Rental Spaces

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Large auditorium with black back drop in front of chairs arranged on risers. Wood floor

The Auditorium is the ESB-MACC's largest space, with stadium-style seating on risers that can accommodate presentations, concerts, and film screenings.

brightly lit black box style theater with wood floors and chairs arranged on risers

An intimate theater space that can be used for smaller-scale presentations, concerts and film screenings.

A brightly lit empty dance studio with blue walls and white ceiling

The Dance Studio is a versatile space that can be used for dance rehearsals, meetings, and receptions.

Brightly lit room with chairs arranged in rows.

The Raul Salinas Room is free of charge during regular business hours. It is designed to meet general non-commercial, informational, educational, cultural, and civic needs ideal for discussion groups, meetings, workshops, and classes.

Open outdoor area with concrete walkways, trees and sculptures.

The Zócalo is a beautiful outdoor plaza that can accommodate outdoor activities and festivals. This is the only space available for personal events.

A large grass covered lawn with a concrete walkway leading to the entry to a building

The North Lawn is an open grassy space suitable for a variety of outdoor events, and its proximity to the MACC parking lot adds to its accessibility.


Lorie M. Martinez, Culture and Arts Coordinator, LAAP/Facility Rentals Coordinator

Lorie.martinez@austintexas.gov | 512-974-3773


Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center


600 River St, Austin, TX 78701
 (512) 974-3772



Parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Parking is $2 per hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. is a flat rate of $5. For paid time that continues after 6 p.m., the $5 flat rate is added to existing payment and parking expires at 3 a.m.