Host a Hassle-Free Fall Party with Modern Tortilla Catering

Only desert dwellers can understand the exhilaration felt when the temperatures start to drop, even if it is just a few degrees, because we know that we have survived the worst and fall is coming. And with this exhilaration comes the urge to celebrate, inviting friends, family, and neighbors over for a seasonal soiree of swimming, playing music, and having a cool time—until we have to cook. Desert dwellers often know that just because the calendar says fall, the sun will still shine bright and hot, and that’s when the ones in the know turn to Modern Tortilla with our Phoenix catering services helping to provide a delicious and hassle-free fall extravaganza!

New Traditions with an Old Classic

A typical fall menu is often one that features chili, stew, and something casserole-ish, all of which are very tasty, but this is the Southwest, and we want tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. These classic meals satisfy our need for spice, and because you and all your guests probably already have tasted ours, you can relax and let the shindig shine. Chips and salsa have been, and always will be, your favorite obsession, and even as you are saying no to adding fire to your fall party, the heat in your mouth is also something to be celebrated.

Food Trucks and Taco Carts Make Us Happy

Our passion here at Modern Tortilla is tacos, and we offer multiple ways of getting those tacos to hungry people all over the valley. As impressive as it can be walking up to your neighbor’s house and seeing one of our large and colorful food trucks sitting in the driveway, the reality is not everyone has the space for a big truck, but that’s ok. That doesn’t mean your dreams for tacos and tequila have to come to an end, not when our taco carts have the ability to fit into small spaces, ensuring your taste buds will cheer. We can bring the tacos, you provide the tequila, and there you have it, the perfect recipe for a party that no one will forget!

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Hang in There!

Better days are coming, and by better we mean cooler, even as we all know that the real cooldown doesn’t begin until around Halloween. But no matter when you are throwing your fall bash, utilizing our Modern Tortilla Phoenix catering services will make you the coolest host in the west. Give us a call today!

Tailgate Tacos & Game-Day Grub: Why Modern Tortilla Is Arizona’s MVP

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Game Day Starts with Great Food

There’s something electric about football season in Arizona. The energy, the rivalry, and—let’s be honest—the food. Whether you’re cheering for the Cardinals, rallying behind the Sun Devils, or just there for the halftime snacks, nothing fuels a tailgate quite like tacos.

At Modern Tortilla, we’re redefining what it means to cater game day. Forget the standard burgers and hot dogs—our Southwest-inspired street tacos, quesadillas, and nachos are packed with flavor, freshly made, and easy to enjoy while celebrating every first down.

Why Food Truck Catering Wins Every Time

When it comes to tailgate catering in Phoenix, convenience and crowd appeal matter most. With Modern Tortilla, you get both. Our mobile kitchen on wheels brings the party directly to your location—whether it’s outside State Farm Stadium, an ASU parking lot, or your own backyard.

Here’s why fans choose us every season:

  • Speed & Flavor: Our team can serve a hungry crowd fast—without sacrificing quality.
  • Custom Menus: Choose from signature proteins like chipotle chicken, carne asada, or roasted veggies for vegan guests.
  • Less Stress, More Fun: We handle the cooking and cleanup so you can focus on the scoreboard.

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The Perfect Pairing: Tacos + Team Spirit

Tailgating is about more than just the food—it’s about connection. It’s where friendships form, rivalries play out, and memories stick long after the final whistle. That’s why Modern Tortilla’s food truck catering in Phoenix isn’t just convenient—it’s an experience.

Our truck adds a unique local touch to every game, and our team knows how to keep the energy high. We’re proud to be part of the Arizona community, serving fans across Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, and beyond with bold, flavorful eats that bring people together.

Take a peek at our Menu to see what’s cooking this season.

Book Now Before the Season Ends

Game day doesn’t wait—and neither should your catering. Whether you’re hosting a corporate tailgate, a family watch party, or a college rivalry weekend, let Modern Tortilla handle the food so you can enjoy the fun.

📍 Serving all major Arizona events and private gatherings.
🎉 Available for bookings through Food Trucks PHX for multi-vendor events.

