Suerte
James Beard-nominated heirloom-masa Mexican powerhouse in the heart of East 6th: suadero tacos, rare Sotol/Mezcal library & $0-room-rental executive buyouts 5 mins from Downtown.
Transparent Out-the-Door Event Ledger
Contract basis: F&B Minimum Spend (Room Rental Waived) · Includes Texas's statutory +32.1% service-and-tax stack upfront.
| Statutory Cost Line Item | Standard Weekday | Peak Festival / Conference Week |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum F&B / Base Buyout Commitment | $12,000 | $34,000 |
| Dedicated Space / Room Rental Fee | $0 (Waived) | $0 (Waived) |
| Pre-Fee Contract Subtotal | $12,000 | $34,000 |
| Mandatory Admin & Service Charge (22%) Taxable · TX § 151.007 | $2,640 | $7,480 |
| Austin / Texas Sales Tax (8.25% on Subtotal + Admin Fee) | $1,208 | $3,422 |
| 0% Municipal LET · TX Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage Rule | $0 | $0 |
| True Out-the-Door Total
+32.1% statutory stack above quoted minimum
| $15,848 $138 / guest all-in
| $44,902 $390 / guest all-in
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Statutory Note: Austin and the State of Texas impose 0% municipal live entertainment tax on private venue buyouts, live bands, weddings, or corporate concerts. Hosted open bars follow Texas Tax Code Ch. 183 Mixed Beverage tax rules; qualified 501(c)(3) charities exempt 8.25% sales tax via TX Comptroller Form 01-339.
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Verified Google Reviews · Suerte
“Suerte is an amazing spot with incredible food, a great atmosphere, and a unique dining experience. The flavors are outstanding, and you can really tell there’s a lot of thought and care put into every dish. The service and overall vibe…”
“We had an amazing brunch experience at Suerte! Although it was a busy Saturday afternoon, we received our food very quickly. Our server Zach was great! He recommended some dishes to try as it was our first time. Everything we ordered was…”
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Unredacted Venue Specification
Nearest Corridor Guest Room-Block Partner · Zero Attrition
Hosting a standalone Austin estate wedding, brand house, or rooftop reception? Pair your buyout with a zero-attrition wholesale room block at JW Marriott Austin (17.0% Austin Hotel Occupancy Tax + amenity fees disclosed upfront).
Austin Corridor Egress & Arrival Timing
Corner of E 6th & Chicon St (1800 E 6th St)—5 minutes east of Fairmont & Marriott Downtown and 2 blocks from Distribution Hall!
Tailored Texas Out-the-Door Event Budget
Single-Venue Out-the-Door Math (Standard Weekday Minimum): $12,000 base + 22% admin ($2,640) + 8.25% tax ($1,208)
Zero planner fee — compensated via standard commissionable venue & vendor partner agreements.
| Scope & Statutory Note | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Private Venue Buyout & F&B Minimum (115 pax) Standard non-compression corridor minimum spend benchmark. | $14,341 | $16,675 | $19,677 |
Mandatory Venue Admin/Service (24%) + 8.25% Tax Exposes the real "++" stack: 24% admin/service fee ($4,002) is subject to 8.25% Texas sales tax ($1,706). | $4,909 | $5,708 | $6,735 |
Independent Local AV, Audio & Stage Rig (1 day) Saves ~$4,134 vs. captive in-house hotel AV (~$9,876 with 25% AV service fee). | $4,881 | $5,742 | $6,603 |
| Total Out-the-Door All-In | $24,131 | $28,125 | $33,015 |
Synchronized 3-Venue Hold Strategy
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