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Private Events | Paraiso - Mexican Restaurant Taqueria & Mezcaleria

Private Dining & Event Space on Capitol Hill

Private Dining & Event Space on Capitol Hill

Host your next private event at Paraíso on Capitol Hill, DC. Our fully private Frida Room has its own entrance, bar and restrooms, seating 35 or hosting 50 standing. Ana’s Corner offers semi-private dining for 20 seated guests. Full buyouts accommodate up to 180 standing. Chef-created Mexican menus for corporate events, political fundraisers, holiday parties, receptions and celebrations. Breakfast and off-hours events by advance arrangement. No room fee; food and beverage minimums apply.

"Just wanted to say thanks again- everything worked out perfectly"

Chris J.

"Thank you so much for a wonderful event! Your staff and everyone were exceptional. We really appreciate it!"

Whitney S.

"Thank you again for all of your help with the event! It was great"

Elaine M.

Private Event Packages & Buyouts on Capitol Hill

  • Cocktail Reception · from $38

    Cocktail Reception · from $38

    Chef-crafted Mexican bites for receptions, happy hours and Member events that mingle. Add margaritas, mezcal and a full bar. 20 to 180 guests.

  • Hill Breakfast · from $32

    Hill Breakfast · from $32

    Fundraising breakfasts, board meetings and early kickoffs, served before we open in our fully private Frida Room. Coffee and aguas frescas packages available.

  • Private Dinner · from $81

    Private Dinner · from $81

    Seated three-course Mexican dinner for donor, board and rehearsal dinners. Frida Room or Ana’s Corner.

  • Holiday Party Package

    Holiday Party Package

    Office holiday parties, from an intimate Frida Room dinner to a full buyout for 180. December dates book fast.

  • Celebration Brunch

    Celebration Brunch

    Weekend brunch for showers, birthdays and graduations in a private or semi-private space, with mimosa options.

  • Full Restaurant Buyout · up to 180

    Full Restaurant Buyout · up to 180

    The whole restaurant for galas, political receptions and holiday parties: bar, Frida Room and dining room for up to 180.

Frida Room · Private Event Room

Frida Room · Private Event Room

Our private dining room on Capitol Hill is a fully private event space with its own entrance, private bar and restrooms. Close the door and the room is yours, for fundraising breakfasts, corporate receptions, donor dinners, birthday parties and rehearsal dinners. Add a custom chef's choice menu for a special experience. Seated: up to 35. Standing cocktail: up to 50. A/V: flat-screen TV and microphone.
Full Restaurant Buyout · Up to 180 Guests

Full Restaurant Buyout · Up to 180 Guests

Reserve all of Paraíso for your group: the bar, the Frida Room private dining room and the main dining room. Our full restaurant buyout is a large event venue on Capitol Hill for holiday parties, political receptions and fundraisers, corporate events, galas, graduation parties and wedding celebrations. Chef-created Mexican menus and a full mezcal and margarita bar. 75 to 180 guests standing. A/V: flat-screen TV and microphone.
Ana’s Corner · Semi-Private Dining

Ana’s Corner · Semi-Private Dining

Ana’s Corner is a semi-private dining space on Capitol Hill for groups of up to 20, surrounded by artwork and next to our open kitchen. A room divider is available for added privacy, so your group gets its own space while still enjoying the energy of the dining room. Ideal for birthday dinners, baby and bridal showers, graduation celebrations, team lunches and chef’s table dinners. Seated: up to 20. A/V: flat-screen TV.