tán New York: A Yucatán-Inspired Escape in Midtown Manhattan
tán New York in Midtown Manhattan, designed by Peter Bowden of PETERMAX Co.
Behind an understated exterior near Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, tán creates an immersive dining experience inspired by the beaches, jungles, and culinary traditions of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Designed by Peter Bowden of PETERMAX Co., the restaurant transforms its urban setting into a warm, tropical escape.
The two-story interior uses draped canvas, worn leather, woven sisal, henequen fiber, and abundant foliage to create an atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and relaxed. Curved architectural forms, intimate tables, layered lighting, and handcrafted details reinforce the feeling of being transported to a secluded destination in Tulum.
tán was developed by Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna Torres, whose shared interest in contemporary Mexican cuisine and their connections to the Yucatán shaped both the restaurant and its downstairs speakeasy-style bar, lúm. The names reference Tulum and the Yucatán Peninsula, respectively.
The menu builds on coastal Mexican cuisine with dishes such as octopus topped with bone marrow, tuna ceviche with mango and tiger’s milk, achiote-marinated striped bass, short rib served with fresh tortillas, and a yellow corn cake with caramelized popcorn. An interactive dining style encourages guests to assemble dishes with fresh tortillas and house-made salsas.
The restaurant’s design and culinary program work together to create a complete escape from Midtown Manhattan—one defined by tropical textures, regional ingredients, warm hospitality, and the atmosphere of a faraway coastal destination.
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