Finding a venue for your private party in Key West can be a challenge, especially if you need to entertain a large group. Many of the restaurants on the island are small with limited outdoor space. That is certainly not the case with El Meson de Pepe. We can accommodate smaller parties as well as large events for up to 300 guests. We specialize in “Friday Night” rehearsal dinners, full wedding receptions, private cocktail parties, and corporate outings. Treat your guests to the flavors of Cuba with unique buffet stations or smaller parties have the option of choosing a plated service.
Below are sample menus that should help you select the options most suited to your tastes. Please feel free to select options from any of the menus and we will provide a custom quote for your group. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our event coordinator.
Sonny Diaz-Napoles
Event Coordinator
305-295-2620
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General Fees and Charges
Each dining room has a rental fee; this rental fee is given the day you decide to hold your party with us. The fees are as follows:
1/2 The Garden – Max 20 guest plated – 15 guest w/buffet
$450
Whole Garden – Max 40 guest w/buffet – 35 guest *w/buffet & sat bar*
$850
1/2 The Inside – Max 40 guest w/buffet & bar
$500
Whole Inside – Max 90 guest w/buffet & bar
$950
Satellite Bar
$400
Set-up Fee
$2.50 per person
*Linen/Table Cloth Rental
$2.50 per person
Standard Gratuity
22% of Total Food and Beverage
Sales Tax
7.5% of total Bill
*Linens are not required for your event but are suggested to enhance the overall effect of your event.
**Total bill is due one week prior to your event along with a final head count. (Alcohol bill will not be included at this point.)
***Decorations – You are welcome to bring in and set up your own decorations, center pieces, balloons etc. We also offer onsite flower and décor service, ask for details.
****DURING PEAK DINING HOURS (WEEKENDS & POST SUNSET), THERE ARE ALSO SPENDING MINIMUMS THAT MUST BE MET FOR DINING ROOM RENTALS. (E.G. FULL GARDEN RENTAL – $6,500.00 AND FULL INSIDE RENTAL – $7,500.00) (PARTIAL ROOM GARDEN – $80.00PP, INSIDE – $70.00PP). SPENDING MINIMUM DOES NOT INCLUDE RENTAL OR SETUP FEES****
Bar Rates
Consumption Basis
You will be charged for each drink served to your guests according to your menu specifications. You may choose to have only beer and wine, a full-service bar, no frozen drink, etc, and when your personalized estimate is reached, you will be notified.
Buffet Option 1
$60.00 per person plus gratuity and tax
Appetizers (choose two) (served family style)
Conch fritters
Chicken wings
Masitas de cerdo
Salad (choose one)(served table side)
Caesar salad
House salad
Entrees (choose two) (on buffet)
Roast pork
Baked garlic chicken
Picadillo
Ropa vieja
Sides (choose 3) (on buffet)
Yellow rice
White rice
Moro
Black beans
Plantains
Yucca
Desserts (choose one)
Key lime pie
Flan
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.
Buffet Option 2
$75.00 per person plus gratuity and tax
Appetizers (choose three) (served family style)
Garlic shrimps
Garlic pork cubes
Fried squid rings
Chicken wings
Conch fritters
Salad (choose one) (served table side)
House salad
Caesar salad
Entrees (choose three) (on buffet)
Roast pork
Bake garlic chicken
Garlic shrimp
Pollo meson
Grilled grouper
Sides (choose three) (on buffet)
Yellow rice
White rice
Moro
Plantains
Boiled yucca
Fried yucca
Black beans
Dessert (choose 2) (served table side)
Tres Leche
Flan
Key Lime Pie
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.
*** During Peak Dining Hours (Weekends & Post Sunset), there are also spending minimums that must be met for dining room rentals. (e.g. Full Garden Rental – $6,500.00 and Full Inside Rental – $7,500.00) (Partial Room Garden – $80.00pp, Inside – $70.00pp). Spending minimum does not include rental or setup fees.
****Due to the limited size of our kitchen, if your party consists of more than 25 guests, you may only choose our Buffet Options during peak hours. Buffet Options are a mix of table service and buffet service (Most plated menus can be converted into buffets).
El Meson’s Silver Plated Menu
$60.00 per person plus gratuity and tax
Appetizer (choose 2)
Conch fritters
Tostones rellenos
Fried squid rings
Salad
Toss green salad
*Your choice of dressing
Entrees (choose 3)
Caballo grande
Grilled fish of the day
Pollo al Meson- (baked chicken in a mushroom brandy sauce)
Baby churrasco
Desserts (choose 1)
Flan
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Thunder Cake
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.
El Meson’s Golden Plated Menu
$75.00 per person plus gratuity and tax
Appetizers (choose 2)
Coconut shrimp
Garlic shrimp
Antojitos
Tostones rellenos
Chicken wings
Salad (choose 1)
Caesar salad
Toss green salad
Entrees (choose 3)
Caballo grande
Pollo al Meson
Grilled grouper
Grilled chicken
Breaded sirloin
Desserts (choose 2)
Flan
Tres Leche
Key Lime Pie
Chocolate Thunder Cake
Guava bread pudding
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.
El Meson’s Platinum Plated Menu
$100.00 per person plus gratuity and tax
Appetizers (choose 3)
Antojitos
Garlic Shrimp
Pepe’s Cuban Nachos
Tostones rellenos
Coconut shrimp
Soups (choose 1)
Chicken noodle soup
Conch chowder
Soup of the day
Salad (choose 1)
Caesar salad
Toss green salad
Avocado salad
Entrees (choose 3)
Beef paella
Garlic shrimp
Grilled chicken breast
Seafood combination in creole sauce
Roast pork
Ropa vieja
Desserts (choose 2)
Tres Leche
Flan
Key Lime Pie
Guava Bread Pudding
Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.
Again, thank you for your interest in El Meson de Pepe.
I hope you saw some interesting options you would like to inquire more about, and if so, I would be more than happy to answer any questions. Just to make your selection a bit easier, our website has our full menu posted, which gives descriptions of each beverages, soups, appetizers, and meals we offer.
