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!

 

Top Food Truck Events in Spring in Phoenix, AZ

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Is there anything more fun than exploring the cuisine of food trucks, either during a special event or just on an ordinary Tuesday? No longer are food trucks looked down upon with sneers and sniffs, mostly in part due to food trucks like ours, offering chefs that love the freedom of a mobile restaurant and that feel a deep passion for feeding hungry people. You already enjoy the tacos you buy from our Modern Tortilla food truck during your work week and this spring, you might even get a second or third chance to taste them at the food truck in Arizona events taking place in the spring in the Phoenix area!

FoodieLand, March 21-March 23, Arizona State Fairgrounds

Plate full of delicious tacos from Modern Tortillas catering

FoodieLand could very possibly be considered the Oscars of the food truck world, if only for its sheer size. 185 food trucks are driving to the fairgrounds on the first day of spring, preparing their best dishes in hopes of winning the hearts of foodies from all over the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Celebrating community, diversity, and of course, FOOD, tickets cost $6 for everyone over the age of 5 and must be purchased online, they do not sell tickets at the door, so don’t make a rookie mistake of showing up empty handed, only to be turned away. You don’t want to miss this big-time food event that will also be offering live entertainment!

Uncorked: Arizona Wine Festival, March 29, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

Salt River Fields barely has time to tuck away the hotdogs and cracker jacks left over from spring training before they open their gates again, this time offering a more elevated food and beverage forum. Uncorked: Arizona Wine Festival offers over 100 different wines, bubblies, cocktails, and beers, as well as a large selection of gourmet food trucks all introducing guests to the best of Arizona food and drink. And although we are partial to the tacos and burritos we serve from the window of our truck, we have to say that we don’t mind sipping and savoring the wines that are mostly created right here in our state. Chardonnay goes with everything, don’t let anyone tell you anything different!

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Arizona Bike Week, April 2- April 6, AZ Westworld of Scottsdale

You don’t have to be a biker to enjoy all the fun of AZ Bike Week, especially as the entertainment options are so entertaining and the food is so delicious. Every day offers a new schedule, including games, shows, music, and even classic cars because who doesn’t love a classic car? The food provided by local food truck vendors is sure to be wonderful, the weather is going to be beautiful, and your week will be memorable when you explore all that Arizona Bike Week has to offer.

Modern Tortilla: You Know Us, You Love Us!

Will we be at every spring food truck event? We sure will try, so be sure to look for us at the above events or any others you may be attending and when Monday rolls around again, follow our food truck for a lunch that will make your entire day!

 

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!

 

Have a Food Truck Date with Your Valentine

Arizona Valentine’s Day

Sometimes the most romantic moments aren’t the big dramatic ones involving impromptu flights, fancy dinners, and maybe the colorful lights of the Eiffel Tower shining down on your meal. The moments that matter most are the ones where the food is as spicy as your love for each other, where the city buildings that surround you disappear as you stare into each other’s eyes, and the food truck lines are short and as sweet as your love. Enjoy a Valentine’s Day dinner in Phoenix with Modern Tortilla!

Forget Chocolate

A box of chocolates is nice, but nothing says love like a chicken tinga taco shared at a picnic table on a glorious Phoenix winter day. Winter might truly be our favorite time of the year, and as you find a quiet bench to sit and share tacos, salsa, and quiet conversation about the love you share, you will feel the bond between you grow stronger. Of course, it doesn’t have to be a chicken taco that will make your heart beat faster; it could be the carne asada that brings joy to your soul. Or it doesn’t even have to be a taco! Maybe your love will bloom brighter while sharing a Southwest Steak Burrito or even a chicken fajita quesadilla. The point of all of this is that the important ingredients in this recipe for love includes two happy Valentines, and an authentic taste of Valley of the Sun.

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The Quickest Way to Anyone’s Heart

We’ve always heard that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but we think that’s awful shortsighted. Good food always finds a way to everyone’s heart, male, female, and especially your sweet pooch who loves food as much as he loves you. Modern Tortilla has been feeding hungry souls for many years, and we have seen beautiful stories play out right in front of the window of our food truck. True love strikes while the tacos are hot, and as your hands accidentally brush against each other while dipping your tortilla chips in a container of salsa, your story will suddenly start a new chapter.

