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La Joya Mexican Cafe

Fresh Mexican comfort food, coffee, and community on Leland Ave.

28 Leland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

(415) 508-9192

lajoyacafesf@gmail.com

Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue to Thu
7am to 2pm
Fri to Sat
7am to 6pm
Sun
8am to 2pm

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La Joya Cafe
  • Home
  • About
  • Menu
  • Catering
  • Contact
(415) 508-9192Order Now
  • Home
  • About
  • Menu
  • Catering
  • Contact
(415) 508-9192
Order Now

La Joya Mexican Cafe

Fresh Mexican comfort food, coffee, and community on Leland Ave.

28 Leland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

(415) 508-9192

lajoyacafesf@gmail.com

Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue to Thu
7am to 2pm
Fri to Sat
7am to 6pm
Sun
8am to 2pm

Visit

See the menu

Catering inquiries

Get in touch

La Joya Mexican Cafe
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility

Designed by CSolutions, San Francisco

La Joya Cafe
  • Home
  • About
  • Menu
  • Catering
  • Contact
(415) 508-9192Order Now
  • Home
  • About
  • Menu
  • Catering
  • Contact
(415) 508-9192
Order Now

Catering

Bring La Joya to your event.

From office breakfasts to weddings, we cater across San Francisco. We deliver, or bring the team to cook and serve onsite. Hot food, coffee, and tea for any headcount.

Every gathering, fed rightOffice lunch ยท Block parties ยท Weddings ยท Birthdays ยท Memorials ยท Corporate

(415) 508-9192ยทOnsite from $35/hr ยท 48hr notice
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Ways we cater

From mingle food to the full table

Pick a service style and we shape the menu around your date and headcount.

  1. Mini huaraches catering tray, hand-sized for passing at a mixer

    Mingle food

    Pass-around bites

    Hand-held versions of our cafe menu, sized for sharing. Great for mixers, office spreads, and casual gatherings where guests graze and talk.

    • Mini huaraches
    • Ceviche cups
    • Mini mole tostadas
    • Tamales

    Best for15 to 100 guests

  2. La Joya live taco bar setup with hand-painted clay pots, salsa bar, and staff cooking onsite

    Live service

    Taco bars built onsite

    We bring the comal, the clay pots, the salsas, and the team. Fresh handmade tortillas, two or three meats, three salsas, full setup and clean-up at your venue.

    • Grilled chicken
    • Chicken tinga
    • Shrimp
    • Rajas
    • Aguas frescas

    Best for25 to 300 guests

  3. La Joya staff cooking rajas on a comal with handmade tortillas warming beside

    Traditional spread

    Family-style trays

    Full trays of our Mexican comfort menu, delivered hot or set up buffet-style. Pair with hot coffee or tea service for mornings. The sit-down meal, home-kitchen style.

    • Mole platter
    • Chilaquiles
    • Breakfast spread
    • Hot coffee service

    Best for10 to 80 guests

Onsite service

We cook and serve at your venue

For taco bars, buffets, and full-service events, our team sets up at your venue, cooks fresh, serves through the event, and breaks down clean.

Do you cook onsite?

Yes. We cook fresh on location, not just drop off trays and leave.

Do you serve onsite?

Yes. Our staff plates and serves through your event, then cleans up.

What does staffing start at?

$35 per hour per team member, sized to your headcount and timeline.

No kitchen at the venue?

Most venues have one and we are glad to work in it. Without a usable kitchen, a small equipment fee covers what we bring.

$35/hrper team member, onsite. Scaled to your headcount and run time.

Schools, non-profits, and city servicesSchools, non-profits, and city teams like fire and police are part of the neighborhood we feed. Ask about community pricing when you reach out and we'll work with your budget.

What clients say

I catered with La Joya and it was a phenomenal experience. Handmade tortillas, delicious food, and fantastic service. I will absolutely be hiring La Joya and Bertha again for parties.
Saranya VijayakumarSaranya Vijayakumar40-person taco bar, San Francisco ยท Google review

How it works

Four steps, one business day

From first ask to delivered food, the path is short.

  1. 01

    Tell us

    Date, headcount, vibe, and any allergies. Form below or a quick call.

  2. 02

    Menu and quote

    We send a tailored menu and full quote within one business day.

  3. 03

    Confirm

    Lock the menu and headcount. A small deposit holds the date.

  4. 04

    We show up

    Delivered hot on time, or we cook and serve onsite. Always set up clean.

Past clients

Trusted by neighbors and teams

A few of the businesses, schools, and community groups we have fed.

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Church of Clown
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Street Level Strategy
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Church of Clown
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Street Level Strategy

Service area

Where we cater

We deliver anywhere within roughly 45 minutes of the cafe at off-peak hours. Traffic-heavy windows may push some areas outside this range, so confirm your event time when you reach out.

San Francisco

  • All neighborhoods
  • Visitacion Valley
  • Bayview
  • Excelsior
  • Mission
  • SoMa
  • Sunset
  • Richmond

Peninsula

  • Daly City
  • Brisbane
  • South San Francisco
  • San Bruno
  • Pacifica
  • Millbrae
  • Burlingame
  • San Mateo
  • Foster City
  • Belmont

East Bay

  • Oakland
  • Emeryville
  • Berkeley
  • Alameda
  • San Leandro
  • Piedmont

Drive times measured from 28 Leland Ave, San Francisco. Off-peak (no traffic).

Ready to plan

Send the date, headcount, and service style.

Use this form when you already have a few details. Tell us whether you want delivery, onsite service, coffee, or a full taco bar and we will reply with a menu direction and quote within one business day.

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FAQ

Common questions

Do you cook and serve onsite?

Yes. For full-service events we cook fresh and serve at your venue. Onsite staffing starts at $35 per hour per team member.

What if our venue has no kitchen?

Most venues already have a usable kitchen and we are happy to work in it. If yours does not, a small equipment fee covers what we bring.

How much notice do you need?

48 hours minimum. Larger orders work best with a week or more.

Do you deliver?

Yes, anywhere in San Francisco. Delivery fee depends on distance and order size.

Is there a minimum order?

$150 minimum for delivery. No minimum for pickup.

La Joya Mexican Cafe

Fresh Mexican comfort food, coffee, and community on Leland Ave.

28 Leland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134

(415) 508-9192

lajoyacafesf@gmail.com

Hours

Mon
Closed
Tue to Thu
7am to 2pm
Fri to Sat
7am to 6pm
Sun
8am to 2pm

Visit

See the menu

Catering inquiries

Get in touch

La Joya Mexican Cafe
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  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility

Designed by CSolutions, San Francisco