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Rita's Catering
1400 E Washington Ave
El Cajon, CA 92019
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Wedding Receptions
Company Events
Private Parties
Memorial Services
Holiday Parties
Quinceanera & Sweet 16
Wedding Receptions
Please feel free to give us a call or text us at 619.997.4044. To ensure our availability complete the short Contact Us form. You may prefer to email Rita's Catering, with any questions you may have regarding wedding and event catering.
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Rita's Catering believes your El Cajon and San Diego area catered wedding reception should be affordable & within your budget.
You should be carefree and overjoyed.
These are our goals for your most special event, which is what makes us one of the top wedding caterers & coordinators in the entire El Cajon and San Diego areas. It is one of the most important days of your life. Your guests should be thrilled.
We have catered hundreds of wedding receptions.
You can rely on our experience to prepare, cook, deliver, set up and serve your Chosen Menu. Regardless of venue, indoor or outdoor, number of people or special circumstances, we will focus on the task at hand to ensure your wedding goes as you envisioned. We provide the highest levels of wedding and event catering.
We also have a wide variety of service choices and party rentals for you to choose from.
Including beautiful Vintage China settings. They make for an elegant, romantic table setting for your guests.
Please take some time to view our Menu Choices to start planning your reception.
Mexican Cuisine
Rita's Catering features authentic border-style Mexican food for your next El Cajon or San Diego catered fiesta. The fun atmosphere and delicious food that Rita's catering offers can be featured at your next office party, rehearsal dinner, family gathering, birthday party or wedding reception.
Entrées
Fajitas
Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings.
Desperado Tacos
Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our taco since. Served with rice and salad.
Ensalada de Fajita
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.
Fajita Wrap
A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.
Sonora Wrap
mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad.
Quesadillas
our choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
Ensalada de Sonora
Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken.
Appetizers
Flautitas
Your choice of beef / chicken or veggie.
Stuffed Jalapenos
homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Tenders
the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious.
Camarones Acapulcos
grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled.
Ceviche Nachos
Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado.
Traditional Tamales
Straight from Rita's kitchen.
Shrimp Nachos
Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce Grilled Chicken Skewers.
Quesadillas
Spinach and Cheese
Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat
Brisket
Shredded Chicken
Shrimp
Adobo Chicken
Special Events Menu
From the beginning to end, Rita's Catering creates a delicious and special experience for you and your guests. Our hands-on approach to small or large events will make you feel like you have a full-time personal chef.
Entrées
All Entrées Include Dessert. Selections to be determined.
Stuffed Ricotta and Spinach
Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola & Ricotta Cheese, Drizzled with a Lemon Chardonnay Crème Sauce.
Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Ham and Served with Tomato Cream Sauce or Hollandaise Sauce.
Grilled or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Served with a Rich Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast Breaded with Panko and Italian Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
Grilled Filet Mignon
Served with a Shallot Cabernet Wine Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
Fillet of Roasted Salmon
Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce.
Chef's Selection of Fresh Fish
Hand Selected by Our Executive Chef and prepared accordingly to enhance its full flavor.
Classic Oven Roasted Turkey
With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Traditional Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
Braised Red Wine Roast Beef
Chef's Secret Blend of Spices and Marinated.
Slow Roasted Tri Tip
Chef's Secret Blend of Fresh Herbs and Spices and then Marinated for Twenty-Four Hours; Seared to Lock in the Juices and then Slow Roasted for the Tenderest Beef Served with Tasty Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
Prime Rib of Beef
Hand Rubbed with Aromatic Herbs and Spices and Slow Roasted to Ensure Optimum Tenderness Served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus.
Shrimp Linguini
Sautéed Lemon Butter Sauce.
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
Wrapped in Bacon & Boiled, Served with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
Sliced Pork Loin
Served with Honey Mustard with Baked Green Apples.
Duet Entrée Combinations
Most weddings and gala events are remembered by the entrées served. Special events like weddings, gala events sometimes warrant a more upscale menu selection. Our Duet Entrée Combinations just might fill that need to ensure your event is as you planned.
Stuffed Ricotta
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Bacon and Spinach Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Ham and Mozzarella
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Grilled or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Grilled Fillet of Salmon
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Salads
Served with Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter. Choose One.
Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
Mixed Greens
With Gorgonzola Cheese Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Fresh Spinach
With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds in Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Fresh Spinach
With Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Traditional Garden Salad
With Choice of Two Dressings.
Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge
Accompaniments
Baked Potato
Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Rice Pilaf
With Parsley.
Glazed Baby Carrots
With Fresh Dill.
Green Bean Almandine
Vegetable Medley
Roasted Zucchini & Squash
Risotto
Corn
Asparagus
Buffet Menu
Rita's Catering has created affordable Classic Buffet services for Italian, Western "BBQ" and Mexican Fiestas. Buffet catering menus for the El Cajon and San Diego communities that are ideal for catering weddings, private parties, company events, picnics & special events.
Classic Buffet
Seasoned Baron of Beef
Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Slow Roasted Tri Tip
Served with Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
Prime Rib
Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Tender Roast Beef
Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Home-Style Meatloaf
Chicken Fried Steak
Served with Country Gravy.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Served with Hollandaise Sauce Chicken with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
Chicken Breast
Topped with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushrooms.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Chicken Breast En Crusted with Panko and Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed Breast of Chicken & Mushroom topped with Creamy Marsala Sauce.
Coconut Chicken
Coconut En Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Red Ginger Sauce.
Chicken di Jon
Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with a Honey Dijon Glaze.
Bacon Smothered Chicken
Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and Bell Peppers.
Sliced Ham
Served with Ruby Port Wine Glaze.
Oven Roasted Pork
Served with Apple Chutney.
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Classic Buffet - Sides
Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whipped in Butter and Served with Gravy.
Twice Baked Potatoes
Whipped in Butter, Cheddar Cheese and Chives.
Quartered Roasted Red Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Green Bean Almandine
Broccoli Tossed in Pesto
Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Vegetable Medley
Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Zuchinni and Squash
Bakery Fresh Rolls
Truly Italian
Lasagna
Our Own Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna with Creamy Alfredo or Red Wine Marinara Sauce.
Pastas
Bow Tie, Rotelle, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Cheese Tortellini, Linguine, Rigatoni, Rotini or Penne.
Choice of Sauces
Traditional Marinara, Red Wine Marinara, Creamy Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Roma Tomato Basil or Primavera Sauce.
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Truly Italian - Sides
Asparagus and Parmesan
Tossed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan.
Green Bean Almandine
Steamed Broccoli
Vegetable Medley
Brocolli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Steamed in Lemon Butter
Bakery Fresh Rolls and Butter
Western BBQ
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
slow roasted pork tossed with bbq sauce served on a bun and topped with crispy onions.
BBQ Chicken
Juicy Chicken Thigh BBQ'd and topped with BBQ Sauce.
Sliced Beef
Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
Sliced Ham
Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta
Red or Green Enchiladas
Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your Choice of Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken or a Three Cheese Blend and topped with Red or Green Sauce.
Carne Asada, Pollo Asada or Carnitas
Barbacoa
Slow Cooked Roast Beef in Traditional Barbacoa Sauce.
Carne Asada, Pollo Asada or Carnitas Street Tacos
Tiny Corn Tortillas Filled with Meat of your Choice and topped with Onions, Cilantro and Guacamole.
Chile Rellano Casserole
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta - Sides
Authentic Spanish Rice
Black Beans
Mexican Pinto Beans
Refried Beans
Homemade Flour or Corn Tortillas
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast Menu Need a catered breakfast for your meeting or event? Rita's Catering provides the very best, affordable breakfast catering for all of the El Cajon and San Diego areas.
Main
Traditional Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
The Deluxe
Virginia Ham, French Scrambled Eggs Old Fashion, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
Continental
A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins & Croissants, Orange Juice.
Full Continental
A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins and Scones & Coffee Rolls, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
Breakfast Stations
With Chef Aboard every station.
The Commuter
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Egg White, Sautéed Veggies, and Cheese on a Whole Wheat English Muffin, Ham, Egg and Swiss on a Bagel, Granola Bars, Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
Late Brunch
Scrambled Eggs, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Home Fried Potatoes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Freshly Baked Corn Bread, Orange Juice.
