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PRIVATE DINING INFORMATION
PLATED DINNER MENU .....2
FAMILY STYLE DINNER MENU .....3
BRUNCH MENU .....4
FOOD STATIONS MENU .....5
ROOMS .....6
COCKTAIL RECEPTION MENU .....7
BAR PACKAGES MENU .....8
PRIVATE DINING POLICIES .....9
358 W. Ontario Street | Between Orleans and Kingsbury | 312.302.9977
info@zocalochicago.com | www.zocalochicago.com
PLATED DINNER MENU
Antojitos / Appetizers Platos Fuertes / Main Course
Trio de Guacamole - A flight of our signature guacamo- Carne al Pastor - Adobo marinated pork tenderloin
les: served over a creamy tomatillo salsa; with grilled pine-
Tradicional - freshly diced avocado mixed with tomatoes, apple, onion and a sweet Serrano-pineapple relish
red onion, cilantro and Serrano chiles
Rojo - freshly diced avocado mixed with roasted toma- Carne Asada Norteña - Tequila marinated skirt steak
toes, roasted onion, and roasted red jalapeno salsa with spicy salsa “macha,” served with roasted poblano
Fruta - freshly diced avocado mixed with fresh papaya, rajas in a creamy tomatillo sauce and refried black beans
guava, habanero chiles and walnuts
Pollo en Mole - Grilled chicken breast in a rich flavor-
Ceviche de Pescado - Tilapia marinated in citrus juices ful mole prepared in the traditional Puebla style; served
with roma tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, with seasoned vegetables and Mexican rice
roasted red pepper, orange and avocado
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - Grilled jumbo shrimp in a
Salpícon de Res - Shredded beef marinated with a sher- white wine and garlic butter sauce; served with sautéed
ry-chipotle vinaigrette and served over three homemade spinach and white rice
tostadas: garnished with romaine lettuce, red onion and
fresco cheese Enchiladas Suizas de Pollo - Smokey chipotle chicken
folded into three corn tortillas topped with melted Chi-
Queso Fundido Norteño - Chihuahua cheese melted huahua cheese and a green tomatillo salsa; garnished
over roasted poblano strips and homemade chorizo; with sour cream and served with Mexican rice and whole
served with warm flour tortillas black beans
Empanadas con Plátanos Fritos - Two plantain dough Chile Relleno Tres Quesos - A fire roasted poblano
turnovers filled with black beans and diced fried plan- chile stuffed with cotija, Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheeses,
tains baked in a puff pastry and served over a roasted tomato
served over a tangy tomatillo salsa; garnished with fresco ranchera salsa;
cheese and sour cream accompanied with refried black beans and Mexican rice
$32 per person - Menu Selections include:
• choice of any two appetizers (served family style)
• choice of any three entrees Dessert Platter
• dessert platter (served family style)
Pastel Tres Leches - Vanilla sponge cake soaked in a
$36 per person - Menu Selections include: three-milk sauce; sprinkled with white chocolate shav-
• choice of any three appetizers (served family style) ings, almond whipped topping and fresh raspberries
• choice of any four entrees
• dessert platter (served family style)
Flan Tradicional - Mexican custard infused with vanilla
Extras:
bean and a hint of white chocolate
• Trio of Salsas $2 per person
• Soup or Salad Course $5 per person Pastel de Chocolate - Flourless chocolate cake served
• Individual Dessert $4 per person over a hibiscus-tequila sauce; garnished with toasted
• Tequila Flight $9 per person pepitas and served with cajeta ice cream
• Cava or Tequila Toast $4 per person
• Panna or SanPellegrino $2 per person
FAMILY STYLE DINNER MENU
Antojitos / Appetizers Platos Fuertes / Main Course
Trio de Guacamole - A flight of our signature guacamo- Tacos de Cazuela - Three of the following choices
les: served with whole black beans, homemade corn tortillas
Tradicional - freshly diced avocado mixed with tomatoes, and salsas:
red onion, cilantro and Serrano chiles Barbacoa - Slowly braised guajillo chile marinated beef
Rojo - freshly diced avocado mixed with roasted toma- Cochinita Pibil - Slowly braised pork marinated in chiles
toes, roasted onion, and roasted red and Yucatan spices
jalapeno salsa Tinga de Pollo - Shredded chicken simmered in a
Fruta - freshly diced avocado mixed with fresh papaya, tomato-chipotle sauce
guava, habanero chiles and walnuts Carnitas - Crispy duck confit with Ancho pepper-peanut
salsa
Albondigas al Chipotle - Pork and beef meatballs sim-
mered in a spicy chipotle sauce served over garlicky Carne Asada Norteña - Tequila marinated skirt steak
