Photos by Kiera Brehm

A pocket of Mexican cuisine is now awaiting customers in Federal Hill Commons. Inspired by the city of Tulum, Mexico, Bocado Brunch & Te’kila provides the city of Noblesville with a unique experience and flavor palette. From the moment a customer enters, they’re met with a beautiful, bright interior, eye-catching Mexican vases lining the wall above a line of tables, and boppy background music enveloping the whole dining area. Bocado is the sixth restaurant owned by Hugo Zavala.

“Everything you see here came straight from Mexico, custom-made,” Zavala says.

Zavala wants the entire restaurant to be welcoming yet elevated, with the vibe subtly shifting from chill during the week to a party vibe on the weekends. But no matter the vibe of the atmosphere, Bocado’s Mexican roots are always front and center.

“We already have Los Agaves, which is a Mexican restaurant. I also have Mornings Breakfast and Brunch, which is a breakfast restaurant. So I figured, why not combine the two concepts and make it into one, which is why we’re open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,” Zavala says. “You can have eggs benedict for dinner, and tacos and tequila for breakfast.”

The word “bocado” means bite, and Bocado’s logo, a round-edged diamond with an x at its center, comes from Tulum’s Mayan roots, meaning “food.” Their restaurant philosophy is “quality, love and flavor in every bite.” Zavala says this is a running theme through each of his restaurants.

Beginning with opening Los Agaves in McCordsville in 2017, Zavala was met with success and subsequently opened Mornings Breakfast and Brunch. Mornings has locations in Fishers, Indianapolis, and McCordsville. Los Agaves has locations in McCordsville and Westfield.

Already fond of the Federal Hill area, Zavala was further encouraged by the owners, Old Town Companies, who were already customers of Zavala’s, to open Bocado there.

At Bocado, Zavala has assembled a dedicated and specialized crew to elevate every aspect of the meals, including an executive mixologist and coffee connoisseur.

With no big freezers, few made-in-advance ingredients, and a distinct homemade flavor, Bocado has put its focus on bringing quality hot and tasty food to the table, according to Zavala’s business partner, Jonathan Altamirano. With each day open, the team is getting feedback, taking it into account, and preparing to adjust the menu according to the carefully watched reactions of guests.

Being able to order anything from the menu at any time, guests may be faced with the dilemma of overwhelming options. Zavala recommends some of his personal favorites to help guests find a starting point.

Tres Leches French Toast (photo by Kiera Brehm)

 

“Mezcal goes with anything. You know, our bartender, mixologist executive, he makes amazing drinks. And to me, the mezcalita is good. It goes perfectly for dinner,” Zavala says. “Chamorro is really good. I love seafood, so the camarones zarandeados are amazing. And as far as breakfast, I love the eggs benedict.”

Zavala also strongly recommends the Tres Leches French Toast.

Zavala is looking forward to the customers brought in by the events in Federal Hill Commons this summer, including the farmer’s market and summer concerts.

Bocado Brunch & Te’kila is located at 188 Westfield Rd. Their phone number is (317) 764-2922. They’re open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday–Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. You can visit their website bocadobt.com or connect with them on Instagram or Facebook.

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