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Rita's Catering team of award winning chefs and experienced production staff allow us to cater to a full gamut of corporate and business events in the El Cajon & San Diego areas.
From product launches, awards, luncheons and client appreciation parties, our "non-traditional" spirit will help infuse an original and inspiring element to your next corporate function.
We will feed last minute working sessions and will cook up your themed conference.
In this vast city, we understand the power of your network – our corporate event team will dazzle your launch parties, events, happy hours and holiday parties with distinctive charm.
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ita's Catering expertly designs menus for events ranging from extravagant five-course dinners to casual barbecues.
From the latest culinary trends to more familiar favorites, we offer interactive food stations, creative plate presentations and imaginative buffets to fit any theme. For meetings or events that require something simpler, we offer a variety of boxed lunches and dinners for delivery.
Your event requires planning and on-the-spot help.
Our team helps take the average 30 hours planning and preparing off your plate before the event, and sticks around after to clean up.
At Rita's Catering, a team member helps execute your vision.
And an on-site catering manager makes sure it ends perfectly. No last minute freak-outs. No details overlooked. Nothing will be overlooked and everything will be, for you, effortless.
Memorials and Funerals
Rita's Catering provides Memorial and Funeral catering services for the El Cajon and San Diego areas.
Rita knows that losing a loved one is the hardest things any of us have to face throughout life, and this trying time can be incredibly stressful and emotional. The prospect of having to plan a funeral or a memorial can often seem overwhelming and arduous, but you will be glad to know that Rita is by your side, ready to help with whatever you need.
With our help, you will have one less thing to think about during this time of mourning.
We will work hard to help reduce your stress, and we always make it a point to be sensitive to all of your catering wishes. We can be there to help, even with very short notice, because we know that you don't always have a lot of notice or time to plan during situations like these.
We are dedicated to showing you the privacy and respect you deserve.
You deserve the time and the privacy to share your memories and sorrows with your closest friends and family, and the last thing that we want to do is to infringe upon your mourning time. We have built our reputation not only on our passion for great food but also on our courteous.
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Rita's Catering provides the El Cajon and all San Diego areas affordable Holiday Party Catering.
New Year's Eve parties, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter and Thanksgiving are special times of the year when all of the El Cajon and all of the San Diego area get into party mode.
By choosing Rita's Catering you will be able to treat your guests to the very best in holiday food and catering services.
Whether you need fancy upscale catering with intricate hors d'oeuvres for the annual holiday Corporate shindig or a cost effective delicious Chicken or Beef Tenderloin at home
Rita's Catering is here to provide you with the very best holiday food imaginal.
We offer an amazing array of cost effective buffet food, upscale plated meals and just about everything in between.
Our catering services provides all the food prep, service and clean up after your meal, if that's what you want.
A special holiday menu is available to help you choose the right food for your guests. Just take a look at our Menu Choices.
Mexican Cuisine
Rita's Catering features authentic border-style Mexican food for your next El Cajon or San Diego catered fiesta. The fun atmosphere and delicious food that Rita's catering offers can be featured at your next office party, rehearsal dinner, family gathering, birthday party or wedding reception.
Entrées
Fajitas
Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings.
Desperado Tacos
Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our taco since. Served with rice and salad.
Ensalada de Fajita
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.
Fajita Wrap
A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.
Sonora Wrap
mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad.
Quesadillas
our choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
Ensalada de Sonora
Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken.
Appetizers
Flautitas
Your choice of beef / chicken or veggie.
Stuffed Jalapenos
homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Tenders
the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious.
Camarones Acapulcos
grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled.
Ceviche Nachos
Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado.
Traditional Tamales
Straight from Rita's kitchen.
Shrimp Nachos
Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce Grilled Chicken Skewers.
Quesadillas
Spinach and Cheese
Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat
Brisket
Shredded Chicken
Shrimp
Adobo Chicken
Special Events Menu
From the beginning to end, Rita's Catering creates a delicious and special experience for you and your guests. Our hands-on approach to small or large events will make you feel like you have a full-time personal chef.
Entrées
All Entrées Include Dessert. Selections to be determined.
Stuffed Ricotta and Spinach
Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola & Ricotta Cheese, Drizzled with a Lemon Chardonnay Crème Sauce.
Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Ham and Served with Tomato Cream Sauce or Hollandaise Sauce.
Grilled or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Served with a Rich Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast Breaded with Panko and Italian Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
Grilled Filet Mignon
Served with a Shallot Cabernet Wine Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
Fillet of Roasted Salmon
Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce.
Chef's Selection of Fresh Fish
Hand Selected by Our Executive Chef and prepared accordingly to enhance its full flavor.
Classic Oven Roasted Turkey
With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Traditional Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
Braised Red Wine Roast Beef
Chef's Secret Blend of Spices and Marinated.
Slow Roasted Tri Tip
Chef's Secret Blend of Fresh Herbs and Spices and then Marinated for Twenty-Four Hours; Seared to Lock in the Juices and then Slow Roasted for the Tenderest Beef Served with Tasty Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
Prime Rib of Beef
Hand Rubbed with Aromatic Herbs and Spices and Slow Roasted to Ensure Optimum Tenderness Served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus.
Shrimp Linguini
Sautéed Lemon Butter Sauce.
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
Wrapped in Bacon & Boiled, Served with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
Sliced Pork Loin
Served with Honey Mustard with Baked Green Apples.
Duet Entrée Combinations
Most weddings and gala events are remembered by the entrées served. Special events like weddings, gala events sometimes warrant a more upscale menu selection. Our Duet Entrée Combinations just might fill that need to ensure your event is as you planned.
Stuffed Ricotta
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Bacon and Spinach Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Ham and Mozzarella
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Grilled or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Grilled Fillet of Salmon
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Salads
Served with Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter. Choose One.
Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
Mixed Greens
With Gorgonzola Cheese Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Fresh Spinach
With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds in Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Fresh Spinach
With Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Traditional Garden Salad
With Choice of Two Dressings.
Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge
Accompaniments
Baked Potato
Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Rice Pilaf
With Parsley.
Glazed Baby Carrots
With Fresh Dill.
Green Bean Almandine
Vegetable Medley
Roasted Zucchini & Squash
Risotto
Corn
Asparagus
Buffet Menu
Rita's Catering has created affordable Classic Buffet services for Italian, Western "BBQ" and Mexican Fiestas. Buffet catering menus for the El Cajon and San Diego communities that are ideal for catering weddings, private parties, company events, picnics & special events.
Classic Buffet
Seasoned Baron of Beef
Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Slow Roasted Tri Tip
Served with Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
Prime Rib
Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Tender Roast Beef
Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Home-Style Meatloaf
Chicken Fried Steak
Served with Country Gravy.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Served with Hollandaise Sauce Chicken with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
Chicken Breast
Topped with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushrooms.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Chicken Breast En Crusted with Panko and Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed Breast of Chicken & Mushroom topped with Creamy Marsala Sauce.
Coconut Chicken
Coconut En Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Red Ginger Sauce.
Chicken di Jon
Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with a Honey Dijon Glaze.
Bacon Smothered Chicken
Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and Bell Peppers.
Sliced Ham
Served with Ruby Port Wine Glaze.
Oven Roasted Pork
Served with Apple Chutney.
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Classic Buffet - Sides
Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whipped in Butter and Served with Gravy.
Twice Baked Potatoes
Whipped in Butter, Cheddar Cheese and Chives.
Quartered Roasted Red Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Green Bean Almandine
Broccoli Tossed in Pesto
Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Vegetable Medley
Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Zuchinni and Squash
Bakery Fresh Rolls
Truly Italian
Lasagna
Our Own Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna with Creamy Alfredo or Red Wine Marinara Sauce.
Pastas
Bow Tie, Rotelle, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Cheese Tortellini, Linguine, Rigatoni, Rotini or Penne.
Choice of Sauces
Traditional Marinara, Red Wine Marinara, Creamy Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Roma Tomato Basil or Primavera Sauce.
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Truly Italian - Sides
Asparagus and Parmesan
Tossed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan.
Green Bean Almandine
Steamed Broccoli
Vegetable Medley
Brocolli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Steamed in Lemon Butter
Bakery Fresh Rolls and Butter
Western BBQ
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
slow roasted pork tossed with bbq sauce served on a bun and topped with crispy onions.
