Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Ristra New Mexican KitchenCatering Services Recipe

Catering Services Recipe

Time45m
Serves10

Mexican food catering available for all events.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and season with ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and well-coated with spices.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Beans

    In a separate saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and stir occasionally.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.

  2. 4

    Assemble Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, black beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole as desired.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Arrange the assembled tacos on a platter and serve immediately or keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

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