What is koko?

Nestled in the natural tree canopy of Coconut Grove, our 6,000 square-foot indoor and outdoor restaurant & bar transports guests to Mexico with its sophisticated and artistic design, cacti garden, and outdoor bar & terrace. Our 170 seat restaurant & bar conveys a fun, lively and warm environment to enjoy a true Mexican experience – from our open view kitchen allowing guests to witness the art of handcrafted tortilla making to our spectacular display wall showcasing more than 400 mezcales and tequilas. 

More about us

Koko's Mexican dining experience is centered around three key elements that date back to pre-hispanic times:
NIXTAMAL

Nixtamal

This is the pre-hispanic term used to describe the partially cooked corn that is the key to our tortilla recipe. At Koko, we grind our nixtamal daily using ancestral organic corn that we import from Mexico. We hand-make our tortillas one by one, putting them on the plate as they come out of the comal (griddle) for the freshest possible experience.

Mezcal

We offer a large selection of mezcals, by the sip or by the shot to appeal to the individual diner. Mezcaleando at Koko describes the art of perfectly pairing the meal to the mezcal to create a one of a kind dining experience.

Wood Fire

We use a wood fire grill and wood fire rotisserie, powered by cherry wood. We toast our tortilla chips atop the grill, and we cook our fish, whole chickens, and meats this way to add a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with mezcal and our freshly made salsas.

We are a unique mix of people who love juice

Tiana Shelton

Founding Partner

Eryk Buallock

Founder and Manager

Caloe Austin

Juice Expert

Ayden Neale

Juice Expert

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