London Design Gold

2026 Winner

EL RiNCON DE MEXiCOLA

Entrant

GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.

Category

Interior Design - Restaurants & Café

Client's Name

HUGE Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

Japan

About The Entry

Located down a side street off Kokusai Street, Naha City, Okinawa, the restaurant is a hidden gem that lets you forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a moment. Its atmosphere is reminiscent of a Mexican alleyway. The colorful design stimulates the five senses and offers visitors an extraordinary experience.

You are greeted by sombrero chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, maraca-shaped lighting, and fork art painted on the walls when you step inside. The interior design, inspired by traditional Mexican colors, combines colorful tones with the warmth of earth, evoking the feeling of being in a Mexican street corner.

And the space is designed to feel comfortable and relaxing at any time of day, and soft orange lighting is used throughout to achieve this. You can enjoy your meal while feeling the gentle Okinawan breeze at the open-air terrace seats.

At the outdoor mezcal bar, you can experience the lively atmosphere of a Mexican street bar. In the center of the restaurant is an open kitchen where you can experience the lively atmosphere of cooking, complete with aromas and sounds. The “sound” of tacos and fajitas being grilled and the “steam” rising from them spread throughout the space, creating an immersive experience that feels like walking through a Mexican food stall.

Credits

Chief Designer
Yasumichi Morita
Photographer
Nacasa & Partners Inc.
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