# Post-Pandemic Mexican Restaurants Bar Chido is a Modern Mexican Restaurant for Post-COVID Dining By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-mexican-restaurant References: [restaurantmagazine](http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/introducing-bar-chido-a-modern-mexican-restaurant-designed-for-post-covid-dining/) & [barchido](https://www.barchido.com/) Chicago's Bar Chido is a modern Mexican restaurant that was designed to thrive post-pandemic and beyond. The project started in February 2020 and quickly pivoted to the changing times. Notably, there's a set of windows that runs across the face of the restaurant, which helps to keep the spacious indoor dining area properly ventilated. There's also a [custom takeout window](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17) just for walk-ups, so that guests can grab an order to go without having to physically set foot in the building. Bar Chido worked with award-winning branding studio EightySeven to bring its vision for the cantina to life and it includes [playful pastel colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-bar) and a cartoon donkey mascot by the name of [Señor Chido](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goat-cheese-dips). Maxwell Billings, Brand Designer and founding partner of EightySeven, says "We took a second look at our visuals, voice, and mascot to focus on being friendly." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Post-pandemic Dining:** As dining out returns after the pandemic, there is an opportunity for restaurants to reimagine their spaces to accommodate for the safety and comfort of guests. - **Customized Takeout Experience:** With the increased demand for takeout and delivery, there is an opportunity for restaurants to design spaces that prioritize quick and seamless pickups while maintaining the quality of the food. - **Playful Branding:** Branding and design can be leveraged to create a unique and memorable dining experience that attracts customers and differentiates a restaurant in a crowded market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants have the opportunity to reimagine their spaces and operations to prioritize safety, convenience, and brand differentiation as dining out picks up after the pandemic. - **Branding and Design Industry:** Branding and design agencies can work with restaurants to create unique and memorable experiences that resonate with customers and differentiate the restaurant in a crowded market. - **Takeout and Delivery Industry:** With the increased demand for takeout and delivery, there is an opportunity for companies to design products and services that streamline the pickup process and ensure quality food for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miami Mexican Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chateau-zz.md) - [Garden Shed-Inspired Mexican Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago-restaurant.md) - [Tropics-Themed Agave Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agave-bar.md) - [Narrow Modern Taco Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santo-taco.md) - [London Mexican Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonda-london.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md) - [Mexican Craft-Inspired Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animo.md) - [Springtime Tex-Mex Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-chicago-pizza-taproom.md) - [Upscale Culinary Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-chi.md)