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Visitors to Las Vegas looking for one of the city’s longstanding examples of dining excellence should definitely have Ricardo’s on their list of places to eat. On the verge of celebrating their 30th year in business, Ricardo’s is a family-owned establishment that’s known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, friendly service and engaging atmosphere. Meeting planners looking for a centrally located restaurant for their next dining event will be pleased to know that Ricardo’s is conveniently located just two miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, providing quick and easy access to the city’s major venues and attractions.

Ricardo’s is also one of the city’s most frequented restaurants for both corporate and social gatherings. The restaurant features beautifully furnished, yet, casual interiors that are perfectly suited to events of all varieties. Thanks to its versatile seating areas, the restaurant can accommodate several seating and table configurations for groups of 20 to 100 guests. Ricardo’s is also available for a complete buyout for large-scale events for up to 325 guests.

With a full roster of Mexican favorites, Ricardo’s is the place to go for food inspired by the authentic recipes from south of the border. Popular menu items include carne asada, steak picado, carnitas, pollo ranchero, fish tacos, shrimp a la diabla and, of course, the restaurant’s famous chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas.

Ricardo’s is also known for their incomparable margarita options made exclusively from José Cuervo tequila. With a list of flavors that includes strawberry, peach, midori melon, raspberry and mango, the margaritas alone are reason enough to book Ricardo’s for a group experience that everyone in attendance will be sure to enjoy.

Group menus are fully customizable and allow planners to tailor the food options to the specific needs of their group. The expert kitchen staff can even prepare a vegetarian menu if the occasion so requires, as well as a number of other items besides their signature Mexican cuisine. Group menus vary in price in order to accommodate a wide range of budgets. A buffet option is available for groups of 40 guests or more and includes chips and salsa, chicken and beef fajitas, Mexican-style rice, refried beans, enchiladas, tortillas and an assortment of must-have condiments.

Other group options include champagne toasts, cake service, full-bar service, drink tickets and strolling entertainment. For an extra special touch, Ricardo’s can personalize group menus with the date of the event and the names of the attendees for the perfect corporate memento.

Planners can also utilize Ricardo’s excellent catering program to bring the restaurant’s great-tasting menu options to the meeting facility of their choice. Catering is customized to the demands of each event, ranging from basic food service needs to full-service parties complete with margarita machines and live musicians. One of Ricardo’s most popular catering programs, the Fajita Fiesta Delivery, provides a complete setup for a full-scale party, including disposable containers and eating utensils.

With so much to offer as a restaurant and meeting destination, it’s no wonder that Ricardo’s has been voted Best Mexican Restaurant by the Las Vegas Review-Journal reader’s poll 22 times since 1983.

For more information on booking corporate or social events at Ricardo’s, call (702) 227-9100 or visit www.ricardosoflasvegas.com.