AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Blue Mesa Grill, based in the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex in Plano, TX, is a family-owned catering business specializing in weddings of all sizes. Whether you're looking to host an intimate reception in your backyard or an extravagant affair at a grand venue, Blue Mesa has got you covered.
With an extensive Southwestern and Mexican menu, they can help you design a wedding reception or rehearsal dinner that will leave your guests raving. With 35 years of experience in catering, Blue Mesa's skillful service staff, chefs, and coordinators will work closely with you to create a savory and stress-free experience from your initial tasting to the final course.
From their casual fajitas and street taco menus to our more formal Celebrations menu with options like beef tenderloin, red chile-glazed salmon, and BBQ bacon-wrapped stuffed chicken, Blue Mesa has something for everyone. Additionally, they can cater to dietary needs and allergies. Their team delivers setup, service, and cleanup, and is committed to helping make your event a great success!
Details
Cuisine
Mexican
Southwestern
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Jim and Liz Baron
Owners
After a few career shifts, years of traveling across the U.S., and extensive experience in culinary management, Jim and Liz acquired a few restaurants down south. Their bold and colorful southwestern approach and flavor profile grew out of their experiences eating at hundreds of Mexican restaurants across the country.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.096 reviews
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Review Summary
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Blue Mesa Grill delivered exceptional, crowd-pleasing food that guests kept raving about. The catering team was professional, responsive, and handled planning, dietary needs, setup, service, and cleanup seamlessly. Many praised the value, stress-free experience, and highly recommend them for weddings.Review photos
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Christine L
Highlighted review.
5.0
10/30/2025
Blue Mesa was one of the best decisions we made when selecting vendors. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing—Karen was so sweet and kind throughout the entire planning proce...
ss. You can tell she truly loves what she does and wants the best for her clients. Her whole team executed the event flawlessly! The food was just as delicious on our wedding day as it was at the tasting. When I told our venue/coordinator who was catering, they were thrilled too—Karen is clearly loved by everyone she works with!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 11/17/2025
Christine, thank you so much for all of your sweet words. You were an absolute pleasure t...
o plan with! And I'm so happy that you had such a great experience with all of us. That's how it should be!!
Wishing you and Jackson all the happiness!! ♥ Karen
Miriam S
5.0
4/11/2026
We had the opportunity to work with Blue Mesa. My wedding guests keep on talking about the food and service even though the weeding was two months ago! Everything was perfect! Kare...
n and her team paid closed attention to detail and helped me achieve my dream wedding! 💕
Any questions?
Ross R
5.0
3/26/2026
Blue Mesa was an incredible choice for our wedding, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend and use them again! The food and service was EXCELLENT and we are still getting compliment...
s from our guests on the taste. They were incredibly accommodating with dietary restrictions, and easy to work with at every turn. THANK YOU!
Kimberly N
5.0
3/25/2026
We used Blue Mesa Grill for my daughter's wedding in December in the DFW area. It was amazing! We worked with Karen Hartzell who was so incredibly helpful and made the process so...
easy! They offer many options for different budgets and all of the food was wonderful! Everything went so smoothly from setup to breakdown - I did not have to worry about anything! Would definitely recommend Blue Mesa Grill!
Olivia P
5.0
3/23/2026
We hired Blue Mesa for our wedding catering on 3.14.26 and we’re so happy we did. The food for cocktail hour and reception was absolutely so delicious. Lyndsey helped us coordinate...
and was just the most helpful person to work with!! We ended up using them for our after wedding brunch catering as well and could not be happier. Everyone was so professional and kind and so wonderful!
Alissa E
5.0
2/27/2026
I felt very taken care of my entire wedding night. They even went as far as packing a to go container for my husband and I for after!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 03/13/2026
Hi Alissa,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly an honor to be a part of su...
ch a special day. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and many wonderful meals shared together!
Lyndsey Jensen
Jocelyne G
5.0
1/06/2026
My husband and I hired Blue Mesa Grill to be our caterer for our wedding day, and the food and service were phenomenal. The staff was so kind to everyone at the event and were very...
mindful of making sure all the guests got their food on time and were happy! We ordered the Fajita Grill Dinner, and it was absolutely delicious. We were also so happy that they were accommodating of our guests who had dietary restrictions. If you are having a wedding and are thinking of hiring someone to cater your event, Blue Mesa Grill is the way to go. Trust me when I say you won’t be disappointed.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 01/12/2026
Jocelyne, what a lovely review! We couldn't ask for a better recommendation than phenomen...
al! I'm so glad everyone loved the fajitas and that we were able to help with all the dietary needs.
