Banquet hall approved for Plaza La Rosita in Palatine

Palatine village council members have granted a special-use permit and liquor license to Excellence Banquets Inc., which plans to open at Plaza La Rosita on Dundee Road at Baldwin Road. Itasca residents Citlallin Lara and Jorge Mauricio will be the co-owners of the banquet hall projected to accommodate a maximum of 300 guests. Brandi's Banquets opened in the same space in 2009 after addressing initial opposition from nearby condominium residents who had traffic, noise and safety concerns. Brandi's lasted four years until Rosa Bella took over and operated until early 2018. Excellence Banquets would handle a variety of celebratory and corporate events in Palatine. Along with typical banquet fare, such as lemon chicken and pasta, the proposed menu lists Mexican cooking with dishes including pork chops in green sauce, cactus and refried beans.