this is your
Made in Mexico. Built for everywhere.
A visionary cuisine concept striving to export modern Mexico’s duality.
Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, there’s a Momento that meets you.
Inspired by the elegance, artistry, and quiet rebellion of modern Mexico.
Inspired by the chaos, flavor, and rhythm of Mexico City’s streets.
Not a room. A statement.
Inspired by Mexico City. Where concrete, art, nature, and color don’t compete. They coexist.
A cantina is a place where time stretches, and stories are both shared and born.
Where you float between tables, meet new faces, share a laugh, and turn a sip and a meal into a celebration.
It’s a space where community happens effortlessly, a third space between work and home, made for gathering with friends, celebrating big wins, or simply celebrating life itself.
“It’s not your typical Mexican restaurant” - Alyson
“The food was creative and unlike anything we've tried before” - Amol
“We’ve been to Mexico City several times and this spot was reminiscent of our trips.” - Tiffany
“What a concept and space!” - Pooja
“This was a very high end experience.” - Lynn
“It was so good we almost cried.” - Jennifer
“It’s not your typical Mexican restaurant” - Alyson “The food was creative and unlike anything we've tried before” - Amol “We’ve been to Mexico City several times and this spot was reminiscent of our trips.” - Tiffany “What a concept and space!” - Pooja “This was a very high end experience.” - Lynn “It was so good we almost cried.” - Jennifer
“This not-playing-by-the-rules format is part of Momento’s overall conceit. I’m rooting for them: for its initiative in telling a different story about Mexico, as well for shaking things up in an area of Chicago where empty storefronts are so common.
