Frequently Asked Questions

We make hosting the bar easy! Mamacitas Bar & Co is a mobile bartending service, which means you provide the alcohol and we take care of the rest. Our package includes professional bartending, a portable bar setup, mixers, garnishes, ice, cups, napkins, straws, coolers, a water station, and personalized help planning your bar menu and alcohol shopping list.

No. Mamacitas Bar & Co operates as a BYOB bartending service, so all alcohol is purchased and provided by the client. Don't worry—we'll help you figure out exactly what to buy and how much based on your guest count and cocktail menu.

Absolutely! This is one of our favorite parts. We'll work with you to create a bar menu that fits your event, your taste, and your vibe. Once your menu is finalized, we'll also provide a customized alcohol shopping list so you know what to purchase.

Our $1,000 package includes up to 5 hours of bar service for up to 75 guests with one bartender, plus travel and setup within our included Austin-area service radius, mixers, garnishes, ice, compostable cups, napkins, straws, coolers, a water station, portable bar setup, event preparation, insurance, and personalized bar-menu and shopping-list assistance.

One bartender is included for events with up to 75 guests. Events with 76 or more guests require at least one additional bartender, currently $300 per additional bartender. Certain event formats or service needs may require additional staff regardless of guest count, and we'll help determine what makes sense for your event.

Yes! Our package includes travel within 40 miles each way of Downtown Austin. We can travel farther for an additional mileage fee, up to our maximum service distance. Send us your venue or event address and we can confirm the travel cost for you.

Yes! Our package includes a portable bar setup so you don't need to have an existing bar at your venue. If your venue already has a bar you'd like us to use, just let us know during planning.

Definitely. Outdoor bars just need to be located under appropriate cover and protected from the weather. Because Texas weather likes to have a personality of its own, we may need to relocate, delay, suspend, or discontinue service if conditions become unsafe for our bartenders or guests.

Yes! We offer both as optional add-ons. Table wine service is currently $3 per guest, and champagne toast service is $4 per guest. Because these services require a bartender to step away from the bar, a second bartender is required for both table wine service and champagne toast service so regular bar service can continue uninterrupted.

Yes, when scheduling allows. Additional bar service is currently $200 per hour, with a maximum of two additional hours.

Yes. A $250 minimum gratuity per bartender applies to each event. Guests are welcome to tip during service, and those tips count toward the minimum. If guest tips do not reach the minimum, the client is responsible for the remaining difference.

A signed agreement and 50% non-refundable deposit are required to officially reserve your event date. The remaining balance is due 30 days before your event.

We understand that plans sometimes change. Cancellation fees depend on how close the cancellation occurs to your event date, and date changes requested at least 30 days before the event may be transferred to a new date when we're available. Full details are provided in your service agreement before booking.

Your final guaranteed guest count is due 14 days before your event. If your guest count increases after that point, contact us as soon as possible and we'll let you know whether we can accommodate the change and whether additional staffing or charges are needed.

Weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, showers, corporate events, backyard celebrations, holiday parties, private dinners—you name it. If there are people gathering and drinks being poured, there's a good chance Mamacitas belongs there.

Yes. Mamacitas Bar & Co carries insurance for our bartending services. Your venue may have its own requirements as well, so we recommend confirming that outside bartending services are permitted before booking.

Yes. If you're hosting at a venue, please confirm that they allow outside bartending services and any specific services you're planning to add before submitting your non-refundable deposit.