Habaneros brings its well-traveled menu to the mixed-use project in 2025
National developer Portman today announces Habaneros as the latest chef-driven restaurant tenant at Spring Quarter, the new mixed-use development transforming an entire city block along one of Midtown’s most active corridors. Habaneros incorporates the distinctive flavors of Mexico City into its extensive menu with a contemporary twist. The eatery will open its eighth location – its first in Georgia – at Spring Quarter next summer.
Inspired by the urban eateries found in Mexico City, Habaneros is a Louisiana-born contemporary Mexican concept that combines classic cuisine with a fresh, modern take using diverse ingredients and flavors. With menu offerings such as Tacos de Birria, Flauta Flight, Bravo Shrimp and Asado Grill, Habaneros offers a wide selection of delicious entrees, sides, desserts and more. Guests will also enjoy sipping on vibrant handcrafted cocktails, including the fan-favorite Smoked Margarita and best-selling Chingona Margarita. Notably, Habeneros has been voted Best Mexican Restaurant for five years in a row in its home state of Louisiana.
“Having spent several years as an Atlanta resident, I have seen Midtown flourish into a well-developed hub for businesses, residences and restaurants, and I knew we would one day bring Habaneros here,” said Omar Lugo, CEO and Creator of Habaneros. “We pride ourselves on changing how Americans view Mexican food while combining fine dining at an agreeable price. Our location at Spring Quarter will allow us to provide a convenient spot for workday lunches and happy hours, as well as a fantastic dinner experience.”
Habaneros will stake its claim at Sora, Spring Quarter’s 370-unit luxury residential tower, in summer 2025. The 3,900-square-foot space will feature an expansive patio with a large indoor-outdoor bar. The brand prioritizes design and aesthetics at each location and plans to deliver an approachable and chic dining atmosphere that is accessible to everyone.
The concept’s Spring Quarter location will keep the foundation of its original menu while also incorporating new dishes from current Head Chef Oscar Sandoval and new chef talent from a Michelin star restaurant in New York, specializing in Latin American cuisine.
“Habaneros is a seamless extension of our retail leasing strategy at Spring Quarter as we continue to seek quality, chef-driven restaurants that will create a new dining destination for Midtown,” said Dotan Zuckerman, Head of Retail and Activation for Portman. “We are proud to bring this concept to Atlanta and know Spring Quarter visitors will appreciate the creative menu offerings. Habaneros’ remarkable take on traditional Mexican cuisine will be a valuable addition to Atlanta’s diverse food scene.”
Pepper Boxing, an Atlanta-based cardio boxing class, recently opened on the ground floor of Sora. Portman has also secured Sozou, a new Japanese modern concept from Chef Fuyuhiko Ito, which will open this fall at 1020 Spring, the Class-A office tower onsite. Additionally, Portman has tapped Steve Palmer, the founder and visionary of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, to create an alluring day-to-night dining experience in all 24,000 square feet of the reimagined historic H.M. Patterson Home and Gardens. Portman will complete Spring Quarter in Q3 2024.
To learn more about Portman, visit www.portmanholdings.com.
About Portman:
Portman Holdings, LLC is a real estate development company with a rich history of developing premier projects that span five decades and three continents. The company was founded by famed architect and developer John C. Portman Jr. who originally pioneered the concept of the architect as a developer and created a global legacy of large-scale mixed-use developments.
The company is now led by Chairman and CEO Ambrish Baisiwala and President John Portman IV. Today, Portman Holdings’ multi-faceted expertise sets the standard of excellence for developing office, residential, industrial, hospitality, and retail mixed-use complexes and stand-alone developments nationally across the USA. Each line of business is led by a Managing Director and supported by a corporate structure.