BBQ Chicken
Juicy Chicken Thigh BBQ'd and topped with BBQ Sauce.
Sliced Beef
Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
Sliced Ham
Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta
Red or Green Enchiladas
Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your Choice of Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken or a Three Cheese Blend and topped with Red or Green Sauce.
Carne Asada, Pollo Asada or Carnitas
Barbacoa
Slow Cooked Roast Beef in Traditional Barbacoa Sauce.
Carne Asada, Pollo Asada or Carnitas Street Tacos
Tiny Corn Tortillas Filled with Meat of your Choice and topped with Onions, Cilantro and Guacamole.
Chile Rellano Casserole
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta - Sides
Authentic Spanish Rice
Black Beans
Mexican Pinto Beans
Refried Beans
Homemade Flour or Corn Tortillas
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast Menu Need a catered breakfast for your meeting or event? Rita's Catering provides the very best, affordable breakfast catering for all of the El Cajon and San Diego areas.
Main
Traditional Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
The Deluxe
Virginia Ham, French Scrambled Eggs Old Fashion, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
Continental
A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins & Croissants, Orange Juice.
Full Continental
A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins and Scones & Coffee Rolls, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
Breakfast Stations
With Chef Aboard every station.
The Commuter
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Egg White, Sautéed Veggies, and Cheese on a Whole Wheat English Muffin, Ham, Egg and Swiss on a Bagel, Granola Bars, Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
Late Brunch
Scrambled Eggs, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Home Fried Potatoes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Freshly Baked Corn Bread, Orange Juice.
Catering for Quinceañeras
Rita's Catering helps you plan affordable catering for quince, Fiesta de Quince Años, Quinceañera or Sweet 16 Party in the El Cajon and San Diego areas.
Rita's Catering can provide the expertise and skill necessary to help you accomplish a successful party.
When all you need is food
no service staff, we offer affordable, casual "Invisible Chef or Drop Off" catering for a small Quinceañera, wedding reception, wedding rehearsal, company functions, retirement parties, birthdays, graduations or any catered event. Please select your Menu Items and we'll handle the rest.
Catering Venues, rentals of tables, chairs, china and more can be arranged for your convenience. Complete beverage services are also available.
Mexican Cuisine
Rita's Catering features authentic border-style Mexican food for your next El Cajon or San Diego catered fiesta. The fun atmosphere and delicious food that Rita's catering offers can be featured at your next office party, rehearsal dinner, family gathering, birthday party or wedding reception.
Entrées
Fajitas
Everyone's favorite. Your choice of beef, chicken or a combination served with all of the traditional fajita fixings.
Desperado Tacos
Two crispy flour tortillas, melted jack cheese, your choice of beef or chicken fajita meat, fresh pico and an avocado slice combine to create our taco since. Served with rice and salad.
Ensalada de Fajita
A crisp flour tortilla shell filled with fresh greens, beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Gulf shrimp in a homemade cocktail sauce made of tomatoes, onions, cilantro and avocado.
Fajita Wrap
A mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach. Tender beef or chicken fajita meat, pico de gallo, tortillas strips, ranch dressing and cheddar cheese.
Sonora Wrap
mixture of crisp romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and baby spinach. Mixed with spicy chicken adobado, jicama, mandarin oranges, avocados, tomatoes, tortilla strips and pickled red onions.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Large flour tortilla mixed with romaine lettuce, diced chicken and Caesar dressing. Served with pasta salad.
Quesadillas
our choice of shredded chicken or brisket with loads of Monterrey jack cheese melted between two thick flour tortillas and served with rice, beans and pico de gallo.
Ensalada de Sonora
Crisp romaine, jicama, orange, avocado, tomato and red onions tossed in a margarita vinaigrette and topped with adobado chicken.
Appetizers
Flautitas
Your choice of beef / chicken or veggie.
Stuffed Jalapenos
homemade, stuffed with seasoned chicken and cheddar cheese.
Chicken Tenders
the most tender part of the chicken breaded and delicious.
Camarones Acapulcos
grande gulf shrimp stuffed with cheese and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon and grilled.
Ceviche Nachos
Crispy tostada under with tender white fish, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, green olives, jalapenos and topped with fresh avocado.
