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. 

Rooted in memory, migration, and the deep flavors of family and conviviality, Bar Luz offers a heartfelt tribute to the culinary traditions and the incredible women that shaped Juan’s upbringing.

Bar Luz celebrates alta cocina mexicana through heirloom corn, hand-pressed tortillas, and dishes inspired by the matriarchs of Juan’s family, reimagined with Quebec’s seasonal bounty. 

Designed by Lindsay and Juan in collaboration with Latino-Montreal creatives, the space channels the energy of Mexico City’s modern design — bold, refined, and rooted in place.