We had the pleasure of booking our wedding at the Grand Monarch, and it was absolutely beautiful!…read moreThe entire process was so smooth and stress-free. Rosemary was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted. Jen, our wedding coordinator, was phenomenal! She had an amazing personality and knew exactly what to do and when to do it. She also offered fantastic ideas that helped bring our vision to life. Our friends and family had an amazing time, and everyone had nothing but positive things to say. We chose to do everything in-house, and it was so easy to share my ideas and preferences with the team and watch them come to life -- from the décor to the food, the bar & the cake! If you're debating, stop and book here! We have zero regrets. 10000000/10, highly recommend! Thank you to all the staff who made our day so special! Rosemary, Jen, Padro & Laz! You guys are amazing. I look forward to the next event with you guys!

Warning to Anyone Considering Grand Monarch, DJ Johnny, or Coordinator Andrea…read more As a professional choreographer with years of experience at weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, and large-scale productions, I have never experienced the level of unprofessionalism, aggression, and incompetence I witnessed at Grand Monarch with DJ Johnny and event coordinator Andrea. My role was clear: prepare a court of teens, many who had never danced before, and guide them through months of practice leading up to the event. The family specifically hired me for day-of support, which is standard practice. After the family dances, the teens changed outfits. We then went outside for a quick rehearsal and huddle (5 minutes) absolutely necessary because the ballroom was shockingly small, poorly designed, and blocked by pillars. The kids needed formation adjustments before going in front of hundreds of guests. Instead of letting this essential step happen, Johnny and Andrea stormed over, yelling at me and the teens. Not a polite reminder, full-on aggressive shouting, interrupting instruction, and even trying to silence me in front of the kids. The result? The teens were discouraged, anxious, and rattled. Parents were disgusted, watching their kids be yelled at during what should have been a proud, exciting moment. The energy went from positive to toxic in seconds. To make matters worse: 1. DJ Johnny played the music before the kids were even set up. A rookie mistake he has apparently made at other events too. 2. Andrea never provided a real timeline. She contacted me only the day before and handed me a "timeline" the day of. Zero coordination. 3. No apology was ever given, not to me, not to the teens, not to the parents. Professionals handle pressure differently. Here's a couple tips from a real professional to you both: 1. You address the choreographer directly and privately, not scream in front of kids. 2. You consult the client, the person who paid us both. 3. You give a respectful heads-up. You don't scream at children mid-rehearsal. They can try to say, "We were keeping schedule." False. Dozens of professional ways exist to do that without aggression. "We had no choice." Wrong. They could have waited 60 seconds, gone to the client, or spoken to me calmly. They cause more of a distraction and a more delayed event because this altercation. "The choreographer delayed the event." False. A quick run-through is standard and was required due to the venue's design and Andrea's late timeline. "Communication was clear." False. Nothing was provided until the last second and DJ provided no expectations. Grand Monarch should be ashamed to be represented by such toxic, careless staff. Johnny's Neanderthal behavior was aggressive and reckless, especially from some who fancies himself as a JW. Andrea was complicit. For families spending thousands on milestone events: don't risk your once-in-a-lifetime celebration with vendors who yell at kids, screw up music cues, and create chaos instead of memories. This was not just poor service, this was sabotage of an important family moment. Shout out to the kids who pulled it together at the very ends despite feeling anger and frustration for how they were treated.

Facility - 5/5 - Nice venue with super friendly staff. The well-lit parking lot out front was…read moreparticularly helpful at night. One of the employees even made sure my group of friends all made it to our cars safely at the end of the night. Amazing! 5/5 Customer Service - The staff is incredible here! All I met greeted me with a smile. The bartenders worked as fast as possible to keep lines moving and customers happy. Both cash and card are accepted. This place gets two thumbs up from me.

I was looking for a place to throw an event. When i reached out, they provided me with a quote but…read morethey also mentioned they were changing ownership. When i reached out again to see on details on throwing an event even under the new ownership, the lady was not too helpful.

