UNVEILING THE CASA DRAGONES PALAPA BAR BY RUBRA AT W PUNTA DE MITA

We’re thrilled to unveil the Casa Dragones Palapa Bar by Rubra, our very first tequila tasting experience and bar outside of our beloved home in San Miguel de Allende. Tucked into the lush gardens of Rubra—the new coastal restaurant by our longtime friend and acclaimed chef Daniela Soto-Innes—the Palapa Bar, located at the W Punta de Mita is a celebration of flavor, craftsmanship, and connection to the land.

Set just steps from the ocean in Punta Mita, the open-air terrazzo bar is surrounded by vibrant greenery and native herbs, many of which go directly from the garden to your glass. Beverage director Iván Zúñiga leads a cocktail program that brings our sipping tequilas to life in bold, thoughtful ways—think La Curandera with chamomile and green apple, or Yo Tambor with chile-infused Blanco and tamarind.

Chef Daniela’s plant- and seafood-forward menu brings her signature creativity and reverence for ingredients into focus, with dishes like Sole Ceviche with Passion Fruit Granita and Tuna Garden Rolls crafted to pair beautifully with each of our four expressions. Every detail—from the architecture to the storytelling to the compostable materials—was designed with intention, rooted in the spirit and history of Nayarit.

Originally conceived by renowned architect Tatiana Bilbao for Art Basel Miami Beach, the constructed bar from terrazzo is a sustainable material deeply rooted in Mexican design tradition. But beyond its thoughtful architecture, at the heart of the Palapa Bar experience lies the cherished Mexican tradition of sobremesa—the unhurried time spent in conversation and connection after a meal.

Sobremesa is a cultural ritual that values presence over pace, where stories flow freely, laughter lingers, and the moment stretches just a little longer. This spirit of lingering together—without agenda, without rush—is what inspired us most. More than a bar, the Palapa is a place designed to invite intimacy, reflection, and shared joy, honoring the beauty of slowing down and truly savoring.

Joining our friends to bring this space to life has been an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Casa Dragones Palapa Bar by Rubra, where the sobremesa lives on and every sip is grounded in the beauty of Mexico.