A Broken Tile Mosaic Covers The Floor And Walls Of This Taqueria

January 24, 2023
The small taco shop, which measures 170 sqft (15 sqm), has a striking appearance, with the walls and floor covered in a broken tile mosaic.

RA!, an architecture office founded by Cristóbal Ramírez de Aguilar, Pedro Ramírez de Aguilar, and Santiago Sierra, has designed Taquería Los Alexis, that’s located in Mexico City.

The small taco shop, which measures 170 sqft (15 sqm), has a striking appearance, with the walls and floor covered in a broken tile mosaic.

The small taco shop, which measures 170 sqft (15 sqm), has a striking appearance, with the walls and floor covered in a broken tile mosaic.

The small taco shop, which measures 170 sqft (15 sqm), has a striking appearance, with the walls and floor covered in a broken tile mosaic.

With a simple menu of just 2 tacos, the Taurinos and Asada, the kitchen and service area is combined with 6 stools positioned around a stainless steel countertop.

The kitchen and service area of this small taqueria is combined with 6 stools positioned around a stainless steel countertop.

Steel plates that have been painted green add a bold color to the mostly white interior.

A small taco shop (taqueria) that features broken tile mosaic walls and floor, and a painted green metal accent with white stools.
A small taco shop (taqueria) that features broken tile mosaic walls and floor, and a painted green metal counter with white stools.
A small taco shop (taqueria) that features broken tile mosaic walls and floor, and a painted green metal counter with white stools.

Here’s a closer look at the mosaic that’s featured on the walls and floor.

A small taco shop (taqueria) that features broken tile mosaic walls and floor.

The ceiling has been left as raw concrete, while minimalist light fixtures are also included.

A small taco shop (taqueria) that features broken tile mosaic walls and floor, and a concrete ceiling.

Here are the diagrams and floor plan showing the layout of the small space.

The measurements of a small taqueria.
The measurements of a small taqueria.
The floor plan of a small taqueria.
Photography by RA!