Catering

El Toro Catering has provided professional catering services to the greater Champaign-Urbana area since 1998. Let us help you plan your wedding, banquet, birthday, or gathering. Our staff will assist you in planning every detail. We will make every effort to create an atmosphere of festive celebration. Attention to every detail is our highest priority. Our staff will discuss available features that can enhance your next gathering.

El Toro Mexican Restaurant, a popular Champaign business since 1998, provides authentic La Piedad style Mexican cuisine. We do not use preservatives in our food. All items are made fresh daily. If you have specific dietary needs, please let our staff know when discussing your event. Our authentic La Piedad style cuisine is made with traditional herbs and spices. Specific ingredient information is available upon request.

The following menus are the most popular, but can be customized to fit your event. Full service catering is available for a minimum of 50 persons. Children age 3-10 will receive a 25% discount, children under the age of 3 are free, and children 11 years of age or older are charged as adults. Sales tax and a 20% service charge will be added to the total price of the event. Distance or difficult access charges may apply depending on your location.

Thank you for considering El Toro Catering for your special event.

Menus effective as of 3/1/11.

Banquet Services

Champagne Service – includes disposable champagne flutes and staff to service – $1.50
China Service – includes dinner plate, stainless steel flatware, cloth napkins, and water goblet – $3.75
Additional serving time – per hour – $60.00
Additional Staff – per hour (minimum of four hours) – $25.00
Bartender – per hour (minimum of four hours) – $30.00

Entertainment

Need mariachis or a DJ? Please ask about all of the entertainment services we have available. Prices available on request.

Entrees

Rice
Medium – serves 50 – $31.70
Large – serves 75 – $50.64

Beans – Refried
Medium – serves 50 – $31.70
Large – serves 75 – $50.64

Taquitos
beef, chicken, or potato (25 per tray) – $35.03
(taquitos and flautas include salsa, cheddar cheese, and shredded lettuce)

Tacos
shredded beef (15 per tray) – $37.75
soft grilled chicken (15 per tray) – $40.54
shredded chicken (15 per tray) – $37.75
carne asada (15 per tray) – $51.96
fish (15 per tray) – $43.19

Enchiladas
cheese (12 per tray) – $21.25
beef (12 per tray) – $23.80
chicken (12 per tray) – $23.80
green chile and jack cheese (12 per tray) – $46.88

Tamales
beef (12 per tray) – $39.00
chicken (12 per tray) – $39.00
veggie (12 per tray) – $39.00 pork
(12 per tray) – $39.00

La Piedad BBQ
rice and frijoles de la olla
carne asada and pollo asado
tortilla salad with cilantro dressing
corn and flour tortillas
salsa ranchera, hot carrots, sour cream, onion slices
fresh cilantro, cheddar cheese
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$15.25

Cancun
rice and beans
cheese enchiladas, beef tamales, chicken burritos
shredded lettuce, sour cream, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$12.00

Acapulco
rice and beans
beef taquitos, cheese enchiladas, chicken burritos
shredded lettuce, sour cream, diced tomatoes
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$12.00

Puerto Vallarta
rice and beans
beef taquitos, chicken taquitos, chicken burritos
shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$11.50

Veracruz
rice and beans
shredded beef and shredded chicken
corn and flour tortillas
shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$12.25

Guadalajara
rice and beans
chicken and beef fajitas
corn and flour tortillas
Cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$14.25

Santa Ana
rice and beans
carnitas and carne asada
corn and flour tortillas
onion slices, fresh cilantro, salsa ranchera, hot carrots
sour cream, cheddar cheese
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$14.75

El Hombre
rice and beans
one appetizer, one salad
three entrees
corn and flour tortillas
onion slices, fresh cilantro, salsa ranchera, diced tomatoes
hot carrots, sour cream, cheddar cheese
El Toro chips, salsa, and guacamole
$19.00

Pricing subject to sales tax and 20% service charge

Additional Entrees

Entrees from this section can be added to your menu or used to help you customize a menu to your selection.