Thank you so much for letting us know ~ I'll be sure to share with the staff. We are all wishing you and Noah all the happiness in the world.
♥ Karen
Cara G
5.0
12/20/2025
We used Blue Mesa as our wedding caterer and it was one of the easiest decisions out of the whole planning experience. Karen was so friendly and accommodating during our tasting. T...
he hardest part was narrowing down our options because it was all so delicious! We chose to do carving stations with the tenderloin and stuffed chicken. At the last minute I added the queso because it’s literally out of this world amazing. People RAVED about the food, said it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. They even prepared plates for our vegetarian guests. For the service we got, I feel like the price was incredibly reasonable. They also helped with our cake cutting and did a good job. Their team was a well-oiled machine. Highly highly recommend!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 01/12/2026
Cara! Thank you so much for this incredibly kind and thoughtful review! We’re honored to ...
have been part of your wedding day ~ it means everything to us to hear how happy you were.
Your lovely words about our staff and service truly mean a lot; I'm so grateful you trusted Blue Mesa with such an important day.
Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness—thank you again for the awesom recommendation!
♥ Karen
Jordan K
5.0
12/16/2025
I cannot say enough great things about Karen and the Blue Mesa team who catered our wedding. We had seen the rave reviews so we had high expectations to begin with, but they surpas...
sed even those. Karen was the best communicator out of all our vendors and was quick to answer any questions we had and just so pleasant to work with. She even worked with our venue to make sure everything would go smoothly, so we did not have to worry about a thing on the day of. Her team was timely, professional and took care of everything for us! The food was also even better than it was at the tasting and we received so many compliments. I found myself wishing we had more leftovers just so I could enjoy the meal all over again. We’re so happy with our decision to use Blue Mesa and are extremely grateful to their team for making the experience so seamless!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 01/12/2026
Hi Jordan!
You and Cody were the sweetest couple to work with! You made it so easy to ...
communicate and plan. Best thing now ~ hearing how much everyone enjoyed the evening!
Thanks so much for the kind words ~ I will share with the team.
All my best wishes to you both ~ a lifetime of love ahead of you
♥ Karen
Danielle R
5.0
12/13/2025
Blue Mesa was absolutely incredible and exceeded all of our expectations! From the very first bite, it was clear we made the perfect choice for our wedding catering. Every single g...
uest came up to us raving about how delicious the food was, and that meant the world to us.
The presentation was beautiful, and the food was served warm, fresh, and full of flavor. Every dish tasted amazing and truly elevated our wedding celebration.
Karen was our main point of contact, and she was nothing short of phenomenal. She was always kind, responsive, and incredibly helpful—answering every question with patience and care. She also made it so easy to explore and adjust different food options while staying within our budget, never making us feel stressed or limited. Her flexibility and guidance made the entire planning process smooth, easy, and truly enjoyable.
We cannot recommend Blue Mesa enough. They played such an important role in making our wedding day unforgettable, and we are so grateful for everything they did! 🤍
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/17/2025
Sweet Danielle!
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! We are truly honored to ...
have been part of such a special day and are beyond grateful that Blue Mesa exceeded your expectations.
It was an absolute pleasure working with you throughout the planning process. Thank you for trusting us and for allowing me to help bring your vision to life ~ smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free is always the best goal lol!!
Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing Blue Mesa. We wish you a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and wonderful meals shared together!
xoxoxo Karen
Kate P
5.0
12/11/2025
Blue Mesa was so easy to work with and our wedding guests loved the food! They made our catering planning process so easy and thought of all the details - dietary restrictions, non...
-alcoholic beverages, the serving process, etc. This was something we booked very early in our wedding planning process and there were no worries after that - Blue Mesa had everything handled. We highly recommend!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/16/2025
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We’re so happy to hear your guests loved the foo...
d and that the planning process felt easy—that’s exactly what we aim for. Weddings are a big deal, and we’re honored you trusted Blue Mesa to be part of yours. Thanks again for the kind words, and congrats to you both!
- Lyndsey
Gabriela F
5.0
11/16/2025
Everything went perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier! The food was absolutely delicious — we received so many compliments from our guests, with several people saying it was “the b...
est wedding food they’ve ever had.” We couldn’t stop telling everyone how incredible it all was!
Their care, professionalism, and talent were evident every step of the way. Communication and flexibility throughout the entire process made everything so easy and stress-free. They were organized, responsive, and accommodating, and their efforts truly helped make our day unforgettable.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 11/25/2025
Gabriela!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such an honor to be part of ...
your wedding day, and we’re thrilled to hear everything went perfectly. Knowing that your guests loved the food—and that some even called it the best wedding food they’ve ever had—means the world to us!