Conclusion

This football season, make your party legendary. With Modern Tortilla’s taco truck catering, you’ll score points with every guest—no fumbles, no fuss, just fresh food and unbeatable flavor.👉 Ready to book your game-day feast?
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Modern Tortilla’s 4th of July Catering Makes Hosting Easy

Although our children are in the middle of their favorite time of year, for adults, we still have all the same duties and responsibilities we face all year long, plus, we have to consider throwing a 4th of July party for our friends, family, and neighbors. Wondering where you will find the time to do all the myriad of chores associated with throwing a party is perhaps the worse part of any celebration. But you found your way to our Modern Tortilla page and this guide to how we can make your hosting services easier simply by choosing us to cater your 4th of July catering in Arizona summer fiesta will make the final decision an easy one.

113 Degrees in 2024

We probably don’t have to tell you that 113 degrees was the high temperature on July 4th in 2024, you were there too. Every summer seems to be hotter than the one before and the thought of turning on the oven to make appetizers for your guests when even the mercury on the thermometer has tapped out makes you want to pack your bags and move to Antarctica. And although we can’t bring the temperatures down, we can turn the open sign to closed in your kitchen and let you forget about refilling your propane tank, because Modern Tortilla will be in charge of the food for your summer shindig. We will turn towards the fire so you can stay cool and collected while feeding your hungry guests.

 

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Mexican Food on an All-American Holiday?

To the outsiders eye choosing tacos for 4th of July may seem a little off brand, but in the Southwest, we were raised on quesadillas over grilled cheese sandwiches, we devoured breakfast burritos instead of the classic egg dish and on America’s birthday, tacos really should be the star of the show. Impressing your friends with our food truck when it pulls into the driveway is just the start and the silence that fills the air during the first bites taken will be all the proof you need that choosing Modern Tortilla to cater your 4th of July fiesta was the best decision you will make this summer.

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Don’t Wait Too Long

You aren’t the only one realizing how much using Modern Tortilla’s catering services will make all the difference in your holiday celebrations. Give us a call today and let’s get the party planning started!

 

Let Modern Tortilla Handle Memorial Day Weekend Eats

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If you have lived in the Phoenix area for more than a minute, you know that even though the Memorial Day holiday is often considered the kick-off to summer, summer began for us a few weeks ago, and the pool party you are planning will be a hot one. And again, if you have lived in the Valley of the Sun for more than a minute, chances are you have sampled the tacos and burritos served fresh off our Modern Tortilla food trucks and found them quite to your pleasure, but did you know that we also cater fun events such as the pool party you may be planning? You could go with the standards, grilling your own food on grills that are almost as hot as the outdoor temperatures or you could take a chance on tacos and make your guests love you forever with our Memorial Day catering in Arizona!

Tacos Are Always the Right Choice

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The Southwest is famous for its heat, its sunsets, its deserts and mountains, and the spicy and delicious Mexican food we were raised on. We all grew up with quesadillas instead of grilled cheese sandwiches, and chips and salsa were something that even the tiniest Phoenicians were munching on, even as they had barely learned to walk. So, it only makes sense that when Memorial Day Weekend rolls around and it is time for your guests to dine, tacos will be on the menu! Save yourself the heat and frustration of being chained to that fiery grill and while your guests are gathering around our food trucks you can be resting on the lounge chair on your baja shelf soaking in the rays while staying chill and at ease!

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Small Gathering or Not Much Room?

Now, your Memorial Day shindig may be just your immediate family, plus your kid’s friends, or you may not have the room for a full-sized food truck, no matter how impressive that would be for your family. That doesn’t mean you have to look in another direction for your dining needs; it just means you need an introduction to our taco carts! Offering all the ingredients you need for a party to be remembered and taking up a fraction of the space our full-sized trucks use, your Modern Tortilla Memorial Day fiesta is going to be one that your guests will be talking about for years to come. Give us a call at 602-848-8823 today!

 

Food Truck Vs. Traditional Catering: Which Is Right for Your Event?

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Even though the big holidays have come to an end, you may be already planning your next event, because let’s face it, EVERY season is the season for shindigs, fiestas, and events. And although you may not be as busy now as you were during those holidays, you are still busy enough to be thinking about hiring a catering service for your upcoming event. Should you go for a traditional caterer or hire a food truck in Phoenix with Modern Tortilla? Obviously, you can guess that we vote for the latter but we aren’t going to make you take our word for it, as we have done the research and have created this guide to help you determine, on your own, that our vote is a good one!

We’re Not Big on Formality in the Desert

One of our favorite things about living in the desert is the informality of it all. No one cares if women wear pantyhose, and ties bear too close of a resemblance to the hangman’s noose of the Wild West, and when it comes to parties, we just don’t want to bother. So, why go for formality with a catered meal that makes everyone feel uncomfortable when tacos, beer, and good music is all you need for a truly excellent fiesta?

