Pilar’s Tamales Offers Full-Service Catering
To Place a Catering Order - Call 734-829-9978 and talk to our Catering Experts
PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE OR PLACE CATERING ORDERS VIA EMAIL BEFORE TALKING TO US.
Please browse through our menu below and call us at 734‐829‐9978 for a catering consultation and additional information!
Please note that while every effort is made to keep this menu and pricing up to date, prices and menu items are subject to change.
Some items may not always be available due to Seasonal or Product availability.
A 10 Person minimum is required for all Catering Orders and we ask that you order a minimum of 2 business days prior to the event. For events over 50 people, we ask that you order at least 1 week prior to the event.
Pilar's Catering packages and delivers “FAMILY STYLE” for your event, individual meal packaging is available for an extra fee. Front Door delivery is available for catering orders for $00 to $50 in Ann Arbor, higher rates apply for other areas of Washtenaw County. Areas beyond Washtenaw County ‐ please inquire. If you require that we come in and set up the food for your event on site, the delivery cost will be calculated at time of the order.
Pilar's Cafe and Tamales will be adding a
5% Credit Card Service fee
to all Credit Card Transactions.
Updated 11/2023
Call 734-929-4161 to learn about our Seasonal Tamales!
Pilar's packaged meal specials
Tamale Meal - $14.50
1 Tamale with salsa, casamiento, fried plantains, and curtido G N S
Pupusa Meal - $14.50
1 Pupusas with salsa, casamiento, fried plantains, and curtido. G N S
Combination Meal - $17.50
1 Tamale and 1 Pupusa with salsa, casamiento, fried sweet plantains, and curtido. G N S
pupusas
$6.00 Each
Handmade tortilla from 100% stone‐ground corn masa, filled, and then grilled to perfection. Served with Pilar’s Salsa and a side of curtido.
Chicken
Filled with slow roasted hand pulled chicken, a special blend of cheeses, and homemade refried black beans. G N S
Pork
Filled with slow roasted hand pulled pork, a special blend of cheeses, and refried black beans. G N S
Black Bean & Cheese
Filled with our special blend of cheeses and refried black beans. G l N S
tamales
$5.00 each or 3 for $12.50
Seasonal tamales $5.25
Handmade with 100% stone‐ground corn masa, filled, rolled, and then steamed. Served with Pilar’s Salsa and a side of curtido.
Please ask about
our wide selection of seasonally available Tamales.
Chicken Tamale
Filled with slow roasted hand pulled chicken, green olives, slice of potato, capers and Pilar’s salsa. G D S N
Chicken & Cheese
Filled with slow roasted hand pulled chicken, cheese and Pilar’s salsa. G S N
Pulled Pork Tamale
Filled with slow roasted hand pulled pork and Pilar’s salsa. G D S N
Spicy Pulled Pork and Cheese
Filled with slow roasted hand pulled pork, then filled with a special blend of cheeses spices and Pilar’s salsa. G S N
Jalapeño & Cheese
Homemade vegetable stock and jalapeño peppers are incorporated into the masa and then filled with a special blend of cheeses. Not too spicy. Kid's Favorite! G l S N
Black Bean & Cheese
Our own black bean stock is incorporated into our vegetarian masa and then filled with black beans and special blend of cheeses. G l S N
Vegan Black Bean
Our own black bean stock is incorporated into the masa & filled with more black beans, roasted corn, colored bell peppers. G l V D S N
Vegan Organic Tempeh
Vegan masa filled with marinated organic tempeh, green olives, slice of potato, capers and Pilar’s salsa. G l V D N
Dessert Vegan Sweet Plantain Tamalito
$2.75
Sweet plantains, plump raisins, and cinnamon are incorporated into our vegan masa. G l V D S N
Dessert Vegan Mini Coconut Dessert Tamalito $2.75
Sweet plantains and coconut are incorporated into our vegan masa. G l V D
Advance Order Tamalitos -
$3.25 each
Minimum order of 12 and we ask that you order 2 weeks in advance.
All of our other flavors of Tamales are also available in the smaller tamalito size. These are great for parties, snacking, or as gifts.
sides
Loroco & Cheese
Filled with loroco - a tropical flower bud that looks similar to asparagus - and a special blend of cheeses. G l N S
pasteles
Curtido - $8.00
Cabbage slaw with onions, carrots, oregano, and apple cider vinegar. G l V D S N
Pilar's Salvadoran Casamiento -$7.50
A marriage of black beans & Basmati white rice.
G l V D N S
Three delicious Pasteles per order! - $12.00
Your choice of vegetarian or chicken filling in a handmade corn tortilla. They are fried until golden, and served in our homemade Pilar's sauce . G N S
Book Pilar’s Tamale Cart
for Private Parties!
Minimum 75 Guests
Book your next Garden Party or Private Event and have it served from Pilar’s Tamale Cart. We can be there with our Staffed Cart and amazing Food. Contact us about menus and rates at 734-829-9978. Be sure to book soon ‐ we are booking 6 to 8 months in advance.
drinks
Hibiscus
1/2 Gallon: $16.00 1 Gallon: $28.00
Freshly brewed tea from whole, dried hibiscus flowers. Sweetened with pure organic cane sugar. G l V D
Horchata
1/2 Gallon: $16.00 1 Gallon: $28.00
A sweet and creamy Vegan drink made from rice, morro seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and spice. G l V D
Call 734-929-4161 or 734-585-5630
to learn about our Seasonal Tamales!
l - Vegetarian
G - Gluten Free
V - Vegan
D - Dairy Free
S - Soy Free
N - Nut Free
Refried Black Beans - $7.50
Homemade and double-fried black beans with chips or 2 hand made tortillas. G l V D S N
Fried Plantains - $7.50
Similar to a banana – but 10X better, fried to sweet perfection! G l V D S N
Fried Yuca Root - $13.00
A tropical French fry. Served with Pilar’s salsa.
G l V D
Tostones - $13.00
Green Fried Plantains served with Salvadoran Crème, Refried Beans, and Sauce. G l S N
Lime Salad - $7.50
Pilar’s specialty - cabbage slaw made with roma tomato, sliced radish, and fresh lime juice.
l V D S N G
Fresh Guacamole & Chips
$5.00 per 4oz serving ‐
Minimum of 6 orders l V D S N
Fresh Cut Salsa & Chips
$5.00 per 4oz serving ‐
Minimum of 6 orders l V D S N
Vegan Black Bean Empanadas
$5.25 each ‐ Minimum order of 10
Mashed sweet plantains filled with homemade refried beans, fried until golden brown. l V D S N
dessert
Quesadilla a la Gabriel Sweet Bread
$55 (serves 24)
Slightly sweet breakfast bread made with feta cheese.
I S N
Cream Empanadas
$5.25 each - minimum order of 10
Mashed sweet plantains filled with homemade custard, fried until golden, and sprinkled with cinnamon. I S N
Consultations for Weddings and Large Events
One hour catering consultations are available for $50 to assist you in the planning of your wedding or large event. This fee will be credited towards your booked event. Food tastings of your menu choices are available at an additional cost. We book large events up to a year in advance, so contact us soon to “Lock In” your special date.
Please call Pilar’s Catering at 734‐829‐9978 for a catering consultation and additional information!