Mariachi services & pricing
Hire live mariachi in Los Angeles for six kinds of events. We cover all of Los Angeles County — below are the services we offer and the complete pricing rules we apply to every quote.
What we play
Weddings
We play the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the entrance to your reception with live mariachi.
Moments we cover
- Processional and Ave María at the ceremony
- Cocktail-hour set
- First dance or toast with a requested song
Quinceañeras
From the mass to the vals and the surprise dance, plus the rancheras that fill the floor.
Moments we cover
- Vals with dad and the court
- Ranchera and son set for the party
Serenatas & birthdays
A surprise arrival at the house, restaurant, or workplace with Las Mañanitas and requests.
Moments we cover
- Birthdays and Mother's Day
- Anniversaries and proposals
- Restaurant surprises
Church masses
Panamerican mass with entrance, offertory, Santo, Cordero, and recessional hymns.
Moments we cover
- Baptisms and presentations
- Quinceañera and anniversary masses
- Thanksgiving masses
Corporate events
Receptions, awards dinners, and year-end celebrations with a professional set.
Moments we cover
- Receptions and mixers
- Gala dinners and awards nights
- Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence celebrations
Memorials & funerals
A calm tribute with Amor Eterno, Las Golondrinas, and the songs the family requests.
Moments we cover
- Chapel or graveside services
- Funeral masses
- Memorial anniversaries
Pricing
The complete rules, exactly as they apply to every quote:
- Monday–Friday (within 25 miles of 90011): 7-song package or 1 hr package weekdays only.
- Saturday, 7:00–10:00am ("serenata"): 7-song package or 1 hour minimum.
- Saturday, 10:00am–3:00pm: 1-hour minimum.
- Saturday, 3:00–9:30pm (peak): 2-hour minimum.
- Saturday, after 9:30pm: 1-hour minimum.
- Saturday bookings only within 30 miles of 90011 — farther out, please call.
- Sunday, from 8:00am: 7-song package or 1 hour with the standard distance-based hour minimum.
- Distance-based hour minimum (Sunday, and weekday hourly bookings beyond 25 miles): 2 hours within 15 miles, 3 hours within 30, 4 hours within 50, then +1 hour per additional 20 miles.
- The deposit is $50 per hour booked (or $50 for the 7-songs package). If you book less than 24 hours before the event, the minimum deposit is $150. The balance is paid later directly to the band.
- Cancellation: the deposit is refundable only if you cancel 7 or more days before the event.
- Instant quotes are available for Los Angeles County only.
| Option | Rate | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| 7-song package | $380 flat | Monday–Friday, within 25 miles of 90011 |
| Weekday hourly | $500/hr | Monday–Friday, no hour minimum within 25 miles |
| Weekend hourly | $550/hr | Saturday & Sunday, starting 3:00 PM or later |
| Deposit to reserve | $50/hr | Applied to the total; minimum $150 if you book less than 24h ahead |
Sound & extras packages
Pick the gear that fits the size of your event. The extra cost is added to your quote; just let us know which package you'd like when you book.
Package 1
Included
Small speaker + wireless singing mic. Included with bookings of 1 hour or more, at no extra charge.
Package 2
+$70 extra
Two additional speakers + wireless mics for the instruments. Ideal for big halls and big events.
Package 3
+$150 extra
All the sound gear from Package 2, plus sombreros.
Common questions
See all frequently asked questionsThe full pricing and cancellation rules are in the list above.
- What areas do you serve?
- We give instant quotes for Los Angeles County only. For events outside the county or state, contact us and we'll review it case by case.
- Where are you located?
- We are based in South Los Angeles, ZIP 90011. We come to your event anywhere in Los Angeles County: homes, halls, churches, restaurants, and cemeteries.
- How far in advance should I book?
- The sooner the better, especially for weekends. Bookings under 24 hours out are allowed. Under 3 hours before the start you need to call us.
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Tell us the date, time, and city and we will send you a quote.