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Modern Tortilla Believes in Love

Every couple has that one place that reminds them of all the reasons they fell in love, so why not let Modern Tortilla’s food trucks be yours? Plan a food truck date with your Valentine today!

 

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

Fresh tacos at our taco food truck in Phoenix

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!

 

Book Our Taco Cart for Small Events

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Is there anything more fun than spending time with the people we love most? Our friends and families make life all that much more special, and sometimes we just want to get together and celebrate their wonderfulness, and whether you are planning a big gala with everyone you know or a more intimate gathering with just a small group, Modern Tortilla can help you make your event unforgettable. Today, we want to take a few minutes of your time to discuss how much our taco carts can add to your small event catering in Arizona, showing you that sometimes the largest impact can come from the small moments you enjoy with your friends and family every day.

Spice up your Fiesta

If you have lived in the Valley of the Sun for more than a minute, chances are you understand the world’s obsession with tacos. Crunchy ones, soft ones, the texture doesn’t matter, but the flavor sure does and Modern Tortilla has perfect the spice. And because not every party is a grand fete and not every home offers the space for a food truck, our taco carts have become the most popular catering option we provide, you can be assured that your get together will be one that every guest will be talking about for months to come.

The setup of our taco truck catering in Phoenix

Let Us Do the Hard Work

As the host or hostess with the mostest, there is a lot you need to be doing to get ready for your small event and as you clean, prepare your signature drinks, and spend some time dedicated to choosing the perfect outfit, our chef will be manning the taco cart, preparing America’s favorite handheld for your guests. No need to slave over a hot stove or spend a small fortune with a traditional caterer, just point us to the spot, we will park our cart and begin to feed the hungry people you love. Feeding people is our passion, and your guests will be our favorite clients.

The Fillings Make the Difference

Tacos have come a long way since the Old El Paso tacos with crunchy shells your mom used to make, and your guests will be able to taste the difference. Chicken tinga for those who can’t handle red meat, veggies for those watching their health, and carne asada for everyone else—these are the choices you will receive when you choose a Modern Tortilla food cart for your small event. Give us a call at (602) 848-8823 today!

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Plan Your Labor Day Catering in Phoenix Today

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The heat of summer is entering its last phase, the first school bell of the year has already rung, and the first three-day weekend of the school year is about to take place, making a pool party celebration at your place sound like a very awesome idea. Of course, there is a lot of work involved with party planning, from the cleaning of your house to the shopping for food and drink, and then discovering that your tried and true swimwear is trying your patience and no longer being true to your body type. It can be tiring dealing with all the details that go along with throwing a celebration, but we at Modern Tortilla can take the biggest chore off your seemingly endless list when you choose us for your Labor Day catering in Phoenix!

Think About it

Yes, the temperatures have dropped a few degrees, and the sticky heat of monsoon season has morphed back into the dry heat we are used to, but that mercury will still be lingering in the triple digit zone, and do you really want to stand in front of an open fire or dash about a sweltering kitchen? Of course, you don’t, and when you hire Modern Tortilla to cater your holiday fiesta, you can spend those extra moments lounging in the pool with friends, chatting about how wonderfully quiet your house is now that the littles are back in school, and waiting for the moment when you take your first bite of our tacos. Our taco carts are designed to fit anywhere, so if your Arizona backyard is on the smaller size, don’t worry, we only need a corner of your patio to set up shop and start feeding your favorite people the world’s favorite handheld delight!

Take It Easy

Labor Day is a holiday created to celebrate hardworking Americans by giving them a day where no labor is expected of them, and we can help take the most important of the hosting duties off your hands. Every day is Taco Tuesday with Modern Tortilla, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your friends, even if our idea of celebrating is feeding hungry people. It’s our passion, and we can’t wait to share all the good tacos we create, so go ahead and give us a call today at (602) 848-8823 and let’s taco about good food and fun parties!

