{"id":248017,"date":"2026-04-27T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248017\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:00:11","slug":"this-wynwood-mexican-hotspot-got-a-stylish-revamp-after-six-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248017\/","title":{"rendered":"This Wynwood Mexican hotspot got a stylish revamp after six years"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mayami Wynwood, the 10,000-square-foot restaurant and nightclub that\u2019s open until 3 a.m. in Wynwood, had been open for six years when its owner, Philippe Kalifa, decided it was time to refresh the space.<\/p>\n

The French native, who made Miami his home ten years ago<\/a>, initially drew inspiration for Mayami\u2019s d\u00e9cor from trendy Mexican beach resort town Tulum. But knowing a reinvention was needed, his restaurant now transports diners to another beloved place in Mexico \u2014 Oaxaca.<\/p>\n

The southwestern state of Mexico, known for its colonial architecture and culinary delights like the many varieties of mole, is one of those paradises that always beckon the adventurous. . After the renovation, the restaurant connects more with its outdoor areas, features a pastel and beige color palette and solid wood tables with artisanal touches that follow the latest d\u00e9cor trends\u2014moving away from minimalism and coldness.<\/p>\n

\"The The restaurant space connects with the outdoors, creating a passageway to enjoy the warm Miami nights in Wynwood. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com <\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that there are many Mexican restaurants in Miami, so when the time came to create a menu, Kalifa chose a fusion with Japanese and Mediterranean touches without losing the Mexican fundamentals.<\/p>\n

The appetizer menu includes, among other dishes, the Ice Hot Ceviche, made with corvina, leche de tigre, red onion, jalape\u00f1o, aj\u00ed amarillo, mango, and cilantro \u2014 an explosion of flavors to give you the energy you need to dance until 3 a.m.<\/p>\n

\"A A ceviche verde – octopus and corvina in a green lime sauce, roasted elote, baby cucumber, charcoal avocado, red onions, sweet pistachio, orange oil and micro cilantro – by chef Jonathan Arenas, from Mayami Wynwood. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com <\/p>\n

The sushi selection also has Latin flavors: tuna rolls with avocado and sesame seeds; salmon with aj\u00ed amarillo aioli; and tempura shrimp rolls topped with a mayonnaise-based sauce.<\/p>\n

For meat lovers, the Mayami sliders are made with bacon and gruyere on brioche buns. There are also sliders filled with pulled pork, mojo, mustard, gruyere, and a secret mayo.<\/p>\n

The cocktails take a trip through Mexico: the Paloma is made with Jimador, grapefruit juice and soda. There are classic margaritas and spicy margaritas, which include jalape\u00f1o and a worm-salt ring on the glass rim. Perhaps the most charming drink is the mezcal mule, served in a small white metal mug like the ones grandmothers use for coffee.<\/p>\n

\"La La Chingona, a double Strawberry Margarita, from the bar menu of the Mayami Wynwood. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com <\/p>\n

Kalifa, owner of Golden Era Hospitality, is one of the founders of El Patio, a pioneering venue for Latin rhythms and nightlife in Wynwood. His hospitality philosophy centers on consistency, authenticity, and a commitment to excellence, he said. He aims to maintain both the entertainment offerings and the quality of the food.<\/p>\n

\u201cService and food are the absolute priority,\u201d says Kalifa, who updates the menu every three months.<\/p>\n

As a restaurateur, he has witnessed the neighborhood\u2019s transformation\u2014from an arts enclave to one filled with high-rise buildings housing more affluent professionals. Prices at restaurants, caf\u00e9s and bars reflect that shift. Wynwood hasn\u2019t been cheap for a long time<\/a>. Interestingly, dancers don\u2019t always need alcohol to have fun anymore, Kalifa says, noting this as one of the changes in the hospitality industry<\/a>. That\u2019s why the variety of mocktails\u2014nonalcoholic drinks\u2014has grown, although that doesn\u2019t mean they are cheaper than cocktails.<\/p>\n

\"The The new d\u00e9cor at the Mayami Wynwood restaurant and bar draws inspiration from the haciendas of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, complementing the restaurant\u2019s Mexican fusion cuisine. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com <\/p>\n

Happy hour at Mayami runs Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursdays are Ladies Night, with a complimentary bottle for four women, free cocktails to share, and a sushi plate until midnight. Then there\u2019s a show with dancers who literally play with fire from 9:30 to 11 p.m., and on weekends there’s an after party with a DJ.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur clientele is Latino; they dance merengue, salsa, and reggaet\u00f3n,\u201d says Kalifa. \u201cWe\u2019ve grown with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"An An Asian chicken robata by chef Jonathan Arenas of Mayami Wynwood. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com <\/p>\n

Mayami Wynwood<\/p>\n

Address: 127 NW 23 St, Miami<\/p>\n

Hours: Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3 a.m.<\/p>\n


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Sarah Moreno<\/a><\/p>\n

el Nuevo Herald<\/p>\n

Sarah Moreno cubre temas de negocios, entretenimiento y tendencias en el sur de la Florida. Se gradu\u00f3 de la Universidad de La Habana y de Florida International University. @SarahMoreno1585\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mayami Wynwood, the 10,000-square-foot restaurant and nightclub that\u2019s open until 3 a.m. in Wynwood, had been open for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":248018,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[225,227,226],"class_list":["post-248017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hialeah","tag-hialeah","tag-hialeah-headlines","tag-hialeah-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248017","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248017\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}