white rice served with spicy salsa “macha”
Coctel de Camaron - Poached shrimp served with a Huachinango al Mojo de Ajo - Red Snapper fillet sim-
homemade, spicy cocktail sauce and garnished with mered in a white wine and garlic butter sauce; served
cucumber, red onion and diced avocado; served with over white rice
cucumber rounds and Mexican saltines
Pollo en Mole - Grilled chicken breast in a rich flavorful
Queso Fundido Norteño - Chihuahua cheese melted mole prepared in the traditional Puebla style
over roasted poblano strips and homemade chorizo;
served with warm flour tortillas Fajitas Zocalo - Marinated grilled chicken or steak with
sautéed onion, red and green bell peppers
Empanadas con Plátanos Fritos - Two plantain dough
turnovers filled with black beans and diced fried plan- Al Lado / Sides
tains served over a tangy tomatillo salsa; garnished with
fresco cheese and sour cream Mexican Rice / Whole Black Beans / Roasted Corn /
“Charro” Style Beans / Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert Platter
Pastel Tres Leches - Vanilla sponge cake soaked in a three-milk sauce; sprinkled with white chocolate shavings, almond
whipped topping and fresh raspberries
Flan Tradicional - Mexican custard infused with vanilla bean and a hint of white chocolate
Pastel de Chocolate - Flourless chocolate cake served over a hibiscus-tequila sauce; garnished with toasted pepitas and
served with cajeta ice cream
$28 per person $32 per person
Menu Selections include: Menu Selections include:
• choice of any one appetizer • choice of any two appetizers
• choice of any two entrees • choice of any two entrees
• choice of any two sides • choice of any two sides
• dessert platter • dessert platter
Extras:
$36 per person • Trio of Salsas $2/person
Menu Selections include: • Soup or Salad Course $5/person
• choice of any three appetizers • Individual Dessert $4/person
• choice of any three entrees • Tequila Flight $9/person
• choice of any three sides • Cava or Tequila Toast $4/person
• dessert platter • Panna or SanPellegrino $2/person
BRUNCH MENU
Antojitos / Appetizers
Trio de Guacamole - A flight of our signature guacamoles:
Tradicional - freshly diced avocado mixed with tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and Serrano chiles
Rojo - freshly diced avocado mixed with roasted tomatoes, roasted onion, and roasted red jalapeno salsa
Fruta - freshly diced avocado mixed with fresh papaya, guava, habanero chiles and walnuts
Coctel de Camaron - Poached shrimp served with a homemade, spicy cocktail sauce and garnished with cucumber, red
onion and diced avocado; served with cucumber rounds and Mexican saltines
Queso Fundido Norteño - Chihuahua cheese melted over roasted poblano strips and homemade
chorizo; served with warm flour tortillas
Empanadas con Plátanos Fritos - Two plantain dough turnovers filled with black beans and diced fried plantains served
over a tangy tomatillo salsa; garnished with fresco cheese and sour cream
Platos Fuertes / Main Course
Chilaquiles Rojos con Huevo - Traditional Mexican dish of tortillas cut in quarters, fried and simmered in a guajillo salsa;
garnished with cilantro & onions, sour cream, and fresco cheese. Served with two
scrambled eggs and “charro style” beans [Add grilled flank steak or chicken: $2 per person]
Huevos Rancheros - Two fried eggs served over whole black beans and topped with ranchera salsa;
garnished with avocado and fresco cheese [Add grilled flank steak or chicken: $2 per person]
Huevos con Chorizo - Two scrambled eggs with homemade chorizo; garnished with pico de gallo and served with refried
black beans, Mexican rice and warm flour tortillas
Flautas Capitalinas - Three crispy taquitos filled with shredded chicken tinga and served over a tomatillo salsa; garnished
with lettuce, pickled red onions, sour cream and fresco cheese. Served with refried black beans and Mexican rice
Tacos de Cazuela - Three of the following choices served with whole black beans, homemade corn
tortillas and salsas:
Barbacoa - Slowly braised guajillo chile marinated beef
Cochinita Pibil - Slowly braised pork marinated in chiles and All Brunch Reservations Require a
Yucatan spices Minimum of 25 Guests
Tinga de Pollo - Shredded chicken simmered in a
tomato-chipotle sauce $20 per person - Menu Selections include:
Carnitas - Crispy duck confit with Ancho pepper-peanut salsa • choice of any two appetizers (served family style)
• choice of any three entrees
Torta Yucateca - Traditional Mexican sandwich with refried • dessert platter (served family style)