Mini Burritos
bean and cheese, shredded beef, or chicken – $3.25
carne asada or carnitas – $3.75
fish or shrimp – $4.99

Carnitas in Green Sauce
tender pork covered in a green sauce – $6.25

Chile Rellenos
green California chile stuffed with jack cheese
coated with a delicious batter and deep fried – $4.00

Al Mojo de Ajo
shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic sauce – $7.25

Fish Tacos
golden brown tilapia filets topped with special sauce
cabbage, cilantro, and diced tomatoes, wrapped in a corn tortilla – $3.25

Chimichangas
Flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken rolled into a burrito and fried – $3.50

Burritos
shredded beef, shredded chicken, beans and cheese, carne asada or carnitas – $3.50

Nacho Station
El Toro chips, nacho cheese, jalapenos, and salsa – $2.75

Mordiditas
tacquitos cut in four pieces, covered in nacho cheese, salsa, and jalapenos – $1.50

Enchiladas
shredded beef, shredded chicken, cheese, or green chile – $2.25

El Toro Chips and Salsa
our famous chips and homemade salsa – $2.25

Fresh Fruit Display
season fruit artfully displayed
strawberries, cantaloupe, grapes, watermelon, honeydew, pineapple – $3.00

Vegetable Display
assorted fresh veggies and dressing in a colorful display
asparagus, baby carrots, red grape tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower florets – $2.75

Cheese and Crackers
gorgonzola, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, brie, pepper jack cheeses
crostinis and French baguettes – $3.75

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
$3.75

Shrimp Quesadillas
$4.25

Salads

Tossed Green Salad
crisp lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons
served with ranch or Italian dressing – $2.75
add grilled chicken – $3.75
add grilled shrimp – $4.25

Fruit Salad
strawberries, cantaloupe, grapes, watermelon, honeydew, pineapple – $3.00

El Toro Tortilla Salad
romaine lettuce; green, yellow, and red bell peppers;
Mexican cheese; tortilla strips; with a cilantro dressing – $3.25
add grilled chicken – $3.75
add grilled shrimp – $4.25

Desserts

Flan
a light custard with a caramel topping – $3.00

Fruit Burritos
apple or banana wrapped in a crispy flour tortilla – $3.50

Sopapillas
flour tortilla fried and covered with cinnamon and honey – $3.00

Pan Dulce
Mexican sweet bread – $2.50

Cheesecake Chimichanga
cheesecake filling wrapped in a flour tortilla -- $3.50

Churros
filled fried churros with vanilla cream – $3.00

Chocolate Fountain
call for quote

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
fresh strawberries dipped in while or dark chocolate – $3.75

Mini Dessert Bar
mini cheesecakes, mini cream puffs, mini éclairs, chocolate covered strawberries mini flan, mini fried burritos – $6.75

Cakes
New York or raspberry swirl cheesecake, chocolate cake, carrot cake – $3.75

Beverages

Iced Tea – $2.00
Hot Tea – $2.00
Horchata or Jamaica – $2.50
Coffee regular and decaffeinated, cups, sugars, creamers, stirrers – $2.00
Canned sodas, bottled water, Snapple – $2.00

Hosted Beverage Selections

Soda and Margarita Bar
assorted sodas, water, margaritas – $9.75
stations include bartender, portable bar, ice, garnishes, disposable glassware

Beer, Wine, and Soda Bar
domestic and imported beer, wine, assorted soda, water – $13.00
stations include bartender, portable bar, ice, garnishes, disposable glassware

Full Well Bar
domestic and imported beer, wine, margaritas, spirits, assorted soda, water – $15.75
stations include bartender, portable bar, ice, garnishes, disposable glassware

Bar selection includes:
Beer: XX, Pacifico, Corona, Bud Light
Wine: Veramonte Cabernet, Trapriche Chardonnay, Chatau St. Michelle Riseling
Soda: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Margaritas: are made