Heard it was amazing and such fantastic customer service. I would love to go! My family is from…read morethere!:)

I don't write negative reviews very often, but this one was warranted. First things first: you must…read morehave a membership or be invited by a member to dine at The Argyle, and the membership is very expensive. We dine at The Argyle with a friend a couple of times a year and have never been overly impressed. This evening was no exception. The service was chaotic, with our server eventually having to make our drinks himself, which took fifteen minutes. Our appetizer arrived before our first drink. The sea bass was soggy and cold, and I could barely eat it. The dress code is very strict: ladies must wear a dress, and men must wear a coat and tie in the main dining room. While this isn't inherently a problem, the service and food quality were lacking this evening. If invited again, we will kindly decline. No phones allowed! Thus, no pictures.

I really love to hangout at Los Patios. It's close to home and has a few choice eateries that…read morewe've enjoyed. The grounds are friendly and we ride (or run past this location) along the Salado Creek Greenway. During the mornings you can grab a Mexican coffee, at Cafe Olla, or latte, at Comfort Care or Naco 210. The grounds are also administered by the Blue Heron Recovery Group, which manages opportunities for folks in recovery. Los Patios is a pretty location surrounded by live oaks. It's quiet, peaceful, and calm. Whether you're eating or passing through, the location provides great respite from the summer sun or the busy-ness of the city. Worth a visit if you're looking for tranquility and shade.

Beautiful surroundings that is the home to several businesses including restaurants Comfort Cafe…read moreand Naco 210. Don't forget to get some coffee at Cafe Olla. It is peaceful and serene. Check out the vegetation. Lots of bamboo behind Comfort Cafe.

I am impressed! A few years ago there was a plant rummage sale here and the indoors was hot and…read morefalling apart (more like 15 years ago). My! Things have changed! We recently visited to celebrate my honeys graduation and was please by the freezing cold ac and the enjoyable lighting. I thought to myself, this would be a great place to throw a reception!! The Granite counter tops around the bathrooms, kitchen and trash spots are a nice touch. the bathrooms were well stocked and clean as well. The outdoors had several spots to serve food, drinks or have a band. It appeared to have a great sized kitchen indoors to get your party fed as well. If you're looking for a convenient location to host a party check it out!

I've attended many events at Aggie Park and have always been impressed by the various amenities…read moreavailable. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and can meet any of your needs. This venue is perfect for whatever the occasion.

I was so luck to have found this place for my wedding. I love it! It's charming, and rustic but…read morealso kinda vintage-y and Cassie and Maitlyn were so helpful and sweet, it was like they were part of the family. Out guests also loved the place and I love that we will forever have beautiful memories there! I left a little piece of my heart there that day! Definitely recommend!!

My husband and I got to visit the Allen Farmhaus as we were scoping out potential venues for our…read moredaughter's wedding, who lives in VA. The owner, Cassie, was able to clear her schedule for our last minute appointment and was such a pleasure to visit with. She was extremely informative and made us feel like family. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and has so much to offer. I would definitely feel confident in choosing this venue to host any special event.

Went to a friend's wedding last month and the ballroom was beautiful. The bride wanted black and…read moreburgundy, and it was decorated very well. We had a good time.

Had a Baby Shower for my First Grandbaby..The Shower was A Great success...Crown Jewel was an…read moreawesome place to have it .. It is a beautiful ballroom ..Service was fantastic...Catering was superb...provided thur Garciaeventcenters... Over all my daughter and Son-in-Law were very Satisfied...Thanks to all the staff for a wonderful event turnout..

This venue is absolutely amazing and affordable it fits 250 people and you can held the ceremony…read morethere for free. I would've held my wedding there but unfortunately the date was booked. But I definitely would if it wasn't.

So no one was answering the phone, so my best friend and I came to make a visit. Security called…read moreKristen Morgan, since I didn't have an appointment. She made excuses about how she's doing her best to reply to emails. How she doesn't oversee this location. How she just came into assisting the area. She came to meet us and gave us the most aggressive handshake, her attitude was irritable. She even stopped speaking to me after she took a breath and I asked a simple question. This young girl should not be overseeing this venue. The venue was perfect. I hope someone reads this that can remove her from being the point of contact or any contact with human beings. I'm completely disappointed and bothered by her behavior. Good luck future clients!!