Fajitas, carnitas, barbacoa, birria, and all the sides your crowd loves — made fresh and served buffet-ready, whether it's 25 people or 200.
Please order at least 24 hours in advance — larger orders may need more notice.
Diaz Grocery has been serving Mendota with fresh Mexican groceries and made-to-order trays for years. Catering is the same food we sell every day — just scaled up for your crowd, packed hot, and ready to set out.
1314 Meriden St, Mendota, IL · (815) 539-8179
Open 9am – 7pm every day
Every full tray is built to feed a real crowd — about 35–40 people — so you're not guessing at the register. Half trays are available on everything if your group is smaller.
Steak and chicken fajitas together, grilled with peppers and onions. Full tray serves ~35–40.
$220 full / $110 half
Slow-cooked pork, crisped at the edges. Our most ordered tray. Full tray serves ~35–40.
$160 full / $80 half
Rich, slow-braised beef with deep chile flavor. Full tray serves ~35–40.
$190 full / $95 half
This is the question we get most, so here's the short version for meat trays:
Feeds about 35–40 people, served alongside rice, beans, and tortillas.
Feeds about 17–20 people. Good for smaller gatherings or as a second meat option.
Tell us your headcount when you call or submit an order, and we'll help you land on the right mix of trays and sides.
Fajitas de Res, Fajitas de Pollo, Fajitas Norteñas, Fajitas Mix, Carne al Pastor, Carnitas, Barbacoa de Puerco, Barbacoa de Res, Birria — sold by full or half tray.
Arroz, Frijoles, Salsa Roja, Salsa Verde, Salsa para Chips, Pico de Gallo, Jitomate, Cebolla, Cilantro, Lechuga, Queso Dip, Guacamole — sold by the gallon or half-gallon.
Tortillas (40ct box), chips by the bag, and limes by the pound — everything you need to round out the table.
"My husband and I went there to get some carnitas and they were so tasty and the birria has so much flavor!! ... Love that place and we will always go back there!"
At least 24 hours. Larger orders may need more notice — ask when you call.
Yes, within a 35-mile radius of Mendota. Delivery is priced based on the size of your order — we'll confirm the fee when we finalize your order.
Cash, card, Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App.
Tell us your headcount and your date, and we'll help you build the right order.
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