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Guadalajara Grill is a restaurant wedding venue located in San Antonio, Texas. The restaurant is situated at the entrance of La Villita Historic Arts Village, in the heart of Old San Antonio. Founded in 1991 by husband-and-wife-duo Pepe and Tina Hinojosa, the restaurant provides every couple with a range of event spaces for intimate and large ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, and more.

Capacity and Facilities

In addition to Guadalajara Grill’s main dining room, the venue also provides couples with a private dining event space that is ideal for weddings and or other special occasions. Located on the second floor, the private event space features gorgeous hardwood floors, limestone walls, a cedar wood bar, and custom-crafted mesquite. Suspended from the room’s ceiling is a dramatic colorful cascade of Mexican blown glass teardrop and heart shapes that are enhanced by LED light panels, giving an intimate atmosphere to any special event. Additional features include floor-to-ceiling paned windows that give the room an abundance of natural light and spectacular views of La Villita, San Antonio Convention Center, Hemisfair Park, and more. This elegant private room can host parties of up to 95 guests. For larger events, the restaurant’s main dining room can hold up to 250 guests with additional outside patio space available.

Services Offered

The restaurant’s professional and dedicated staff provides every couple with a range of event services and items to make the planning process as stress-free as possible. They will work closely with each couple to make their dream wedding vision a reality, adapting each event space to match their preferred style, color, and theme. Event services offered include setup, cleanup, catering services, bar services, and WiFi. Additional rental items available include:

  • Audio equipment
  • Dance floor
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens

Catering and Bar services

Inspired by, and specializing in the finest Mexican cuisine, Guadalajara Grill provides every couple with private dining menus and fully customizable menu options. The restaurant's cuisine can be presented in a range of buffets, butler-served appetizers, plated dishes, tastings, hors d’ oeuvres, and more. For customizable menus and other serving options, the restaurant offer consultations to discuss any personalized requests. To accompany the grill’s beautiful cuisine, they also provide every couple and their guests with an array of beers, specialty wine, premium liquor, cocktails, champagne, and more. Open bar and cash bar services are also available for private events.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
September

Reviews of Guadalajara Grill

Christine
Christine Sent on 12/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding experience

We have had several events at the Guadalajara Grill and I knew it would be perfect for my small wedding reception. It's beautiful and classy. The staff is wonderful and attentive. We loved having a private bar upstairs and the stage for the DJ and speeches. We liked how the buffet was set up in the room down the hall so guests weren't crowded getting their plates. We really loved our photos we took on the balcony with the tower in the background. The linens on the table was nice so we could just add flowers and some candles. We had about 70 guests and the space was perfect.
Erica
Erica Sent on 10/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Reception at Guadalajara Grill

Working with Tina H at Guadalajara Grill was the best experience. The reception area is very cozy, with a max capacity of 96 people, which was perfect for our needs. The food was amazing (beef & chicken fajita buffet) and the ambiance of this older building was just what we needed for our wedding theme (Mexican Fiesta). Tina was always available for any questions I had leading up to our wedding and met with us the week before to go over all the details. She was so thorough and really cared about our event going to plan. She was a great coordinator also, making sure everything ran smoothly the day of. My husband and I were so happy with how everything turned out and owe a great deal of that to Tina. Would definitely recommend!
P
Patricia Sent on 10/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I was pleased beyond my own expectations and forever grateful. Upon meeting Ms.. Hinojosa to view the venue, I explained to that it was very important to me as the mother of the bride who would be flying in from Afghanistan 2 days before the wedding that every detail as we discussed be executed as contracted for. I reiterated that there would not be any room for error because I would be deployed and not available to address any changes or complaints. I must say Ms. Hinojosa ensured that our expectations were not only met but exceeded and every level of detail was executed as though it were her own daughter's wedding!
H
Hilary Sent on 10/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This place was perfect! The food and service was excellent. They took care of everything so you can just sit back and enjoy your wedding.
B
Brendan Sent on 09/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Tina, Pepe and staff made our destination wedding reception amazing and memorable. They welcomed us and treated us like family. Everything is first class from the venue to the food. Years later we still have people talking about the beautiful venue, atmosphere and food. Tina was very flexible in some last minute changes for us and we couldn't be more thankful. We would highly recommend Guadalajara Grill as a must book venue for anyone looking for authenticity and s memorable wedding party. Cannot say enough! Tina and Pepe are great people, to this day, that still check in on my family to see if we are doing well. Glad to be able to call them friends. That is a quality in businesses you don't find often. Share you big event with them, you will not be sorry.

Brendan & Amanda Rollo
Athens, TN
T
Thelma Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wedding anniversary dinner at Guadalajara Grill, and everything went smoothly. The place was beautiful, and Tina was very helpful in getting everything set up for us. The food was great too.
M
Manuel Sent on 09/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception there and they took care of everything we needed. Professional staff and beautiful owners.
N
Nicole Sent on 09/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception here and it was a fantastic experience! I highly recommend it!! Beautiful facility and reasonably pricing and excellent customer service!
S
Shannon Sent on 10/10/2018
4.8 out of 5 rating
We’ve had several of our family events at the Guadalarajara Grill and have been extremely pleased. They are so nice, and the large upstairs event room, is beautiful, fun and has one of the best views of the Tower. Love the old wood floors, and the ceiling are so romantic and the French doors out to the balcony are so charming. We will probably be booking more events there in the future. Tina Hinijosa has always been so helpful in booking the events. The food is always terrific, staff is friendly and you can’t beat the prices for such a centerally located and charming venue.
C
Chanty Sent on 09/24/2018
1.6 out of 5 rating
As a very special event the amount paid for the value of food and presentation was not up to par. Also we had a total of about 30 to 40 people and the majority of them were teens and kids it was questionable how we ended up paying another $1500 for the bar. The food was to expensive for what was served. Also we felt rushed and we paid good money to have the reception according to our schedule. While the reception hall was beautiful and adequate for the guest attending, the rest fell short of our standards. This restaurant/reception hall will never be on my list in the future for any kind of event.

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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Guadalajara Grill frequently asked questions

Guadalajara Grill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Catering Services
Guadalajara Grill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Guadalajara Grill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Guadalajara Grill for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Guadalajara Grill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Guadalajara Grill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Guadalajara Grill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Guadalajara Grill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Guadalajara Grill is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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