Not long after Alemré Hospitality Group opened Argentinian-inspired steakhouse Calida, the crew launched a brand-new concept just across the road. Poca Madre replaced Alemré’s long-running Mexican-inspired eatery Mucho Mexicano, transforming its Grey Street location into a 200-seat oasis boasting warm pinks and earthy tones. A stylistic refresher has incorporated warm tiles and hand-painted murals across an open-air dining area and margarita bar on the ground floor, as well as a mezzanine level with its own bar and dining room. Alemré Hospitality Group’s executive chef Adam Starr is the architect of Poca Madre’s menu, which incorporates traditional and contemporary Mexican recipes across a botanas (snacks), tacos, antojitos (small plates), comidas (mains) and share-style banquets. Poca Madre’s drinks menu is led by margaritas (including eye-popping and tongue-tantalising selection of signatures and twists on classics), tequilas and mezcal (with singular tastings and agave flights available), Mexican and Australian beers, and a sturdy selection of wines.
