Mestiizo, a new cocktail bar and restaurant specializing in the fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors, has opened in Northeast Minneapolis.
Co-owned by Danny Guerrero and Luis Puentes, Mestiizo is now open at 337 13th Ave. NE, the previous home of Modern Cage, the Sheridan Room, and, most recently, Altburger.
The restaurant has seating for 68 between its bar and dining room, with low lighting and an intimate vibe.
Guerrero, a former bartender (Hola Arepa, Martina, and Colita) from Guadalajara, serves as CEO, General Manager, and Beverage Director. He’s pulled on his experience with tequila — Guadalajara is in the state of Jalisco, considered the birthplace of tequila — and knowledge of Japanese whiskey to build Mestiizo’s cocktail experience…