Unforgettable is the best compliment ever!!
Wishing you and Gregg a lifetime of happiness! 💙 Karen
Jessica S
5.0
11/16/2025
Blue Mesa catered our wedding reception and we cannot recommend them enough! The whole experience from start to finish was wonderful. Karen helped us organize our tasting and went ...
over all of our options and helped us pick our menu, and she was super responsive to any questions or last minute additions I requested. Our guests raved about how good the appetizers and dinner was, and they also provided cake cutting services for us. The staff was so kind and professional and handled everything for us, including making me and my husband a plate to make sure we got to eat before all of our guests were served. We got quotes from several other vendors, but several of them were way more expensive and didn't include everything we were wanting - like real plates and silverware vs plastic plates. Blue Mesa provided china, flatware, napkins, and dessert plates and the price really could not be beat (plus, the food was absolutely fantastic.) A huge thank you to Karen and the staff for being an awesome part of our big day, we cannot recommend them enough for your wedding event!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 11/25/2025
Jessica ~ thank you so much for taking the time to share this incredible review! It was tr...
uly a pleasure working with you both, and we’re so happy to hear that your experience was everything you hoped for.
Thank you as well for mentioning the value and inclusions. We work hard to provide excellent food, thoughtful service, and all the essentials without adding stress or extra costs, so it means a lot to know that is appreciated!
It was an honor to be part of your big day. Congrats again, and thank you for trusting us with your celebration! 💙 Karen
Ariana A
5.0
11/15/2025
Working with Blue Mesa was wonderful. We loved the fact that tastings were complimentary, especially when we had to go back a second time to finalize our menu. The food was delicio...
us and a great value for the service you are provided. This is a great option, especially if you're wanting to break away from the traditional beef and chicken wedding meal.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 11/26/2025
Thank you for this beautiful review! Working with you was truly a joy. We’re so happy you ...
loved your tastings, the menu, and the experience from start to finish. Creating something memorable and unique for your reception was an honor. Congratulations again, and thank you for letting us be part of such a meaningful moment! - Lyndsey Jensen
Scarlett F
5.0
9/01/2025
LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE BLUE MESA GRILL!
The coordinator Karen was amazing!
She blew mine and my husbands socks off when we did our tasting for food. It was all so good!
She was very o...
n point with emailing , responding immediately!!
The day of our wedding, staff was very helpful and so sweet! They kept checking in on us , bringing us food , cocktails etc!
And they kept congratulating us which we loved. The food was amazing but Karen and the catering staff that day made the service above and beyond . 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 09/16/2025
Scarlett, we LOVE LOVE LOVE you and Fernando too!! Many thanks for your sweet words, I...
'm so happy that you both had such a great experience all the way around. It's our goal and our pleasure ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Rachel P
5.0
8/23/2025
Blue Mesa was the perfect catering option for our wedding in April 2025! Everyone is still raving about the food and loved the options they had! They were always extremely responsi...
ve and accommodating with everything and they were so helpful with the tasting prior to booking allowing us to try so many different options. The caterers on our wedding day were helpful with setup and clean up and very nice to all of our guests! We would highly recommend Blue Mesa for anyone looking for amazing but classy Mexican food options for their wedding! We are so glad we went with their team!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 08/24/2025
Thank you Rachel for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear our team did such an amaz...
ing job!! I'll be sure to share your compliments with the kitchen and the caterers, they'll be so glad to hear how pleased everyone was!
Kelly M
5.0
8/17/2025
AMAZING service, attention to detail, and delicious food. Karen was such a delight to work with, and someone I will refer everyone planning a wedding/event to. 10/10.
Thank you, ...
Karen, and everyone at Blue Mesa!!!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 08/19/2025
Kelly! I am so happy that you and Jayson were so happy! And I so appreciate your complim...
ents ~ I know the staff will too. You were an absolute joy to work with and I loved sharing in your wedding reception ~ what a fabulous night!
Sending all my best wishes for your marriage ♥ Karen
Joseph H
5.0
8/08/2025
We were so pleased with the service that Blue Mesa provided for our wedding reception. With linens, dishes, and silverware, we loved that they took care of every aspect for dinner....
Cake plates and serving equipment was extra, but reasonable and worth it. The servers were so kind and went above and beyond to provide great service. The food was good and we are glad that we taste tested the menu options at the restaurant beforehand.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 08/11/2025
Hi Joseph! Thank you for the kind words and we are so thrilled you were so pleased with o...
ur catering services. It's truly an honor to be a part of such a special day in your lives and we don't take it lightly. Thank you for entrusting us with your big day and we wish you both a lifetime of love! - Lyndsey Jensen
MaKenzie M
5.0
7/14/2025
We chose Blue Mesa Grill to cater both our cocktail hour and reception dinner at our wedding—and it was one of the best decisions we made!
