Terms and Conditions
Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen
Effective Date: November 12, 2026
Welcome to Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen (“Rivas,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website, www.rivascoffee.com, placing an online order, making a reservation, or using services offered through our website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.
Please read these terms carefully before using our website or services.
1. General Information
Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen is a restaurant located in the Houston Heights area of Houston, Texas, offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, specialty coffee, cocktails, and private dining experiences.
Our website provides information about our restaurant, menus, operating hours, reservations, online ordering, special events, and other services.
We reserve the right to update website content, menu offerings, pricing, operating hours, and these Terms & Conditions at any time.
2. Website Usage
By using our website, you agree to:
- Use the website only for lawful purposes.
- Provide accurate information when placing orders, requesting reservations, or submitting inquiries.
- Refrain from attempting to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to our website or associated systems.
- Respect the intellectual property and content belonging to Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen.
We reserve the right to restrict access to our website or services in cases of misuse or fraudulent activity.
3. Menu Information & Pricing
We make reasonable efforts to ensure that our website accurately reflects our current menu, pricing, ingredients, and availability.
However:
- Menu items and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Certain dishes or beverages may be unavailable due to seasonal availability, supply limitations, or operational needs.
- Images displayed on our website are for illustrative purposes and may differ from actual presentations.
- Menu descriptions may not list every ingredient.
- Applicable taxes, service charges, or other fees may be added where permitted by law and disclosed during the ordering or booking process.
Rivas reserves the right to correct pricing errors or inaccuracies. Any changes to a confirmed order will be communicated when reasonably possible.
4. Online Ordering & Payments
Rivas offers online ordering through Toast and may offer ordering or delivery through authorized third-party platforms, including DoorDash and Uber Eats.
By placing an online order, you acknowledge that:
- Orders are subject to restaurant acceptance and product availability.
- Preparation and pickup times are estimates and may vary based on restaurant volume.
- Customers are responsible for selecting the correct items, quantities, and pickup information.
- Orders submitted through third-party platforms may be subject to additional fees, policies, and conditions established by those providers.
Rivas is a cashless establishment. We accept supported electronic payment methods, including major credit and debit cards.
All payments must be successfully processed before an online order is completed, unless otherwise agreed.
For issues involving incorrect, missing, or unsatisfactory items, please contact the restaurant promptly. Refunds, replacements, or other resolutions will be evaluated based on the circumstances and applicable law.
5. Reservations & Seating
Reservations may be made through our website or authorized reservation platforms.
By making a reservation, guests acknowledge the following:
- Reservations are subject to availability and confirmation.
- We offer a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals.
- Reservations may be released after the grace period if the party has not arrived or communicated with the restaurant.
- Seating arrangements are based on party size, availability, operational requirements, and restaurant discretion.
- Indoor and outdoor seating preferences are requests and are not guaranteed unless expressly confirmed.
- We may contact guests to confirm or clarify reservation details.
We encourage guests to notify us as soon as possible if they need to modify or cancel a reservation.
Special reservation conditions, including deposits, cancellation fees, or minimum spending requirements, may apply to certain bookings when disclosed and accepted during the reservation process.
6. Private Events & Group Reservations
Rivas offers opportunities for private gatherings, corporate events, celebrations, and large group reservations.
All private event requests are subject to availability and approval.
Event-specific requirements may include:
- A signed event agreement.
- A deposit or advance payment.
- Minimum food and beverage spending requirements.
- Agreed event start and end times.
- Guest count confirmation.
- Cancellation or rescheduling policies.
- Additional charges for special arrangements or services.
All applicable requirements will be communicated in the event proposal or agreement before confirmation.
In the event of a conflict between these general Terms & Conditions and a signed private event agreement, the signed agreement will govern the event.
7. Alcoholic Beverages
Rivas serves alcoholic beverages in accordance with applicable Texas laws and regulations.
Guests purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages must be at least 21 years of age and may be required to present valid government-issued identification.
We reserve the right to:
- Refuse alcoholic beverage service when required or permitted by law.
- Decline service to visibly intoxicated individuals.
- Verify identification before serving alcohol.
- Restrict alcohol sales to permitted hours and authorized methods.
Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased, consumed, or transported in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions
Rivas strives to accommodate guests with food allergies and dietary preferences whenever reasonably possible.
We encourage guests to notify our team of allergies or dietary restrictions before ordering.
Although we take reasonable precautions, our kitchen handles various ingredients and allergens, and cross-contact may occur.
We cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free from allergens or cross-contact.
Guests with severe allergies should speak directly with restaurant management before placing an order.
9. Third-Party Services & External Links
Our website may include links to or integrations with third-party platforms, including online ordering, reservations, delivery services, payment processors, and social media.
These third-party services operate under their own terms, privacy policies, and procedures.
Rivas is not responsible for the independent content, practices, or technical operations of third-party websites or platforms, except to the extent required by applicable law.
10. Intellectual Property
All original website content, including our logos, branding, photographs, menu descriptions, graphics, and written materials, is owned by Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen or used with appropriate permission.
Visitors may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially use our protected content without prior written authorization, except as permitted by law.
11. Website Availability & Accuracy
We strive to maintain an accessible, accurate, and functional website.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted website availability or that all website information will always be free of technical errors.
We may temporarily suspend or modify portions of our website for maintenance, security, or operational reasons.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of our website or third-party services.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited, or affects any non-waivable consumer rights.
13. Privacy & Personal Information
We respect the privacy of our guests and website visitors.
Information submitted through online orders, reservations, inquiries, or other website features may be processed to fulfill requests, communicate with guests, and provide restaurant services.
For additional information regarding how personal information is collected, used, and protected, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Third-party ordering and reservation providers may collect and process information under their own privacy policies.
14. Changes to Terms & Conditions
Rivas reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions as necessary to reflect changes in our services, restaurant operations, website functionality, or applicable laws.
Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of our website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms to the extent permitted by law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms & Conditions, reservations, online orders, or restaurant services, please contact us:
Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen
Houston Heights, Houston, Texas
Website: https://www.rivascoffee.com
For assistance, please contact us through the contact information provided on our official website.
Last Updated: November 12, 2026

