Hispanic Heritage Month wraps on Oct. 15, but planners don’t need to wait till next September to give attendees a taste of Latin culture.
From new agave-focused restaurants to museums that rent for private events, venues across the U.S. and Mexico offer Latin-flavored options for receptions, team outings and incentive trips any time of year. In fact, booking through the year will avoid the September–October rush. Here are choices to consider as you plan itineraries.
New Spots for Dinners and Receptions
San Antonio. Mexico Ceaty takes up 21,000 square feet of the Shops at Rivercenter on the River Walk. The food, entertainment and retail space celebrates the shared food culture of Mexico and San Antonio, with several eateries, live music, art, a panadería cafe and an agave speakeasy where groups can sample agave spirits together within a dark, intimate atmosphere.
Dallas. Maroma, in the Design District, serves coastal Mexican food with mesquite-grilled meats and agave cocktails, and seats up to 150 guests across its dining room and patio with space for private events. Nearby in University Park, Sueño Cocteleria Mexicana‘s new location includes a 23-seat tequila lounge, Alma Agave.
Miami. COYO Taco‘s new Bayside location hosts corporate events and private margarita-making classes, with DJ entertainment available. In Aventura Mall, Jacinta de Mexico has a private dining room for 25.
New York City. Amasa, a contemporary Latin American steakhouse, opened at the Kimpton Era Hotel near Rockefeller Center, offering private event space for a variety of group sizes, including at the Bar at Amasa.
Denver. Cimera, a Latin-focused rooftop restaurant at The Source Hotel, has exclusive private dining space featuring wraparound mountain views, an outdoor terrace and two adjoining rooms.
Museums Hosting Groups
Washington, D.C. The National Museum of American History boasts two long-running Latino exhibitions: “¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa,” running through November 2028, and “Corazón y Vida: Lowriding Culture,” on view through October 2027. The National Museum of the American Latino also now has a permanent future home in the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall.
Long Beach, CA. The Museum of Latin American Art bills itself as the only U.S. museum devoted exclusively to contemporary Latin American and Latino art. For private events, MOLAA rents its outdoor sculpture garden, galleries and more intimate spaces.
Chicago. Set in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, The National Museum of Mexican Art hosts events for corporate and nonprofit groups, with spaces including the Courtyard and the larger West Wing.
Dallas. Designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, The Latino Cultural Center offers free guided tours for groups up to 80+. A 300-seat theater, gallery, two courtyards and an outdoor plaza welcome private rentals.
Pittsburgh. Housed in a restored Italian Renaissance-style building that once headquartered The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, The Latin American Cultural Center offers a Grand Lobby, a Special Events Hall and the Grand Gallery for private events.
Teambuilding With a Latin Twist
- Salsa Showdown: Teams compete to make, brand and present their own salsas in a program built for 16 to 500 participants. TeamBonding can set up in a ballroom or meeting room.
- Agave tastings: All Spirits Events designs hosted tequila and mezcal tastings and pairing dinners ranging from 5 attendees to more than 200; the company travels to major U.S. cities.
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