Rio West Cantina
Fiesta Room
Weddings and Private Parties
Rio West Cantina now offers a full service, brand new banquet room. Our current room can hold up to 125 people and we are remodeling to expand this room to handle up to 225 people. If you have any questions or would like a tour of our facilities, please contact us at 414.273.8300. We look forward to helping make your day special! Thank you for your interest and hope we do business with you soon.
GENERAL INFORMATION
PAYMENT TERMS
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit via cash, credit card or check is required to hold the reception hall on a specific date. In addition a $1000.00 non-refundable payment will be due 180 days (6 months) prior to your event. These deposits will be applied to your final bill. The remaining balance of the bill is due 7 days prior to the event payable with certified check or money order. Please make all checks payable to Rio West Cantina.
DAMAGE & LOST AND FOUND POLICY
You are responsible for damages to the premises or to any of our equipment caused by you, your guests or any independent contractor (e.g. musicians) attending your event. Rio West Cantina is not responsible for loss of any items left on the premises prior to, during or after your event.
DELIVERIES/SET UP
Any set up requirements for Band/DJ or Florist delivery can begin 2 hours prior to the function start time. Cake delivery can begin 1 hour prior to function start time.
PARKING
The reception hall has limited parking space, but on-street parking is available.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRICING, TAX AND SERVICE CHARGES
All food and beverage prices are established in the enclosed package. Stated prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Prices are subject to tax, currently 6.1% and service charge, currently 18%. With the exception of wedding cakes, all food and beverages must be ordered through Rio West Cantina. Due to strict food codes, any food ordered through Rio cannot be taken off premises after the event.
ROOM RENTAL AND MINIMUMS
Please contact the Rio West Cantina office for our required minimum spending amounts. Minimum spending includes food and beverage but does not cover service and tax. If minimum spending is not meet a room charge will also apply.
DECORATIONS
If you wish to enhance your event with flower arrangements or special props we will not permit the affixing of anything to walls or ceilings of the hall unless prior approval is given by Rio West Cantina. In addition, any candles that are brought into the Rio must be self enclosed.
COAT CHECKS
You can self-check or arrangements may be made ahead of time for an attendant on duty. One attendant per 125 guests is highly recommended. There is a $100 per attendant charge.
FINAL GUARANTEE
The final guarantee of attendance is due to Rio West Cantina by noon, 10 days prior to the event. If your guarantee number is not received at that time, we will guarantee your original estimated guest count. Your final guarantee count is final. In the event your numbers decrease, you are obligated to pay for the amount guaranteed. In the event the numbers increase, we will do our best to accommodate the change depending on how much time prior to the event the information is received.
WEDDING CAKE CUTTING
Cake cutting and serving is included in all wedding packages if served immediately after dinner. If your wedding cake is served later in the evening, there is a $1.00 per person cake cutting fee, which includes coffee service. If a wedding package is not chosen then a $75.00 cake cutting and serving fee will be added to your total bill.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Yellow vinyl tablecloths are included in all packages unless otherwise noted. Colored linen napkins are available at an additional charge.
All personal items must be removed immediately following your event
Custom menus are also available.
