Why Food Trucks Are One of the Best Option for Catering

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There’s a joy that can be found in being a great host or hostess. The parties, events, and gatherings you hold leave guests feeling welcomed, treasured, and well-fed. You understand that the food is what holds a party together, what people will talk about for months to come, and although you are perfectly capable of creating feasts for all to enjoy, you know that the efficient and smart thing to do is to cater your special event, leaving you free to do all the other thousands of items that go along with creating an occasion to remember! Listed below are just a few reasons why Modern Tortilla provides great options for catering!

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Work Smarter, Not Harder

When you hire a food truck, you hire a self-contained feeding service, one that offers all the staff, all the clean-up, and in our case, all those delicious tacos. There will be no need to hire anyone else allowing you to make a phone call, make a few decisions, and then move on to other details that are almost as important.

We Go Where You Want to Be

Maybe you don’t want the hassle of people in your house. You’re not interested in preparing your home before, and you’re definitely not good with the cleaning after, and you have decided that your special event is going to be held at a local park. You don’t have to worry about electricity options, about food possibly spoiling in this desert heat, and because we have wheels, you know that if there is parking available for a truck this size, we can be everywhere you want to be.

Impressing Your Guests

If you have never hired a food truck before, this will be an experience, and it more than likely will be the start of a new tradition, especially when you see the sense of excitement your guests will feel when our colorful Modern Tortilla food truck rolls into place. Knowing that it holds all that good food inside, their smiling mouths will be salivating, and the wow factor you have provided will never be forgotten.

Saving Money

Saving money is always a good thing, and because catering services often have high overhead that they pass on to their clients, saving is not something that will take place unless you hire a food truck. It costs less to run a food truck, and we share those lower fees with our clients while providing meals that will make their taste buds stand up and cheer.

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Cater A July 4th Celebration With Modern Tortilla

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When you choose to live life in the desert you can’t help but like life on the spicy side; the scorching heat of a summer day, the fiery beauty of a desert sunset, and the inimitable taste of Modern Tortilla tacos just make life better, especially on the most American of holidays, the 4th of July. And just because you like the heat, it doesn’t mean you have to roast in your own kitchen preparing for your Independence Day pool party, it just means you should consider choosing our Modern Tortilla catering services in Phoenix to delight your guests. This guide to the tacos that will make your pool party shine will help take the heat off your plans for being the host or hostess with the mostest. Celebrate the 4th of July with Modern Tortilla.

Red, White, and Delicious

Chances are, if you don’t have a pool whatever celebration you decide to enjoy will be spent inside the air conditioned coolness of your desert digs, but for those with pools, the party is on, Dance to the music playing through your outdoor speakers while dancing in the cool waters of your pool, laughing until the tears stream from your eyes, and eating tacos until you can’t eat another bite. If this isn’t one of the freedoms our forefathers fought for all those hundreds of years ago, we really think it should be! Life, liberty, and the pursuit of tacos; that has a catchy sound, and your 4th of July soiree will be a celebration of all 3.

More than Tacos

Of course, life can be about more than tacos. It can also be about burritos, quesadillas, and house made mason jar lemonade, all things we feature on our catering menu. Choose your favorite flavor of the night, mix our lemonade with some Tito’s vodka, and discover all the ways life in the United States of America is the only life you want to live. Oh, and don’t forget about the chips and salsa that always show how weak your willpower really is, spicy, salty, and crunchy, this side hits all three of the major food groups, enhancing the flavor of your 4th of July celebration!

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Celebrate the differences of desert life by choosing Modern Tortilla to cater your fabulous 4th of July fiesta and spend the night enjoying your friends, family, and neighbors instead of worrying about the food you are serving!

What To Get At Modern Tortilla This Arizona Valentine’s Day

On the spiciest holiday of the year, you know the one that is about love and the heat you generate with your favorite Valentine, you could enjoy a stuffy meal of small proportions at the way overpriced restaurant everyone raves about. Or you could match the heat of the holiday with a taste of the spicy food, that like your love, reminds you of love, spice, and the hot Arizona sun shining out her eyes. This guide to what to get at Modern Tortilla this Arizona Valentine’s Day will prove once again that yes, you really like her and know what she loves best as well!

It’s Not Rocket Science

We are honored that you are considering a visit to Modern Tortilla on Valentine’s Day and we first want to wish you the happiest of holidays. And then we want to tell you that when it comes to ordering off our menu on this day filled with love and excitement, this decision will be the easiest one you make all year. EVERY item on our menu is destined to bring a smile to your love’s face, as well as earn you the title of Best Valentine’s Gifter, even if you buy nothing else.

Ok, we recommend a stop at a local jewelry and/or chocolate store as well, but the quickest way to anyone’s heart, male or female, is with delicious tacos from Modern Tortilla. (That’s how that old saying goes, right?) Offering 3 spicy choices, Chicken Tinga, Carne Asada, and Veggie Tacos, every taco plate comes with 2 tacos and chips and salsa, amping up the degrees on this day designed for heat and passion.

