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Mimado Restaurant in Mérida by García de Alba + Ponce Arquitectos

architecture-design · 2026-07-27

In 2024, the architectural firm García de Alba + Ponce Arquitectos finalized a new dining establishment named Mimado, located in Temozón Norte, Mérida, Mexico. This 250 square meter restaurant features a blend of Art Deco elements within an expansive commercial space characterized by high ceilings. Notable design aspects include striking green tiles, white oak accents, an abundance of greenery, fluted glass installations, a mural crafted from repurposed books, and a distinctive hanging fabric feature. The project was directed by architects Rodolfo García de Alba and Alberto Ponce, with various contributions from a skilled design team and construction oversight by Arciconstru.

Key facts

  • Project area: 250 m²
  • Year: 2024
  • Location: Temozón Norte, Mérida, Mexico
  • Architects: García de Alba + Ponce Arquitectos
  • Lead architects: Rodolfo García de Alba and Alberto Ponce
  • Design team: Juan Pablo Salas, Paulina Ibarra, Diego Balboa, Patricio Moctezuma, Mariana Rovalo, Nicole Orth, Cesar Ortiz
  • General construction: Arciconstru
  • Photography: Diafragmas
  • Curated by Valentina Díaz
  • Interior features: Art Deco references, green tile, white oak wood, vegetation, fluted glass, mural of recycled books, suspended fabric system

Entities

Artists

  • Valentina Díaz
  • Rodolfo García de Alba
  • Alberto Ponce
  • Juan Pablo Salas
  • Paulina Ibarra
  • Diego Balboa
  • Patricio Moctezuma
  • Mariana Rovalo
  • Nicole Orth
  • Cesar Ortiz

Institutions

  • García de Alba + Ponce Arquitectos
  • Arciconstru
  • Diafragmas

Locations

  • Temozón Norte
  • Mérida
  • Mexico

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