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Saving Money Is Always a Good Thing

Did you know that on average you will spend 10 to 15% less on a food truck in comparison to what you would spend with a traditional caterer? Unless you’re a Rockefeller or Vanderbilt, we can’t imagine that you are free to spend your money willy nilly, and by spending less on food, you have more money for a new outfit or to purchase a gift for the guest of honor!

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The Wonder of Wow

Caterers are good at their jobs—we aren’t saying they aren’t—but quite frankly, their uniform of white shirt and black pants is kind of boring. When a Modern Tortilla food truck pulls into your event, its bright colors popping and its wonderful aromas wafting, no one will be able to turn away from the sight. And when you are trying to throw a party that will be remembered by all, wowing them with a food truck and tacos is the only way to go. Give us a call today at 602-848-8823 and start preparing to wow!

 

Cater a Valentine’s Day Feast with Modern Tortilla

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Even though it seemed to take forever to arrive, the big holidays at the end of the year have come and gone, but that doesn’t give you time to rest on your laurels, no matter how great the New Year’s Eve party you threw was or how much they are still talking about the gifts you gave your friends and family. Now is time to turn your attention to the most romantic holiday of the new year, with Valentine’s Day coming up quickly and the promise of a Valentine’s feast having been made. Of course, you’re tired, reentry to real life is exhausting, and there are meetings to be held, school events to attend, and chores that always need to be done which is why your friends at Modern Tortilla are stepping up to the plate, offering our catering services for your Valentine’s feast!

The Quickest Way

Everyone knows that the quickest way to a man’s heart, to anyone’s heart, is with a truly fantastic meal, and in the great Southwest, a great meal always begins with chips and salsa and ends with tacos. Our comfort food, the food of our childhood, comes from the south—you know, just past the borders of Arizona—and whether this feast is an intimate one with just the two of you or it’s an event to be remembered, one in which you invite all of those you love the most, our tacos will be the centerpiece of your fiesta and your hosting skills will be the talk of the town!

Margaritas for Everyone

Even as you have handed the baton to us for the meal that we promise everyone will love, there are still more ways you will be able to show your love for all attending, starting with a blender, some limes, and a good bottle of tequila. Tacos and margaritas go together like cheeseburgers and beer, peanut butter and jelly, and grilled cheese and tomato soup on a chilly wintry day and when the blender starts whirring, the tacos start taco-ing, and the cheers started cheering, you will know that this Valentine’s Day feast will be one that is talked about for months to come and may even be a new tradition.

Get Your Order in Today

The holiday is almost upon us and ordering our taco carts for your Valentine’s feast is better done early!

 

All About Our Taco Cart

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As you begin planning your end of the year bash, your beginning of the year fiesta, or any party any time, you may be feeling the after effects of a holiday season filled with too much. Too much work, too much shopping, and way too much cooking! Although we can’t help with the work and the shopping, we can take the burden of cooking off your shoulders when you choose Modern Tortilla to cater your event. And because not every host has the room needed for our full-sized food trucks, we offer a compact taco cart that will fit into the smallest of spaces and still deliver the full-sized flavor that you have grown to expect from Modern Tortilla!

Noticeably Smaller Yet Packed with Flavor

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Your postage stamp sized condo patio, your single car lane driveway, even the petite cul de sac in which your property is located may not look like they could be the sites that will be havens of taste and tacos, but we assure you, they can be. Our taco carts are petite sized dynamos, manned by skilled artisans of the culinary sort, ready and waiting to create the hand held of your dreams. And although your party may still rock without tacos and you are perfectly capable of creating a menu that everyone will love, don’t you think you deserve to have someone help carry the load of the celebration? We at Modern Tortilla have a passion for feeding hungry people and creating spicy goodness, and our taco carts provide a beautiful example of both!

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An Event to Remember

There are three common ingredients needed for holding an event to remember: the music, the host, and the food that is being served. When you serve tacos, you will always be remembered as the “hostess with the mostest!” The music we will leave up to you, it is a very personal choice, and we can tell that you are a caring host because you are looking at ordering our taco cart for your guest’s happy tastings, so your party is already more than halfway on the road to success. So, put the closed sign on your oven, take a little more time relaxing with a glass of wine before the big event begins, give us a call, and park the taco cart in whatever corner you have available, this night is destined to be one that will be remembered by all!

