Bar Luz is a fonda fina — an intimate and elevated expression of traditional Mexican cuisine inspired by the everyday eateries of Mexico. It is the latest project from Chef Juan Lopez and the team behind Alma, the restaurant in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood widely regarded for redefining Mexican cuisine in Canada. Located right next door, Bar Luz was created by Sommelier Lindsay Brennan and Chef Juan Lopez Luna.  

Inspired by the fondas of Mexico City and grounded in Montreal’s Outremont neighborhood, Bar Luz offers an intimate à la carte dining experience that reimagines traditional Mexican cuisine through the lens of Quebec’s seasons and terroir.

At the heart of our kitchen is heirloom corn, sourced directly from small Mexican farms, nixtamalized and milled in-house, then transformed into fresh tortillas that form the soul of many of our dishes. You'll find deep broths, rich salsas, delicate seafood, and unexpected pairings that reflect the textures and traditions of central and southern Mexico, brought to life through time-honored techniques such as fermentation, cooking on clay using comals, and stone grinding with molcajetes.

Bar Luz is open from Wednesday thru Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. If you would like to visit Bar Luz before your dinner reservation, please stop by before 6pm. (We do not take reservations from 5-6pm).

For a complete dining reservation at Bar Luz please reserve here.