Traditional Tamales
Straight from Rita's kitchen.
Shrimp Nachos
Crispy tostada filled with guacamole and with shrimp marinated in our Signature Chimichuri sauce Grilled Chicken Skewers.
Quesadillas
Spinach and Cheese
Beef / Chicken Fajitas Meat
Brisket
Shredded Chicken
Shrimp
Adobo Chicken
Special Events Menu
From the beginning to end, Rita's Catering creates a delicious and special experience for you and your guests. Our hands-on approach to small or large events will make you feel like you have a full-time personal chef.
Entrées
All Entrées Include Dessert. Selections to be determined.
Stuffed Ricotta and Spinach
Stuffed Breast of Chicken with Spinach, Bacon, Gorgonzola & Ricotta Cheese, Drizzled with a Lemon Chardonnay Crème Sauce.
Ham & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese and Ham and Served with Tomato Cream Sauce or Hollandaise Sauce.
Grilled or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Served with a Rich Jalapeno Cream Sauce or Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Chicken Breast Breaded with Panko and Italian Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
Grilled Filet Mignon
Served with a Shallot Cabernet Wine Sauce or Peppercorn Sauce.
Fillet of Roasted Salmon
Baked Fillet of Salmon served with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce.
Chef's Selection of Fresh Fish
Hand Selected by Our Executive Chef and prepared accordingly to enhance its full flavor.
Classic Oven Roasted Turkey
With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Traditional Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce.
Braised Red Wine Roast Beef
Chef's Secret Blend of Spices and Marinated.
Slow Roasted Tri Tip
Chef's Secret Blend of Fresh Herbs and Spices and then Marinated for Twenty-Four Hours; Seared to Lock in the Juices and then Slow Roasted for the Tenderest Beef Served with Tasty Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
Prime Rib of Beef
Hand Rubbed with Aromatic Herbs and Spices and Slow Roasted to Ensure Optimum Tenderness Served with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus.
Shrimp Linguini
Sautéed Lemon Butter Sauce.
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
Wrapped in Bacon & Boiled, Served with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
Sliced Pork Loin
Served with Honey Mustard with Baked Green Apples.
Duet Entrée Combinations
Most weddings and gala events are remembered by the entrées served. Special events like weddings, gala events sometimes warrant a more upscale menu selection. Our Duet Entrée Combinations just might fill that need to ensure your event is as you planned.
Stuffed Ricotta
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Bacon and Spinach Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Ham and Mozzarella
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Grilled or Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Grilled Fillet of Salmon
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Crab Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
Combined with Braised Red Wine Roast Beef, Tri Tip or Prime Rib.
Salads
Served with Fresh Baked Rolls and Butter. Choose One.
Hand Tossed Caesar Salad
With Croutons and Parmesan Cheese.
Mixed Greens
With Gorgonzola Cheese Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Fresh Spinach
With Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Sliced Almonds in Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Fresh Spinach
With Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Traditional Garden Salad
With Choice of Two Dressings.
Blue Cheese Bacon Wedge
Accompaniments
Baked Potato
Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Rice Pilaf
With Parsley.
Glazed Baby Carrots
With Fresh Dill.
Green Bean Almandine
Vegetable Medley
Roasted Zucchini & Squash
Risotto
Corn
Asparagus
Buffet Menu
Rita's Catering has created affordable Classic Buffet services for Italian, Western "BBQ" and Mexican Fiestas. Buffet catering menus for the El Cajon and San Diego communities that are ideal for catering weddings, private parties, company events, picnics & special events.
Classic Buffet
Seasoned Baron of Beef
Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Slow Roasted Tri Tip
Served with Rosemary Merlot Pan Gravy.
Prime Rib
Carved on Site. Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Tender Roast Beef
Served with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.
Home-Style Meatloaf
Chicken Fried Steak
Served with Country Gravy.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Served with Hollandaise Sauce Chicken with Jalapeno Cream Sauce.
Chicken Breast
Topped with a Creamy Jalapeno Sauce and Mushrooms.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Chicken Breast En Crusted with Panko and Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese.
Chicken Marsala
Sautéed Breast of Chicken & Mushroom topped with Creamy Marsala Sauce.
