Native Tongues Taqueria

ANTOJITOS

a.k.a appetizers

• Breakfast Burrito$18

  flour tortilla, scrambled eggs (3), chipotle mayonesa, gouda & mozzarella cheese, avocado, cebollas, bacon, tater tots

• Chips y Guacamole$18

  fresh, house made guacamole with pico de gallo & totopos

• Tuna & Chips$21

  baja-nikkei style ahi tuna tartare, crispy potato chips, yuzu mayo, salsa negra, togarashi

• Chilaquiles$14

  totopos, salsa verde or morita, crema, queso, cilantro, pico de gallo

• Esquites mi amor$14

  corn in herbal broth, chipotle mayo, 3x cheese, chile crumble, limes, cilantro, chips

• Chips y Salsa tasting$15

  morita, habanero, salsa macha, pineapple habanero, pico de gallo

• Taquitos Divorciados$14

  3x cheesy tacos, salsa morita and verde, crema, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled red onions

• Tuna bowl$21

  chipotle, ahi tuna, arroz rojo, grilled pineapple salad, avocado, crispy leeks, chipotle mayo, sesame seeds

• Verde Bowl$25

  grilled chicken, roasted mushrooms, pico de gallo, avocado, rice, greens, pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, verde dressing

Las PAPAS

a.k.a papas locas. Crispy fried potatoes.

• SENCILLAS$12

  gouda and mozzarella, bacon, yuzu mayo, and green onion

• add any guisado +$6$18
• Birria Locas$18

  everything from papas sencillas + birria, birria gravy, and queso fresco

• Al pastor$17

  everything from papas sencillas + pork belly al pastor, pineapple, salsa taquera & grilled onions

• carne asada$20

  everything from papas sencillas + striploin asada, charred poblano, and caramelized onions

• esquites mi amor$16

  everything from papas sencillas + esquites tossed with salsa macha, and queso fresco

Tacos "De Guisado"

topped with cilantro & served with house salsas and lime

• Birria$5.99

  braised beef in adobo, onion

• Carnitas$4.99

  crispy confit pork, white onion, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$4.99

  braised pork with achiote, pickled red onions

• Barbacoa de Borrego$5.99

  slow braised lamb, onions, cilantro

• Frijoles$3.99

  black beans in adobo, queso fresco, crema, onions

Tacos "A la plancha"

• Pork belly pastor$6.99

  pork belly, pineapple salsa, pickled onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$6.99

  chicken thigh, guacasalsa, cilantro, onion, salsa taquera

• Hongos 2.0$7.99

  smashed oyster mushroom in herb oil, queso fresco, crema, onion, cilantro

• CARNE ASADA$8.99

  Striploin, onion, cilantro, salsa taquera, guacasalsa

• fish la baja$6.99

  tempura fried fish, coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, cilantro

Quesadilla

7" corn tortilla cheesy quesadilla

• Birria$12.99

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• Carnitas$9.99

  crispy confit pork, white onions, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$9.99

  braised pork with achiote and pickled onions, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$12.99

  slow braised lamb, red onions, cilantro

• Frijoles$8.99

  black beans in adobo, queso fresco, crema, onions, cilantro

Costras

5" corn tortilla w/ crispy cheese

• Pork belly pastor$8.99

  pork belly, pineapple salsa, pickled onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$8.99

  chicken thigh, guacasalsa, cilantro, onion, salsa taquera

• Hongos 2.0$10.99

  smashed oyster mushroom in herb oil, queso fresco, crema, onion, cilantro

• CARNE ASADA$11.99

  Striploin, onion, cilantro, salsa taquera, guacasalsa

• Fish la Baja$8.99

  Tempura fried fish, coleslaw, pico, chipotle mayo, cilantro

TORTAS

Crispy pitalka bread, refritos, guacamole, salsa taquera, onion, cilantro

• Birria$22.99

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• Carnitas$19.99

  confit pork, onion, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$19.99

  braised pork with achiote and onion, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$22.99

  slow braised lamb, onion, cilantro

• Pork belly pastor$22.99

  pork belly, pineapple salsa, onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$22.99

  mustard marinated chicken, cilantro, onion,

• Hongos 2.0$22.99

  smashed oyster mushroom in herb oil

• CARNE ASADA$25.99

  striploin, onion, cilantro

• FISH LA BAJA$22.99

  tempura fried haddock, coleslaw, pico, chipotle mayo, cilantro

By the LB

Served with refritos, arroz rojo, pico de gallo, limes, onion, cilantro, tortillas

