01 / Serve Yourself
Taco Bar
Our cart rolls in, the comal fires up, and your guests build their own. Handmade tortillas pressed on site, three proteins, full salsa spread.
- Live griddle station
- 3 proteins + veggie
- Full salsa & topping bar
Tacos Mina
CHEF DRIVEN. HAND MADE.
Handmade tortillas, smoked al pastor, salsas built the morning of. Veteran-owned and family-run in Pasadena since 2012.
About
We press the masa, smoke the pastor, and grind the salsa — then we bring all of it to your driveway.
Catering
Three Ways to Feast
02 / Hands Off
Drop-Off
Everything trayed, labeled, and delivered hot to your door. Perfect for office lunches, birthdays, and game days that don't need a crew.
- Delivered hot & labeled
- Warming trays included
- Serves 15 to 200
03 / All In
Full Experience
Chef Mario on site with the full team. Custom menu, tortilla-making demo, plated courses if you want them, and service start to finish.
- Chef Mario on site
- Custom menu build
- Staff, setup & breakdown
Veteran-owned since 2012
The chef
Meet Chef Mario
Mario Benavidez built Tacos Mina on a simple code: respect the tortilla, take your time with the smoke, and never let anyone leave hungry. A Navy veteran and Pasadena native, he still runs the comal at every event and hand-checks every tray before it goes out.
From backyard birthdays to corporate courtyards, his crew brings the same family standard: fresh masa, a hot comal, and a warm welcome.
As featured in
“Conversations with Mario Benavidez” — the story behind the handmade tortillas, the smoked al pastor, and a family business built over a decade.
Read the interview ↗
Comal.
Smoke.
Handmade.
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Book Us
Tell us the date, the headcount and the vibe. Chef Mario sends back a custom quote within 24 hours.
626-804-9001
345 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101