Special Events
Special Events
Enjoy your next special event at
Viola’s Ventanas!
For small party reservations, please give us a call at (210) 684-9660.
We love hosting events! Parties, both intimate and large, as well as fundraisers, benefits, reunions, work events and weddings are some of the events that we host on a regular basis.
Our restaurant provides multiple dining locations to make your gathering perfect.
We also have tailored menus that cater delicious food to your guests.
Check out our preset, in house buffet & appetizer buffet menus for larger gatherings below.
Reservation General Information
Menu Options
Open Menu Service: Parties of 1 – 25
All items from our Regular Menu are available. Each guest will order individually from the menu. It is not recommended for parties larger than 25 people.
Limited Menu Service: Parties of 25 – 35
The host selects one of our Preset Menu packages or selects three to five entrees from the Regular Menu. We will print menu cards for the reservation, or the host may print their own. Guests will order from the menu cards. Appetizers and desserts may also be offered. Recommended for parties of 25 to 35 people.
Appetizer Buffet Service: Parties of 50 or less
The host selects a minimum of five items from our Appetizer Buffet Menu. The chosen appetizers are served as a buffet, with table service for beverage orders. Only available prior to 6:00 PM.
In-House Buffets: Parties of 35 or more
The host selects a package from our In-House Buffet Menu. The meal is served as a traditional buffet, with table service for beverage orders. Appetizers and desserts may also be offered. Recommended for parties of 35 people or more.
Bar Options
Cash Bar: Guests purchase their own cocktails.
Limited Bar: Host purchases guests’ cocktails, restricted to house and flavored margaritas, beer, and wine. Orders for any additional drinks are purchased by the guest on a cash bar basis.
Open Bar: Host purchases all of guests’ cocktails, without restriction to type.
Ticket Service: Host limits purchases to a predetermined number of drinks per guest. Tickets are provided to each guest over 21 years of age to redeem upon ordering.
Cash Limit: Host predetermines a limited budget for alcoholic purchases. Our staff will inform the host when purchases are approaching the limit. The host can then choose to go to a Cash Bar or increase the limit.
Preset Menu
Option 1
Flat $22.00/person includes drink, tax,
and a suggested 20% gratuity
Choose From:
Crispy Flautas
3 corn tortillas rolled and filled with shredded chicken, fried to a golden-brown crisp. Topped with sour cream.
Served with Spanish rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
El Tradicional
2 cheese enchiladas and 1 crispy beef taco.
Served with Spanish rice and beans.
Carne Guisada
Tender beef tips in gravy with potatoes.
Served with Spanish rice and beans.
Option 2
Flat $28.00/person includes drink, tax,
and a suggested 20% gratuity
Choose From:
Fajitas
Chicken, beef, or a combination of both,
served sizzling with peppers and onions.
Served with Spanish rice, beans, guacamole,
and pico de gallo.
Classic Enchilada Assortment
One enchilada ranchera, one enchilada Mexicana, one enchilada verde, one enchilada poblana, one Tex-Mex Cheese Enchilada, served with beans and guacamole.
Plato de Los Barrios
2 beef tacos, 2 cheese enchiladas, and a strip of steak.
Served with Spanish rice, beans, and guacamole.
Option 3
Flat $35.00/person includes drink, tax,
and a suggested 20% gratuity
Choose From:
Milaneza con Papas
Chicken Fried Steak-Mexican Style. Skirt steak, butterflied, lightly battered with bread crumbs and seasonings. Trimmings include sliced potatoes, Spanish rice, wedges of lemon, and sliced avocado salad.
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed in Guajillo chili peppers and garlic, Served with arroz jardinera and charro beans.
Filete a la Tampiquena
Beef tenderloin, charcoal broiled and topped with a special ranchero sauce. Served with one enchilada verde, rice, beans, and guacamole salad.
In-House Buffet Menu
Available for parties of 35 or more.
Buffet Options
All buffets include the following unless otherwise noted: Spanish rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, flour tortillas, chips and salsa. Iced tea, sodas, coffee, or lemonade are also included.
The Mariachi
$24.00 per person
Cheese Enchiladas
Crispy Tacos
Shredded Lettuce
Diced Tomatoes
Shredded Cheese
The Mazatlan
$30.00 per person
Chicken Fajitas
Beef Fajitas
Mixed Fajitas
Grilled Vegetables
Guacamole
The Monterrey
$28.00 per person
Grilled Chicken Breasts topped with
melted Chihuahua Cheese.
Creamy Poblano Sauce
Spicy Chipotle Sauce
Ranchero Sauce
Guacamole
The Mofofo
$32.00 per person
Grilled Beef & Pork, Mofofo Style
Grilled Vegetables
Guacamole
The Tampico
$34.00 per person
Filete a la Tampiquena
Ranchero Sauce
Chicken Enchilada Verde
Guacamole
The Parillada
$38.00 per person
Grilled Pork Chops
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled Beef Fajitas
Grilled Short Ribs
Guacamole
The Sierra Madre
$38.00 per person
Taquitos de Pueblo (Appetizer)
Quesadillas with Poblano (Appetizer)
Grilled Beef and Chicken Fajitas
Cheese Enchiladas
Sour Cream and Guacamole
Appetizer Buffets
Available for parties of 50 or less prior to 6:00 PM
Choose a minimum of 5 items or more from the options below.
