Our breakfast tacos are prepared the day of your event with homemade beans, cage-free eggs, fresh vegetables, high-quality meats. and freshly-cooked tortillas.
CATERING
Two tacos per person will satisfy an average hunger. Coupled with sides and you’ll be stuffed full of goodness. All tacos are individually wrapped and labeled for easy identification.
catering menu
all day (TRAYS OF 10)
BEAN & CHEESE (Vegetarian)
$35.00
Refried house-made pinto beans topped with Chihuahua cheese. Creamy & delicious!
BEAN & CHORIZO
$35.00
Pork chorizo mixed with refried house-made pinto beans. Our childhood favorite.
POTATO & EGG (Vegetarian)
$35.00
Gold potatoes & eggs scrambled with onions & tomatoes. Light & flavorful.
POTATO & CHEESE (Vegetarian)
$35.00
Gold potatoes sautéed with onions, tomatoes, & Chihuahua cheese. Melts in your mouth.
CHORIZO & EGG
$40.00
Pork chorizo & eggs scrambled with onions & tomatoes. Our most popular taco any time of day.
MACHACADO
$40.00
Carne seca (shredded dried beef ) & eggs scrambled with onions & tomatoes. We ship the carne seca directly from Texas.
CARNE GUISADA
$45.00
Lean beef stew slowly cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, & spices. Crowd favorite taco on Yelp!
LUNCH & DINNER (TRAYS OF 10)
Available after 11:30am
CHICKEN TOMATILLO
$42.50
Chicken cooked with our house-made tomatillo lime sauce.
PICADILLO
$42.50
Ground beef cooked with potatoes, carrots, peas, tomatoes, & onions.
HOUSE SALAD (Serves 10)
$40.00
Mixed salad greens tossed with our house-made tomatillo lime dressing.
HOUSE SALAD & GRILLED CHICKEN (Serves 10)
$55.00
Mixed salad greens and grilled chicken tossed with our house-made tomatillo lime dressing.
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE (Serves 10)
$35.00
Our guacamole uses a well-known recipe from San Antonio, Texas.
SIDES (SERVES 10)
FRESAS CON CREMA
$35.00
Strawberries topped with a lightly sweet & refreshing Mexican cream.
BUNUELITOS
$20.00
Lightly-fried flour tortilla strips dusted with cinnamon & sugar.
SEASONAL FRUIT CUP
$30.00
Assortment of seasonal fruit.
drinks
COFFEE BOX (Serves 10)
$20.00
We’ve partnered with Back of the Yards Coffee & Roastery to bring you coffee directly sourced from Chiapas, Mexico.
COFFEE TOWER (Serves 30)
$55.00
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE BOX (Serves 10)
$30.00
Dark chocolate with cinnamon & sugar (made with whole milk).
MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE TOWER (Serves 30)
$80.00
JAMAICA (Serves 10)
$25.00
House-brewed, all-natural, lightly-sweetened hibiscus iced tea.
AGUAS FRESCAS (Serves 10)
$30.00
All-natural fresh fruit drinks (assorted flavors available).
ChiBuys Approved
1871 is committed, through the ChiBuys program, to exploring vendor opportunities in not only catering, but other organizational purchasing needs. 1871 hopes that these efforts will expand well beyond their walls and become a city-wide endeavor. Together, we can craft a more diverse, inclusive, welcoming (and tasty!) business environment.
Photo by Gregory Rothstein/1871
catering details
Accompanying each catering taco order:
1) Our specialty hot salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, & garlic
2) Our milder salsa roja made with tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, & garlic
3) Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, diced raw onions
4) Napkins & plastic silverware
All drink orders come with:
1) Disposable cups & lids
Coffee orders come with:
1) Hot cup sleeves
2) Creamers, sugar & sugar substitutes, stirrers
Bottled waters are available for $1.00 each.
Jarritos Mexican sodas are available for $2.00 each.
1) Our specialty hot salsa verde made with fresh tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, & garlic
2) Our milder salsa roja made with tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, & garlic
3) Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, diced raw onions
4) Napkins & plastic silverware
All drink orders come with:
1) Disposable cups & lids
Coffee orders come with:
1) Hot cup sleeves
2) Creamers, sugar & sugar substitutes, stirrers
Bottled waters are available for $1.00 each.
Jarritos Mexican sodas are available for $2.00 each.
* For a gluten-sensitive option, ask us to substitute corn tortillas at no additional cost. Call to inquire about vegan options.
Catering orders must be placed 48 hours in advance to ensure delivery.
Arrangements can be made to pick up smaller orders at our
Taco Shop located at 512 Main Street, Evanston, IL 60202.
All prices are pre-tax, and final invoices will include any fees and taxes as required. Onsite serving & setup available at an additional cost.
All prices are pre-tax, and final invoices will include any fees and taxes as required. Onsite serving & setup available at an additional cost.
delivery radius
| Evanston | 5 mile radius from Evanston |
15 mile radius from Evanston (includes Chicago Loop) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Fee |
Free | $15 | $25 |
| Minimum Order |
$70 | $150 | $350 |