Chupito has officially settled into its new home on Yukon Street, and the move feels right. The space is built for real Vancouver weather—rain, cold, whatever—and still manages to stay lively. Tara Davies and the team haven’t changed who they are; they’ve just given themselves a layout where their hospitality can breathe a little easier. The new menu leans into fall and winter without being heavy. Everything feels intentional: warm flavours, bright edges, and dishes that hit that line between comforting and fun. The bar mirrors that same thoughtfulness. Their low-waste cocktail program is clearly not a gimmick—citrus peels, herbs, coffee, kitchen trims all get a second life as syrups, infusions, or garnishes. The drinks taste layered because the process is layered. Check out my full review of Chupito Vancouver below for all my recommended dishes you need to try.
Chupito Vancouver – New Fall/Winter Menu (Del Mar)
I don’t eat Mexican food very often and I’m definitely not an expert in the cuisine. I left the ordering up to the team and they recommended the following (and spoiler alert, every dish was incredible):
- Caldo de Camarón ($12) – shrimp broth, celery, onion, carrot with a tostada, habanero mayo & tortilla ash
- Tostada de Jaiba ($15) – jaiba, guajillo, roasted tomato, onion, avocado and chili flakes on a corn tostada
- Hot Oysters (Half Dozen $30) – served with garlic butter, charred lime and bone marrow
- Camarones a las Brasas ($19) – grilled shell-on shrimp, garlic mayo and salsa marisquera
The Caldo de Camarón features a clean, shrimp-forward broth with celery, carrot, and onion. Light but satisfying, especially with the crunchy tostada on the top. The habanero mayo adds the heat, and the tortilla ash gives it a subtle smokiness. Great cold-weather starter.
The Tostada de Jaiba features a crisp corn tostada loaded with jaiba, guajillo, roasted tomato, onion, avocado, and chili flakes. Bright, balanced, and the kind of tostada that holds its texture until the last bite.
The Hot Oysters are served with copious amounts of garlic butter. Top it with a large squeeze of charred lime and a scoop of bone marrow for a life changing bite. Rich without being heavy. I recommend going for the full dozen!
The Camarones a las Brasas features grilled, shell-on shrimp with salsa marisquera. Messy in the best way. Deep, smoky grill flavour and a sauce you want to drag everything through. They recommend you eat it with the shell on for some crunch.
Chupito Vancouver – New Fall/Winter Menu (De La Tierra and De Postre)
- Carne en su Jugo ($22) – beef, beans, bacon, green onion & cilantro in a tomatillo broth
- Cazuela de Barbacoa ($39) – braised short rib, onion, cilantro & jalapeño tatemada with salsa tomatillo, consommé and a side of corn tortillas
- Plátano Macho Asado ($12) – brûléed plantain with cinnamon foam and walnuts
The Carne en Su Jugo came highly recommended and I’m so glad it was. This isn’t a dish I would have ordered on my own and I can officially say I’m addicted. This comforting soup of beef, beans, bacon, tomatillo broth, green onion, cilantro is like the ultimate comfort food dish.
The Cazuela de Barbacoa features braised short rib with onion, cilantro, jalapeño tatemada, salsa tomatillo, and consommé. Comes with tortillas, which you absolutely need. Tender, homey and full of depth. You may need a second round of warm tortillas.
To end on a sweet note we tried the Plátano Macho Asado. A showstopping bruléed plantain with cinnamon foam and walnuts. Simple idea, well executed. The cinnamon foam ties it all together without being overly sweet and was a stand out for us on the dish.
Worth a Try?
Absolutely. Chupito’s new space feels like the version of themselves they were working toward all along. Good food, thoughtful drinks, and the kind of service that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. It’s an easy “yes” for me and definitely one of the best meals I have had this year.
Chupito
Address: 2450 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1A7
Website: https://www.chupito.ca/