Cantina Social Club brings seasonal Mexican dining to Seymour Street starting July 22
A new pop-up from the Chupito team blends old-school Mexican drinking houses with Pacific Northwest ingredients, opening Wednesday through Saturday out of Pinche Taco Shop.
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A new Mexican cantina pop-up is arriving on Seymour Street this month, bringing the warmth of old-school drinking houses to downtown Vancouver with a contemporary twist.
Cantina Social Club, created by the team behind Chupito, blends the soul of traditional Mexican cantinas with creative contemporary cooking made from Pacific Northwest ingredients. The concept promises an "ever-evolving dining experience where the menu changes with the seasons, local harvest, and the creative curiosity of the kitchen."
The pop-up will run every Wednesday through Saturday starting July 22 from 6 p.m. until late out of Pinche Taco Shop at 367 Seymour St. Each night, the space transforms into a lively yet intimate cantina illuminated by candlelight, communal tables, and lush greenery—a deliberate move toward hospitality over transaction.
The seasonal approach means diners can expect the menu to shift with what's available from local producers and what the kitchen dreams up. It's the kind of setup that rewards returning visitors, who'll find something different each time they come back.
