THE RESTAURANT
Bar Luz is an invitation; to slow down, to savour, to seek light.
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.
But food is just part of the story.
The space itself, designed with intention and shaped by collaboration, is warm and minimal, textured and raw. Natural light filters across charcoal walls, while handcrafted pottery from Oaxaca holds dishes made to be shared. Dried herbs, chiles and comals anchor the open kitchen with timeless strength, and custom furniture from Mexico City’s La Metropolitana adds character and soul. These design elements, many brought directly from Mexico, speak to the cultural dialogue at the heart of Bar Luz: a celebration of craft, connection, and the beauty of shared roots.
This is a place where light and flavor meet. Where the past and present coexist. Where every bite carries a story.