Private events · Catering · Dubai
Mexican private dining in Al Barsha.
Querida seats 26. The room is small enough to book entirely, large enough to do a real celebration. Family-style platters, mariachi serenades, custom set menus, alcohol-free — halal hospitality on the level of a Mexican home kitchen.
- 26 seats · Full room buyout
- Mariachi · Custom serenades
- Halal · Alcohol-free
- Catering · Off-premise too
From AED 145 / guest · 8-guest minimum · Full-room buyout from AED 4,500. Off-premise catering: from AED 95 / guest, 4–7 day lead time.
What we host.
- Birthday dinners — 8 to 26 guests. Custom set menu, dessert moment, mariachi serenade if desired.
- Anniversary & proposal nights — table-side serenade, photographer-friendly room, dessert plate written with the moment in mind.
- Corporate dinners — 10 to 26 guests. Family-style platters, fixed pricing, halal-certified for any guest list.
- Family celebrations — Eid Al Adha, Iftar, baby shower, graduation. The room handles multi-generational tables well.
- Off-premise catering — corporate offices, home dinners, weddings (halal). 4–7 day lead time.
"Hosted my mom's 60th birthday at Querida. The team did a custom mariachi serenade, the dessert came out with a candle, my mom cried."— R.A. on Tripadvisor · 5 stars
What we've already hosted.
- 40+ Private birthdays since opening
- 12 Corporate dinners (8–22 guests)
- 8 Wedding-week celebrations
- 15+ Off-premise caterings across Dubai
Querida has hosted brand teams from local agencies, embassy receptions, engagement parties, and three-generation Eid family dinners. The kitchen scales from a 12-guest tasting menu to a 100-cover off-premise catering with the same Mama Lalis recipes.
Frequently asked.
- Can I book Querida for a private event?
- Yes. Querida hosts private events for groups of 8 or more — birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, family celebrations. The full 26-seat room can be reserved exclusively. Message +971 56 312 3030 with the date, party size, and any dietary notes.
- What's the maximum capacity?
- Querida seats 26 guests. Standing receptions can host slightly more (~35) but the room is designed for seated dining. For larger gatherings, the kitchen can also cater off-premise.
- Is there a minimum spend?
- Minimum spend depends on time slot and party size. Group dinners of 8–12 guests typically have no minimum. Full-room buyouts (16+ guests) carry a minimum spend depending on day of week. Tuesday and Sunday brunch slots have specific tiered pricing.
- Can you arrange a mariachi serenade for a birthday?
- Yes. Querida arranges custom table-side mariachi serenades for birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals on mariachi nights. Plan two weeks ahead — message the team with the guest of honour's name and any song requests.
- Is the menu halal?
- Every dish at Querida is halal — beef, chicken, lamb, all halal-certified. The kitchen is alcohol-free. Vegetarian and gluten-free options on most courses.
- Can the kitchen do set menus?
- Yes. The team can build a 3-course or 5-course set menu based on your preferences and dietary requirements. Family-style platters are also available — guests share Plato de Birria, Tamales, Asada de Monclova, and the Querida sampler at the table.
- Do you cater off-premise?
- Yes. Querida caters across Dubai for corporate events, weddings (halal), and home dinners. Lead time: 4–7 days for most menus. Message the team with the date, headcount, and venue address.
Plan a night.
For group dinners and private events, message the team directly with the date, party size, and any dietary notes.