black beans, Yucatan style pulled pork, and habanero-pickled • iced tea or fountain drinks
red onions; served with chile piquin dusted steak fries
$23 per person - Menu Selections include:
• choice of any three appetizers (served family style)
Dessert Platter • choice of any four entrees
• dessert platter (served family style)
Pastel Tres Leches - Vanilla sponge cake soaked in a three- • iced tea or fountain drinks
milk sauce; sprinkled with white chocolate shavings, almond
whipped topping and fresh raspberries Extras:
• Trio of Salsas $1 per person
Flan Tradicional - Mexican custard infused with vanilla bean • Soup or Salad Course $4 per person
and a hint of white chocolate • Individual Dessert $3 per person
• Tropical Mimosas $6 per person
Pastel de Chocolate - Flourless chocolate cake served over • Tequila Flight $6 per person
a hibiscus-tequila sauce; garnished with toasted pepitas and • Cava or Tequila Toast $3 per person
served with cajeta ice cream • Aguas Frescas $3 per person
• Panna or SanPellegrino $1 per person
FOOD STATIONS MENU
Traditional Taquiza Taste of Yucatan
A fun and festive way to sample Zocalo’s selection of Pescado A La Talla - “Butterfly” cut whole cobia fish
braised and grilled meats, homemade salsas and hand- grilled in a dry spice rub and garnished with vegetable
made tortillas as our chef prepares a variety of tacos escabeche
Barbacoa - Braised beef garnished with cilanro & onion Poc-Chuc - Grilled pork loin marinated in achiote gar-
and a roasted red jalapeño salsa nished with Xnic-pec or Yucatecan Pico de gallo
Tinga de Pollo - Marinated shredded chicken garnished Ensalada Yucateca - Watercress salad with pickled red
with pico de gallo and tomatillo salsa onions, avocado and a citrus vinaigrette
Cochinita Pibil - Yucatan style pulled pork garnished with Garlicky White Rice
pickled red onions and spicy arbol salsa Whole Black Beans
Carnitas - Crispy duck confit garnished with cilantro & Taste of Michoacan
onion and an ancho chile salsa
Barbacoa de Borrego - Marinated lamb wrapped in ba-
Al Pastor - Marinated grilled pork tenderloin garnished nana leaves and slowly cooked until tender
with a Serrano-pineapple relish and a tangy tomatillo
salsa Enchiladas Plazeras - Marinated pulled chicken rolled
into corn tortillas and topped with red guajillo salsa,
Vegetariano - Seasonal vegetables sautéed and sim- sautéed vegetables and fresco cheese
mered in a guajillo chile salsa and garnished with fresco
cheese Ensalada de Nopales - Fresh cactus salad with pico de
gallo and fresco cheese
Taste of Mexico City
Mexican Rice
Carne Asada - Tequila marinated skirt steak garnished “Charro” Style Beans
with spicy salsa “macha”
Taste of Oaxaca
Pollo Al Carbon - Garlic and herb marinated charbroiled
whole chicken garnished with pico de gallo and toma- Pavo En Mole Negro - Roasted turkey simmered in a
tillo salsa complex Oaxacan black mole
Rajas Poblanas - Roasted poblano strips sautéed with Pierna De Cerdo Adobada - Roast leg of pork in a pasilla
onions and a creamy tomatillo salsa chile-citrus marinade
Guacamole Tradicional Ensalada de Chicharron - Chopped romaine lettuce,
Refried Black Beans cilantro, red onion, tomatoes, serrano pepper, radishes
and pork crackling
Traditional Taquiza Calabacitas Picadas - Mexican zucchini sautéed with
$16 per person for choice of two selections roasted corn, tomatoes and panela cheese
$18 per person for choice of three selections
Attendant required - $50 per attendant Papas Al Horno - Yukon Gold potatoes baked with garlic,
onion and butter
Taste of Mexico City - $ 28 per person
Attendant required - $50 per attendant
All Stations Require a Minimum of 25 Guests & Bar Package
Taste of Yucatan - $ 30 per person Pricing Is Based On Two Hours of Food
Attendant required - $50 per attendant
Taste of Michoacan - $ 25 per person Extras:
Attendant required - $50 per attendant • Regional Passed Appetizers $6 per person
(one hour reception)
Taste of Oaxaca - $ 25 per person
• Trio of Guacamole Display $3 per person
Attendant required - $50 per attendant
• Ceviche Trio Display $3 per person
Tour of Mexico • “Mini” Sweets Display $2 per person
$ 40 per person for choice of two stations or Passed Desserts
Attendant required - $50 per attendant • Cava or Tequila Toast $4 per person
(requires a minimum of 50 guests) • Tequila Ambassador Tasting $225
ROOMS
Named “Best New Restaurant of River North” ZOCALO features both classic and contemporary
preparations of Mexico’s regional dishes, along with signature cocktails such as mouthwatering
margaritas and mojitos.
