Taco Bar Calculator for 50 Guests (Commercial)
Planning for 50? Use 3 tacos per guest, or 150 tacos. These numbers assume a mixed menu with two proteins and a full toppings bar.
- Prep
- 60 min
- Cook
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 50 guests
- Per serving
- 650 cal, 60 g carbs
Ingredients
- 150 tortillas (about 10 lbs of 6-inch corn)
- 15 lbs cooked protein total (7.5 lbs chicken, 7.5 lbs beef), 1.6 oz each per taco
- 8 lbs Spanish rice, or 5 oz per guest
- 6 lbs refried or black beans
- 4 lbs shredded cheese
- 4 lbs lettuce
- 5 lbs tomatoes for pico
- 3 lbs diced onion
- 2 qts sour cream
- 3 qts salsa
- 4 qts guacamole
- 50 lime wedges
Instructions
- Two days out: order protein and produce.
- The day before: cook proteins, make salsa and pico.
- Day of: reheat proteins to 165°F and hold above 140°F.
- Set up in order: tortillas, protein, rice and beans, cold toppings, sauces.
- Keep cold items at or below 40°F on ice.
FAQ
How many tacos per person?
3 for adults, 2 for kids.
Food cost per guest?
About $5 to $7 using a standard foodservice supplier.
