Mariachi Ortega is known for its elegant style of boleros and energetic cumbias, rancheras, polkas, and sones.  Mariachi Ortega performs for private and public events; such as fund-raisers, weddings, reunions, birthdays, holiday parties, masses, and restaurant events.  As a group they have played for the general public, politicians, and celebrities.  Some notable jobs have included a Democratic fund raiser hosted by President Clinton in Portola Valley (May 14th, 1999); a private party at the Francis Ford Coppola residence; and a musical fiesta for San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.  This past year Mariachi Ortega was priviledged to play for the new Copia Center in Napa, California.  Also, Mariachi Ortega performed for the first time in the San Jose Mariachi 2003 Festival.