MAMASITA CANTINA

MAMASITA CANTINA

Loud, layered, and wearing heels.

Loud, layered, and wearing heels.

CLIENT

Harlan Goldstein

ADDRESS

1/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong

COMPLETION

2016

AREA

170 m²

NUMBER OF SEATS

135

PHOTO CREDITS

Michael Perini

CUISINE

Mexican

Mamasita is unapologetically loud, layered, and full of Latin flair. Cheeky, loud, layered Latin American street culture tribute—Mamasita Cantina brings together colour, chaos, and craft in a way that feels both wild and designed. It’s tequila with a side of storytelling.

Mamasita is unapologetically loud, layered, and full of Latin flair. Cheeky, loud, layered Latin American street culture tribute—Mamasita Cantina brings together colour, chaos, and craft in a way that feels both wild and designed. It’s tequila with a side of storytelling.

The Challenge

Making sure she didn’t get too messy. The vibe had to feel wild, but the flow still had to work—sexy lighting, practical bar lines, hidden service stations, and acoustics that didn’t scream over the reggaetón. Mamasita may be wild, but she knows how to host.

What We Loved

The permission to be bold. Every inch of the space is curated but loose, handcrafted but loud. Painted murals, mismatched tiles, neon signage, scribbled walls, and saturated plates—all coming together like a living collage. It’s not about minimalism, it’s about soul.

Secret Detail

Everything on the wall—from love notes to Spanglish graffiti—is a tribute to strong women, sweet talkers, and bad decisions made after mezcal.

The Challenge

Making sure she didn’t get too messy. The vibe had to feel wild, but the flow still had to work—sexy lighting, practical bar lines, hidden service stations, and acoustics that didn’t scream over the reggaetón. Mamasita may be wild, but she knows how to host.

What We Loved

The permission to be bold. Every inch of the space is curated but loose, handcrafted but loud. Painted murals, mismatched tiles, neon signage, scribbled walls, and saturated plates—all coming together like a living collage. It’s not about minimalism, it’s about soul.

Secret Detail

Everything on the wall—from love notes to Spanglish graffiti—is a tribute to strong women, sweet talkers, and bad decisions made after mezcal.

The Challenge

Making sure she didn’t get too messy. The vibe had to feel wild, but the flow still had to work—sexy lighting, practical bar lines, hidden service stations, and acoustics that didn’t scream over the reggaetón. Mamasita may be wild, but she knows how to host.

What We Loved

The permission to be bold. Every inch of the space is curated but loose, handcrafted but loud. Painted murals, mismatched tiles, neon signage, scribbled walls, and saturated plates—all coming together like a living collage. It’s not about minimalism, it’s about soul.

Secret Detail

Everything on the wall—from love notes to Spanglish graffiti—is a tribute to strong women, sweet talkers, and bad decisions made after mezcal.

⁠⁠PROJECT SOUNDTRACK

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (featuring Celia Cruz) - Vasos Vacíos

IF THIS PROJECT WAS A MOVIE...

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Mamasita-Y-Tu-Mama-Tambien-color-palette

Color palette

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Mamasita-Y-Tu-Mama-Tambien-color-palette

Color palette

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
Mamasita-Y-Tu-Mama-Tambien-color-palette

Color palette

WHAT WE LOVED

The permission to be bold. Every inch of the space is curated but loose, handcrafted but loud. Painted murals, mismatched tiles, neon signage, scribbled walls, and saturated plates—all coming together like a living collage. It’s not about minimalism, it’s about soul.