# Modernized Mexican-Inspired Dishes Bad Hombres Offers Artfully Plated Tapas & Immaculate Cocktails By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-02-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-hombres References: [badhombres.au](https://www.badhombres.com.au/) & [goodfood.au](https://www.goodfood.com.au/bad-hombres-surry-hills/bad-hombres-20170523-gwbf6d) Bad Hombres is a new age [Mexican-inspired restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonda-london) that's located in Surry Hills, Australia. The restaurant quickly became a favorite among those who have an appreciation for Latin American flavors with a twist that's unlikely to be found elsewhere. In order to be more inclusive of those with specific dietary restrictions and lifestyle choices, Bad Hombres even offers a [full vegan menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos). The restaurant was created in a partnership between Jon Kennedy, Sean McManus, and Toby Wilson. Each partner focuses on a specific aspect of the restaurant, while collaborating to maintain a sense of consistency and quality at all times. Although diners can choose between a vast selection of [small plates and single tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-tacos), there's plenty of larger dishes on the menu that are intended for groups to enjoy. Image Credit: Christopher Pearce ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized Mexican-inspired Dishes:** Opportunity for innovative chefs to create new twists on traditional Mexican cuisine, appealing to a wide range of customers. - **Artfully Plated Tapas:** Potential for chefs to elevate the presentation and visual appeal of small plate dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience. - **Immaculate Cocktails:** Room for mixologists to craft unique and creative cocktails inspired by Mexican flavors, offering customers a memorable beverage experience. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Restaurants can leverage this trend by offering modern Mexican-inspired dishes and attracting customers with a desire for new and exciting culinary experiences. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels and tourist destinations can incorporate modernized Mexican-inspired cuisine into their menus, creating a distinctive dining experience that sets them apart from competitors. - **Beverage and Spirits:** Cocktail bars and spirits companies can capitalize on this trend by developing innovative cocktails inspired by Mexican flavors, meeting the demand for unique and flavorful beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-daddys.md) - [Pop-Up Taco Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-taco-restaurant.md) - [Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santo-taco.md) - [Americanized Australian Burger Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-harry.md) - [Celebrity-Approved Mezcal Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezcal-cocktails1.md) - [Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-drake-hotel.md) - [Vegetarian-Friendly Crispy Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos.md) - [Mezcal-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emmy-x-dos-hombres.md) - [Value-Focused Taco Seasonal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condado-tacos1.md)