Our Private Dining Rooms are warm and inviting, with natural wood accents, earth tones and colorful
paintings from local artists. With amenities such as a private bar and audio/visual capabilities,
ZOCALO is the perfect place to host a cocktail reception or seated gathering. The entire restaurant
is available for rental and can accommodate events up to 225 guests.
Modern Taste. Authentic Mexican.
The Frida Room The Don Julio Bar
This room is perfect for medium sized gather- Ideal for cocktail receptions, the Don Julio
ings and can accommodate 32 seated guests Bar is a semi-private area that can accommo-
or 50 for a standing reception. The Frida Room date up to 50 seated guests or 85 for standing
features a private bar, exposed brick walls, receptions. Considered the “heart” of the
hardwood floors and vibrant artwork of restaurant the space features a 50 foot bar and
Mexico’s legendary artist. over 130 tequilas, including Reserva de Don
Julio Tequilas.
The “Galleria”
The “Galleria” is a private dining room that can ZOCALO Restaurant
accommodate up to 30 guests for an intimate For larger groups we can combine all three
and formal dining experience. The room is rooms to accommodate a cocktail reception of
decorated with colorful photography of Mexico 250 guests or a sit-down meal for up to 150
and artwork from local artists.
BUYOUTS OF THE ENTIRE FACILITY ARE AVAILABLE
To plan your event, please contact our event office at 312.302.9977 or info@zocalochicago.com
Off-site catering & special proposals are also available.
Current sales tax and 20% Service Charge applies to all food and beverage.
Prices and availability are subject to change.
358 W. Ontario Street | Between Orleans and Kingsbury | 312.302.9977
COCKTAIL RECEPTION MENU
Antojitos / Passed Appetizers Empanadas con Plátanos Fritos
Plantain dough turnovers filled with black beans
Trio de Guacamole and diced fried plantains
A flight of our signature guacamoles: served over a tangy tomatillo salsa; garnished with
Tradicional - freshly diced avocado mixed with fresco cheese and sour cream
tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and Serrano chiles
Rojo - freshly diced avocado mixed with roasted Ceviche Playero
tomatoes, roasted onion, and roasted red jalapeno Tilapia Marinated in citrus with tomato, cilantro, red
salsa onion, roasted red pepper, orange and avocado;
Fruta - freshly diced avocado mixed with fresh served over cucumber rounds
papaya, guava, habanero chiles and walnuts
Tamalitos de Doña Flor
Flautitas Capitalinas Homemade tamales stuffed with shredded pork in
Crispy Mexico City style taquitos filled with pulled a red guajillo salsa; garnished with guacasalsa and
chicken tinga and garnished with lettuce, fresco cheese
pickled red onions, fresco cheese and sour cream
Salpícon de Res
Albondigas al Chipotle Shredded beef marinated with a sherry-chipotle
Pork and beef meatballs simmered in a spicy vinaigrette and served over homemade tostadas;
chipotle sauce served over garlicky white rice garnished with romaine lettuce, red onion and
fresco cheese
Coctel de Camaron
Poached shrimp served with a homemade, spicy Tortitas de Cochinita Pibil
cocktail sauce and garnished with cucumber, red Traditional Mexican sandwich with Yucatan style
onion and diced avocado; pulled pork, refried black beans and
served over cucumber rounds and Mexican saltines habanero-pickled red onions
Tortitas de Mole Poblano Sopecitos Surtidos
Shredded chicken simmered in a Puebla style mole; Traditional pinched masa boats topped with refried
garnished with toasted sesame seeds black beans and braised beef barbacoa or black
and served between warm French bread beans and homemade chorizo; garnished with salsa
cruda, cilantro & onions, and fresco cheese
All Cocktail Receptions Require a Heavy Passed Appetizer Cocktail Reception
Minimum of 25 Guests • $15 per person for choice of five passed appetizers
(two hours of passed appetizers)
Pre-Dinner or Station Cocktail Reception • $18 per person for choice of seven passed appetizers
• $6 per person for choice of four passed appetizers (two hours of passed appetizers)
(one hour of passed appetizers)
Extras:
Cocktail Reception with Bar Package • Trio of Guacamole Display $3 per person
• $10 per person for choice of five passed appetizers • Ceviche Trio Display $3 per person
(two hours of passed appetizers) • “Mini” Sweets Display $2 per person
• $12 per person for choice of seven passed appetizers • Cava or Tequila Toast $4 per person
(two hours of passed appetizers) • Tequila Ambassador Tasting $225
BAR PACKAGES MENU
Beverage Options
Hosted Bar - Beverages are charged based on consumption and will be placed on the final bill
