Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue 73662 Homestead Drive • Twentynine Palms • CA 92277
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This veteran- and family-owned cantina in historic Twentynine Palms, "The Gateway to Joshua Tree," offers authentic small-town charm at the edge of the high desert. Its 1925 adobe-style building has a remarkably diverse history—once a service center in the heart of a growing town, then a Marine Corps supply station, and later, a vibrant art gallery. Today, the built-in roll-top doors open to create a breezeway for the bar, making for a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.
- Sweeping mountain-desert panoramas surround your vows beneath the photogenic mission bell tower wall. As your guests gather for cocktails on the side patio under its geometric sunshades, you can make a grand entrance on the Juliet balcony that once served as a loading dock for Marine supply trucks. As the sun dips low, settle into the fireside lounge seating for some desert stargazing, and when it's time to dance, head to the back lot to take a spin on the lighted dance floor—right where Marines once ate their meals!
- Creative, affordable catering packages are a specialty of this fully-permitted event venue! Sister companies Rasta Taco and Rasta Rita Margarita bring all-you-can-eat tacos, signature margaritas, and a full open bar... though if you'd prefer to bring your own caterer, Rasta Rita also has a health department-approved kitchen for their use.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Rasta Rita was recently featured in Palm Springs Life magazine as a recommended wedding & event venue in Twentynine Palms!
Free Kids Package
Rasta Rita is family-friendly! Case in point: when you host your wedding here, children under 12 can eat + drink for free from the taco bar with chips & salsa, plus sodas, agua frescas, etc. Your youngster guests won't be included in the total guest count., either. Nice!
Special All-Inclusive Package | Venue + Food + Margaritas + Open Bar!
More Rasta Rita style, less stress - just $99.89/guest
INCLUDES:
- All-You-Can-Eat Tacos + Signature Sides (2 hours serve time)
- Signature margaritas - 3 flavors
- Full open bar for 4 hours
- Ceremony & reception area with tables and chairs
- Built-in dance floor
- Two full bars
- Fire pits, free parking, and catering kitchen
Other packages are available. Please inquire for your personalized quote!
Military Discount
Rasta Rita offers a 10% discount for active military or veterans. Please inquire, and let the Rasta Rita team thank you for your service!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
The rental fee includes:
- Space for the ceremony & reception
- Photogenic mission wall, fountain, and fire pits
- Private patio with Juliet balcony
- Shaded patio and seating areas
- Two full bars
- Dance floor
- Full kitchen, kitchenette, refrigerator, and ice machine
- Food truck access and ample parking
Package Prices
- $100/person and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of year
- Guest count
- Package chosen
The Signature All-Inclusive Event Package includes the rental fee, PLUS food, margaritas, and a full open bar starting at $99.89/person.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $40/person and up
Additional Info
A service fee of 18–22% is additional.
Ask about Rasta Rita Flowers, the venue's in-house floral designer.
DID YOU KNOW: You can hire Rasta Taco and Rasta Margarita trucks to cater your off-site event, too!
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Your rental at Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue includes space for both the ceremony and reception, a photogenic mission wall, a fountain and fire pits, a private patio with a Juliet balcony, and shaded patio seating. You'll also have two full bars, a built-in dance floor, a full kitchen and kitchenette with a refrigerator and ice machine, food truck access and ample free parking.
Yes. Couples at Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue often marry under the bell tower on the edge of the Joshua Tree desert. Receptions can take place in the original 1925 adobe-style cantina, on the side patio with its geometric sunshades, or in the back lot with a 1,000-square-foot dance floor. Depending on how the indoor and outdoor areas are combined, the venue can host up to 250 guests.
Yes. Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue's sister company, Rasta Taco, offers all-you-can-eat taco catering, or you can bring your own caterer and use the health department-approved kitchen. The Rasta Taco and Rasta Margarita trucks are another fun option. Bar service is handled in-house by Rasta Rita, which has a full liquor license. The team can also connect you with its in-house florist and a preferred vendor list.
The Signature All-Inclusive package at Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue starts just under $100 per guest and covers the venue, all-you-can-eat tacos with signature sides, three flavors of margaritas and a four-hour open bar. Other packages start at $100 per person, and meals alone start at $40 per person. A service fee of 18–22% is added. Active military members and veterans get 10% off.
Yes! At Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue, children under 12 eat and drink free from the taco bar, with chips and salsa, sodas and agua frescas, and they aren't counted in your total guest count. That makes it an easy, budget-friendly choice if your guest list includes lots of little ones.
Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue sits in historic Twentynine Palms, the gateway to Joshua Tree, with sweeping mountain-desert views and unforgettable sunsets. It's one of very few desert cantinas with a standing original 1925 adobe-style building, and lounge furniture around the fire rings is perfect for stargazing after dark. Expect a relaxed, no-fuss party with tacos and margaritas.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 60 | 140 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 140 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 50 | 150 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue can accommodate up to 250 guests total, depending on your event configuration and how the indoor and outdoor areas are combined. Seating and layout vary by event—inquire with the venue for guidance specific to your guest count and vision.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
BYO
Their sister company, Rasta Taco catering, can provide "all you can eat taco meals" or bring in your own BYO caterer.
Alcohol
In-house
Their sister company, Rasta Rita, provides all bar and bartending services. Note: Rasta Rita has a full liquor license!
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, with extended hours available.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Restaurant
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Landscaped Grounds
- Mountains
- Panoramic
Rasta Rita Cantina + Venue
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