Coconut Chicken
Coconut En Crusted Chicken Breast Served with Red Ginger Sauce.
Chicken di Jon
Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with a Honey Dijon Glaze.
Bacon Smothered Chicken
Chicken Breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and Bell Peppers.
Sliced Ham
Served with Ruby Port Wine Glaze.
Oven Roasted Pork
Served with Apple Chutney.
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Classic Buffet - Sides
Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Whipped in Butter and Served with Gravy.
Twice Baked Potatoes
Whipped in Butter, Cheddar Cheese and Chives.
Quartered Roasted Red Potatoes
Au Gratin Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Green Bean Almandine
Broccoli Tossed in Pesto
Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Vegetable Medley
Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Zuchinni and Squash
Bakery Fresh Rolls
Truly Italian
Lasagna
Our Own Meat Lasagna with Marinara Sauce or Vegetarian Lasagna with Creamy Alfredo or Red Wine Marinara Sauce.
Pastas
Bow Tie, Rotelle, Angel Hair, Fettuccini, Cheese Tortellini, Linguine, Rigatoni, Rotini or Penne.
Choice of Sauces
Traditional Marinara, Red Wine Marinara, Creamy Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Roma Tomato Basil or Primavera Sauce.
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Truly Italian - Sides
Asparagus and Parmesan
Tossed in Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan.
Green Bean Almandine
Steamed Broccoli
Vegetable Medley
Brocolli, Cauliflower and Carrots
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Steamed in Lemon Butter
Bakery Fresh Rolls and Butter
Western BBQ
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
slow roasted pork tossed with bbq sauce served on a bun and topped with crispy onions.
BBQ Chicken
Juicy Chicken Thigh BBQ'd and topped with BBQ Sauce.
Sliced Beef
Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
Sliced Ham
Served on a Bun with BBQ Sauce.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta
Red or Green Enchiladas
Corn Tortillas Stuffed with your Choice of Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken or a Three Cheese Blend and topped with Red or Green Sauce.
Carne Asada, Pollo Asada or Carnitas
Barbacoa
Slow Cooked Roast Beef in Traditional Barbacoa Sauce.
Carne Asada, Pollo Asada or Carnitas Street Tacos
Tiny Corn Tortillas Filled with Meat of your Choice and topped with Onions, Cilantro and Guacamole.
Chile Rellano Casserole
Coffee and Beverage Bar
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee served with Cream & Sugar, Iced Tea or Lemonade & Water.
Mexican Fiesta - Sides
Authentic Spanish Rice
Black Beans
Mexican Pinto Beans
Refried Beans
Homemade Flour or Corn Tortillas
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Breakfast Menu
Breakfast Menu Need a catered breakfast for your meeting or event? Rita's Catering provides the very best, affordable breakfast catering for all of the El Cajon and San Diego areas.
Main
Traditional Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Pork Sausage Links, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
The Deluxe
Virginia Ham, French Scrambled Eggs Old Fashion, Home Fried Potatoes, Freshly Baked Corn Bread & Orange Juice.
Continental
A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins & Croissants, Orange Juice.
Full Continental
A Freshly Baked Assortment of Danishes, Muffins and Scones & Coffee Rolls, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
Breakfast Stations
With Chef Aboard every station.
The Commuter
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on an English Muffin, Egg White, Sautéed Veggies, and Cheese on a Whole Wheat English Muffin, Ham, Egg and Swiss on a Bagel, Granola Bars, Fruit Salad, Orange Juice.
Late Brunch
Scrambled Eggs, Pan Seared Chicken Marsala, Fresh Mixed Fruit Salad, Home Fried Potatoes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Freshly Baked Corn Bread, Orange Juice.
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General Info
Cuisine
Mexican
Hours
Monday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am - 7:00pm
About Us
Rita’s Catering has been providing affordable culinary trends & the finest Mexican cuisine Wedding, Holiday, Business, Party and Funeral & Memorial Catering services for residents of El Cajon and the greater San Diego area. With great food and even better affordable full service catering services, it is our mission to make your wedding or event special and a memorable one for you and your guests. With over 25 years of success, we look forward to adding you to our extensive list of satisfied clients who love Rita’s Catering.