Dine in, take out, or let us cater your next party.

El Palenque Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

We deliver

Let us cater your next meeting or event

Order from the full menu, our fajita packs or the bulk to-go menu. Our staff unload it and arrange it into a buffet line your guests can walk straight up to.

An El Palenque catering order delivered and set up

Delicious Mexican food, on time

We deliver it hot and when we said we would, because a late buffet is a ruined event.

Mexican dishes laid out for an El Palenque catered event

A taste that lasts in memories

The same recipes we have cooked in Spring since 1987 — not a separate catering menu.

A table set for a special event catered by El Palenque

Glorious events, catered here

Conferences, quinceaneras, weddings and backyard parties, for six people or two hundred.

Before you call

How it works

  • Available for takeout and delivery only. Dine-in not included.
  • Delivery orders must be placed at least 3 hours in advance. Please place large orders 24 hours in advance.
  • A minimum order of $200.00 is required for delivery, and a 20% delivery fee is added to all delivery orders.
  • Complimentary disposable plates, napkins, flatware and serving utensils on request.
The El Palenque catering van
We bring it to you.

How much food?

Start with your headcount

Every fajita pack includes the meat, grilled onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice, refried beans, tortillas, chips and salsa. Find your number and that is your starting point.

Guests Start with From
4 – 6 Veggie fajita pack $81.95
6 – 7 Amigo pack $115
8 – 9 Palenque pack 1 $154
10 – 12 Palenque pack 2 $191.25
16 – 19 Palenque pack 3 $306
20 – 24 Palenque pack 4 $382.50
25+ Call us and we will build it with you

Feeding a crowd? Add enchiladas by the dozen, half or full pans of rice and beans, and guacamole by the quart. See every pack and price

Tell us about it

Get a quote


Needed sooner than three hours from now? Call us instead — the phone is faster than any form.

Every pack and price

The bulk menu

Catering questions

The things people ask

Does El Palenque offer Mexican food catering in Houston?
Yes. We cater conferences, business meetings, parties, weddings and special events across Houston, Spring and Tomball. We deliver and arrange your order into a buffet line your guests can walk straight up to.
How far in advance should I place a catering delivery order?
At least three hours for a delivery, and twenty-four hours for a large order. Order minimums apply and a 20% delivery fee is added to all delivery orders.
What catering options does El Palenque offer?
Order from our full menu, our fajita packs, or the bulk to-go menu. Sides and salsas come by the pint or the quart, rice and beans by the half or full pan, and enchiladas by the dozen. Disposable plates, napkins, flatware and serving utensils are provided free on request.
How do I order catering from El Palenque?
Call the location nearest you and ask for a manager or the catering specialist. Spring: (281) 353-4055. Tomball: (281) 376-6960. Or send the form on this page and we will come back to you.
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