Where do I celebrate my wife's 40th birthday next January in LA?

Question

She's actually excited about turning the big 4-0 and I want to provide a party in a restaurant with some type of Latin cuisine, where there is live music, but not mariachi, and can accommodate 30 people for on or about $1000 (not impossible given that most of the potential attendees don't drink alcohol). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

MR chow

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Answer 2

These might fit -

El Floridita   1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood  90038   [phone]

Cuban with live music and dancing.

http://www.elfloridita.com/foodmenu/larg...

Mojitos Restaurant & Rum Bar

69 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena, 91103  [phone]

Cuban with music.

http://www.mojitosrestaurant.com/events....

The party buffet menu may fit your price range.

I'm not sure if there are any good latin restaurants with good music for less, since typically the show charge for those not eating but sitting at the table is $15. At El Torito (a decent mexican food chain restaurant), the banquets (parties) run about $20 per person, and sometimes there is mariachi music. (And not the really good kind, at least not when I've been there.)

Good luck!

Answer 3

Mr. Chow!

Answer 4

Spazio Restaurant in Sherman Oaks