A dozen pasteles for the family, pernil for a full house, or a bottle of coquito to bring to dinner: Puerto Rican food businesses across California can help with the holiday table. Find announced holiday specials, coquito, holiday gathering options, and holiday hours below by region, followed by other businesses whose current holiday specials have not been confirmed.
Use the table of contents to jump to Northern or Southern California. Businesses are listed alphabetically within each region. Each listing explains what the business has announced and which ordering details still need confirmation. No confirmed Central California holiday special is included in this edition. Prices are advertised amounts; confirm availability, tax, fees, and your pickup or delivery arrangements before paying.
In this guide
- Northern California
- Southern California
- Other businesses: holiday specials not confirmed
- What to confirm before ordering
Northern California
Boriqua Kitchen: Pasteles and Coquito in the Bay Area
Boriqua Kitchen’s November 5 Thanksgiving 2026 announcement offers pork or chicken pasteles for $50 per dozen and traditional coquito for $20 per bottle. This is a useful option when you want to add a favorite dish or drink to a meal you are otherwise preparing yourself.
- Pickup: November 18–24, noon–4 p.m. The Bay Area business confirms the address and appointment individually through DM.
- Ordering: Message @boriquakitchen with your contact information, quantities, preferred pickup date and time, and payment method. Orders are confirmed after the requested information and payment are received.
- Ask before paying: Confirm your pickup location, bottle size, full total, and the last day to order. A firm ordering cutoff is not stated.
El Coqui: Holiday Gatherings in Santa Rosa
El Coqui’s November 7 private-room announcement and November 5 holiday invitation welcome company parties, family gatherings, Friendsgiving and Christmas dinners. Call 707-542-8868 about 400 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa. Capacity, room charges, minimum spending, deposits, available dates, menu and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Its family and party platters plus full-service catering are separate options. Catering prices are not room-booking prices; confirm current totals and holiday fulfillment directly.
El Pilón del Güero: Bay Area Coquito
The Bay Area business’s October 29 pistachio coquito post advertises a choice of Bacardí or Don Q rum and free delivery, with orders by DM to @elpilondelguero. Ask for the price, bottle size, delivery boundary, and availability for your date. The post does not specify those details or a holiday cutoff. This version contains alcohol and is for adults 21 and older. A holiday-specific ordering window is not confirmed.
Southern California
La Casa de Iris: Thanksgiving Platters
La Casa de Iris’s November 6 holiday announcement lists chicken, pernil, and rice platters and says it is accepting a limited number of orders. Call 424-468-1904 or DM @lacasadeiris.cocinaboricua to choose your platters.
The announcement does not provide prices, tray sizes, a final deadline, or pickup and delivery instructions. Confirm the current service area and exact pickup location directly rather than relying on an older address.
Mofongos: Thanksgiving Plates and Catering in North Hollywood
Mofongos’ November 1, 2026 announcement advertises Thanksgiving plates starting at $24.99 and catering starting at $149.99, with online preorders for plates, family meals, and catering. The post mentions turkey, arroz con gandules, maduros, pasteles, and other Puerto Rican favorites; it does not specify which dishes or how many servings each starting-price option includes.
The reel’s final card says to preorder online by November 19. The restaurant is at 5757 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Confirm your package, final price, and pickup date and time before paying. The announcement does not establish Thanksgiving Day pickup hours. Frozen pasteles have their own seven-day advance-order requirement.
Mofongos’ November 9, 2026 update gives a closer look at its Thanksgiving plates starting at $24.99, with pavochón, arroz con gandules, ensalada de coditos, and sweet plantains. The post directs customers to the Holiday Catering button on the restaurant’s website to preorder while availability lasts. Confirm the selected plate’s contents, final total, and pickup arrangements when ordering.
Frozen Pasteles for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Mofongos’ November 3, 2026 pasteles announcement takes preorders for frozen pasteles by the dozen and specifically mentions Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday gatherings. One full week, or seven days, of advance notice is required for every pasteles order. Customers pick them up frozen and cook them at home.
The post directs customers to online ordering through the link on @mofongosla’s profile and lists the same North Hollywood restaurant. It does not give a dozen price, filling options, or a holiday pickup window. Confirm those details and cooking instructions before ordering. This is the pasteles lead time; the separate Thanksgiving plates and catering announcement gives a November 19 preorder deadline.
