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Parking for Rio Plaza

Rita’s On The River at Rio Plaza is located at the corner of Commerce and Navarro in downtown San Antonio. There is valet parking at Rio Plaza. Parking is available in the following area parking garages: Marina Garage on Bowie Street between Commerce & Market Streets. Rivercenter Garage on Commerce Street between Bowie and Alamo Streets. River Bend Garage on Commerce Street between Losoya and Presa Streets. View Address and Map

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Menus and Guest Guarantees
In arranging for private functions, food and beverage menu and guaranteed minimum guest count must be selected (30) thirty days prior to the actual event. The expected number will become your guarantee, not subject to reduction. You will be charged based on this guaranteed guest count plus any additional guests that may attend. Rio Plaza prepares for up to 5% above the guaranteed guest count. A cancellation within (14) fourteen days prior to event, the client will be charged for the entire final bill.

Venue Space Rental and Deposit Confirmation
There are Rental Fees associated with the private rooms at Rio Plaza. They vary due to which availability, date of event, amount of guests, etc. There are no food and beverage minimums at Rio Plaza. Outside catering may be possible and is to the discretion of Rio Plaza. To confirm a room reservation of $500 non-refundable room rental deposit by credit card is required for all events held at Rio Plaza. Prior to receipt of venue rental, verbal reservations will be honored on a basis of first right of refusal. For the balance of your event, a credit card is required to guarantee final payment on or before the actual date of your event. If you prefer to pay by cash, corporate check or money order, full payment is due on your event date.

A/V Equipment, Specialty Cakes, Florals, Entertainment, etc.
Rio Plaza offers one-phone call assistance with any additional services you may require for your special event. Please consult your event coordinator for detailed information. All outside vendors must comply with all Rio Plaza restrictions including using service elevators, each vendor is responsible for paying ALL parking, abiding by Rio Plaza rules, such as loading, unloading and using service elevators while at Rio Plaza, adhering and complying with Rio Plaza Rules and Representatives at Rio Plaza. Every client will be responsible for giving vendor guideline packet from Rio Plaza to their vendors. Rio Plaza will provide all information to vendors working through Rio Plaza for the event. Client is ultimately responsible for all outside vendors they bring into Rio Plaza.

Beverages
You may choose to offer a Hosted Premium Consumption Bar, Limited Feature Bar, Open Hourly Bar or Cash Bar with liquor, beer, or wine, or a combination of these offerings. There is a $75 flat fee for all bars and for all events. All alcohol is provided exclusively from Rio Plaza.

Security
Rio Plaza does not accept responsibility for damage or loss of any merchandise or articles. No storage space or overnight space will be provided for any items after an event, including band equipment, cakes, pictures, gifts, centerpieces, etc. All events ending after midnight must pay $150 per hour and Rio Plaza will provide an-off duty officer to provide security for the event.

4th Floor Las Leyendas and Balcony

Room Rental Fee required, ask coordinator for more information
Conference:: 24
Dining: 50 people indoor / 120 people indoor/outdoor
Reception: 170 people indoor/outdoor

4th Floor Las Leyendas’ Penthouse

Room Rental Fee required, ask coordinator for more information
Classroom: 50
Dining: 80
Reception: 130

3rd Floor Calle Vista

Room Rental Fee required, ask coordinator for more information
Conference: 175 Dining: 140
Reception: 175

2nd Floor Cielo Vista

Room Rental Fee required, ask coordinator for more information
Dining: 110
Reception: 175

Riverwalk Level - Rio Plaza Room and Courtyard

Room Charge and Minimum food & beverage may be required. Complete buyout of the Riverwalk Level for groups of 251 or more available
Dining: 110
Reception: 100 - 250

All Rio Plaza special events are to be no longer than a four (4) hour time- $150 per hour each additional hour and Security Fee will be added
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Wedding Ceremony Package

4th Floor Las Leyendas Balcony
Includes:

Allows one hour before your ceremony to arrive and use a “designated” area for you to put your dress on and freshen up before the ceremony

Rental of the Space for 1 hour of time for your ceremony

Up to 100 Chairs set up for the ceremony

Bride and Groom allowed to come 1 hour before ceremony to dress and take pictures
Black Wrought-Iron Arbor with beautiful ivy and white tulle woven throughout the arbor- client can customize arbor with flowers, colors

White lights along the railing of the entire balcony where the bride and groom are to be married

Complimentary silk flower topiaries to hang on the chairs in the aisle

The Sales Manager will assist in all planning stages of your event, then on the day of the event, the Sales Manager becomes your “Day of the Event”

On-Site Coordinator. They will be on-site throughout the event to ensure everything goes perfectly.

