Milwaukee's Southside La Fuente Restaurant Converted To Banquet Hall And Events Venue

The popular Mexican restaurant known as La Fuente in the Southside of Milwaukee has been converted into a banquet hall and events venue business.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

November 26, 2017

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, José Zerate closed La Fuente Food and Bar Restaurant and will no longer be serving food on the daily basis to patrons, but instead will reopen as a rental banquet hall and big party events venue with the option for food catering. 

Zarate posted the following noticed in La Fuente Restaurant Facebook page, "La Fuente at 625 S. 5th Street will only open for banquet hall rentals and large party events..."

Zarate had been planning for the new hall and catering venue on S. 5th Street location for over several years. The La Fuente Restaurant at the 9100 block of W. Bluemound Rd. in Wauwatosa will remain open, according to Zarate.
On May 10, 2016, the City of Milwaukee Licensing Committee voted 4-0 to approved change of venue at 607 S. 5th Street in Milwaukee.
Minutes note: 12 ZARATE, Jose G, Agent for "Zarate Catering LTD", Class B Tavern and Public Entertainment Premises License Applications Requesting Bands, Comedy Acts, Dancing by Performers, Disc Jockey, Instrumental Musicians, Karaoke, Patron Contests, Patrons Dancing, Battle of the Bands, and Poetry Readings for "Premier Events" at 607 S 5th St. The applicant stated he will also use it as a bar if there are no events planned, but will not be using it as a nightclub. Individual also present: Ald. Perez stated he has no objections. Ald. Rainey moved approval. (Prevailed 4-0)