And while not everyone is as passionate about tacos as we are, there are other options on our menu, including a thick and spicy Southwest Burrito made with our carne asada, sweet corn, cilantro, a Monterey and cheddar blend cheese, all wrapped up in a handmade chili flour tortilla. For a wholesome treat, order our house made mason jar lemonade and if you take the meal home to enjoy, we have heard that adding a shot of vodka to the lemonade is a very good idea!

Love Doesn’t Have to be Complicated

The most thoughtful gifts don’t have to be the most expensive ones. Most Valentine’s just want to be heard, respected, and served tacos on a chilly day in February. Bring your sweetest by Modern Tortilla for a holiday meal she will love you forever for.

Menu Spotlight: Elote

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As you explore the delicacies of our neighbors to the south, you may find yourself growing more and adventurous in your palate. Today it is tacos you will devour with happiness, but who knows what you will fall in love with tomorrow? Elote, known for being a Mexican street food, is a staple of the Modern Tortilla menu, and we are so excited to share it with our loyal customers, we have decided to choose this special appetizer to spotlight this month! Follow along and learn all there is to know about a meal that uses simple and natural ingredients while still managing a sophisticated flavor that is all the rage.

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From Aztec Days to Modern Times

Yes, you read that correctly; elote has been traced back to the Aztecs, and although we only have a general guess as to when it first appeared, (that civilization lasted from the 1300s to the 1500s) you have to figure that a dish that has been popular for hundreds of years tastes pretty darn good—and you would be correct! Popular as a street food, the original recipe is indeed a simple one, including butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. Our version may have some variations, but we promise if you have tried elote before, the flavors will be as familiar as an old friend, and this is your first time, you are in for the treat of your life!

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We start with a simple cob of corn cut in half for easier dining. Sweet, fresh, and locally sourced whenever possible, you may be wondering why we would mess with perfection but be patient; the flavors you are about to experience will also make you wonder why you haven’t tried this before! Smoked paprika gives the corn a robust flavor, enhanced by creamy texture of crumbled cotija cheese and the cool tang of our lime cilantro aioli. The differences are small, but we think the lime cilantro aioli brings this classic dish into the new millennium. Feel free to test this theory out yourself the next time you visit a Modern Tortilla food truck. We predict that with one bite you will be hooked and will never choose to eat elote any other way again!

Only One Thing Left to Do

We have introduced you to the history and explained the differences from our versions and the original, so it looks like there is just one thing left for you to do: Drop by one of our food trucks and do a taste test today!

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3 Unbeatable Arizona Tacos at Modern Tortilla

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Where culinary stylings that combine the best of comfort food and southwestern flavors collide, Modern Tortilla food trucks shine. When you find yourself in Phoenix with a craving that needs attention, there’s nothing better than a taco stop at Modern Tortilla. While our fare is served up from a food truck, the mouthwatering Arizona tacos are anything but simple. Guests to Modern Tortilla rave about the many customized options available when it comes to creating the perfect taco to top off your day. Expect a combination of flavors that highlights the spices that define the region with options to mix and match everything from tortillas to meat on the spot. Guests to Modern Tortilla can choose from four types of meat, three tortillas, and over 21 toppings to personalize your street food. While guests are encouraged to try them all, here are three that shouldn’t be missed when you’re ready for a palate-pleasing experience.

The Modern Mayan

When you’re in the mood for robust flavor that can easily be combined with something fresh, The Modern Mayan is served up on the section of the menu that highlights a 2-taco and 1-side special making it a budget-friendly and delicious choice! The Modern Mayan is a delightful combination of ingredients that includes roasted tomato, garlic, and pineapple as well as fresh avocado, cotija cheese and red onion mixed with mouthwatering slow-braised pork. The entire concoction is then wrapped in a warm corn tortilla for guests to savor. The Modern Mayan is an innovative taco combination that is sure to make you smile.

El Ranchero

For those guests with a hunger for the bold flavors of the southwest, El Ranchero is the taco of choice. Perfectly suited to be enjoyed alongside The Modern Mayan or devoured exclusively, this taco adds a flavorful punch to a traditional favorite. Guests who order up El Ranchero will bite into a savory combination of white onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. This mix tops 24-hour marinated beef skirt steak that’s then wrapped in a corn tortilla.

Southwest Steak Quesadilla

When cheese is the one thing you just can’t live without, you’ll be thrilled when you order up a Southwest Steak Quesadilla at Modern Tortilla. Take time to enjoy this flavorful combination that features a chili flour tortilla filled with cilantro, sweet corn, and carne asada. The highlight of this dish is by far the cheddar and Monterey blend that melts the entire mix together in perfect palate-pleasing harmony.

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