 

5 Tips for Selecting the Perfect Food Truck Caterer in Phoenix

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As we make our way through the holiday season, you may be considering hiring a food truck to cater the big event you have been planning, and we at Modern Tortilla understand it can be a little frightening trying to narrow down your choices. What if the food doesn’t please your guests? What if you hire someone who might scam you and not show up on the big day? The list of fears can grow longer, making it difficult to make a final decision and perhaps compelling you to look in another direction. Hiring food truck catering in Phonix is such a great idea, however, that we have compiled this list of five tips for selecting the perfect food truck caterer for your Phoenix event, and if the list leads you to our service window, all the better!

What’s Your Budget?

The first decision you may need to make is to determine how large your budget is going to be. The holidays are expensive, there’s no way of getting around it, and food trucks can be a less expensive way to feed your hungry guests, with Modern Tortilla offering costs that may surprise you, especially when you consider that the food we create—including those tacos you crave—is made with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. You may even wonder how we can stay in business when you see the prices we offer!

Choose Your Food Type

Food trucks have come a long way since their humble beginnings, and as you peruse the offerings that can be found in Phoenix, you will understand for the first time just how big the changes are. There are food trucks that serve up everything from macaroni and cheese to lobster sandwiches, but being the desert dweller that you are, we have a feeling it will be tacos that make you smile! Tacos are America’s favorite handheld, we even offer a day devoted to their spicy goodness, and although lobster is elegant and macaroni and cheese is gooey and delicious, it’s the taco that your soul craves, and tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are exactly what Modern Tortilla provides!

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Availability Is Important

There are a LOT of parties, events, fundraisers, etcetera, that are going on during this last month of the year, so if your event date is set in stone, the first question you may want to ask is “Are you available on such and such date?” Many food truck caterers may already be booked, especially as they only offer one or two food trucks, but Modern Tortilla is known for its fleet of food trucks, maximizing the chance that we will be available on your very important date, and because we also offer taco carts, if we are all booked on your night, we may still be able to provide a taco cart, one that is ideal for more intimate get-togethers and celebrations.

Experience Matters

We are all for helping out beginning businesses, but this event is an important one, and do you want to take the chance on someone with little to no experience in feeding hungry guests? Modern Tortilla has been roaming the streets and feeding hungry people for nearly 10 years, and in that time, we have learned a thing or two about the business. Things happen, and events don’t always go smoothly, but when you choose Modern Tortilla, you are choosing a company with the experience to deal with the issues that may come up, ensuring that your celebration is one that will be the talk of the town for months to come—in all of the best ways!

Does It Fit?

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There is nothing more impressive than walking into an event and discovering a full-sized food truck catering in Phonix located in a prime position, but this is Arizona, and we are known for the postage-stamp sized lots our homes and condos are built on, and it is quite possible that you won’t have space for a catering truck. This doesn’t mean you have to skip out on delicious tacos, however, because Modern Tortilla offers an alternative: a much more space friendly taco cart, loaded to the brim with our spicy taco makings. Perfect for smaller events and smaller yards and offering enough tacos to ensure that no one leaves hungry, the smaller cost will easily fit into your catering budget!

Have We Convinced You?

Your event is special to you, whether you are celebrating a holiday, a special occasion, or are in charge of a fundraiser for your kids’ school, and Modern Tortilla will be honored to be a part of the celebration. Fill out the form on our page today and let’s get the planning part of the program started!

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Booking a Last-Minute Catering with Modern Tortilla

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Did you hear the news? Or more accurately, did you step outside and FEEL the news, as the days we all look forward to have finally arrived. The temperatures have dropped below 100, and we are able to enjoy our early morning walks without feeling like we are about to have heat stroke. And if you think this reason alone is worth celebrating, but you aren’t quite ready to stoke up the grill in your backyard (Temps are still in the 90s, after all, let’s not get crazy!) booking a last-minute catering in Phoenix with Modern Tortilla can hit all the right notes, and this guide will show you why!

Every Bite Is a Celebration

In a world of white bread sandwiches, we desert dwellers walk on the spicy side, preferring tacos and burritos, considering Mexican food our comfort food. How can you not celebrate cooler weather, your boys winning the big game, or the fact that it is Friday and you don’t have to go back to work for two more days without a big ol’ taco in hand? Modern Tortilla has a passion for feeding hungry people and that passion leads us to creating meals that your entire guest list will love, knowing that every bite of every taco is a celebration that can’t be enjoyed enough.

