One of Houston’s most anticipated events is just around the corner, the 2025 Houston Rodeo! Taking place from March 4 to March 23, an estimated 2.5 million guests will be attending this year.
With so many visitors flocking to the city, securing the best venues for Houston Rodeo parties and private events will be highly competitive. With 45 years of experience, we’ve hosted countless Houston Rodeo celebrations. The iconic Armadillo Palace is available for your Houston Rodeo celebrations. Discover how you can celebrate the Houston Rodeo in true Texas style at your next private event:
Why The Armadillo Palace is the Best Venue for Your Houston Rodeo Celebration
The True Texan Experience
The Houston Rodeo is all about celebrating Texan culture. So your food and private event venue have to be authentic! The Armadillo Palace is our bona fide Texan ranch house, converted into a dance hall and beer garden. Decked out in classic Texan deco, it’s one giant tribute to everything that makes our state proud.
With live Texan tunes, live-fire barbeque pits, and a great vibe, you won’t find a place more authentically Texan than The Armadillo Palace.
Spacious and Flexible
The Armadillo Palace offers seven private or semi-private areas, including vintage private halls, and spacious outdoor areas. Our options are perfect for groups of all sizes, offering private event restaurants for groups of up to 200!
We can also give your event a personal touch, by taking care of custom decor or themed setups. From table settings to personalized signage, we’ll make it happen.
Located near the Houston Rodeo Grounds
The Armadillo Palace is located just ten minutes from NRG Stadium, downtown Houston, and the Galleria – making it one of the most convenient private event venues for the Houston Rodeo.
It’s just a short drive down Kirby Drive, with a convenient direct bus route from NRG to our venue also available.
Family-friendly
The Armadillo Palace is great for groups of all ages, with kid-friendly menu options, safe outdoor spaces, and soft drinks for kids. Our staff works with families every day of the week and offers a welcoming charm that is uniquely Texan.
Bespoke Private Event Packages for Houston Rodeo 2025
Our team at the Armadillo Palace are pros in flexibility. Whether you’re looking to host a corporate event for colleagues and connections, a VIP gathering with special talents, or a personal celebration with your closest friends, we’ll help you put it together.
Our dedicated event planning team can handle logistics and setup, so you and your guests can arrive without worrying about things like food, drinks, entertainment, or enough seating. We provide full-service catering and bar packages for groups of all sizes.
Feel free to contact us for a quote today, with menus available from $30 to $75 per person.
Customize your Authentic Texan Menu!
At The Armadillo Palace, we welcome you to customize your menu with a selection of locally sourced ingredients. You can design your dream menu, with meats, homemade Southern sides, and desserts that suit your tastes. Here’s a look at our offerings:
Slow-smoked BBQ
Our time-tested and scratch-made barbeque is an unmissable option for your full-service menu. With a jaw-dropping live fire and fresh carving spectacle, it serves entertainment just as much as it does taste.
Your guests can indulge in a choice of mesquite-smoked meats, including brisket, pork ribs, Czech sausage, jalapeno pork sausage, ham, turkey breast, and chicken.
Tex-Mex
For those looking for a taste of the South, turn to our incredible Tex-Mex menus. Combining homemade flour tortillas with meats straight off the grill, you can enjoy a fiery with all the trimming and sides – such as Mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, jalapenos, guacamole, salsa, and cheddar cheese.
Land and Sea
Sometimes you want a taste of everything; we get it. That’s why we offer a variety of the best of Texas’ land and sea.
Your guests can enjoy mesquite-smoked prime rib or rib-eye steaks, followed by grilled shrimp or fried oysters – fresh from the Gulf. All are served with our finest homemade starters and sides.
Texan Cocktail Packages
Add some extra life to your Houston Rodeo private event space, with our cocktail packages straight from our bar, Yonderlust.
Our gleaming silver mobile bar provides customizable bar packages of beer, wine, Texan cocktails, and even coffee.
Enjoy True Live Texan Entertainment
We don’t just serve food; we also have a lively atmosphere. Each booking at The Armadillo Palace can host performances by local Texan musicians, with our dance floor and honky-tonk vibes open all night for a true rodeo experience.
Whiskey tastings and live-action stations are also available, which gives everyone the chance to customize sliders and tacos.
Mechanical bulls are also possible if you want to see your buddies get thrown around!
How to Book Your Private Event During the Houston Rodeo
With limited booking slots, we urge you to book your private event during the Houston Rodeo, as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Booking your private event during the Houston Rodeo couldn’t be easier. Simply fill out our booking form,, or send us an e-mail at events@goodecompany.com.
We’ll be happy to discuss your dream event, provide a quote, and work out all the logistics to make it utterly flawless. The Armadillo Palace is located at 5015 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77098 – just ten minutes from NRG Stadium, downtown Houston, and the Galleria.