From the moment they handled our event, ...
the appetizers during cocktail hour were out-of-this-world. Guests couldn’t stop talking about the fresh, flavorful starters. Then came the street taco bar, and it truly stole the show—authentic, vibrant, and so delicious that everyone went back for seconds (and some even thirds)!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 07/18/2025
Hi MaKenzie and Jake!
Wow—thank you SO much for your incredible feedback! 🥳 We’re thrille...
d to hear that choosing Blue Mesa Grill was one of the best decisions you made.
Hearing that your guests were raving is exactly the result we strive for. It was truly our pleasure to help celebrate your special day!
Thank you again for trusting us with such important moments—and for taking the time to share this wonderful note. Wishing you both a joyous journey ahead!
Karen
Mia S
5.0
5/28/2025
Top notch. Service was incredible, food was amazing, and communication was easy all throughout the planning process. Super grateful to have found this company! Would recommend them...
to anyone!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 06/03/2025
Thank you so much Mia! You were so easy to work with as well! And you know I will think ...
about you and Dave every year on your anniversary since we share that date! I'm so very happy that we could make your night incredible. ♥ Karen
Jess S
5.0
5/18/2025
I would choose Blue Mesa over and over again! Karen was the kindest, most helpful person and she just treated us like family throughout our all of our wedding planning!! The food w...
as AMAZING. And we continue to have people tell us it’s been the best food they’ve had at a wedding. They looooved it. Blue Mesa did such a great job at serving and just celebrated alongside us! Truly could not have asked for a better vendor for our food. Thank you Karen and team!!!!!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 05/19/2025
Jess, thank you for your incredibly kind words! It was my pleasure to be there for you an...
d Ryan! And it's always so great to hear that everyone was crazy about our food and services. Sending you all our best wishes for a fabulous future together
Karen
Stephanie W
5.0
5/06/2025
I booked blue mesa for my wedding and it was a great experience. Karen has been amazing throughout the whole process of tasting, booking, and communicating my wants and needs. She ...
was quick to respond and accommodating. My guests loved the food, the portions were good and the food was delicious! I highly recommend using blue mesa for your big day!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 05/07/2025
Stephanie! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It's great to hear that everyone ...
loved the food and had a great time! And that you were happy with all of our services throughout ~ I truly appreciate your compliments. You and Hunter are such a sweet couple and I am sending you all our best wishes for a fabulous marriage. 💕
Madison M
5.0
4/22/2025
We used blue mesa as catering for our wedding and it was 100/10. The service was amazing and the food was a huge hit! Karen was the best person to work with and helped us every ste...
p of the way. She was an absolute blast throughout the entire process and was so so accommodating. We couldn’t have asked for a better company & person to get us through such a crazy day! If you’re debating on catering, go with blue mesa!!!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 04/22/2025
Madison!
Your kind words mean the world to us! You were such an awesome bride to work wit...
h and you were so amazing through such a "crazy" day! It was my honor to help make it all you had hoped for :) All my best wishes to you and Keith ♥
Jackie C
5.0
4/15/2025
We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Karen and Blue Mesa Catering! From the tasting, planning the details and executing the day of Karen was warm, detailed an...
d incrediby helpful. The food was delicious and we couldn’t be more pleased. Can’t recommend Blue Mesa Catering enough!!
Brandon W
5.0
4/13/2025
From the first tasting to the cake cutting, Blue Mesa and their team were absolutely phenomenal! They didn't just cater our wedding; they crafted an experience. The food was beyond...
delicious – guests are still raving about the sweet corn cake. What really set them apart was their attention to detail and genuine care, especially from Karen. She handled everything seamlessly, allowing us to truly enjoy our special day. If you want a caterer who goes above and beyond, look no further!
Andrea K
5.0
4/10/2025
Above and beyond!
From our first meeting with Karen, she took such wonderful care of us. At the tasting we had a custom menu with our name on it, and all the food we selected - th...
ere were so many choices and everything tasted wonderful. As the planning process continued, Karen was always quick to respond to emails and so kind. When the big day finally arrived, everyone raved about the food- I'm so happy we choose Blue Mesa! I highly recommend!!