• Birria$60

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• Carnitas$45

  crispy confit pork, white onions, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$45

  braised pork with achiote and pickled onions, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$60

  slow braised lamb, onions, cilantro

• PORK BELLY PASTOR$50

  pork belly, pineapple, pickled onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$50

  chicken thigh, guacasalsa, cilantro, onion, salsa taquera

• HONGOS$55

  smashed oyster mushroom un herb oil, queso fresco, crema

Hamburguesas

• Hamburguesa$19

  the NT classic. the works w/side of papas fritas

• Animal Hamburguesa$22

  3x smashed patties, 3x cheese, 3x sauce, grilled onions, and pickles w/side of papas fritas

POSTRES

a.k.a. Desserts

• Fresh Donas!$5

  vanilla glaze, churro, or coconut

• Flan A la Mexicana$12

  Mexican style flan, coconut, almond, plantain, cocoa nibs

• Fresas con crema$6

  cream cheese frosting, strawberries, hibiscus merengue

• NT Carajillo$12

  cold brew, liquor 43 (traditional after dinner drink)

GUARNICIONES

a.k.a. Sides

• Salsa negra$3.5
• Salsa Macha$3
• Salsa Habanero$3
• Pineapple Habanero$3
• Guacamole$4
• Crema$2.5
• Refritos$3
• ½ Avocado$3.5
• Tortillas x4$3
• Tortilla chips$3
• Mexican Rice$3
• Escabeche$5

DESAYUNOS

• Chilaquiles$16

  totopos, choice of morita or verde salsa, frijoles, crema, queso, gouda, cilantro, fried egg

• Pastel Azteca$16

  carnitas, layered tortillas, salsa morita, pickled red onions, refritos, queso, gouda

• Tacos migas$4.95

  1 tortilla, refritos, scrambled eggs with fried tortillas, queso fresco, crema, green onion, pico de gallo

• Chicken & Donuts$17

  buttermilk fried chicken, glazed donas, honey bourbon syrup, icing sugar, strawberries

• Huevos en Salsa$13

  choice of salsa verde, morita, or both salsas, 3 eggs, tostadas, refritos, gouda, queso fresco, crema, cilantro, pickled red onions

• Pan Francés$13

  brioche bread, cinnamon sugar, cream cheese frosting, strawberries, topped with nuts

25% OFF ALL TACOS DE GUISADO

Tacos "De Guisado" topped with cilantro & served with house salsas and lime

• Birria$5.50

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• add side birria broth$1.5
• Carnitas$4.50

  confit pork, onions en escabeche, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$4.50

  braised pork with achiote and pickled onions, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$5.99

  slow braised lamb, onions, cilantro

• Frijoles$3.99

  black bean in adobo, queso fresco, crema, onions, cilantro

MARGS & DRAFT BEER ALL LOCATIONS

50% OFF

• Classic Lime$6.50

  triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup

• OL'BEAUTIFUL ABRAZO$4.25

  Mexican Lager (14oz)(5%)

• OL'BEAUTIFUL OBSCURA$4.25

  Mexican Dark Lager (14oz)(5%)

OTHER DRAFT ONLY AT UNIVERSITY DISTRICT & Bridgeland

• TROLLEY 5 STRAWBERRY BLONDE$4.75

  strawberry blonde (14oz)(5%)

• LAST BEST TOKYO DRIFT$4.50

  hazy IPA (14oz)(7.2%)

• 33 ACRES MEZCAL GOSE$4.25

  gose style ale (14oz)(5%)

• UNCOMMON CRUSH CIDER (5%)$4.25

  apple cider (12oz)

• TACOS DE GUISADO25% OFF
• DRAUGHT BEER & CLASSIC MARGS50% OFF

BURRITOS

• Birria burrito$19

  flour tortilla, braised beef in adobo, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca. Not gluten free, not dairy free

• add side birria broth$1.5
• Carnitas burrito$18

  flour tortilla, confit pork, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.

