Flauta trays include mild salsa, cheddar cheese & shredded lettuce**
Mordiditas (24 Pieces - 1 variety) Beef, Chicken or Potato – (Mordiditas are taquitos cut into 5 pieces, topped withnacho cheese, mild salsa, mexican cheese & jalapeños)
Cheese Quesadillas 24 Pieces
Jalapeño Poppers Cream Cheese 24 pc

Fiesta Dos

Party Menu 20 person minimum required for the Party Menus. Plates & utensils are included with these packages (Choose 1 variety of each item)

Fiesta Trays Tres

Cocktail Burrito (24 burritos – 1 variety) Bean & Cheese Chicken - Carne Asada, Carnitas or Beef
Cocktail Chimichangas (24 Chimichangas – 1 variety) Bean & Cheese - Chicken - Carne Asada, Carnitas or Beef
Street Tacos (24 Tacos – 1 variety) Carne Asada, Carnitas, Pollo Asada or Fish - **topping varies per taco**
Regular Tacos (12 Tacos – 1 variety)
Carne Asada -
Carnitas - **w/ guacamole & ranchera salsa on the side**
Pollo Asado - **w/ cheese, sour cream & lettuce on the side**
Fish - **w/ cabbage, tarter sauce & tomatoes on the side**
Crunchy Beef
Crunchy Chicken – **w/ cheese, lettuce & tomatoes on the side**
Crunchy Potato - **w/ jack cheese, lettuce & tomatoes on the side**

Fiesta Trays Quatro

Enchiladas (1 variety per dozen)
Cheese w/ diced onions
Chicken w/ Cheese
Beef w/ Cheese
Carnitas
w/ Jack Cheese –
Verde w/ Jack Cheese
Veggie w/ Jack Cheese
Cocktail (24 Pieces - 1 variety)
Cheese
Chicken & Cheese
Beef & Cheese
Tamales (Served with Enchilada sauce on the side)
Beef, Chicken, Pork & Veggie 12 Pieces
Chiles Rellenos
(Served with Taco sauce on the side) 12 Pieces
Desserts
Fruit Burritos - (24 cocktail burritos) - mixed, Apple, Cherry, Peach )
Buñuelo Chips (1 LB)
Churros (1 DZ)

Fiesta Trays Cinco

20 person minimum required for the Party Menus. Plates & utensils are included with these packages

(Choose 1 variety of each item)

Taquitos (Beef, Chicken or Potato)
Enchiladas (Cheese, Chicken, Beef or Carnitas)
Cocktail Burrito (Bean & Cheese, Shredded Chicken)
Rice, Beans, Cheese, Lettuce, Taco Salsa
Guacamole & El Indio Chips
Party Trays
1. Taco Finger Tray 50 mini rolled tacos, beef, chicken or both
2. Burrito Finger Tray 36 mini deep-fried burritos, beef, chicken or veggie
3. Taco Sticks Tray -36 rolled crisp flour tacos, beef, chicken, or both
4. Combo Tray - 25 mini rolled tacos &18 mini deep-fried burrito, beef, chicken or both
5. Quesadilla Tray -50 slices, plain, green onion, green chili or assorted (Trays 1-5 include pint guacamole, pint sour cream, jack & cheddar)
6. ARISTA Torta Ole -36 rolled pinwheel sandwiches, pinto and black beans, rice cabbage, avocado, red bell pepper, cream cheese, marinated carrots, jalepeno, jack and cheddar cheese
7. Hot Spicy Drumsticks Tray - 50 spicy breaded drumsticks, celery & bleu cheese dressing
8. Layered Cold Bean Dip - half pan (serves 25-30) Full Pan (serves 40-50) Beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jack & cheddar, sour cream, olives, green onion, marinated carrots & jalapeno

Favoritas Buffet

(75 person minimum)

Caesar Salad
Mexican Rice & Black Beans
Enchiladas de Vegetales
Carnitas Chile Verde
Chicken Mole
Beef Fajitas
Pescado Veracruz
Flour & Corn Tortillas
Chiptole Salsa
Salsa de la Casa
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Quemada
Sour Cream
Avocado Salsa
Assorted Desserts:
Caramel Flan & Buñuelo
Churros

Fajita Fiesta Buffet

(75 person minimum)

Mixed Green Salad
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Enchiladas queso
Chicken Fajitas
Beef Fajitas
Handmade Flour Tortillas
Salsa de la ARISTA
Salsa Quemada
Sour Cream

Grand Fiesta Buffet

For Parties of 60 or more Your guests will be greeted with a Welcome Margarita

Ensalada Tropical
Mexican Rice & Black Beans
Corn Handmade Flour TortillasChicken
Fiesta Veggie Fajitas
Enchilada Suizas
Chile Rellenos
Plus . . .
Cochinita Pibil
Mahi Mahi in Cilantro Cream Sauce
Camarones Ranchero

Carne Asada & Pollo Asado
A Fabulous Salsa Bar . . .Salsa Quemada,Salsa Fresca, Sour Cream. Avocado Salsa,Lime Wedges, Radishes & Grilled Green Onions,Chopped Cilantro & Diced Onions
Assorted Desserts
Caramel Flan
Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Churros
For coffee service, please add $2.99 per person.

