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.

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

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 25 Guest
$450

Whole Garden – Max 50 guest w/buffet & sat bar
$850

1/2 The Inside – Max 40 guest
$500

Whole Inside – Max 90 guest
$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

$65.00 per person plus gratuity and tax

Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.

BUFFET OPTION 2

$75.00 per person plus gratuity and tax

Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.

EL MESON’S GOLDEN BUFFET MENU

$85.00 per person plus gratuity and tax

Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.

EL MESON’S PLATINUM BUFFET MENU

$100.00 per person plus gratuity and tax

Cuban bread, iced tea, fountain drinks,
and American coffee included.

MENU OPTIONS

*Premium menu items – available for gold and platinum buffet or for an additional charge on buffet 1 & 2*

APPETIZER CHOICES

Conch Fritters
Chicken Wings
Masitas de Puerco
Croquetas
Papa Rellena
Fried Calamari
Mariquitas
*Coconut Shrimp
*Garlic Shrimp
*Tostones Rellenos
*Cuban Nachos
*Antojitos

SALAD OPTIONS

Ceasar Salad
House Salad
Avocado Salad
Dressing – Ceasar, Ranch, Key Lime Mustard, Blue Cheese, Italian, & Oil & Balsamic

*SOUPS*

Chicken Noodle
Crema de Malanga
Corn and Ham Chowder
Lobster Bisque

ENTREES

Lechón Asado
Picadillo
Ropa Vieja
Baked Garlic Chicken
Pollo Meson (chicken breast in a mushroom brandy gravy)
Garlic Shrimp
Grilled Grouper
*Baby Churrasco
*Seafood Combo (lobster, shrimp, & scallops in a Cuban creole sauce)
*Beef Paella

SIDES

White Rice
Boiled Yucca
Yellow Rice
Fried Yucca
Moro Rice
Tostones
Black Beans
Tamal Cubano
Plantains

DESSERTS

Key Lime Pie
Guava Bread Pudding
Flan Casero
Coconut Flan
Tres Leche
Chocolate Cake

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 beverage, soup, appetizer, and meals we offer.