Annelise G
5.0
1/13/2025
Karen and the team were absolutely phenomenal! From the time of our inquiry all the way through the wedding process, our tasting, and wedding day, she was so professional and a dre...
am to work with. The food tasted even better on the day of the wedding than our tasting (and it tasted amazing at our tasting). Our guests could not stop raving about them. They provided plates, flatware and napkins. They set up everything related to dinner, bussed the tables, served at the buffet, cut our cake and more. We even had an emergency change to our napkins 48 hours before the wedding, and they accomodated with no push back or questions. I recommend Blue Mesa for EVERY wedding. The quality of the food, the professionalism of the service, and the kindness of their team is unmatched.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 01/20/2025
Good morning Annelise!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We truly appreciate you...
taking the time to share your positive experience with us. My staff absolutely loves hearing such great feedback about our food and service. And you were a dream to work with as well, thank you very much!! Sending you all of our best wishes for your best lives together!!
Staci P
5.0
1/02/2025
Choosing Blue Mesa Grill as the caterer for our November 2024 wedding was one of the best, and easiest, decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process! The personal touc...
h was what made Blue Mesa such an unforgettable RIGHT choice! Karen Hartzell, Blue Mesa’s catering manager, was an absolute dream to work with. She always provided quick, detailed, polite responses and remained so patient, gracious, and understanding with a very overwhelmed bride! Karen was a much-needed breath of fresh air after months of scouring catering sites and reaching out to potential caterers. Not only is Karen delightful and comforting, but she works to ensure that couples have the best experience possible.
At first, I wasn’t sure that Blue Mesa would fit within our catering budget, but Karen expertly took our budget into consideration and presented us with a few different cost-effective, and delicious, options. Even better? Guests are continuing to talk about Blue Mesa’s food weeks after our wedding. Oh, and Karen even wrangled us a couple of drinks as we were waiting to take photos after the ceremony. Her demeanor and customer service excellence are unmatched. I only wish we had another reason to book her and her incredible, professional team again.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 01/07/2025
Staci! There will definitely be another reason to see us! You call me when we get to yo...
ur first year wedding anniversary and I'll re-create your wedding dinner for you and Kevin! And anyone who was as gracious and calm as you were during iffy weather definitely deserved a cocktail during photo time!
I will share you lovely comments with the staff ~ thanks so much for taking the time to review us. And me :) So glad we could all participate in your happy day!
Karen
Leigh F
5.0
12/23/2024
Karen and the team at Blue Mesa Grill delivered a flawless catering experience that left our guests raving! Karen guided us through menu planning with ease, offering creative ideas...
and professional insights that enhanced our reception. Her ability to accommodate last-minute requests, such as managing the cake cutting, demonstrated her flexibility and commitment to exceptional service.
The food was simply phenomenal. The fajitas were a crowd favorite, packed with bold, fresh flavors that had everyone returning for seconds. The mid-reception quesadilla bar was a perfect addition—our guests loved the energy boost it provided after hours on the dance floor. From the elegantly arranged buffet to the impeccably presented passed hors d’oeuvres, every detail was thoughtfully executed.
The service was just as impressive as the cuisine. The catering staff ensured that tables were quickly cleared and that every aspect of the dining experience ran smoothly. Karen’s team’s professionalism and attentiveness truly elevated our reception, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Blue Mesa Grill for any event in need of outstanding food and service.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 01/07/2025
I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the food so much and had such a good time! What a fun ...
bunch of friends and family you have!!
We so appreciate your thanks and compliments as well as your recommendation. It was truly my pleasure to help make your wedding day unforgettable!
Wishing you the most fabulous first year of marriage!!
Karen
Ray C
5.0
12/19/2024
Our experience with Karen Hartzell for wedding catering was nothing short of amazing. Karen's expertise, combined with her attentive and friendly approach, made the entire planning...
process a delight.
Karen's thoughtful recommendations perfectly matched our preferences and budget, showcasing her understanding of creating a special dining experience. Her quick responses and approachable demeanor created a positive and collaborative atmosphere throughout the planning stages.
In summary, if you're in search of a knowledgeable and friendly guide for your wedding catering, Karen Hartzell is the perfect choice. Thank you, Karen!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/23/2024
Thank you Ray, again, for such kind words. You and Rachel made my job so easy! And it was...
my pleasure to help plan your dinner, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day. Wishing you so much love and happiness ! Karen
Alex C
5.0
12/19/2024
We used Blue Mesa for our wedding and let me tell you, we were NOT disappointed. Karen was an absolute godsend to work with. First off, she was very quick to respond to our initial...
inquiry and set up a tasting for us where we were treated like royalty. Throughout our time leading up to the wedding, Karen and her team were always very quick to respond to any questions and they modified the menu for us without hesitation.
