La Toxica, the family-run Mexican taqueria in Montréal, caters weddings with birria tacos, al pastor, carnitas and vegetarian dishes served as taco bars, family-style buffets or plated dinners. Rosa Castellanos built the menu around her grandmother’s birria recipe, which is served with its consommé, and the catering team adapts it to your venue, your guest count and your schedule.
Planning a wedding? Request a catering quote from La Toxica.
How does Mexican wedding catering work in Montreal?
You send a quote request with your date, venue and approximate guest count. La Toxica, as a certified MAPAQ traiteur, then proposes a menu and a service format that suits the room. Nothing is sold as a fixed package, so the format can change from a cocktail hour to a late-night taco bar without starting over.
Which service style suits a Mexican wedding reception?
Cocktail reception
Passed bites keep guests mingling after the ceremony. Elote cups with cotija, chili and lime, or small birria bites served with a little consommé for dipping, work well while the photos are being taken.
Seated dinner
A plated dinner suits couples who want a formal evening. Slow-braised birria arrives at the table with its deep red chile broth, alongside rice, beans and fresh salsas.
Family-style buffet
Platters of carnitas, al pastor and birria go down the table with tortillas, pickled onions and salsas. Guests share and serve themselves, which keeps the mood relaxed.
Wedding taco bar
A taco bar is the most interactive option. Guests build their own tacos from birria, al pastor and carnitas, with a vegetarian choice on the side. It also works well as a late-night snack after the dinner service.
What menu ideas work for a Mexican wedding in Montreal?
Birria is the natural centrepiece. La Toxica serves it as tacos, with the consommé on the side, and it went viral in 2021 for exactly that reason. Around it, most couples add al pastor cooked on the trompo with pineapple, tender carnitas, and a vegetarian option so every guest has a full plate.
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| Element | Options |
|---|---|
| Proteins | Birria, al pastor, carnitas |
| Vegetarian | Available on request |
| Formats | Taco bar, buffet, plated dinner, cocktail bites |
| Extras | Salsas, guacamole, nachos, consommé |
What should you decide before requesting a wedding catering quote?
Settle your date, venue and approximate guest count first, since these shape the equipment La Toxica brings on site and how much food is prepared. Then choose a service style and note any allergies or dietary needs directly in the quote request. Large weddings are possible, with groups up to about 150 guests handled regularly, and bigger events can be discussed on request.
How do gluten and allergies work at a taco wedding?
Corn tortillas are the base of most tacos, but the kitchen also handles wheat, so La Toxica cannot guarantee a gluten-free kitchen. If a guest has an allergy or coeliac disease, mention it in your quote request so the team can plan around it.
Where does La Toxica cater from?
La Toxica has two restaurants, on rue Saint-Hubert in Villeray and on boulevard Saint-Laurent in Chinatown, plus a food truck. See the restaurant locations or the menu.
Frequently asked questions about Mexican wedding catering at La Toxica
Does La Toxica cater weddings in Montreal?
Yes. La Toxica offers wedding catering as part of its traiteur service, with taco bars, buffets and plated dinners built around birria, al pastor and carnitas.
Can La Toxica handle a wedding with 100 guests or more?
La Toxica regularly caters groups up to about 150 guests. For a larger celebration, describe it in the quote request and the team will confirm what is possible.
How should I book wedding catering with La Toxica?
Send a quote request with your date, venue, guest count and any dietary needs. A call to the Plaza Saint-Hubert restaurant at 514 277-1111 also works.
Does La Toxica offer vegetarian or gluten-conscious options for weddings?
La Toxica offers vegetarian dishes on request. Corn tortillas are the base, but the kitchen handles wheat, so mention allergies in your quote request.
Can La Toxica add a food truck to a wedding?
Yes. La Toxica runs a food truck that serves Grand Montréal, and it can complement a catered meal. Capacity and electrical needs are confirmed in the quote.
Ready to plan your menu? Send your wedding catering quote request.
