Frequently Asked Questions

Right here! We sell handmade mini taco shells online and ship them fresh across the continental U.S. and Hawaii. See our full guide on where to buy mini taco shells for shipping, bulk orders and ordering tips.

We suggest about 5–7 hors d’oeuvres per person, per hour for the first hour or two, then about 3 per hour after that, split between all the appetizers you serve. These are general suggestions only, since every event is different. See our guide to how many appetizers per guest for more.

As early as you like, up to 3 months ahead. At checkout, choose I’m planning ahead and enter your event date. We’ll make your shells fresh and ship them by Ground so they arrive a few days before your event.

Yes! Choose I’m planning ahead at checkout and pick your event date, anywhere from 10 days to 3 months away. We’ll make your shells fresh and ship them by Ground so they arrive a few days before your event. It’s a great way to lock in holiday and wedding orders early.

We’re sorry! Email [email protected] with:

• Your order number
• A short description of the problem
• Clear photos of the damage

We’ll review it and reach out with a reshipment, credit or refund as quickly as we can.

Important: please report any breakage within 48 hours of delivery. Claims after that can’t be refunded or reshipped.

Because our shells are fresh food made for your order, we can’t accept returns. If something isn’t right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and we’ll make it right with a reshipment, credit or refund.

We ship to physical street addresses in the continental United States and Hawaii.

• We can’t ship to P.O. boxes
• We don’t ship to Alaska
• Shipping to Hawaii costs more

We make your shells by hand on our next production day and ship them the same day by UPS or FedEx Ground, whichever is fastest and most reliable for your address. Most orders arrive 1–5 business days after they ship.

When counting shipping days, don’t count the day your order ships, weekends or holidays. For example, an order placed Monday ships Tuesday, and the count starts Wednesday. If you have a need-by date, enter it at checkout and we’ll tell you if your shipping choice will get there in time.

At checkout, choose My party is coming up soon and enter your party date. We’ll tell you right away if your shipping choice will get them there in time. 2-day and 3-day shipping are available if you need them faster.

Still unsure? Call us at 908-829-5118 before you order.

Our kitchen is in Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

3–5 weeks after you receive them, kept sealed in a cool, dry place. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.

No. They’re ready to eat right out of the box. Just fill and serve!

Yes. Our shells are made from stone-ground corn, water, salt and a trace of lime, fried in vegetable oil. Red, blue, green, orange and mixed shells may contain natural and/or artificial coloring.

Each shell is about three inches across, the perfect one- or two-bite size for appetizers. We don’t make other sizes right now, but we may add more in the future.

Almost anything! Classic beef or chicken, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, short rib, poke, roasted veggies and more. See our 28 mini taco filling ideas for chef-tested recipes for weddings, cocktail hours and parties.

Yes. We offer discounted pricing on orders of 24 cases or more. Email [email protected] or call 908-829-5118 and we’ll put together a quote. See our wholesale and catering page for details.

Yes! We’re always looking to grow our network of distributors, and we offer private label programs for businesses that want to sell under their own brand. Email [email protected] for pricing and program details.

For distributors and high-volume orders, email [email protected] or call 908-829-5118. Payment terms are offered case by case, at the owner’s discretion.