Priscilla’s: Sweet and Savory Holiday Specials in San Pedro
Priscilla’s Empanadas, now listed on Instagram as Priscillas Sabor Boricua LLC, has a holiday lineup that makes room for both dessert and savory Puerto Rican favorites. A special thank-you to Priscilla for her support of CaliRicans. Her holiday specials include:
- Chocoflan: $50. Confirm the cake size and serving count.
- Boricua Cheesecake Guava & Cheese Empanadas. Confirm the price for this sweet variety.
- Beef empanadas: $50 for a full dozen, as shown beside the beef option on the flyer.
- Arroz con gandules: $50 for a full tray.
- Pastelón: $50 for a full tray.
The flyer below advertises specials for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s, with preorders available. Earlier holiday menu details described the savory empanadas as carne guisada; the flyer labels them beef empanadas. Confirm the filling when ordering, and ask whether the $50 dozen price also applies to the sweet variety or mixed dozens.
Her official profile identifies San Pedro and lists text inquiries at 424-977-0777, matching the flyer’s contact number. The flyer does not print a year, order deadline, or pickup schedule. Confirm availability for your 2026 celebration, tray dimensions and serving counts, the full total including any tax or fees, and the exact pickup or delivery arrangement before paying.
Señor Big Ed: A November Family Feast in Cypress
Señor Big Ed’s November special is $145 plus tax for 10–12 people: choose pernil or carne guisada, with arroz con gandules and maduros. The November 5 announcement says the package is available throughout November.
The restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Call 714-821-1290 or DM @srbiged to arrange an earlier pickup at 5490 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. No final order deadline or holiday-eve pickup window is stated, so get the date, time, and total confirmed when ordering.
Sweedith Bakes: A Thanksgiving Family Pack in Gardena
Sweedith Bakes’ October 31, 2026 Thanksgiving announcement, geotagged Gardena, advertises a $145 family pack that feeds six. The graphic is for November 26 and includes:
- One appetizer: Mini pasteles or mini alcapurria, with chicken, beef, or pork options.
- One main course: Pavochón or pernil.
- Two sides: Choose from arroz con gandules, Boricua macaroni salad, and Boricua potato salad.
- One dessert: Flan or tres leches.
- A bottle of coquito.
An October 21 Thanksgiving announcement lists pickup on November 26, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., in Gardena, with orders by DM or text to 939-219-3816. The newer October 31 flyer matches the package, price, and date but does not repeat the pickup logistics, so reconfirm the window and exact address when ordering. Ask about your choices, full total, order deadline, coquito bottle size, and payment terms; those details are not fully stated.
Taínos L.A.: A Puerto Rican Thanksgiving in Woodland Hills
Bring pernil and pasteles to the Thanksgiving table without cooking the whole feast yourself. Taínos L.A.’s November 8, 2026 announcement offers family catering with pernil, arroz con gandules, Tío’s Stófin, batata dulce, ensalada de papa, and Puerto Rican pasteles.
Preorders close Tuesday, November 24 at 1 p.m.; pickup is Thursday, November 26 from 1–3 p.m. The announcement lists 22757 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills as the pickup address and directs customers to its online store through @tainos_la.
Confirm package details before ordering: the announcement’s caption and graphic show different prices and serving sizes. We have left those figures out rather than choose between them. Ask Taínos to confirm the current package, quantity, total price including applicable tax, and pickup arrangements.
Taínos’ General Catering Terms
Taínos’ catering website was under maintenance when checked November 11. Previously listed general terms cannot be reconfirmed there and should not be assumed to apply to the Thanksgiving package. Use Taínos’ official Instagram or call 747-320-6326 for the current menu, minimum order, notice period, deposit, fulfillment and cancellation terms. See the Thanksgiving announcement above for the dated pickup details and unresolved price/serving-size conflict.
Tropical Star: San Diego Holiday Hours and General Menu
Tropical Star lists holiday ordering and a November 4 flyer for its 2026 holiday hours at 6163 Balboa Avenue, San Diego. Its pasteles and coquito menu is undated, not a separate holiday package. Confirm stock, prices, fillings/ingredients, cooking instructions, fees and fulfillment for your date.
- Thanksgiving week: Special Tuesday opening November 24 during regular hours; Wednesday, November 25, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed November 26–28.
- Christmas week: Special Tuesday opening December 22 during regular hours; December 24, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed December 25–27.
- New Year’s week: Special Tuesday opening December 29 during regular hours; December 31, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed January 1–2, 2027.
A final holiday ordering cutoff and delivery area are not stated in the inspected announcement. The special Tuesday notice says “regular hours”; check the exact Tuesday window directly.