Cleaning of your event space, with the option to turn the space into additional reception space.

Inclement weather option available complimentary with no additional deposit

Wedding Package: $500


BAR OPTIONS

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River Package
Domestic Draft Beer, House Red & White Wine and assorted Soft Drinks.
$10 per person 1st hour
$4 per person each additional hour
(Plus 20% gratuity)

Rio Plaza Package
Includes: Hand-Shaken Margaritas, Domestic and Import Bottled Beer, House Red & White Wine and assorted Soft Drinks.
$13 per person 1st hour
$6 each additional hour
(Plus 20% gratuity)

Premium Package
Includes Premium Top Shelf Liquor, Hand-Shaken and Frozen Margaritas, Domestic & Imported Beer, House Red & White Wine and assorted Soft Drinks.
$16 per person 1st hour
$7 each additional hour
(Plus 20% gratuity)

HOSTED BAR OR CASH BAR

House Brands - $6
Premium Brands - $8
Margaritas - $6
House Wine - $5
Domestic Bottled Beer - $5
Imported Bottled Beer - $5
Soft Drinks - included when client provides a bar
(Plus gratuity for all hosted or cash bars)

A wide selection of Domestic and Imported Wines is available to complement your menu. Margarita machine rental for Frozen margaritas available. Please consult with your Event Coordinator for details.

There is a three-hour limit on open bar options. No shots or doubles included in open bar option.

A bar fee of $75 for all events requiring bar service. Bartenders will be provided based on final guest count.

Also Available are the Following Bulk Items:

Margaritas
Margaritas On the Rocks or Frozen 5 gallons $395.00
*Approximately 100 8 oz. margaritas per 5 gallons

Kegs of Beer
Domestic Kegs: $250.00
Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light
Local and Texas Kegs: $250.00
Lone Star, Shiner Bock
Premium and Import Kegs: $300.00
Dos XX Lager, Tecate and Tecate Light

-Bulk purchases are final, no refunds or partial repayment for unused beverages
-Glassware for the bar provided will be 12 oz. Rita's plastic cups and straws, for an additional charge, we can provide glassware instead.
-There is a $75 bartender fee for all events requiring a bar.
-20% gratuity added to all food and beverage purchases
-8.125% tax is added to all food purchases
-60" Round Tables - no charge up to 8, over that, we would charge a rental fee for additional tables and chairs. Tables are set up with table cloths, polished silverware, cloth dinner napkins either on buffet or on tables.
-Buffets are set up using 8ft rectangular tables draped with linen.
-Rita’s will present chips and salsa on Tables


Menu 1

Choice of One of the Following Appetizers:

Chile Con Queso
Jalapeno Poppers
Chicken Flautas
Cheese Quesadillas
Beef Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas
Boneless Buffalo Wings

Choice of One of the Following Entrees:

Cheese Enchiladas topped with chili enchilada sauce and melted cheeses

Beef Enchiladas topped with chili enchilada sauce and melted cheeses

Chicken Enchiladas topped with chili enchilada sauce and melted cheeses

Tacos with choice of spicy beef or shredded Chicken served with lettuce, tomato, cheese and crunchy or soft taco shells.

Chicken Flautas hand-rolled, stuffed with Shredded Chicken and Cheese and served with pico de gallo and sour cream
Served with Chips and Salsa, Spanish rice and refried beans

$20.00 per guest
*Each Additional Appetizer:  $2.00 per guest
*Each Additional Above Entrée:  $3.00 per guest



Menu 2

Chips and Salsa
Choice of One Appetizer:

Chile Con Queso
Jalapeno Poppers
Chicken Flautas
Cheese Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken Tenders
Boneless Buffalo Wings

Fajita Buffet

Choice of:  Chicken, Beef or Combination of both
Served with sautéed peppers and onions

Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and homemade flour tortillas

$ 22.00 per guest
*Each Additional Appetizer:  $2.00 per guest
*Each Additional Entrée:  $3.00 per guest



