Breakup-Themed Bar Opens in Miami, Just in Case You Need to Dump Him

A new bar and restaurant in Wynwood wants to turn your romantic disasters into a night out. Sala de Despecho, which translates to "Heartbreak Room," opened earlier this month, bringing a concept from Guadalajara that centers entirely around heartbreak and communal singing.

The idea is straightforward: everyone has an ex, and this place lets you sing about it while eating tacos and drinking mezcal. The Miami location comes from a partnership between Mandala Group, known for creating immersive cultural experiences across Mexico, and the Dirty Rabbit Group, the team behind the Dirty Rabbit and Mad Club.

Mics Get Passed Around

The space features floor-to-ceiling bars and walls covered with breakup quotes and photos of famous couples who split up. But the real action happens during communal karaoke sessions with a DJ, where microphones get passed around tables so guests can belt out heartbreak anthems while music videos play on screens.

The restaurant draws from the ups and downs of romance, featuring heartbreak music videos and songs that feel familiar to Latin families — the kind you'd listen to with your mom or your family — paired with tequila-based drinks and Mexican food.

The programming includes communal karaoke sessions and heartbreak happy hours. The restaurant taps into Latin American traditions where heartache gets processed through music and community, turning pain into entertainment.

From Mexico City Streets to Wynwood with Street-Style Tacos

The concept originated in Guadalajara and has expanded across Mexico before making its way to Miami. Sala de Despecho houses Mexico City's cult-favorite Tacos Atarantados, which has built a following for its street-style authenticity.

The menu at Tacos Atarantados includes traditional tacos like "Trompo de Puerco" (al pastor-style pork) and carne asada (grilled beef) as well as specialty items like the "Pirata Atarantado," which comes with cheese and bacon. The volcanoes section features dishes like "Atarantados" and "Campechana" (mixed meats), while the cachetadas offer variations like "Trompo de Puerco" and "Trompo de Res" (beef al pastor).

The cocktail menu focuses on tequila and mezcal, with drinks like the "Paquita" (tequila blanco, raspberry, lychee syrup, cranberry, and lemon) and the "Tamarindo" (mezcal, grilled pineapple, tamarind mix, grapefruit, and pineapple juice). "We want this to be a signature experience, where people feel immersed in the essence of Mexican and Latin culture while they eat, drink, and let go," says Raul Vargas, director of operations for Mandala Group.

Sala de Despecho. 218 NW 25th St., Miami; saladedespecho.mx/usa.