L’PATRON TAQUERIA- Bucktown, Logan Square

Developed the cocktail program for L’Patron Taqueria, aligning the beverage menu with its identity as a neighborhood staple for Mexican street food. The focus was to create a program that felt authentic, approachable, and built to complement a high-volume dining environment.

Results & Impact

Scope

  • Led cocktail menu development across both locations

  • Built a beverage program rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions

  • Designed cocktails to pair with a fast-paced, street food-driven menu

  • Supported overall bar direction and concept alignment

Program

  • Created a cocktail menu focused on tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits

  • Developed fresh, citrus-driven builds to match bold, street-style dishes

  • Balanced approachability with quality for a broad customer base

  • Designed drinks for speed, consistency, and repeatability

Operations

  • Structured cocktails for high-volume service and efficiency

  • Supported bar workflow and execution across both locations

  • Ensured consistency in builds, prep, and service standards

Impact

  • Established a cohesive beverage identity aligned with the food program

  • Enhanced guest experience through thoughtful food and drink pairing

  • Supported a scalable cocktail program across multiple locations

  • Strengthened overall bar performance in a high-volume setting

Range

KING OF CUPS

Mystic • Experiential Cocktails

STORYVILLE

New Orleans • Restaurant • Live Music

ESMERALDAS

Latin Tiki • Tropical Cocktails

STARDUST

4am Late Night • High Energy • Nightclub

Lulus Speakeasy

Romantic • Intimate Cocktails

Ada Street

Boutique Wine Program • Bar Geek Cocktails

Brandos

Draft Cocktails • Karaoke • Late Night

L’Patron

Tacos • Tequila • Cocktails