Classic Fair Foods &
Family Recipe Tex-Mex
Looking for a unique flavor at your next event? Let's bring out the kid in your guests. We're a 35-year State Fair of Texas concessionaire and can bring the taste of the fair to you. Or, enjoy the Tex-Mex recipes our family has developed over four generations.
About
Our Story
Our founder, Steve Velasquez III, has been working in the food industry for nearly 50 years, and our family's history runs even deeper. The Velasquez side, orginally from Mexico, has been in Texas for four generations, and has developed a culinary history that can truly be called "Tex-Mex."
Steve's grandfather originally cooked in Pullman railcars and then served as head cook in a seafood kitchen for 40 years. And while his dad spent most of his time as a Dallas County Sheriff, he used to dedicate entire days to cooking his legendary seafood gumbo. Though most of the family recipes are classic Tex-Mex, our Steve's great-grandfather was French, and some of our recipes contain hidden French touches--one of the things that truly sets us apart.
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Steve’s wife, Jackie (nee Polk), brings an entirely different set of traditions to the table. Coming from a family that has deep Southern roots, Jackie adds homestyle goodness like the Mac-N-Cheese that tops our award-winning Deep Fried Mac-N-Cheese sliders.
After spending the 1970s working for other restaurateurs, Steve opened the Velasquez Mexican Restaurant on Samuell Boulevard in Dallas in late 1979. The restaurant was successful, with its Chile Rellenos collecting especially good reviews. Ten years later, in 1989, Steve closed the restaurant to focus his attention where it was needed most: his growing catering and concessions business, and his growing daughter.
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Since 1989, Velasquez Catering and Concessions has been providing visitors to the State Fair of Texas as well as private catering clients the best in Tex-Mex, Fair Food, and classic southern fare. We know that food is not only taste; it’s culture and it’s history. We love knowing that when our customers bite into a corn dog or turkey leg, they’re remembering the State Fairs of their childhood. Food is a big part of our family’s history, and we love being able to share it with you.
Unique Food for Your Event
Whether your event is large or small, we can deliver a uniquely delicious experience for your guests. In addition to our annual participation in the State Fair of Texas for over 35 years, we've served food and beverages at events ranging from private parties to corporate events to large festivals.
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Choose from a full menu of fair food, ranging from classics like corn dogs, turkey legs and funnel cakes. Or let us delight your guests with hearty Tex-Mex classics like enchiladas, queso and street tacos. But our true specialty is where fair food and Tex-Mex meet: We're known for our original Tamale Balls, family recipe deep-fried jalapeño poppers, deep-fried mac-n-cheese sliders and more.
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Velasquez Catering & Concessions is TABC licensed and can serve a variety of beverages at your event. Need a bartender? Margarita machine? We've got you covered.
What can we do for you?
We cater events of all types and sizes. Tell us a little bit about what you're looking for and we'll follow up within two business days.