• Cochinita Pibil burrito$18

  flour tortilla, braised pork with achiote, adobo, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.

• Frijoles burrito$17

  flour tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.

• Pollo asado burrito$18

  flour tortilla, grilled marinated chicken thigh, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.

• Carne asada burrito$19

  flour tortilla, grilled striploin, lettuce, frijoles, guacamole, gouda, fresca.

• Breakfast burrito$18

  flour tortilla, scrambled eggs (3), chipotle mayonesa, gouda & mozzerella cheese, avocado, cebollas, bacon, tater tots

ANTOJITOS

a.k.a appetizers

• Chips y Guacamole$18

  fresh, house made guacamole with pico de gallo & totopos

• Tuna & Chips$21

  baja-nikkei style ahi tuna tartare, crispy potato chips, yuzu mayo, salsa negra, togarashi

• Chilaquiles$14

  totopos, salsa verde or morita, crema, queso, cilantro, pico de gallo

• Esquites mi amor$14

  corn in herbal broth, chipotle mayo, 3x cheese, chile crumble, limes, cilantro, chips

• Chips y Salsa tasting$15

  morita, habanero, salsa macha, pineapple habanero, pico de gallo

• Taquitos Divorciados$14

  3x cheesy tacos, salsa morita and verde, crema, queso fresco, cilantro, pickled red onions

• Tuna bowl$21

  chipotle, ahi tuna, arroz rojo, grilled pineapple salad, avocado, crispy leeks, chipotle mayo, sesame seeds

• Verde Bowl$25

  grilled chicken, roasted mushrooms, pico de gallo, avocado, rice, greens, pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, verde dressing

Las PAPAS

a.k.a papas locas. Crispy fried potatoes.

• SENCILLAS$12

  gouda and mozzarella, bacon, yuzu mayo, and green onion

• add any guisado$6

  + $6

• Birria Locas$18

  everything from papas sencillas + birria, birria gravy, and queso fresco

• Al pastor$17

  everything from papas sencillas + pork belly al pastor, pineapple, salsa taquera & grilled onions

• carne asada$20

  everything from papas sencillas + striploin asada, charred poblano, and caramelized onions

• esquites mi amor$16

  everything from papas sencillas + esquites tossed with salsa macha, and queso fresco

Tacos

"De Guisado" topped with cilantro & served with house salsas and lime

• Birria$5.99

  braised beef in adobo, onion

• Carnitas$4.99

  crispy confit pork, white onion, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$4.99

  braised pork with achiote, pickled red onions

• Barbacoa de Borrego$5.99

  slow braised lamb, onions, cilantro

• Frijoles$3.99

  black beans in adobo, queso fresco, crema, onions

Tacos

"A la plancha"

• Pork belly pastor$6.99

  pork belly, pineapple salsa, pickled onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$6.99

  chicken thigh, guacasalsa, cilantro, onion, salsa taquera

• Hongos 2.0$7.99

  smashed oyster mushroom in herb oil, queso fresco, crema, onion, cilantro

• CARNE ASADA$8.99

  Striploin, onion, cilantro, salsa taquera, guacasalsa

• fish la baja$6.99

  tempura fried fish, coleslaw, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo, cilantro