The professionalism and kindness that Karen showed was truly top notch. The food was incredible too. The night of our wedding we were so behind with everything going on and Karen's team jumped right in and helped us stay on track. They were better than we could have ever expected.
Bottom line - if you want to take some of the stress off wedding planning and be confident you're getting exactly what you want, then hire Blue Mesa for your catering. They were truly exceptional. Thank you Karen and team!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/23/2024
Alex, your review means so much to all of us. The whole team was so appreciative to read ...
this! I'm so glad we could be a part of your incredibly special day ~ it's always our goal to make it as stress-free and fun as we can! I had such a great time helping you plan your dinner ~ you two are an amazing couple. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. Karen
Katie M
5.0
12/04/2024
Karen was so wonderful to work with! She and her team went above and beyond to make our day smooth and stress free
Everyone loved the food (even the picky kids and older folks!)
Th...
e corn cakes are a must have and she was easily able to accommodate dietary restrictions and made sure everything was labeled
Can't thank Karen and the hard working people at Blue Mesa enough
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/05/2024
Thank you Katie ~ I'll be sure to share with my caterers and the kitchen staff! We apprec...
iate the trust you placed in us for your very special day. So happy to hear everyone was pleased!
Send your pictures when you get them ~ looking forward to seeing them!
All my best wishes to you and Sam, Karen
Megan B
5.0
12/03/2024
My husband and I hired Blue Mesa Grill to cater our wedding reception in August 2024 in Dallas. Karen Hartzell was our point of contact during the planning process, and she went A...
BOVE and beyond!! She made us feel so taken care of, from the initial tasting all the way through the wedding. She was easily available via phone whenever I had questions. I even needed a few extra things (serving dishes for our desserts and beverage dispensers) and Karen had it covered, and even reassured me in the midst of my wedding planning stress! We chose the street taco bar with full service catering and the food was absolutely delicious. We loved that chips and salsa were included for our cocktail hour. And we even had guests who were planning their own weddings, who later asked for our caterer because they loved the food. The included china, silverware, and cloth napkins all made for beautiful table arrangements, and full service catering meant I could just relax and enjoy the evening. I would 100% recommend Blue Mesa for anyone's wedding or event!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/05/2024
Thank you so much Megan for the awesome compliments! You were such a joy to work with as ...
well ~ you made it easy to alleviate you pre-wedding stress! We are always so happy to hear that our food was a hit with everyone ~ I'd be happy to plan future weddings with ALL of your friends!!
Best wishes for a happy life together! Karen
Emma R
5.0
12/02/2024
Blue Mesa absolutely killed it with our wedding food. I had so many guests tell me it was the best food they ever had at a wedding and I even had a bridesmaid’s date go home and tr...
y to remake the bacon wrapped chicken (huge hit, highly recommended). The staff was amazing and very professional on the day of and Lyndsey who was the coordinator for my catering order was SO kind and organized and set my mind completely at ease.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/03/2024
Thank you so much for the kind words Emma and taking time to write such a glowing review! ...
It was such an honor to be a part of such a special day in your lives and we cannot be happier for you! Congratulations again and thank you for being so wonderful to work with! - Lyndsey Jensen
Jenna K
5.0
11/26/2024
Catered for my wedding from the Fort Worth location. Great and affordable for your wedding! So many options they were super responsive and professional! The food was well loved by ...
everyone! They supply plates, napkins, silverware, and servers.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 12/03/2024
Thank you Jenna! It was so great working with you and Congratulations again! - Lyndsey J...
ensen
Terri M
5.0
11/12/2024
Karen Hartzell with Blue Mesa made this decision soo easy. We did some yummy apps, chips n dip, Salad, Taco Bar - 3 meats & 3 sides, Passion Tea. Everything was soo good! One of...
the best and easiest decision of the Wedding. Karen will work with you and help you stay within your budget. It also includes the plates, silverware, and cloth napkins. Highly recommend Blue Mesa!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 11/13/2024
Terri, thank you so much for your lovely review. You were such an easy and fun Mom of the...
Bride to work with! Thank you for your trust with Courtney's big day, it's always our goal to make it easy and delish!
Jessica U
4.0
10/26/2024
I received so many recommendations for Blue Mesa so we had to give it a go. They offered a food testing prior to, which was amazing! We got to pick a selection of appetizers, entre...
es etc and we also used them for bartending. They setup and took down with no effort on my part. They are clearly very experienced caterers and at this venue especially. The only downside was I don’t think they carne asada came out on time, we were wondering where it was and had to ask someone and finally it came out but only after everyone was sitting down eating. They did go around a though with the platter to offer it. Sometimes things happen. I will say the testing was much more delicious and the playing was much fancier than at the actual wedding but I get it, it’s much harder to feed 100 people than 2. All in all, good experience but not perfect.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 11/05/2024
Hi Jessica - thank you for the review and we are so very sorry the experience wasn't 100%....
