Web Development August 5, 2025

Jarritos

Jarritos is one of Mexico’s most iconic soda brands. Founded in 1950, it is now sold in more than 45 countries and has collaborated with global names such as Nike, Kith Treats, and Abercrombie & Fitch. Owned by Novamex and headquartered in El Paso, Texas, Jarritos isn’t just a beverage — it’s a cultural touchstone for millions of Hispanic and non-Hispanic consumers around the world.

Task

Design and Develop a Website that Engages with the Audience and Brings Back the Cultural Authenticity of the Brand

  • Strategy

    UX Strategy, Art Direction

  • Design

    Web Design & Development

  • Client

    Novamex

  • Web Development

    jarritos.com

THE CHALLENGE

Bring Back The Cultural Authencity of the Brand

Jarritos came to us with a clear mandate: the existing website wasn’t working. It wasn’t user-friendly, wasn’t memorable, and most critically—it had lost the cultural authenticity that makes Jarritos special.

“It’s not inviting,” the team told us. “It loses the cultural aspect. We’re a Mexican brand, and the site needs to reflect that, but authentically, not as a general representation of what people think Mexico is.”

The 2025 goal was ambitious: position Jarritos as “The Official Drink of Tacos” in the US market. The website needed to support this through brand awareness, collaboration showcases, and driving consumers to find Jarritos near them.

Before After
OUR APPROACH

Cultural Authenticity, Not Cultural Cliché.

The previous site fell into the trap of generic “Mexican” imagery. We took a different approach—celebrating the street culture, the vibrant colors, and the real moments where Jarritos shows up: tacos with friends, summer afternoons, neighborhood murals. Every image tells a story that feels true to how Jarritos actually lives in people’s lives.

Two audiences, one experience. Rather than creating separate experiences for Gen Z and millennial shoppers, we designed a site that serves both through different pathways. Collaborations and lifestyle content engage the younger audience; the store locator and product information serve the shopper ready to buy.

HIDDEN GEMS

Collaborations as Assets for SEO

Jarritos has partnered with major brands—Nike, Kith, Cirque du Soleil, Wolverine. We created a collaborations archive that showcases these partnerships, as opposed of just showing them and then forgetting them, building credibility and keeping visitors engaged longer while improving SEO for brand-related searches.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

The Relationship

What started as a single website web maintenance agreement, turned into a Web Redesign and became an ongoing partnership. Based on the success of Jarritos.com, Novamex expanded our engagement to include four additional brand properties:

Sidral Mundet – Mexico’s apple soda
Sangría Señorial – The original sangria soft drink
Sana Sana by Jarritos – Wellness-focused line extension

This pattern of expansion reflects our approach: deliver exceptional work, earn trust, and grow the relationship.

RESULTS

The Numbers show a Successful Redesign

While we can’t claim sole credit for these results, Jarritos runs robust marketing campaigns across channels—the website now serves as an effective hub that supports and amplifies those efforts. The dramatic increase in store locator usage suggests we’re successfully converting brand interest into purchase intent.

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Client Services

Website Strategy & UX Design

A strategic foundation shaped by user behavior and cultural storytelling, designed to guide engagement and strengthen brand connection.

Custom Website Development

A fully responsive, performance-driven build tailored to Jarritos’ identity and optimized for all devices.

SEO Optimization & Technical Setup

Structured and optimized to improve search visibility, site speed, and long-term organic growth.

Ongoing Performance & Maintenance

Built for scalability and continuous improvement to support future campaigns and brand evolution.

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