2 Menu Items You Need to Try Today!

How is your today going so far? Were you able to get enough sleep? Did your boss appreciate the extra hours you put in to that report? Did you correctly remember that Wednesdays your kids are released early from school? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, or even if your day was completely wrong from the get go, we at Modern Tortilla think you deserve a special treat today! You deserve a visit to one of our food trucks and a taste of these two extra-special food items; they will make everything better!

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Tacos Are the New Comfort Food

As the times are changing, so are our tastes in food. Families that grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have come to appreciate the comfort factor of a delicious taco and the ones offered by Modern Tortilla are designed to make your taste buds stand up and take notice! Offering a choice of three types, every bite of each taco will bring tears of joy to your eyes, but if you have not tried the Modern Mayan, today is the day to change that! Created with a slow braised pork in a sauce made with achiote, roasted tomatoes, garlic, and pineapple, it is the fresh avocado, pickled red onions, and cotija cheese that bring all the flavors together! And although we have a selection of tortillas from which to choose as the shell, our classic corn tortilla adds the perfect finishing touch!

Finishing Off Sweetly

Our Southern grandmothers taught us that a little bit of sweet sends a signal to our stomachs that the meal is finally complete, and even though we are food truck and not your sweet old grandmother, we believe in extending that very truthful message to all our customers! Our crème filled churros take dessert to the next level of wonderful. Offering the traditional fried dough dipped in cinnamon and sugar, it is the creamy filling that lingers on your tongue and feeds your starving soul. This cacophony of flavors creates the most beautiful culinary music, and although it will only take a few bites to convince your stomach you are finished with your meal, you won’t need any encouragement to finish up every bite, making these churros the second menu item you need to try today!

Can’t Go Wrong

Every item on our menu is the right choice, so if you’re tempted to stay with your traditional favorites, we won’t tell you no! Stop by one of our food trucks today and tempt your taste buds with our fresh and delicious meals.

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Start Your Spring with Fresh Tacos in Phoenix from Modern Tortilla

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As we enter the last season before summer’s dreaded return, we try to stay outside as much as possible, enjoying the smells of freshly mowed grass, the sight of beautiful flowers, and the sounds and aromas of the Modern Tortilla food truck going about its rounds, creating that most wondrous meal of all—the taco! We can’t help it, in a world where most people begin to dream about love, we find ourselves dreaming about a love of a different sort—the love of tacos. Coming in all shapes and styles, this perfect food choice is even tastier when purchased from Modern Tortilla, and if you agree with us, we have a hunch you’ll be starting your spring fling with our fresh tacos in Phoenix!

Celebrate Taco Tuesday Every Day of the Season

Taco Tuesday is our favorite day of the week, but we’ve been thinking, why limit it to a day when you can enjoy Taco Tuesday every day of the season? We offer a variety of tacos, including the Flew the Coop, created with chicken tinga shredded chicken stewed with cinnamon, tomatillos, chipotle, roasted bell peppers and salsa verde all nestled inside a cilantro-lime corn tortilla. Many people are creatures of habit, insisting on trying the same taco every time, so if the El Ranchero—created with 24 hour marinated beef skirt steak and topped with white onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa, and fresh lime juice all tucked away in one of our homemade tortilla—is what you crave, the El Ranchero is what you should enjoy.

And then there are those who flirt with danger, for whom the status quo is boring, and only come to life when something is different. For those, we recommend trying a different taco every day, and when you run out of variations of tacos, there’s no law that states you can’t move on to burritos (our steak burritos are heavenly) and then on to quesadillas, and finally on to our delicious appetizers. The elote—roasted corn with cilantro-lime mayo, cotija cheese, and smoked paprika—may entice you to sample it more than once or twice throughout this season of promise!

Spring Showers, May Flowers, and Modern Tortilla Tacos

This time of year we are all happy to take time to stop and smell the roses, but if you want to be even happier, take some time to follow one of our Modern Tortilla food trucks and sample the tacos! Contact us now.