Classic Selections
$4.50 per person per item
Stuffed Jalapeños
7-Layer Dip
Chile con Queso
Tamales
Mini Chicken Flautas
Mini Bean & Cheese Chalupas
Spanish or Barbeque Meatballs
Guacamole
Fruit Tray
Vegetable Tray
Cheese Tray
Chicken Nuggets
Mini Quesadillas with Poblano peppers
Premium Selections
Priced as noted per person per item
Beef Empanadas - $5.00
Pollito en Salsa Sampler - $5.00
Acapulco Ceviche Cups - $5.00
Churrasco Steak Bites - $6.00
Mini Fajita Tacos - $6.00
Beef, Chicken, or Mixed
Tex-Mex Cheese Enchiladas - $5.00
Petite Camarones Tropicales - $6.00
Coctel de Camaron Cups - $5.00
Grilled Shrimp Ajillo - $6.00
Street Tacos - $6.00
Al Pastor, Sautéed Beef, or Chicken
Appetizer Buffets include
Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Chips, Salsa, Chimichurri, Iced Tea, Sodas, Coffee, or Lemonade.
The following are available as add-ons for our In House Buffet.
Enhancements
Substitute the following for an additional charge per person:
Charro Beans $ 0.75
Add the following for an additional charge per person:
Sour Cream - $ 0.75
Cheese - $ 0.75
Guacamole - Market Price
Garden Salad - $2.50
Mixed field greens tossed with sliced carrots, tomatoes, and red onions.
Caesar Salad - $4.00
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, tomato wedges, sliced carrots, green olives, red onions and croutons.
Ensalada Vivi - $4.00
Mixed field greens and baby spinach tossed with black beans, tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumbers, red onion, crumbly anejo cheese, and crispy tortilla strips. Served with roasted poblano vinaigrette.
Complements
Create a unique menu by adding appetizers, additional side items and desserts.
Botana Platter - $ 189.95
Includes stuffed jalapenos, mini quesadillas, tamales, beef empanadas, mini chicken flautas, & guacamole salad. Serves 20-25 people.
Veggie Tray - Serves 30-40 people
$ 59.95
Cheese Tray - Serves 30-40 people
$ 59.95
Fruit Tray - Serves 30-40 people
$ 69.95
The following items are priced per person.
Stuffed Jalapenos - $ 2.00
7-Layer Dip - $ 2.50
Chili con Queso - $ 2.00
Tamales - $ 2.00
Mini Quesadillas - $ 2.50
Mini Chicken Flautas - $ 2.00
Cheese Enchiladas - $ 2.50
Petite Camarones Tropicales - $5.00
Desserts
Tres Leches Cake (1) - $ 4.95
New York Cheesecake (1) - $5.95
Flan (1) - $ 5.49
Sopapillas - $1.50
General Information
In-House Buffets are available for parties of 35 or more and are priced per person. Prices for children 6 and under are free. The meal is served as a traditional buffet, with table service for beverage orders.
All buffets include the following, unless otherwise noted: Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Pico de Gallo, Flour Tortillas, Chips & Salsa, Iced Tea, Sodas, or Lemonade.
Deposit: We require a refundable deposit of $100.00 to hold your reservation. Deposits may be made by check or credit card. Checks will not be cashed nor will credit cards be charged unless the event is cancelled with less than 72-hour notice.
Cancellation: In the event of cancellation, we require 72-hour notice prior to the reservation in order to refund the deposit. Failure to cancel the reservation in the appropriate time frame will forfeit the deposit.
Pricing: Prices are subject to change without notice. However, prices are locked-in once the deposit and menu choices are received. Sales tax and a 20% gratuity applies to all items purchased.
Guest Count: We require the final guest count and confirmation 72 hours before the event date. An accurate guest count is required upon confirmation. The confirmed guest count will be the minimum amount charged. Additional guests who arrive and are served above the confirmed headcount will be charged accordingly.
Outside desserts: Viola’s charges a cake-plating fee of $1.00 per person to provide china and flatware for all outside desserts. You may waive this fee by bringing your own disposable plates and plastic-ware.
For more information, or to make a reservation, please call the restaurant at (210) 684-9660 and ask for the manager on duty.
Appetizer Buffets - General Information
Appetizer Buffets are available for parties of 30 or more and are priced per person per item. A minimum of five or more items must be selected. Prices for children 12 and under are half of the price listed for adults. The selected appetizers are served as a traditional buffet, with table service for beverage orders. The buffet will be refilled at no added charge for up to one and a half hours from the start of the reservation time. Reservations are booked for two hours, and must occur prior to 6:00 PM.
Pricing: Prices are subject to change without notice. However, prices are locked-in once the deposit and menu choices are received. Sales tax and a 20% combined service fee & gratuity apply in addition to the listed prices.
Guest Count: We require final guest count and confirmation 72 hours before the event date. An accurate guest count is required upon confirmation. The confirmed guest count will be the minimum amount charged. Additional guests who arrive and are served above the confirmed headcount will be charged accordingly.
Outside desserts: Viola’s Ventanas charges a cake-plating fee of $1.00 per person to provide china, flatware, and cutting service for all outside desserts. You may waive this fee by bringing your own disposable plates and plastic-ware.
For more information, or to make a reservation, please call the restaurant at (210) 684-9660 and ask for the manager on duty.
Looking for our Off-Site Catering?
We would love to be a part of your special occasion! Visit our Catering page for more information on our off-premises catering options.