Fresh modern Mexican Restaurant Group, Cali-Mex introduces Studio City by Cali-Mex, a brand new contemporary casual restaurant boasting a totally revamped higher-end creative range of Mexican Grilled Dishes (La Parilla), Mexican Street Food, and a full-scale 100% Agave Tequila and Mezcal cocktail bar. This April, the new restaurant kicks its doors open on Causeway Bay’s trendy Food Street at Fashion Walk serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Studio City by Cali-Mex exudes a distinctly Southern California vibe with a bright and light modern interior bathed in a colorway of open-sky blues and salty-ocean teals, accented with touches of warm terracotta. The energetic, stylish and eclectic space, designed by JJ Acuna / bespoke studio, boasts ample an (pet friendly) al fresco dining area and transports guests to a good vibes backdrop reminiscent of Downtown LA with art deco and beau art elements throughout.
The effortless spirit of Los Angeles alongside its vibrant Mexican food scene convene at Studio City by Cali-Mex where guests can enjoy a carefully curated menu ranging from delectable starters such as an interactive Tableside Guacamole ($148) made fresh to order with options such as fresh jalapeños, queso fresco cheese, and pomegranate seeds, Queso Fundido ($128) a mix of melted cheeses and spices with a choice of chorizo or grilled vegetables, or Mexican Corn on the Cob ($78) where fresh ears of corn are charcoal grilled and coated with Mexican seasonings and fresh cotija cheese. The restaurant takes a departure from Cali-Mex Taqueria favorites to dish up higher end Mexican Street Food fare such as a totally revamped Nachos Grande ($178-$238), a massive heap of freshly fried corn tortillas, black beans, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce, sour cream, fresh jalapeños, and melted house-made mozzarella and cotija cheeses, a a variety of fresh Ceviches ($128-$148) including the Acapulco ($148) with fresh octopus, prawns, sea scallops, clamato juice and fresh jalapños served alongside freshly fried corn tortillas, a range ofStreet Tacos ($58 each) including fillings such as Cochinita Pibil (Marinated pulled pork shoulder, pickled onions, habanero chili, and cotija cheese) and Nopales featuring grilled cactus, mushrooms, black beans, and cheese. The paired down menu also offers Mexican-inspired mains under La Parilla (Mexican Grill) and Big Platos (shreable portions) with mouth watering dishes, exclusive to Studio City, such as Pescado a la Talla ($338) a whole sea bass served in a sauce of ancho chilis, garlic, onion, mayonnaise, and lime, and Braised Beef Short Rib ($368) slow-cooked USDA beef short rib served in an authentic chocolate mole sauce with sour cream, radish and corn tortillas, in addition to a show-stopping 48oz Casamigos Tequila Marinated USDA Tomahawk ($1188) marinated in Casamigos Tequila.
Not to be outdone by the outstanding food selection, Studio City’s cocktail lounge, in addition to a Casamigos tequila house-pour, will feature one of Hong Kong’s largest range of tequilas and mezcals, with some offerings exclusively available at Studio City. While all spirits are available to drink straight or on the rocks, they will also be mixed in a series of bespoke cocktails such as Where There’s Smoke (HK$98) a mix of Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Mango, Jalapeños, and torched lime; Sandia (HK$98) a margarita variant featuring fresh pureed watermelon and limes or the Mezcal Mule (HK$98) featuring Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Ginger Beer and fresh lime.
The new Studio City by Cali-Mex exudes a welcoming and stylish aesthetic that offers a celebratory atmosphere for long cheeky lunch outside, after-work drinks, a dinner date or a rambunctious evening with friends.