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
wo 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
A 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
Your 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
Brisket or Spiced Chicken, Queso Bandito, Guacamole
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
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
Zucchini 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
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 Almondine
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
Western BBQ - Sides
Baked Beans
Corn
Green Beans
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad
Bakery Fresh Rolls and Butter
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
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