We Love the Heat, But Oh, Those Cooler Days!

You have to be a certain kind of crazy not to complain about breaking new heat records in the desert, but we do retain bragging rights for surviving another summer, and as that mercury drops, our spirits begin to rise. Of course, there may be other reasons for your last-minute event, maybe your original caterer dropped the ball, or neighbors that moved away a couple of years ago are back in town and the entire neighborhood wants to celebrate. All of these are the best reasons for throwing a last-minute fiesta, and this time of year is especially good, as most people are getting back into the swing of real life, and Modern Tortilla will have more openings, even at the last minute!

Call for Catering in Phoenix Today

We love a good party, and we know that the best parties revolve around the food that is served, so we work hard to make sure your catered meals are memorable ones! Give us a call today, and thank you for letting Modern Tortilla share in the celebration.

5 Reasons to Cater Your Next Event with Modern Tortilla

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Well, it’s official. The temperatures finally dropped below scorching, the last of the trick-or-treaters have returned to their homes, and the big three end of the year holidays are staring us straight in the face, daring us to get it all done while spending more time with the family and with no extra hours to be had. The parties we have in November and December are the best part of the season, and if you are wondering how you are going to manage to do everything AND throw the fiesta of the year, we have created this list of five reasons why using catering with Modern Tortilla can help you have the perfect event without the hassle!

Reason #5: The Time Savings Is Magical

Every party revolves around the food being served, which means as you are working a full eight hour (or more!) day, rushing around shopping for Christmas presents, holiday décor, and all your normal necessities, you also need to be planning out a menu, purchasing the food, and preparing enough to feed a small village, all in the same 24 hours of each day that are already filled with too much work, chores, activities, and too few hours of sleep. But when you choose Modern Tortilla to cater your big event, you have cut out a lion’s share of the work involved, leaving you free to handle the millions of other details involved in party planning!

Reason #4: Stress Less, Celebrate More

This is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but you have so much on your plate that you probably don’t enjoy it much and are feeling stressed, harried, and exhausted. We can’t help you with the gift selections or the cleaning of your house, but we can take the stress of creating a meal that even the most finickiest of diners will eat off your hands, and with that major stress eliminated, you may find yourself enjoying the holidays a little more than normal. Stress is the second leading cause of illness, and who wants to be sick and stuck inside the house when outside is FINALLY cool and comfortable?

Reason #3: You Know Us and You Trust Us

Yes, there are plenty of caterers in this big desert community we have chosen to be our home, but do you know any of them in the way you know Modern Tortilla? You have been enjoying spicy tacos and burritos from our colorful food trucks for more years than you can remember, your taste buds have jumped with joy when attending other events in which our taco carts have made a surprise appearance, and you know that we offer good food that costs less. All of this leads up to an event filled with good taste, happy guests, and perhaps a few more dollars left in your bank account, dollars that can be put towards all those presents you still have left to buy! Trusting that the company you choose to feed your family can only make this event even more successful, and we are happy to be a part of the good times.

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Reason #2: Hello, Have Your Forgotten Our Tacos?

The food we serve is the food of your childhood, and as the sultry scent of tacos wafts through your event venue, how can you not feel happy? Feeding hungry people is our passion, and even though tacos are a simple dish, easily prepared and just as easily devoured, we put our all into the creation of each one we make. Because we use locally sourced ingredients, parents can feel good about sharing them with their children, and because we love when we hear the sentence “I am so full, but I just can’t stop eating these tacos!” (We are addicted to the praise!) we pay attention to every detail of building the perfect taco.

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Reason #1: You Deserve to Have Fun, Too

The host or hostess of every party rarely gets to just sit and enjoy the result of all their efforts, especially if they are in charge of food prep, but when you choose a caterer, it takes a huge burden off your shoulders. There will still be plenty to do leading up to the party, but when the music starts and the first guests begin to arrive, you, the host or hostess, can now take a breath and begin the serious business of having fun.

Will you still flit from guest to guest, ensuring that everyone is having a fabulous time? (And how can they not? They are eating tacos!) You won’t have to jump up to grab a new tray of whatever to bring out, and you won’t have to spend so much of your time in the kitchen, cooking, cleaning, and losing all feeling in your feet from standing too long. Instead, you will get to have fun, simply because you chose Modern Tortilla to cater your event. Give us a call today!