Private Dining
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Transport your guests to Mexico without leaving Philadelphia!
From festive sit-down dinners to lively cocktail parties, El Poquito offers the perfect setting for any occasion. Private events, bridal showers, baby showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, happy hours, and more!
Choose from two private dining rooms, a seasonal outdoor patio with a retractable pergola, or a full restaurant buyout for up to 250 guests.
Our team will help craft the perfect menu and bar package, so when the big day arrives, all you have to do is sip margaritas and enjoy!
Event Spaces
Virtual Tour Floor Plan
Patio/Pergola
Covered Portion: 45 Seated or 60 Standing
Entire Patio: 100 Seated or 150 Standing
Weather permitting, our Patio is the perfect setting for any celebration. With an open-air feel and a retractable awning for shade or shelter, it offers the best of both worlds—sunny skies or covered comfort. From casual gatherings to elegant affairs, this versatile space is ready to host your next unforgettable event!
Lowlands Dining Room
Capacity: 35-40
Tucked off the main dining room, The Highlands Room offers a warm, rustic setting for any occasion. With a charming fireplace, sliding barn doors for complete privacy, and A/V hookups for presentations or photo montages, it’s perfect for intimate gatherings, celebrations, and corporate events alike.
Highlands Dining Room
Capacity: 10-20
Located on the second floor, our Highlands Dining Room offers a cozy, private setting with a large fireplace for ambiance. Perfect for corporate presentations or heartfelt photo montages, it features A/V hookups and private restrooms for added exclusivity.
La Playa
Capacity: 100 Seated or 125 Standing
Our largest and most versatile venue, La Playa is a dreamy open-air setting perfect for small to large events such as dinners, vibrant parties, weddings, or corporate gatherings. With lush landscaping, glowing bistro lights, and the option for a tented setup, this garden oasis transforms into the perfect backdrop for any celebration. Book your unforgettable event today!
Nearby Attractions
Woodmere Art Museum
If you're looking for things to do before or after your event at El Poquito, Woodmere Art Museum is just minutes away. This Chestnut Hill gem showcases incredible local art, offering a unique and inspiring experience to share with your guests before diving into great food and margaritas!n
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of UPenn
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of UPenn offers a beautiful, tranquil retreat just minutes away. Stroll through lush gardens, water fountains, historic landscapes, and stunning seasonal blooms—an unforgettable way to complement your celebration!
Wissahickon Valley Park
Wissahickon Valley Park offers scenic trails, lush woodlands, and peaceful creekside views just minutes away. Whether it’s a refreshing hike or a leisurely nature walk, it’s a perfect way to add a touch of outdoor adventure to your celebration!
FAQ'S
FOOD & BEVERAGE MENUS
A pre-selected group dining menu is required for any group larger than 15 guests. A menu must be selected when the contract is signed, but edits can be made up until 2 weeks prior to your event. We are happy to customize your menu, but pricing is subject to change. Beverage packages are optional, you may choose to run a tab and have drinks added to your bill as they are ordered.
GUEST COUNT
The guest count listed on your intital contract is an estimate. The final guest count is due 48 hours prior to the event. If no guarantee is received, the guest count on the most up to date contract will be used. Once the guarantee is given, it cannot be reduced. You will be charged for the guaranteed guest count or the actual number of guests that attend the event, whichever number is greater. While El Poquito will make every effort to accommodate additional guests, however, this is based on availability. For a smooth execution of the event, we ask that the guaranteed guest counts be as accurate as possible.
DECOR & SET-UP
You may access the space 45 minutes prior to your event start time. Please keep in mind that your service staff may be putting final touches on the room around you. All decor must be limited to the table-top and must be approved by the restaurant in advance. Nothing can be affixed to walls, and no confetti is allowed.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS
Please be sure all guests attending this event communicate all food allergies and food restrictions prior to confirming the menu AND upon arrival/seating. The kitchen will do their best to accommodate dietary restrictions and reserves the right to offer substituted or modified menu items for those guests individually.
DEPOSIT
A 50% non-refundable deposit of estimated grand totals and a signed contract are required to confirm an event. Please note that space in the restaurant will not be reserved until this is received. The deposit will be charged at the time of signing and will be applied to the final event balance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
El Poquito requires notice of cancellation 14 business days* prior to the event date. For cancellations within 14 business days of
the event or upon failure to attend the reservation, the room revenue minimum OR the per person menu price for the guaranteed
guest count, including tax, service and special event fees will be charged to the card on file. These charges are non-refundable
and non-transferable.
FINAL PAYMENT
All food, beverage, additional charges, taxes, gratuity and special events fees on the agreed upon contract will be added to one master check presented to the host at the end of the evening. Please identify who the host (if not yourself) will be for the evening. Any additional charges that occur that evening (additional guests above the guaranteed amount, beverages on consumption, etc.) will be added to the final check. If payment is not remitted at the end of the evening, the card on file will be
charged. Please note that the restaurant cannot accommodate a request for separate checks for groups of this size.
NO CAKE CUTTING FEE
Cake cutting fee is waived for all contracted events