# Elegantly Designed Mexican Restaurants Gringo's Tacos is a Vibrant New Restaurant on Staten Island By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-02-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gringos-tacos References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/travel/usa/new-york/restaurants/gringos-taco) & [gringostaco](https://www.gringostaco.com/) New York-based architects [Gachot Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacs-on-bond) designed the new Gringo's Tacos in Staten Island. This stylish new restaurant features a [playful take on traditional Mexican design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toms-pasta) from the 1980s, with custom-designed graphics, neon art pieces and a selection of game machines. The design team worked closely with the restaurant owners to tie as much of the authentic cuisine into the atmosphere, making going out for a [quick meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos) more of an experience. The clean lines and unique color palette sets this restaurant apart from its surroundings, offering a vibrant interior with a direct view of the water and Lower Manhattan. Gringo's Tacos mixes a modern and traditional style with an amazing menu, making it a must-see tourist attraction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 25% | 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 - **Modern Mexican Design:** The combination of modern and traditional Mexican design offers innovation opportunities for architects and interior designers. - **Experience-focused Eateries:** Eating out has become an experience and not just about the food itself, and this offers innovative ideas and opportunities for restaurant owners to create unique atmospheres. - **Localized Menus:** Customizing menu items to local tastes and culture offers disruptive innovation opportunities for chefs and restaurateurs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Designers and architects must keep up with modern, yet traditional design elements to create unique experiences that stand out in the restaurant industry. - **Restaurant and Food Service:** The restaurant and food service industry must continue to innovate and create new experiences for customers that go beyond just the food itself. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Creating new and unique tourist experiences through localized cuisine and restaurant design can attract tourists and drive revenue for the tourism and hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Yellow Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-sabino.md) - [Mexican Craft-Inspired Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animo.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md) - [Miami Mexican Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chateau-zz.md) - [Dynamic Restaurant Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna.md) - [Family History-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lymbar.md) - [Garden Shed-Inspired Mexican Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago-restaurant.md) - [Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria.md) - [London Mexican Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonda-london.md)