Other Businesses: Holiday Specials Not Confirmed
The businesses below offer general catering, desserts, or undated seasonal menus. For more year-round details, browse our catering guide and food directory. We have not confirmed a current 2026 holiday food special for these listings. Ask each business directly about your date.
Catering, Desserts, and Undated Seasonal Menus
- AntoYitos Borincanos: The official profile lists mobile catering in San Diego. Request a holiday-date quote and pickup details; brewery stops are not a holiday schedule.
- Casa Del Caribe SD, San Diego: The official catering announcement includes special-order pasteles. The March 25 ordering notice requires payment confirmation; ask for current terms. Its Christmas package is from 2025, not a verified 2026 special.
- Casa de Lola: Dominican and Puerto Rican catering and pop-ups in Los Angeles. Ask for a holiday-date menu and quote.
- De Nada Empanada: The official website offers catering and private events across greater Los Angeles. Confirm minimums, menu and date at 747-337-3877.
- Delicious Bites by Jailyn, West Covina: The official profile features Puerto Rican desserts. Ask about holiday quantities; bulk-catering terms remain unverified.
- La Casita Authentic Puerto Rican Kitchen: The official San Diego profile offers food delivery. Call 805-570-1104 for trays, holiday availability and delivery boundaries.
- Lupe’s Boricua Kitchen: The official site recommends two to three weeks for holiday/large orders, not a firm cutoff. Prices and delivery descriptions differ across the site. Confirm menu, service area, fulfillment and quote at 626-421-4005.
- Luna’s Borikén Bites, Santa Cruz: The official contact page offers catering and private events. Call 510-750-9061; no dated holiday package is confirmed.
- Mama Roc’s, Bay Area: The published Puerto Rican menu lists holiday pasteles and coquito, but is undated. Confirm current prices, lead time, availability and Bay Area fulfillment at 408-202-1758.
- Maru’s Kitchen, Sacramento and the East Bay: Maru’s Kitchen has an undated pasteles-preorder notice; the catering inquiry page covers service, delivery and pickup. Ask 510-969-0421 for current prices, fillings, dates and fulfillment location.
- Parada 22, San Francisco: The official catering route links to ezCater. Confirm minimums, lead time, fees, delivery and holiday availability for your order.
- Sol Food, San Rafael and Petaluma: The catering page links to undated holiday menus for San Rafael and Petaluma. They request 72 hours’ notice, no modifications, and cooking/reheating at home. Confirm 2026 availability, prices and pickup before Thanksgiving/December 24–25 closures; Petaluma lists pickup, San Rafael also lists delivery. Mill Valley’s holiday menu was not verified.
- Wanda’s Puerto Rican Cuisine, Santee: The updated catering menu lists catering pans, two to three days’ notice (one week for 50+ servings), and a 50% deposit. Confirm current prices, servings, holiday availability, tax and fulfillment.
What to Confirm Before Ordering
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026; Nochebuena is Thursday, December 24; Christmas is Friday, December 25; and New Year’s Eve is Thursday, December 31. Some businesses close on the holidays or arrange pickup beforehand.
- Date and location: The exact pickup address or delivery destination, date, and time window. A regular restaurant address or an old pop-up location may not be the holiday pickup point.
- Menu and portions: Fillings, quantities, serving estimates, and what comes with the package. Ask the business about ingredients, allergens, and dietary needs directly.
- Full price: Food, tax, delivery, service fees, deposit, and balance due. For coquito, confirm bottle size and whether it contains alcohol.
- Confirmation and cancellations: How the business confirms an order, when payment is due, and the refund or cancellation terms.
- Serving plan: Whether the food comes hot, chilled, or frozen, plus transport, storage, cooking, and reheating instructions. If pickup is several days early, plan safe storage with the business before ordering.
For more year-round options, see our Puerto Rican catering guide and California Puerto Rican food directory.
Browse the CaliRicans Event Calendar for published community events, and check a business’s own current post before making a food pickup or market visit part of your plans.
Have a current California Puerto Rican holiday menu to share? Leave the business name, city, and original announcement in the comments. A clear ordering cutoff and pickup or delivery details help other CaliRicans plan.
Editorial links and captions updated November 11, 2026; initial sources reviewed November 6, 2026; Taínos, Tropical Star, and El Coqui updates November 9; Priscilla’s holiday flyer and Mofongos’ November 9 reel added November 11, 2026 (Pacific time). This guide uses businesses’ official websites, ordering pages, linked social announcements, and holiday menus. It is a selection of verified information rather than a complete list of every holiday offer in California. Availability and terms can change.
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