Quesadilla

7" corn tortilla cheesy quesadilla

• Birria$12.99

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• Carnitas$9.99

  crispy confit pork, white onions, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$9.99

  braised pork with achiote and pickled onions, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$12.99

  slow braised lamb, red onions, cilantro

• Frijoles$8.99

  black beans in adobo, queso fresco, crema, onions, cilantro

Costras

5" corn tortilla w/ crispy cheese

• Pork belly pastor$8.99

  pork belly, pineapple salsa, pickled onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$8.99

  chicken thigh, guacasalsa, cilantro, onion, salsa taquera

• Hongos 2.0$10.99

  smashed oyster mushroom in herb oil, queso fresco, crema, onion, cilantro

• CARNE ASADA$11.99

  Striploin, onion, cilantro, salsa taquera, guacasalsa

• Fish la Baja$8.99

  Tempura fried fish, coleslaw, pico, chipotle mayo, cilantro

TORTAS

Crispy pitalka bread, refritos, guacamole, salsa taquera, onion, cilantro

• Birria$22.99

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• Carnitas$19.99

  confit pork, onion, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$19.99

  braised pork with achiote and onion, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$22.99

  slow braised lamb, onion, cilantro

• Pork belly pastor$22.99

  pork belly, pineapple salsa, onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$22.99

  mustard marinated chicken, cilantro, onion,

• Hongos 2.0$22.99

  smashed oyster mushroom in herb oil

• CARNE ASADA$25.99

  striploin, onion, cilantro

• FISH LA BAJA$22.99

  tempura fried haddock, coleslaw, pico, chipotle mayo, cilantro

By the LB

Served with refritos, arroz rojo, pico de gallo, limes, onion, cilantro, tortillas

• Birria$60

  braised beef in adobo, onion, cilantro

• Carnitas$45

  crispy confit pork, white onions, cilantro

• Cochinita Pibil$45

  braised pork with achiote and pickled onions, cilantro

• BARBACOA de CORDERO$60

  slow braised lamb, onions, cilantro

• PORK BELLY PASTOR$50

  pork belly, pineapple, pickled onion, cilantro

• Pollo Asado$50

  chicken thigh, guacasalsa, cilantro, onion, salsa taquera

• HONGOS$55

  smashed oyster mushroom un herb oil, queso fresco, crema

Hamburguesas

• Hamburguesa$19

  the NT classic. the works w/side of papas fritas

• Animal Hamburguesa$22

  3x smashed patties, 3x cheese, 3x sauce, grilled onions, and pickles w/side of papas fritas

POSTRES

a.k.a. Desserts

• Fresh Donas!$5

  vanilla glaze, churro, or coconut

• Flan A la Mexicana$12

  Mexican style flan, coconut, almond, plantain, cocoa nibs

• Fresas con crema$6

  cream cheese frosting, strawberries, hibiscus merengue

• NT Carajillo$12

  cold brew, liquor 43 (traditional after dinner drink)

GUARNICIONES

a.k.a. Sides

• Salsa negra$3.5
• Salsa Macha$3
• Salsa Habanero$3
• Pineapple Habanero$3
• Guacamole$4
• Crema$2.5
• Refritos$3
• ½ Avocado$3.5
• Tortillas x4$3
• Tortilla chips$3
• Mexican Rice$3
• Escabeche$5

Overview

• GUEST CAPACITY:

  We can comfortably accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 300 guests, creating a memorable, street-style culinary experience tailored to your occasion.

• FOOD MINIMUM:

  Events are subject to a $3,000 minimum spend (before GST & gratuity). If your guest count falls below this, pricing will be adjusted to meet the $3,000 minimum.

• BEVERAGE MINIMUM:

  Beverage service is available exclusively with the Mobile Taqueria package and requires a $2,500 minimum spend (before GST & gratuity). If beverage purchases do not reach this minimum, the difference will be applied to the final invoice.

• SETUP FEE:

  A setup fee starting at $500 is applied to all events based on location and logistics. This covers transportation, setup and teardown labour, propane, serving equipment, taco trays, disposable service ware, napkins, and condiments. Additional labour or equipment fees may apply for difficult access, multiple locations, or extended times.

• BOOKING & BILLING:

  Guest count and event details must be confirmed 14 days prior to the event, and final billing is based on this confirmed count. Additional guests will be accommodated where possible and billed accordingly. Travel fees may apply outside Calgary. GST and gratuity are additional.

• PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & LABOUR

  FOOD SERVICE TIMES: Taco cart packages include up to 3 hours of on-site service from start to finish. BAR SERVICE & EQUIPMENT: Professional bar service requires a $60 per hour bartender fee and a minimum 2-hour booking. This includes a portable bar setup, ice, fresh garnishes, cups, cocktail napkins, bar tools, professional bartending service, and complete setup and cleanup. ON-SITE TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES: Native Tongues provides complete food and bar station setup/teardown, on-site cooking and taco prep made to order, friendly chefs/bartenders, continuous food replenishment, safe food handling, service area maintenance, and coordination with the event host for a seamless experience.

• ADDITIONAL LABOUR & EXTENDED SERVICE:

  Extra staffing is billed hourly: Event Lead/Manager - $75 per hour Service Staff - $50 per person per hour Bartenders - $60 per bartender per hour *Any extensions beyond the included service window must be arranged in advance, are subject to availability and approval, and will be billed at the applicable hourly labour rate.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• What’s included

  Four tacos per guest Fresh corn tortillas A choice of up to three proteins House-made salsas (roja, and verde) Garnishes (onion, cilantro, and lime) Professional on-site service Disposable serviceware and napkins Taco cart setup and cleanup

PROTEIN OPTIONS (CHOOSE UP TO THREE):

• Birria

  braised beef in adobo

• Carnitas

  crispy slow-cooked pork

• Cochinita Pibil

  braised pork with achiote

• Barbacoa

  slow-braised lamb

• Pollo Tinga

  salsa tinga-marinated chicken

• Hongos

  vegetarian oyster mushrooms in herb oil, queso fresco, and crema

MOBILE TAQUERIA PACKAGE

• MOBILE TAQUERIA PACKAGE$50 PER GUEST

BAR SERVICE

Bar Service is available exclusively as an add-on to our Mobile Taqueria package.

• ADD-ONS:

  Chips & Guacamole - $5 per guest Esquites (Mexican street corn) - $6 per guest Donitas (classic glazed & churro mini donuts) - $5 per guest Aguas Frescas - $4 per guest

• WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  Ice and fresh garnishes Cups and cocktail napkins Bar tools and professional bartending service Portable bar setup and cleanup

MARGARITAS

• MARGARITAS

  $14 EACH (TEQUILA) / $16 EACH (MEZCAL): Classic Lime Margarita (always included) Choice of two signature flavours (Toasted Coconut, Grilled Pineapple, Tamarind, Strawberry)

MEXICAN BEER

$8 EACH:

• Modelo Especial$8 EACH
• Ol’ Beautiful Abrazo$8 EACH
• Corona Extra$8 EACH
• Pacifico$8 EACH
• Negra Modelo$8 EACH
• Corona Cero (Non-Alcoholic)$8 EACH

WINE

$65 PER BOTTLE:

• House Red, White, Rosé, Bubbles$65 PER BOTTLE

STANDARD NON-ALCOHOLIC

$4 EACH:

• Coca-Cola$4 EACH
• Diet Coke$4 EACH
• Aguas Frescas (Hibiscus, Tamarind, Horchata)$4 EACH
• Bottled Water$4 EACH

PREMIUM NON-ALCOHOLIC

(GLASS BOTTLE, $8 EACH):

• Mexican Coca-Cola$8 EACH
• Topo Chico$8 EACH
• Squirt$8 EACH
• Jarritos (Mango, Guava, Pineapple, Mandarin)$8 EACH

BEVERAGE BAR STYLES

• Beverage Bar Styles

  Choose between a Host Bar, where the host is billed for all beverages consumed, or Drink Tickets, where the host purchases a predetermined number of tickets for guests. Additional drinks may be purchased by the host depending on the event.

• Licensing Notice

  *Licensing: Native Tongues follows all Alberta liquor laws, reserves the right to refuse service to intoxicated guests, and requires that liquor service be subject to venue approval and licensing requirements. Available where licensing permits.