Cambridge's New Secret: CocoMango Speakeasy
CocoMango Speakeasy
50 Cambridgepark Dr., Cambridge
Find them on Instagram: @cocomangospeakeasy
Reservations required | $20 cover charge
There's a new hidden gem in Cambridge that's about to become your favorite spot to vanish into for the night. And we're talking hidden hidden. Like, gold-coins-and-secret-passages hidden.
Welcome to CocoMango Speakeasy, the deliciously mysterious cocktail bar that just opened inside Top Mix Bar & Kitchen near Alewife. This isn't your average "speakeasy-inspired" joint with exposed brick and Edison bulbs. No, this place actually commits to the bit—complete with an old-school elevator gate entrance that makes you feel like you're sneaking into something you probably shouldn't be.
The Menu: When Cuba Meets Seoul (and It Actually Works)
Here's where things get wild. CocoMango throws Latin-Caribbean flavors into a ring with Asian cuisine, and somehow, the mashup is absolutely killer. We're talking:
Cubano rangoons stuffed with ham, Swiss, and pulled pork, served with pickle-mustard aioli that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about fusion food
Raw tuna in crispy wonton taco shells because why the hell not
Churrasco steak and plantain sushi topped with chimichurri (yes, you read that right)
Ropa vieja spring rolls that'll have you ordering a second round before you finish the first
And for dessert? Cheesecake eggrolls. Because at this point, anything goes.
Cocktails That Mean Business
The drink menu leans hard into rum—which makes sense given the whole Cuban speakeasy vibe. But these aren't your basic beach drinks. Think:
The Havana Whisper: Puerto Rican rum with all the mojito vibes
Caribbean Hemingway: crafted with rum from the base of a Nicaraguan volcano (dramatic much?)
Café y Cigarrillos: tequila, whiskey, cold brew, and coffee liqueur for when you need to party past midnight
A passionfruit mint julep that reimagines a Southern classic
Every cocktail feels like it was designed by someone who actually gives a damn about what they're pouring.
The Vibe: Roaring Twenties Meets Tropical Paradise
Step inside and you're immediately transported. Crushed-velvet seating in champagne tones. A chandelier made from actual coconut shells. Palm fronds topping decorative pillars. Servers in suspenders. Nightly live music and weekend DJs keeping the energy high.
The whole aesthetic screams 1920s Havana nightclub—that perfect sweet spot between classy and dangerous. And yeah, the name might be a cheeky nod to the nightclub from The Mask (if you know, you know), but the experience is 100% authentic speakeasy energy.
How to Get In
Here's the deal: you need reservations. There's a $20 cover. And when you arrive at Top Mix, the host will guide you to the secret entrance. We won't spoil the magic, but let's just say those gold coins aren't just for show.
This is the third Top Mix location (joining spots in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain), but CocoMango is a whole different animal. It's intimate, exclusive, and designed for people who appreciate both craft cocktails and food that breaks the rules in the best way possible.
The Bottom Line
If you're tired of the same old Cambridge bar scene, CocoMango is your escape hatch. It's got the food fusion you didn't know you needed, cocktails that'll make you forget what year it is, and an atmosphere that makes every visit feel like you're part of an exclusive club.
Just don't forget to make that reservation.
CocoMango Speakeasy
50 Cambridgepark Dr., Cambridge
Find them on Instagram: @cocomangospeakeasy
Reservations required | $20 cover charge
