Owner of Pedal Haus opens new Mexican restaurant and bar in Phoenix metro area

His latest project, Jaguar Cantina, located at the corner of Mill Avenue and Sixth Street in the space formerly occupied by Anoche Cantina, will be a tropical Mexican cocktail bar and restaurant.

Wright, who is opening a new Pedal Haus in Surprise this month, is no stranger to Mill Avenue, having previously managed Canteen Modern Tequila Bar there before Anoche took over in 2022. Wright told the Phoenix Business Journal that he drew inspiration for his current bar from his regular trips to Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula and the way restaurants there incorporated a jungle element into their decor.

Jaguar Cantina will serve on two patios with two outdoor bars and will offer a yet-to-be-announced menu as well as agave-based cocktails and margaritas. The restaurant will be open for lunch, happy hour and late night.