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La Luz

F7V2+9GV, Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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F7V2+9GV, Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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+62 813-3896-3668
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Luz

Tucked along Jalan Penestanan, La Luz pairs regional Mexican cooking with an intimate community hub of nightly arts and live tunes. Upstairs, kick off your shoes and sink into floor cushions for mellow guitar sets or poetry nights. Downstairs, expats and travelers gather over cold micheladas, citrusy shrimp cocktel de camarones, and crisp tortillas loaded with pulled pork or grilled tuna. Morning remote workers ease into coffee and chilaquiles before the space transitions into shareable platters and comedy sessions. The night wraps up upstairs over warm chocolate lava cake while acoustic chords float across the room.

  • Nightly creative events: An eclectic nightly schedule upstairs features rotating live acoustic guitar, comedy shows, film screenings, and poetry sessions.
  • Lounge loft and relaxed layout: Barefoot loft with cushioned alcoves for decompressing alongside daytime workspaces and casual table seating downstairs.
  • Regional Mexican favorites: Authentic recipes like cocktel de camarones, tuna aguachile, fresh tacos, and scratch-made chilaquiles.
RestaurantMexican restaurant

What's On at La Luz

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Why Diners Choose La Luz

Discover how regional Mexican flavors, intimate barefoot spaces, and eclectic live programming create Ubud's favorite neighborhood retreat.

  • Authentic regional Mexican recipes and fresh preparations

    Patrons enjoy authentic Mexican staples made with fresh ingredients, from crispy nachos with pico de gallo to regional aguachile prepared with precision.

    lo mejor se todo es su frescura, super balanceado y refrescante como un buen aguachile.

    Stacy Pastor

  • Faithful homeland classics that satisfy genuine cravings

    Carefully crafted dishes such as difficult-to-replicate cocktel de camarones meet the expectations of Mexican travelers seeking true homeland flavors in Ubud.

    I ordered Cocktel de camarones, which is a very difficult dish to replicate outside of Mexico, and to my surprise, they were excellent and very close to the original Mexican flavour

    Anita Glezz

  • Live music performances that elevate the evening vibe

    Evening live acoustic sessions, romantic ballads, and jam bands create an ethereal musical backdrop for guests unwinding after long days.

    The music was ethereal and the food was top-tier.

    Sara S

  • Rotating arts programming and creative gatherings

    A constantly evolving schedule of events, from film screenings and poetry readings to improv comedy and jazz, transforms the space into a lively community hub.

    More than just a cafe, this place is a community hub with superb film screenings, local traditional art, improv comedy, workshops, live music, and more.

    Hamish

  • A comforting home away from home in Ubud

    Guests decompressing after exhausting days of travel return frequently to an affectionate, cozy haven where attentive hospitality makes everyone feel sheltered.

    It truly became our little home away from home in Ubud.

    Viivi Ritvanen

  • Calming sanctuary for quiet evening decompression

    An intimate upstairs shoe-free space with cushioned alcoves and mellow melodies offers an exceptionally calm refuge to unwind quietly before returning to accommodations.

    We sat at the upper level, which was quiet and perfect after a long day. The food was great, and it was exactly the kind of relaxed stop we needed before heading back to our villa.

    Maleha Robinson

Signature Mexican dishes made fresh and bursting with flavor

  • Quesadillas

    The Mexican food we ordered - nachos, quesadillas and burritos - were lovely and cooked to high standards.

    James Culley

  • Nachos

    Ésta es la segunda vez que vengo porque he quedado adicta a los nachos, son muy buenos, frescos, crujientes, el pico de gallo es realmente muy bueno, he ido a México y siento que se acerca mucho.

    Stacy Pastor

  • Aguachile

    El aguachile esta riquísimo, lo pedí sin picante por lo que no sabría decir el sabor con el chile, sin embargo sin el estaba buenísimo, lo mejor se todo es su frescura, super balanceado y refrescante como un buen aguachile.

    Stacy Pastor

  • Cocktel de Camarones

    I ordered Cocktel de camarones, which is a very difficult dish to replicate outside of Mexico, and to my surprise, they were excellent and very close to the original Mexican flavour 😋

    Anita Glezz

Other favorites

Specialty beverages and sweet finishes to complement your meal

  • Chocolate Lava Cake

    I particularly enjoyed the chocolate lava cake which was made exactly as I'd hoped.

    James Culley

  • Jamaica Agua Fresca

    When I’m missing CDMX, I come here for the chicken chilaquiles and jamaica agua fresca.

    Unwritten

  • Michelada

    We also tried the chocolate dessert, and a lovely michelada which was fantastic.

    Anita Glezz

  • Ceremonial Cacao

    I'm having the mushroom quesadilla and ceremonial cacao, while my friend ordered a burrito and mixed fruit juice.

    Sara S

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and welcoming details that shape the La Luz experience

  • Attentive Nut Allergy Accommodation

    Staff accommodate severe nut allergies with focused attention and care for large groups and walk-ins.

  • Gluten-Free Customizations Upon Request

    The kitchen readily swaps fried ingredients for grilled fish and corn tortillas for guests requiring gluten-free preparations.

  • Shoe-Free Upstairs Mezzanine Retreat

    Guests can ascend to a quiet, shoe-free second level featuring cushioned benches and alcoves for peaceful post-excursion unwinding.

  • Curated Cultural and Musical Programming

    Patrons enjoy curated community events, from romantic acoustic ballads and soft guitar sets to comedy and movie screenings.

Before you head over

Practical recommendations on reservations, seating layouts, and dietary requests for your visit.

  • Book Ahead for Evening Live Shows

    Evening live entertainment draws crowds and walk-ins frequently face waits, so reserving a table ahead of time ensures immediate seating for dinner and music.

  • Prepare to Remove Shoes Upstairs

    The upper mezzanine requires taking off your shoes to settle onto cushioned benches, providing a quieter sanctuary away from the main floor buzz.

  • Request Custom Tortilla and Allergy Prep

    The kitchen accommodates gluten sensitivities by swapping flour shells for corn tortillas and pan-searing taco fillings on request, alongside considerate handling of nut allergies.

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