The Mexican

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design - Hospitality: Bar and Restaurant
  • Company/Firm
    PAULINA MORAN
  • Lead Designer
    Paulina Moran
  • Design Team
    Aki Mizutani, Carolina Alcocer and Claudia Martínez, community manager
  • Interior Designer
    Paulina Moran
  • Lighting Designer
    Luis Lozoya. Luz + Forma
  • Const. Company
    JM Construction Solutions
  • Photographer Credit
    Kenny Viese
  • Location
    1401 Turtle Creek Blvd Dallas, Texas 75207, USA.
  • Client
    Roberto González
  • Project Date
    March 2022
  • Project Link

The Mexican restaurant in Dallas Design District showcases refined Mexican cuisine and cocktails. Designed by Paulina Morán, the interior reflects Mexico's hospitality, combining the works of artists and artisans. Housed in Don Henley's former warehouse, the restaurant features a main dining room, bar, patio, cigar room, and three private dining rooms. The exterior boasts an illuminated brass arch, stucco walls, and indigenous flora. Inside, visitors are greeted by a metal fractal sculpture and oak wood lattice. The centerpiece is a dazzling bar with a brass and granite design. The DJ booth pays homage to the Day of the Dead. The outdoor patio features a magnolia tree and illuminated black clay skulls. The cigar bar offers luxury and exclusivity. Private dining rooms include "Las Flores" with captivating chandeliers. The Mexican restaurant captures the essence of Mexican culture and culinary traditions in an elegant setting.

Bio
Paulina is renowned for her mastery in elevating craftsmanship to masterpiece levels, creating elegant environments in homes, jets, yachts, restaurants, and hotels. Notably, Chablé Resort & Spa, awarded the world's best hotel in 2017, showcases her talent. She contributed to Ikal del Mar, Esencia, Banyan Tree Resorts, and Mayakobá, collaborating with top architects like Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos. Her early career involved working with esteemed figures like Philippe Stark and India Mahdavi. Paulina's artistic influence spans Latin America, Europe, and the United States.

Other prizes
LIV HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS. 2022 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD. 2020 FIRENZE. 2020 AAI. 2020 PRIX VERSAILLE. 2020 PRIX VERSAILLE. 2018 PREMIO NOLDI SCHRECK. 2018 CENTRAL & SOUTH. AMERICA PROPERTY AWARDS INTERIOR DESIGN. 2017-2018 OBRA DEL AÑO. 2017