Bar Packages - Beverages are charged based on the predetermined package and duration
Cash Bar - Guests Pay individually at the bar for their beverages
Private Dedicated Bar Service - Available for parties over 20 guests. Bartender Fee in addition to
Gratuity: $75
Bar Packages & Pricing
Beer, Wine & Margarita Premium Brands
Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Heineken Specialty Cocktails
Light, Miller Lite, Kaliber Non-Alcoholic Ketel One, Effen, Effen Flavors, Bacardi,
Red & White House Wine Captain Morgan, 10 Cane, Tanqueray, Don
Zocalo Margarita Julio Blanco, Cabana Cachaça,
First Hour: 10 Jack Daniel’s, Maker’s Mark, Johnny Walker
Second Hour: 9 Black, Courvoisier V.S., Baileys, Kahlua
Third Hour: 8 Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Heineken
Over three hours each additional half hour: 4 Light, Miller Light, Kaliber Non-Alcoholic
Red & White House Wine
First Hour: 14
Call Brands Second Hour: 12
Specialty Cocktails Third Hour: 10
Smirnoff, Smirnoff Flavors, Meyers’s Platinum, Over three hours each additional half hour: 5
Meyers’s Dark, Tanqueray, Cuervo Tradicional,
Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Johnny Walker Red,
Baileys, Kahlua Super Premium Brands
Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Heineken Specialty Cocktails
Light, Miller Lite, Kaliber Non-Alcoholic Grey Goose, Grey Goose Flavors, Belvedere,
Red & White House Wine Bacardi, Seasonal Super Premium Rum,
First Hour: 12 Bombay Saphire, Don Julio Tequilas,
Second Hour: 10 Cabana Cachaça, Maker’s Mark, Glenmorangie,
Third Hour: 8 Courvoisier V.S.O.P., Baileys, Kahlua
Over three hours each additional half hour: 4 Corona, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Heineken
Light, Miller Light, Kaliber Non-Alcoholic
Red & White House Wine
Extras: First Hour: 18
Second Hour: 16
Tequila Flight $6 per person Third Hour: 14
Cava or Tequila Toast $4 per person Over three hours each additional half hour: 7
Tequila Ambassador Tasting $225
PRIVATE DINING POLICIES
Private Dining Policies and General Information
Reservations
Private dining rooms are reserved according to size of the group, time of the event and room availability.
Guarantees
A guaranteed number of guests is required three (3) days prior to the event. After that time, the guaran-
tee may be increased, but not decreased from the number given. The bill for the event will be prepared
based upon the guaranteed number of guests or the number of guests actually attending, which ever
number is greater. If no guarantee is given by the client, Zocalo will use the largest number of guests
listed on the contract as a basis for the guarantee.
Deposits and Cancellation
A deposit of $250.00 for groups up to 40 guests and $500.00 for groups over 40 guests or for parties that
are not during normal business hours, along with a signed contract is required to guarantee the reserva-
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tion. This deposit is refundable 30 days prior to the event. After 30 days prior, the deposit is refundable
only if we are able to reserve another function of comparable size in place of the cancelled reservation.
Room Charge
Though there are no room charges, food and beverage minimums do apply. These amounts are
determined by various factors such as day of the week, location and demand. Minimums will also vary.
All minimums do not include tax and gratuity.
Starting and Ending Times
Groups must have an agreed upon start and ending time based upon the booking needs of the room.
Tax and Gratuity
All food and beverage charges are subject to a 11.5% sales tax and 20% service charge.
Final Contract
A final contract showing the details of your function will be prepared and emailed or faxed to you approxi-
mately one week prior to the event. Zocalo must have on file a signed copy of the event form indicating
your approval three (3) days prior to your event.
Payment Terms
Payment in full is due at the end of the event. The amount of your received deposit will be deducted from
the total cost of the event. We gladly welcome American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diner’s Club, cash
and company checks.
Outside Food & Beverages
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the restaurant from the outside. Prior approval is required
before bringing any food item into the restaurant. Any such food items may be subject to a service
charge.
Special Services
We will be pleased to assist you with any flower, linen or decorative needs. In addition, audio/visual
support is available. Advanced notification is required and additional charges will apply.
