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Rancho Cantina is an upscale Mexican restaurant in Lafayette, California that blends Spanish colonial charm with contemporary California warmth. I developed an elegant visual identity that celebrates their Mexican roots through refined typography, handcrafted textures, and rich earthy tones. My work included cohesive branding, email design, social media content, marketing collateral, and merchandise design, all crafted to reflect the restaurant’s authentic heritage while presenting it with modern sophistication and visual consistency across every touchpoint.

Rancho Cantina is an upscale Mexican restaurant in Lafayette, California. I created an elegant visual identity celebrating its Mexican roots with refined typography, warm tones, and handcrafted details across branding, emails, social media, marketing, and merch.

Social Media Posts Design

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For Rancho Cantina’s new Mexican Burger launch, I designed this bold yet elegant visual, creating the entire burger from scratch in Photoshop to match their refined Mexican aesthetic. The result is a striking, high-end social post that highlights the new item with authenticity and style.

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For Rancho Cantina’s 2025 Mother’s Day campaign, I enhanced a low-resolution food photo by compositing new elements such as flowers, gold cutlery, and drinks to create a refined, celebratory atmosphere. The result is an elegant and cohesive visual that captures the warmth and sophistication of the occasion while staying true to the restaurant’s elevated Mexican aesthetic.

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For Rancho Cantina’s Graduation Season campaign, I built a full celebratory composition around a single food photo by adding props such as a graduation cap, gold cutlery, a drink, and metallic textures. The final design blends sophistication and festivity, capturing the spirit of celebration while maintaining Rancho Cantina’s elegant and authentic brand aesthetic.

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For Rancho Cantina’s Father’s Day campaign, I designed this vibrant social piece highlighting the restaurant’s handcrafted cocktails and warm atmosphere. The composition and lighting were refined to capture a sense of celebration and sophistication, aligning with Rancho Cantina’s elegant yet inviting brand identity.

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For Rancho Cantina’s Valentine’s campaign, I transformed a low-resolution close-up of their brûlée dish into a refined, romantic composition. By rebuilding the scene with lighting, props, and atmosphere, I created a warm, candlelit aesthetic that highlights the dish’s texture and sophistication while staying true to Rancho Cantina’s elegant visual identity.

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For Rancho Cantina’s Mother’s Day 2024 campaign, I created this elegant composition starting from a single dish photo, adding refined details such as flowers, a mimosa, and warm lighting to set the tone. The result is a sophisticated and inviting visual that celebrates the occasion with Rancho Cantina’s signature blend of authenticity and modern elegance.

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Mexican Burger Launch Card

For Rancho Cantina’s new Mexican Burger launch, I designed an elegant promotional card highlighting the dish’s vibrant presentation and rich textures. The layout combines warm tones, refined typography, and balanced composition to reflect the restaurant’s sophisticated Mexican aesthetic.

Bean Dip Promotional Card

This promotional card was created to showcase Rancho Cantina’s Ranchero Bean Dip offer with a focus on texture and warmth. The composition and typography evoke the restaurant’s handcrafted feel while maintaining a refined and welcoming tone.

Amaya Fresca Launch Card

For the Amaya Fresca cocktail launch, I designed a clean, bold card emphasizing the drink’s vibrant red hues and elegant simplicity. The minimal composition and lighting create a sophisticated yet inviting look aligned with Rancho Cantina’s upscale branding.

Guacamole Promotion Card

For the complimentary guacamole campaign, I crafted a simple yet luxurious design that spotlights the freshness of the dish. The dark wood background and golden accents frame the image beautifully, reinforcing Rancho Cantina’s refined and authentic identity.

Mexican Burger Launch Card

Bean Dip Promotional Card

Amaya Fresca Launch Card

Guacamole Promotion Card

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For Rancho Cantina’s merchandise collection, I designed a line of apparel that reflects the restaurant’s Spanish Californio roots with a modern, crafted feel. Each piece features hand-drawn illustrations, refined typography, and warm color palettes that capture the brand’s heritage and sophistication while keeping a clean, timeless aesthetic.

Rancho Cantina Merch Design

For Rancho Cantina’s merchandise collection, I designed a line of apparel that reflects the restaurant’s Spanish Californio roots with a modern, crafted feel. Each piece features hand-drawn illustrations, refined typography, and warm color palettes that capture the brand’s heritage and sophistication while keeping a clean, timeless aesthetic.