Faena
Dine| Miami

Gitano. A Taste of Tulum at Casa Faena


What do you get when you blend Faena red with Grupo Gitano’s signature neon pink? The color of Miami’s sunset skies as seen from the rooftop of Gitano’s latest iteration at Casa Faena.

exterior shot of Gitano Miami

-Published 2023

The collaboration is a natural fit for hospitality maverick, Alan Faena, and Grupo Gitano founder James Gardner—with a conjuring combination of artistic sensibilities, cult fashion following, and the ability to create experiential microcosms that get people high on life.

While Gitano was born in the jungles of Tulum as a gathering place for the sun-kissed jetset to dine and dance, the brand has been quickly expanding in New York, and most recently Miami. “We’re traveling the world and connecting a fun-loving healthy-living community,” says Gardner. Gitano’s guiding principle is an expression of Gardner’s own natural inclination to share love and happiness. At Casa Faena, Gitano added its gypsy-glam touch throughout the Mediterranean Revival guesthouse from its ground floor restaurant and terrace to the ocean-view rooftop, transmuting the milieu with a minimalist-meets-tropical décor.

We’re traveling the world and connecting a fun-loving healthy-living community.

Wunderkind chef Mads Refslund, co-founder of Noma in Copenhagen, left his fingerprints all over the menu, which features clean and elevated Mexican fare. The menu features some of Gitano’s iconic dishes like the Guacamole served with crudités and totopos and the Grilled Avocado with ponzu, almonds and worm salt, alongside elevated tacos. Consulting Beverage Director Jeremy Strawn—an owner in Mulberry Projects and formerly of Death & Co—reached to Miami’s top bartending talent to create a cocktail menu composed of refreshing tropical libations with an emphasis on Mexican spirits and fresh seasonal ingredients.


For more information call 786 655 5600 
Follow us @gitano.miami

Other Stories For Your Interest

Gateway to Art, Culture, and Community

Visionary Creatives - A In a rare and candid conversation, Alan Faena offered Rose Members an exclusive look into his visionary thinking and what lies ahead for the Faena brand. The evening reflected on legacy, creativity, and the evolution of culture. Iconic design duo David and Sybil Yurman joined Faena Rose for an intimate conversation on inspiration, artistry, and enduring alchemy. The evening traced their journey from sculptors to cultural tastemakers, blending creative vision with timeless design.

Where Fire and Flavor Ignite

"What makes Los Fuegos truly extraordinary is our commitment to the ancient art of cooking with fire,” explained Yassine Belkady, the restaurant’s manager. “We use no electricity whatsoever—just fire, wood ovens, and tradition” Everything has that distinctive char, those bold, nearly burnt flavors that taste almost primal. “When you dine here, you can literally smell the wood and rosemary in the air,” he added. The restaurant’s setting matches its culinary panache. By day, the veranda transforms into an airy ambience when its retractable roof opens to Miami’s brilliant skies. Guests enjoy lunch while overlooking the property’s stunning pool, creating what Belkady called “a completely different experience than any other hotel or restaurant in Miami.” 

Beneath the Tree of Life

Mornings here unfold slowly while guests sip on fresh-pressed juices—like the South Beach, a tropical elixir of coconut water, local citrus, mango, and strawberry, or a vitamin-rich Green Juice packed with spinach, kale, ginger, cucumber, celery and green apple. “The tranquility makes it really special,” noted Joshua Rodriguez, Director of Nightlife. “It’s a place where guests can grab a coffee, a light bite and relax or catch up on some emails.” A menu of delicious appetizers is great for snacking throughout the day, including crispy artichokes with sesame yogurt and sourdough breadcrumbs; prime rib empanadas with llajua sauce; and a vegan option of steamed veggie rice with sweet potato and broccoli. Come golden hour, the energy shifts. On weekends from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, resident DJs set the mood as the bar transitions into a laidback sundowner haunt. The CopaCabana cocktail, a tropical indulgence of banana and apricot liqueur, coconut cream, allspice, and Bulleit Rye, is a guest favorite. “People order it because it’s served in a Faena-branded coconut, but it’s the taste that makes them request another one,” said Rodriguez.

Stay In The Know

Fields are required