Thank you Lili, Luisa and Flor. You guys have all been amazing and very professional. This venue is…read morebreathtaking, every single detail has been well thought. If you are considering this venue for your celebration you will not regret it. The Gold package is the best one! The food choices are amazing and there are plenty of choices to pick from depending on your preferences. Thank you Secret House of Ivy!

I'd just like to thank everyone who works at the Secret House of Ivy for making my doctorate…read moregraduation party a night I will never forget. From the moment the doors opened they were all very welcoming and kind. Quick to respond via email or text, and very open to make adjustments on food or drinks as needed. They have such a solid team! All of my guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue as was I! But to be honest the best part of the whole night was an employee named Flor. She truly made me feel like her own daughter! So kind, so graceful, so attentive to detail. She truly wanted to give me the best night and she did! BIG shoutout to her.

Reached out via their website, phone number, and Instagram to book an event. Was payment ready,…read morenever received a phone call back of any sort of acknowledgment or response from the business owners. They must not know their text receipts are on since they opened my text inquiry minutes after I sent through. Would not recommend doing business with them!

We held a weekend event and I must admit. The location is lovely with a fabulous outdoor seating…read morearea, and the historic building is charming and well-maintained. I appreciate the presence of a pool table and many spaces for engaging in pleasant conversations. The entrance is sophisticated and truly ideal for all kinds of events, whether small or large. Everyone was praising the venue. When it comes to parking, it's "AWESOME"! You can park right by the building for free, making it safe and convenient to leave. No need to cross the street, just walk over to the nearby parking structure. Great suggestion. The only issue I noticed was with the bathrooms - they need improvement. The guest bathrooms don't match the nice overall look of the place. Additionally, one of the doorknobs wasn't working properly, which compromised privacy. My suggestion is to install locks and replace the doors. My sister had to keep the door open for me because it wouldn't lock.

Highly recommend this venue! Clean, comfortable, pretty and comes with security! The owner Michael…read moreis extremely helpful, professional and friendly! He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for my mom's memorial "Celebration of life" thank you Michael for having so much compassion for us.

We recently attended a baby shower at this banquet hall and it was a wonderful experience. The…read morevenue is well maintained , spacious, clean, and decorated in a way that felt both elegant and welcoming. The staff were attentive, professional, making sure everything flowed smoothly throughout the event. From the food service to the set up everything was organized and well managed that really elevated the celebration. The parking was a bit challenging since there was only a small parking lot across the street but plenty of street parking. Overall this hall made the perfect setting to celebrate such a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone planning a baby shower, wedding or family celebration. ,

Wow! This place really amazed me. I originally kept searching for a venue and when I came across…read morethis place I immediately knew this was the place. So nice inside and my event coordinator Hector was the best. He helped me with everything. He was always so calm and reassuring it would turn out great. He was exactly right. The pricing was good. If you're looking for a place that is beautiful and can provide you with resources along with being at your service then look no further. You won't regret this venue. I only wish I could have found it for my wedding last year. If I have anymore parties I will definitely be back here. Thank you Hector for being a wonderful event coordinator!

Recently attended an event at Azar. To our surprise this…read moreplace was very nice. Spacious, lots of parking and staff nice and very attentive. I don't have any upcoming events but I would definitely recommend them.

This review is way overdue. Life got ahead of me. I'm sorry, Emil and Lisa!…read more I had my daughter's quinceañera at El Palacio Hall on March 14, 2026. We hosted 175 guests. When we first started looking for venues, we had a few specific things in mind, and flexibility was one of them. On our first visit in March 2025, we met with Emil, the venue owner. He was very welcoming, friendly, family-oriented, and easy to work with. He answered all of my questions and was very transparent from day one. He never pressured us or made us feel obligated to choose everything the hall offered. All selections and packages were based on our budget and what we wanted to spend. When I walked into the venue, I was immediately attracted to the décor, high ceilings, and bar area. Everything was very clean, the white draping made the space feel even more open, and the floor plan was perfect. I knew I wouldn't have to do much. I did hire an outside vendor to help with the themed décor, but almost everything else, including the plating, was purchased through the venue. As the quinceañera date approached, we met the venue manager, Lisa. She became our go-to person for anything we needed. She was very attentive and made sure the event was a success and that everything looked beautiful on the big day. The day of the event, everything went very smoothly. We had a venue host who worked hand in hand with Lisa. I forgot his name, but he was very kind and helpful. I had many family members say, "This place is beautiful! I never knew this was here." No one had any issues with parking. The restrooms were well maintained throughout the event, the food was ready on time (we had the fajitas, beans, and rice which was very tasty), the serving staff was very efficient, and the air conditioning was blasting and felt great (the temperature that day was around 78-80 degrees). Every area of the venue was operating seamlessly. All-in-all I am very grateful to all the staff at El Palacio Hall because they helped make my daughter's quinceañera a success. I would definitely have another event there again.

Very caring staff and wonderful facilities. Clean bathrooms . Large parking lot . Didn't need to…read morebring much if any decorations since the hall is so well maintained

The owner is a lier and a thief! Do not book your event here. Please beware…read more He did not respect the contract and stole money from my cousin. His venue is a joke. They only accept cash isnt that suspicious

We booked our hall for this year and the owner response very fast to my text . They accept zelle…read moreand let you see the hall multiple times . Not sure about the negative reviews , not sure if its for one of there other halls they have .

Lovely venue for any event. The only downfall is that you don't get enough set up time without…read morehaving to pay for it. So you have to cut your event shorter if you want to set up or pay for the full day but the place is very nice.

We booked the East Whittier Women's club to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation…read more Throughout the entire experience, from our first showing weeks before, thur set up, to the clean up of the party the night of, the communication with the facilities manager was thorough and efficient. She was onsite and able to respond quickly when needed. The facility was clean and charming, just what you'd want from a historic home. The gardens, where we spend most of our time, were well manicured and beautiful. The ballroom area was cool and perfect for dancing and the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with cleaning supplies. Will definitely book here again, maybe a wedding next!?