Chaparral Cantina · Lockhart, Texas

food worth
gathering for.

Off-site catering and private events rooted in Central Texas smoke, seasonal ingredients, and genuine hospitality.

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Corporate Lunches Board Meetings Film & Production Private Events Weddings Rehearsal Dinners

chaparral
comes to you.

We've been feeding Lockhart and Central Texas since we opened our doors on Market Street. Our catering program brings that same smoked, fresh, made-with-care food directly to your office, your set, your ranch, or your boardroom — with zero fuss and zero compromise on quality. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests are always included, not an afterthought.

How we work together

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The Weekly Lunch

Recurring Corporate Program

Individually packaged, labeled, and delivered bowls for your team — ready to serve at noon. A simple, repeatable program for companies that want to feed their people well, every week.

  • Individually portioned & labeled bowls
  • Smoked protein + rice, beans & roasted veg
  • Vegetarian options included by default
  • Delivered to your door
  • Weekly, bi-weekly, or à la carte
  • Starts at $15–$20 per person

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The Taco Bar Drop

Drop-Off or Attended Service

Our signature setup — perfect for film & production crews, office parties, and casual events. Chaffing dishes of smoked chicken, chipotle pork, roasted vegetables, and all the fixings.

  • Choice of 2–3 proteins + full taco bar
  • House salsas, cremas & pickled garnishes
  • Flour & corn tortillas, chips
  • Chaffing dish setup & disposable service ware
  • Optional on-site food attendant
  • Packages for 25, 50, 75, and 100+ guests

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Full-Service Event

Board Meetings · Receptions · Weddings

Multi-meal programming, bar service, curated welcome gifts from local Lockhart makers, and a dedicated coordinator on-site from setup to breakdown. Entirely managed, start to finish.

  • Custom multi-meal menu design
  • On-site coordinator & service staff
  • Bar program with bartenders & glassware
  • Local welcome gift curation (optional)
  • Full setup & breakdown
  • 50% deposit to hold your date

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Private Dining at the Cantina

Exclusive Venue · Chef's Table Experience

Reserve Chaparral Cantina for your own private occasion and let Executive Chef Mike Torres design a menu exclusively around your event — right here on Market Street in the heart of Lockhart.

  • Exclusive use of Chaparral Cantina
  • Custom menu by Chef Mike Torres
  • Full bar & cocktail service
  • Front & back of house staff included
  • Intimate dinners to full venue buyouts
  • Inquire for pricing & availability

built on
smoke & seasonality.

Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options are woven into every package — never an add-on.

Smoked Proteins

Smoked chicken in tomatillo salsa, chipotle pork, smoked brisket. Slow-cooked in-house.

GF

Taco & Bowl Bars

Tomato garlic rice, black beans, roasted veg, pickled onions, escabeche, avo crema, house salsa.

V · GF

Bar Program

Classico & Mezcalita margaritas, curated beer & wine, specialty cocktails. Full off-site bar with staff.

Full Service

Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast taco bars, yogurt parfait stations, pastry assortments. GF & vegan options always available.

V · GF · Vegan

Sweets & Desserts

Key lime pie pudding, tres leches, brownie bites, banana pudding, peach cobbler.

GF options

Chef's Table Menus

For private dining events, Chef Mike Torres designs a menu from scratch around your guest list and occasion.

On Request
"small to large events are in our wheelhouse — from taco bars to build-your-own rice bowls, live fire quesadillas, bar, florals, event coordination, and more."
Chaparral Cantina · Lockhart, TX

simple from
the first email.

01

reach out

Tell us your date, guest count, and what you're planning. We respond within 24 hours.

02

get your estimate

We'll send a detailed, itemized estimate tailored to your event. No surprises.

03

lock it in

A 50% deposit holds your date. Final invoice arrives the day before. Balance due at service.

04

we handle the rest

We show up on time, set up, serve, and break down. You enjoy your event.

ready to bring the
cantina to you?

We book up fast — especially on weekends. Reach out early and let's make it happen.

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