We work so hard to achieve perfection on such a special day in your lives and hate that we missed the mark. We've definitely adjusted our checklists and worked with our caterers to try to avoid any issues like this again. I am sending you a separate email to refund for the missing carne asada and anything else we can do to make it right. We're grateful for your understanding and your business - congratulations again! Lyndsey Jensen
Jazz W
5.0
10/10/2024
I am a Wedding Planner and have worked numerous events with Blue Mesa as my couple's chosen caterer. No matter what team is sent out for my event, they are always professional and...
, on their game! Always eager to assist me in any outrageous request that might arise. The food being great is a bonus- the catering teams are divine and dang they are hustlers!!
I can't recommend them enough!
Jazz Whitney
Jazz Whitney Events - Planner/Coordinator
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 10/10/2024
Jazz! I can't wait to show your review to the staff, they will be so excited. They do wo...
rk hard to help wherever they can, although I don't remember an "outrageous" request lol! Thanks so very much for the shout out! Coming from another "on her game" professional, it means alot. Can't wait to work with you again.
Karen Hartzell and Lyndsey Jensen
Alex K
5.0
10/02/2024
I recently worked with Blue Mesa Grill as the planner for a wedding, and I couldn't have been more impressed. From the start, communication was seamless, making the planning proces...
s a breeze. Their staff on the wedding day were not only professional but also incredibly friendly, creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. The tasting they provided for the couple was a fantastic experience, and the couple had such a great time. I highly recommend Blue Mesa Grill to any couples in the area and look forward to working with them again soon!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 10/03/2024
Alex! Thank you so very much for the kind words and compliments. It's always exciting t...
o hear that we've made everyone happy, but it's especially great to hear this from someone in our industry! We truly appreciate your recommendation and we look forward to working with you again as well!
Karen Hartzell
Jill B
5.0
10/01/2024
Ricardo and his team were outstanding! I cannot say enough great things about the job they did. They were efficient, professional, inconspicuous, friendly, so accommodating. All of...
the things we need in a caterer!!!!
John W
5.0
8/25/2024
We chose Blue Mesa Grill to cater our wedding reception, and we are so happy with our decision. Throughout the planning process, Karen was very easy to work with, responsive and ac...
commodating of all of our requests; further, her team did a fantastic job on the day of the wedding.
The Blue Mesa team catered the appetizers at our cocktail hour and the food at the reception dinner, and we received so many compliments from guests regarding the quality of the food. Our experience - inclusive of the initial planning stages to the tasting to the day of the wedding reception - could not have gone any better. We are so thankful to have chosen Blue Mesa Grill to cater our wedding reception and appreciative for the professionalism exhibited by Karen and her team. Thanks so much for making our special day unforgettable!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 08/27/2024
John! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how much you all enjoyed your ...
wedding reception! It's awesome to hear that our staff provided such an unforgettable experience for you. And personally, it was such a pleasure to work with you both throughout the planning. Hope you have been enjoying many long walks with your sweet Molly! All my kindness, Karen
Regan W
5.0
8/20/2024
My husband and I catered Blue Mesa for our wedding reception and we could not be happier with the service they provided. We worked with Karen leading up to the reception and she wa...
s amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we wanted and needed for that day and paid close attention to detail for everything. On the day of, they had the most amazing staff working our reception and of course the food was amazing. We got so many compliments from our family and guests about how friendly and helpful the staff was and how great the food was. We are so thankful for Blue Mesa!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 08/21/2024
Regan! Thank you so much for all of your kind words! I think you and Dylan were pretty am...
azing too! You made my job so easy, it was such a pleasure to work with you both!
I will pass your compliments along to our staff ~ both the caterers and the kitchen crew love to hear them! I'm so happy that everyone was pleased with the whole night ~ truly, it's one of the best things about our jobs!
♥ Karen
Kai W
5.0
7/18/2024
Blue Mesa was a joy to work with throughout our whole wedding experience! The food was delicious on our wedding day and the staff were so friendly to our guest. I especially liked ...
how easy communication was throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Blue Mesa!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 07/19/2024
Kai, thank you so much for your recommendation! I'm so happy to hear that your whole exper...
ience was easy breezy and that you and Braden enjoyed your wedding day so much. It was our pleasure to help make it an unforgettable experience!
Lakelynn G
5.0
6/03/2024
6/2/24!!! Blue Mesa Grill was an incredible company to work with!! The staff had great personalities and were very professional! They worked hard and served great food!