A la cart items:

Salads

Carne Asada or Carnitas -$13.25
Shredded Beef - $13.25
Pollo Asado - $12.23
Shredded Chicken - $12.23
Fajitas (Carne Asada) - $12.75
Fajitas (Pollo Asado) -$11.73

Large Bag -$4.35 (serves 6-8)
5 lb. Box of Chips -$20.50 (serves 40-50)
Sides
Flour Tortillas 6” $4 per dozen
Corn Tortillas 4.5” $4 per dozen
Beans / Pint / Quart $4.5/ $8
Black Beans / Pint / Quart $4/ $8
Rice / $ Pint / Quart $4.5/ $8
Guacamole / Pint / Quart $10 /$18
Sour Cream / Pint / Quart $6.5/ $12
Marinated Carrots / Pint / Quart $4.50/ $8
Shredded Jack / Cheddar 8 / Pint / Quart $8/ $14
Mexican Corn Salad / Pint / Quart $4.50 $8
Pico De Gallo .5 / Pint / Quart $4 $8
Shredded Lettuce Quart $4.5
Tortilla Chips / Sm / Lg $6/ $7
Salsa Pint / Quart $4.50 / $8

Combo de Mexico Buffet

(75 person minimum)

Mixed Green Salad
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
Carnitas a la Michocan
Chile Colorado
Handmade Flour Tortillas
Salsa de la Casa
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Quemada
Sour Cream
Avocado Salsa

Assorted Desserts:

Sides

Combinations:

Package A: Classic Mexican Combo per person $18 (choose 2 items from list)

Enchiladas: Cheese, Chicken or Beef
Burritos: Bean, Beef, Chicken or Combo (beef / bean or chicken / bean)
Burritos: Bean, Beef, Chicken or Combo (beef / bean or chicken / bean)
Tacos: Beef or Chicken
Chile Rellenos: Cheese
Tamales: Beef
Includes: Beans / Rice, Guacamole, Chips / Salsa, Place Settings /
Serving Spoons

Package B: Street Taco Fiesta $16 per person

Package C ARISTA Original Chicken Fajitas / Carnitas Fiesta $16 per person

Accompanied with:

accompanied with soft beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero,
Dr. Pepper, Lemonade and Iced Tea.
During peak season and hours parties of 30 or more guests, please choose from the buffet menu..
Coffee and tea service is $2.99 per person.
Carnitas a la Michocan

Mexican Dinner Catering Packages

Dinner Menu One

Starter:

Ensalada:

Entrée Choices: Please select 2 options:

Dessert:

Dinner Menu Two

Starter:

Ensalada:

Entrée Choices: All entrees served with flour tortillas.

Dessert:

Dinner Menu Three

Starter:

Ensalada:

Entrée Choices: - All entrees served with flour tortillas.

Tequila Lime Shrimp- Shrimp seasoned with garlic and cilantro and sautéed in tequila, lime and butter. Served Over Mexican rice.
Carne Asada Camarones Seasoned grilled top sirloin & grilled shrimp. Served with Mexican rice & beans.
Pollo Mole Poblano Sauteed Chicken tenders cooked in our original mole poblano sauce. Topped with fresh onions, sesame seeds & served with rice, beans & handmade flour tortillas
Carne Asada Tampiquena Marinated top sirloin grilled & topped with green chilies and onions and served with guacamole, rice, beans and cheese enchilada.
Dessert:
Caramel Flan Drizzled with Kahlua & Chocolate

Pescado Buffets

Served with rice, beans & pico de gallo.

Combinations:

~ Mexican Dinner Combo ~.

Caesar Salad
Chicken Fajitas
Beef Enchiladas
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Quemada
Sour Cream
Avocado Salsa
Dessert . . .
Caramel Flans
Buñuelo Chips & Churros

A la cart items:
Salads

Our Meats (1 LB of meat 4 people)

Carne Asada or Carnitas -$13.25
Shredded Beef - $13.25
Pollo Asado - $12.23
Shredded Chicken - $12.23
Fajitas (Carne Asada) - $12.75
Fajitas (Pollo Asado) -$11.73

Tortillas

Chips

Sides

Flour Tortillas 6” $4 per dozen
Corn Tortillas 4.5” $4 per dozen
Beans / Pint / Quart $4.5/ $8
Black Beans / Pint / Quart $4/ $8
Rice / $ Pint / Quart $4.5/ $8
Guacamole / Pint / Quart $10 /$18
Sour Cream / Pint / Quart $6.5/ $12
Marinated Carrots / Pint / Quart $4.50/ $8
Shredded Jack / Cheddar 8 / Pint / Quart $8/ $14
Mexican Corn Salad / Pint / Quart $4.50 $8
Shredded Lettuce Quart $4.5
Tortilla Chips / Sm / Lg $6/ $7
Salsa Pint / Quart $4.50 / $8

Sides

Accompanied with:

accompanied with soft beverages: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero,
Dr. Pepper, Lemonade and Iced Tea.
During peak season and hours parties of 30 or more guests, please choose from the buffet menu..
Coffee and tea service is $2.99 per person.
Add a Welcome Margarita for $4.90

Mexican Party Catering

Enchilada Pies

Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Vegetable Pie