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 $25 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 $50.
Updated 03/2020
Call 734-929-4161 to learn about our Seasonal Tamales!
Pilar's packaged meal specials
Chilaquila Meal
Tamale Meal
Pupusa Meal
Combination Meal
tamales
$4 each or 3 for $11.00
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
Filled with all‐natural chicken, olives, potatoes, and capers.
Pork
Filled with all‐natural pork, olives, potatoes, and capers.
Spicy Pork
Filled with all‐natural pulled pork, and spiced up for you!
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!
Michigan Black Bean & Cheese
Black bean stock is incorporated into the masa and then filled with Michigan grown black beans and special blend of cheeses.
Vegan Michigan Black Bean
Black bean stock is incorporated into the masa and then filled with Michigan grown black beans. Totally Vegan and delicious!
Vegan Tempeh
Filled with marinated tempeh, olives, potatoes, and capers.
Sweet Plantain Tamalito
$2.50 each
Sweet plantains, plump raisins, and cinnamon are incorporated into the masa.
Mini Coconut Dessert Tamalito
$2.50 each
Sweet plantains and coconut incorporated into the masa for this unique taste.
Advance Order Tamalitos
$2.50 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.
pupusas
$5.00 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 all‐natural chicken, a special blend of cheeses, and Pilar’s organic refried beans.
Pork
Filled with all‐natural pork, a special blend of cheeses,and Pilar’s organic refried beans.
Black Bean & Cheese
Filled with a special blend of cheeses and Pilar’s Michigan grown refried beans.
Loroco & Cheese
Filled with loroco, a tropical flower bud that tastes more veggie than floral, and a special blend of cheeses.
Jalapeño & Cheese
The flavor of jalapeño peppers are incorporated into the masa and then filled with a special blend of cheeses. Not too spicy.
pasteles
Two delicious Pasteles per order!
$6.50
Your choice of vegetarian or chicken filling in a handmade corn tortilla. They are fried until golden, and served in our homemade sauce with a side of cabbage lime salad.
Book Pilar’s Tamale Cart
for Private Parties!
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: $14.00 1 Gallon: $26.00
Freshly brewed tea from whole, dried hibiscus flowers. Sweetened with pure organic cane sugar.
Horchata
1/2 Gallon: $14.00 1 Gallon: $26.00
A sweet and creamy Vegan drink made from rice, morro seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and spice.
sides
Lime Salad
$5.00
Cabbage slaw with radishes, Roma tomatoes, fresh lime juice.
Curtido
$4.50
Cabbage slaw with onions, carrots, oregano, and apple cider vinegar.
Pilar's Casamiento (Vegan)
$5.00 for a 16oz. tub
A marriage of Michigan Grown black beans and organic white Basmati rice with onion, garlic, and green peppers.
Refried Michigan Black Beans
$5.50 for an 8 oz tub
Served with your choice of 2 handmade tortillas or tortilla chips.
Fried Yuca Root
$7.25 per serving (Serves 2)
A tropical French fry. Served with Pilar’s Salsa and fresh Lime Salad.
Fresh Guacamole & Chips
$4.50 per 4oz serving ‐ Minimum of 6 orders
Fresh Cut Salsa & Chips
$3.95 per 4oz serving ‐ Minimum of 6 orders
Fried Sweet Plantains
$5.50 per serving
Delicious golden sweet tropical banana. 8 to 10 slices per serving.
Vegan Black Bean Empanadas
$4.50 each ‐ Minimum order of 10
Mashed sweet plantains filled with homemade Michigan grown refried beans, fried until golden brown.
dessert
Sylvia’s Grandmother's Bread Pudding
$45 (Serves 24)
Delicious breads and plump raisins.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
$45 (serves 24)
Traditional cake with a prune in the middle.
Quesadilla a la Gabriel Sweet Bread
$45 (serves 24)
Slightly sweet breakfast bread made with feta cheese.
Cream Empanadas
$4.50 each - minimum order of 10
Mashed sweet plantains filled with homemade custard, fried until golden, and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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!