Menu 3

Chips and Salsa

Choice of One Appetizer:

Chile Con Queso
Cheese Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas
Southwestern Blackbean and Spicy Chicken Eggrolls
Chicken Tenders
Boneless Buffalo Wings with Buffalo Sauce on Side

Fajita and Enchilada Buffet

Fajitas
Chicken, Beef or Combination of both
Served with sautéed peppers and onions

Enchiladas
Cheese, Chicken or Beef Enchiladas topped with chili enchilada sauce and melted cheeses or Sour Cream Chicken enchiladas with melted queso fresco

Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and homemade flour tortillas
$ 25.00 per guest

*Each Additional Appetizer:  $2.00 per guest
*Each Additional Entrée:  $3.00 per guest

*All menus include tea and water and coffee station on request
*Sodas and juices are available for additional charge

Desserts
Available for $2.00 per guest to complement the above menus:
Flan
Sopapillas
Lemon Bars
Brownies
Assorted Cookie Tray

*All menus include tea, coffee and water
*Sodas and juices are available for additional charge

 

Reception Menu

Choice of Four of the following Appetizers
$17.00 per guest

Choice of Five of the following Appetizers
$20.00 per guest

Chile Con Queso served with Tortilla Chips
Spinach Dip served with Tortilla Chips
Jalapeno Poppers
Chicken Flautas
Spinach and Mushroom Flautas
Pork Flautas
Beef Empanadas
Cheese Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas
Beef Quesadillas
Boneless Buffalo Tenders
Chicken Tenders
Spicy Southwestern Chicken and Blackbean Eggrolls
Vegetable and Cheese Display
Phyllo Dough Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese (vegetarian)
Fried Mushrooms
Pork Tamales
*Shrimp Quesadillas
*Mini Crab Cakes

*Available for $1 more per person


Italian Buffet Menu

Choice of Appetizer

Brushetta
Baguette Bread topped with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese (passed)
or
Spinach and Artichoke Dip (buffet)
Served with Baguette bread

Choice of Salad

House Salad
Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Crispy Tortilla Strips
Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vingarette Dressing
or
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce with Caesar dressing and topped with Queso Fresco and Crispy Tortilla Strips

Choice of Entrée
(Choose 2 Entrees for $3 more per person)

Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Breasts strips deep-fried and served with Spaghetti with a tangy Marinara Sauce

Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Grilled over an open flame and served with a creamy Alfredo Sauce with Fettuccine Pasta

Baked Lasagna
Layers of Pasta, Meat sauce and Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheeses

Choice of Vegetable
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Green Beans

$25 Per Person One Entree Buffet Dinner
$28 Per Person Two Entrees Buffet Dinner
$30 Per Person One Entrée Plated Dinner
Two Choices Available Only for 60 persons or more
$33 Per Person Duet Plated Dinner
(Plus tax and gratuity)

Classic Buffet Menu

House Salad
Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce with Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Crispy Tortilla Strips
Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vingarette Dressing

Choice of Entrée

Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled over an open flame and Served with a Lemon Butter Cream Sauce
or
Beef Tenderloin
Grilled over an open flame and Served with a Mushroom Demi-Glaze

Choice of Vegetable
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Broccoli
Sauteed Green Beans

Choice of Potato
Rosemary Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$25 Per Person One Entree Buffet Dinner
$29 Per Person Two Entrée Buffet Dinner
$32 Per Person Plated Dinner
Two Choice Plated Dinner available for 60 or more persons
(Plus tax and gratuity)

Desserts

Add any One Dessert to Dinner Menu for $2 per person

Flan

A Mexican classic- Egg custard with a caramel sauce topped with whipped cream

Mini Fried Ice Cream

A mini scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in corn flakes, flash fried and placed in a homemade cinnamon bunuelo cup topped with white and milk chocolate sauce and caramel sauce

Fried Banana Roll with Ice Cream

A fresh, ripe banana rolled in a homemade flour tortilla, deep-fried, cut into pieces topped with chocolate and caramel sauce and served with vanilla ice cream

Buffet Style Desserts

Assortment of fresh made Sopapillas and Bunuelos

$2 per person

Assortment of Sopapillas, Bunellos and Fresh Mexican Pastries

$4 per person

Assortment of Flan, mini fried ice creams, sopapillas and bunuelos

$5 per person