Authentic Mexican Catering for Every Occasion in Shippensburg

From taco trays and tortas to fresh rice, beans, chips, and house favorites, El Mariachi makes feeding a crowd simple and flavorful. Whether you're planning an office lunch, graduation party, birthday, or family gathering, our team offers flexible catering options with easy pickup and local delivery throughout Shippensburg.

ABOUT our catering

Fresh Mexican Favorites Made for Sharing

Whether you’re planning lunch for the office, hosting a graduation party, organizing a staff appreciation event, or bringing family together for a celebration, El Mariachi offers catering options designed to make feeding a group simple and stress-free. Our catering menu includes customer favorites like tacos, tortas, quesadillas, fajitas, rice, refried beans, chips and salsa, guacamole, and other authentic Mexican dishes prepared fresh for every order.

We offer flexible combinations with protein choices like steak, chicken, carnitas, pork, and vegetarian-friendly options to help you create a spread your guests will actually be excited about. Whether you need food for ten people or over one hundred guests, our team can help recommend portions, side options, and serving quantities based on your event size and budget.

Every order is prepared with the same care and flavor guests enjoy inside our Shippensburg restaurant.

why choose us

Why Shippensburg Locals Choose El Mariachi Catering?

When you’re ordering catering, you want more than just trays of food dropped at the door. You need reliable service, generous portions, fresh ingredients, and menu options that work for a variety of guests and event types. El Mariachi has become a trusted local restaurant in Shippensburg by serving authentic Mexican dishes that are flavorful, filling, and easy to share with groups of all sizes.

Our catering services are popular for office lunches, graduation parties, birthday celebrations, family gatherings, sports banquets, church events, and holiday parties throughout the Shippensburg area. Customers appreciate our flexible ordering options, straightforward communication, and ability to help customize meals around guest counts and preferences. From taco trays and torta platters to rice, beans, chips, salsa, and fresh toppings, every order is prepared fresh and packaged carefully for pickup or local delivery.

Custom Catering Solutions

Build the Right Catering Package for Your Group

No two events are exactly alike, which is why El Mariachi offers flexible catering packages that can be adjusted based on your guest count, food preferences, and event style. Whether you need individually packaged meals for an office lunch or large shareable trays for a birthday party or graduation celebration, our team can help create a setup that works for your group.

We also offer vegetarian-friendly options and can help recommend combinations that provide enough variety for larger groups and mixed preferences.

If you are unsure how much food to order, our team can help guide you through portion recommendations and package sizing to help avoid over-ordering or running short during your event. We recommend placing larger catering requests in advance, especially during weekends, holidays, and graduation season around Shippensburg University.

Hassle-Free Catering

Stress-Free Mexican Catering, Delivered or Ready for Pickup

With El Mariachi’s catering, you’re in control—no more worrying about cooking or last-minute details. Our streamlined process lets you order in advance, confirm your menu and timing, and relax knowing your food will be ready when you are. Choose convenient pickup or opt for local delivery within Shippensburg (fees apply based on distance). Each platter is carefully packed to ensure freshness and temperature upon arrival, so your guests can enjoy every bite as intended. Planning a holiday party, graduation, or office luncheon? We recommend booking early, especially during busy seasons. Our team will keep you updated with real-time order confirmations and estimated ready times. From setup tips to serving suggestions, El Mariachi’s catering makes hosting a flavorful, authentic Mexican meal effortless.

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