Efren's Catering & Restaurant
$ • Mexican, Caterers, VegetarianAbout Efren's Catering & Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Ranchero Steak Burrito
Barbacoa or Carnitas
Natural Fruit Water
Real Mexican Tacos
Red Barbacoa Taco
Three Taco Plate
Chorizo Taco
Carne Asada
Pastor Taco
Fish Taco
Recent Reviews
71 ratings
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Had the best barbocoa plate here almost a decade ago but this place is kind of weird. I feel like it isn’t even open and the location is just in a peculiar spot.
Go food. Great price.
Went for their Taco Tuesday special. The flavor was good and oh my goodness do they fill up the taco with meat amd double tortilla. The salsa are spicy and have good flavor too. Definitely give them a try. I also saw they have daily specials during the week.
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Efren's Catering & Restaurant offers great food at amazing prices, with friendly workers and a welcoming atmosphere. It is located off of Orangethorpe, east of Chapman Ave, making it easy to find and access. Parking is decent, although two large catering vans often occupy spots right outside the door. The inside is somewhat small, accommodating about half a dozen tables. Customers order at the counter, and food is brought to the table when it's ready. The menu boards provide basic information on offerings, but prices are not displayed, which can lead to surprises at the register. Daily specials are available, including Taco Tuesday with $1 street tacos featuring five different meats.
Some customers appreciate the self-service sides bar, allowing for quick access to items like three kinds of salsa, limes, cilantro, and onion-cilantro mix. This has sped up service and reduced waste, giving diners exactly what they want. However, there have been some concerns about the quality of the meat in dishes like tacos, with reports of fatty bits affecting the experience.
Recently, Efren's catered a quinceañera event for 220 people, receiving excellent feedback on the buffet service. The staff, including Mrs. Ana, was noted for their kindness and attentiveness, ensuring that everything was well-presented and delicious. Despite some issues with order timing and occasional missing ingredients, Efren's Catering & Restaurant is worth a visit for its delicious offerings and friendly service.