Café de Olla Café de Olla
Catering

Bring the flavors of Oaxaca to your table

Planning an office lunch, family celebration or special gathering? Café de Olla offers handmade tamales and traditional sides, prepared with the authentic flavors of Oaxaca.

Oaxacan tamal catering from Café de Olla, San Francisco Bay Area
The menu

Handmade Tamales

Meat tamales wrapped in banana leaf for catering, Café de Olla San Francisco

Meat Tamales

$7 each
Chicken Mole Beef Barbacoa Chileajo Pork Chipotle Chicken Camarón
Vegetarian Oaxacan tamales for catering, Café de Olla San Francisco

Vegetarian Tamal

$7 each
Rajas con Queso — poblano peppers and cheese
Vegan Oaxacan tamales for catering, Café de Olla San Francisco

Vegan Tamales

$6.50 each
Chepil con Zucchini Black Beans & Hierba Santa Sweet Pineapple Tamal
Sweet pineapple tamal for catering, Café de Olla San Francisco

Sweet Pineapple Tamal

$6.50 each
A gently sweet masa tamal, perfect with café de olla
Meat Tamales $7 each
Chicken Mole Beef Barbacoa Chileajo Pork Chipotle Chicken Camarón
Vegetarian Tamal $7 each
Rajas con Queso — poblano peppers and cheese
Vegan Tamales $6.50 each
Chepil con Zucchini Black Beans & Hierba Santa Sweet Pineapple Tamal
Sweet Pineapple Tamal $6.50 each

Sides

Each tray serves approximately 15 guests.

Mexican Rice$40
Black Beans$40
Green Salad$40

For the kids

Simple, mild plates for the little ones.

Cheese Quesadilla — handmade tortilla$5
Mini Tamal — cheese or chicken, no spice$4.50
Rice & Beans Plate$4.50
Agua Fresca — seasonal fruit$3
Delivery and Ordering

Fresh from our kitchen to your gathering.

Catering delivery is available within San Francisco for a flat fee of $40.

Please place your order at least one week in advance so we have time to prepare everything fresh for your gathering.

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Order one week ahead
Everything is made fresh to order
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We confirm your menu
Availability, quantities and timing
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Delivered in SF — $40 flat
Or pick up at 3388 19th St
Cancellation policy

Plans change — here's how we handle it.

Cancel 4 or more days before your event for a full refund of your deposit.

Cancel within 3 days of your event and we'll refund 50% — by then, ingredients have been bought and masa is underway.

Need to reschedule? Let us know as early as you can and we'll move your order to a new date at no charge, subject to availability.

Food Allergies & Dietary Needs

Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary needs when placing your catering order.

Our kitchen prepares a variety of dishes and handles different ingredients, so allergen cross-contact may occur. While we take precautions, we cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely allergen-free.

Please contact us before ordering so our team can review the ingredients and discuss possible accommodations.

Catering Questions

Answers to the things people ask most when planning an order.

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Ready to plan your order?

Tell us your event date, number of guests and preferred menu items. We'll contact you to confirm availability and finalize your order.

Family-style Oaxacan catering spread from Café de Olla, San Francisco Bay Area
Preferred menu items — how many of each?
Meat Tamales — $7 each
Vegetarian Tamales — $7 each
Vegan Tamales — $6.50 each
Sweet Pineapple Tamales — $6.50 each
Sides trays (rice, beans, salad)
Kids menu plates
Do you or your guests have any food allergies or dietary needs?

Orders require at least one week's notice.

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We'll contact you within 1–2 days to confirm availability and finalize your order.