Charlie F
5.0
6/03/2024
Wow! Blue Mesa was one of if not the best vendor we had! Karen went above and beyond for us and made our day so special! The day was made so easy and she took so much stress off of...
us! The food was fantastic and we are so thankful all they did for us!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 06/04/2024
Charlie! Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to help you with this most special day, y...
ou made it so easy to want to do everything we could to make it amazing for you and Reed! You two are such a great couple!
I will pass along your compliments to the rest of the staff. And we are all wishing you both so much happiness in your marriage!! ♥
Danijela H
5.0
5/12/2024
My now husband had two main jobs for our entire wedding which was the music and the food. HE DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Blue Mesa was everything we could have hoped for and then some. Fro...
m the beginning we worked with Lyndsey who handled our quote, contract, and all details related to the wedding. She was quick to respond to my questions, answered everything with such great detail, and even scheduled our tasting to help us select the menu for the big day. We went with the Full-Service Catering option which was perfection. They handled everything for us including set up and tear down of tables and decor, passing the apps during cocktail hour, serving at the buffet, bussing tables, and cake cutting. They provided us the linen napkins with three options of colors to choose from, as well as their own buffet linens. They also provided all silverware for dinner and cake, china dinner plates and cake plates. It was amazing to have everything be all inclusive because it made it that much easier. The food was delicious, and we heard compliments all night and the next day about how great everything was.
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 05/12/2024
Thank you so much, Danijela, for sharing such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear tha...
t we were able to contribute to making your wedding day perfect. Lyndsey and the rest of our team take great pride in providing comprehensive, attentive service, and it’s wonderful to know that everything from the food to the setup exceeded your expectations. We’re delighted that you and your guests enjoyed the experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Congratulations on your marriage!
Sheridan S
5.0
5/06/2024
Karen is an amazing woman to work with. She was by far one of my favorite vendors and made me feel so welcomed and valued. She is amazing at responding and wants your experience to...
be the most amazing as possible. The food at our wedding was so good and the compliments were endless. The team members who helped us did an incredible job and my guests couldn't have more gratitude.
You cannot beat the price and the quality you get with Blue Mesa!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 05/07/2024
Sheridan! Woohoo, you're married!
It was so much fun helping you plan your wedding dinn...
er! You could not have been more enjoyable to work with, and I'm so happy that your whole experience with us was a great one.
And thank you, truly, for those compliments ~ I have the biggest smile on my face! I'm wishing you and Kurt all the happiness in the world ~ you're off to an amazing start!
♥ Karen
Haley S
5.0
4/13/2024
Karen and her team did an amazing job. The food was delicious, tasty and fresh. We especially received so many positive comments on their steak fajitas! We would order them to cate...
r our life every day if we could!! We also had their employees bar tend which was super helpful to only have to hire one company for two functions!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 04/16/2024
Haley, hi! We're incredibly grateful for your wonderful review! It's awesome to hear that...
our staff provided such an amazing experience. And I've passed along your fajita compliments to our kitchen crew ~ they love hearing this too!
You and Tanner are such a fun couple, it was such a joy to help you plan your wedding dinner. All our best wishes for wedded bliss and happiness!
Karen
Adriana S
5.0
4/08/2024
We worked with Lyndsey from Blue Mesa - Fort Worth for our wedding and her and the staff were great!! She communicated everything clearly, was accommodating with requests, and was ...
able to answer all of our questions. They were the most inclusive catering vendor for their price out of all of the ones we reached out, which was so nice as we were planning. The best part about using Blue Mesa was that they have experience with catering weddings/events so we felt like we were in great hands from the start. Regarding the food- our guests raved about it, especially the salad! As other reviews say, they truly went above and beyond the night of, the staff were very friendly and willing to help wherever needed. Can’t recommend them enough!!!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 04/11/2024
Adriana! Thank you so much for your kind compliments! We’re so glad to hear how happy you ...
were with everything. It was absolutely our pleasure to be there every step of the way.
Nichola M
5.0
2/19/2024
Karen from Blue Mesa grill was by far my favorite vendor to work with. She was always available for me any time I needed her and was always very nice and patient with me even when ...
I had a thousand questions for her. I am so glad I went with Blue Mesa for my wedding. The food was amazing and all of my guests loved it. Karen went out of her way to make my day so special!
Response from Blue Mesa Grill on 03/04/2024
Hi Nichola!
You are so thoughtful to write such a sweet review ~ and it was my pleasure to...
answer your thousand questions lol! You really didn't have that many ;) You were so fun to work with and I'm so happy your day was as amazing as you deserved it to be!
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