Local Argentinian Restaurateur Designed Key Prop for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Fede Laboureau, co-owner of Fuegos LA, served as production designer for the 'la casita' featured in Bad Bunny's performance.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Fede Laboureau, co-owner of the Argentinian restaurant Fuegos LA in Los Angeles, served as the production designer for the beautiful house, or 'la casita,' that was a key visual moment in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. Laboureau, who has a background in production design, worked alongside his business partner Max Pizzi to create the set piece that Bad Bunny falls into and then kicks open to return to the joyful celebration.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most watched television events of the year, and Laboureau's involvement as a production designer highlights the growing influence and representation of the Latino community in major cultural events. Latinos from different parts of the Americas were involved in creating the show, which aimed to be emblematic of diverse Latino cultures and a unifying force.

The details

Fuegos LA is a restaurant located in Los Angeles that is known for its Argentinian cuisine, including empanadas and beef dishes. The restaurant is co-owned by Fede Laboureau and Max Pizzi, both of whom have backgrounds in production design. Laboureau announced on social media that he was the production designer for the 'la casita' prop that was featured prominently in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

  • The Super Bowl Halftime Show took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Fede Laboureau

Co-owner of Fuegos LA restaurant in Los Angeles and the production designer for the 'la casita' prop featured in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

Max Pizzi

Co-owner of Fuegos LA restaurant in Los Angeles, who worked alongside Fede Laboureau on the production design for the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Bad Bunny

Puerto Rican singer and rapper who headlined the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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What they’re saying

“Being part of the Super Bowl means representing our whole community! We're showing the world exactly how powerful Latinos are. We have the tenacity and the perseverance to overcome anything—now with @maximilianpizzi just harvesting the seeds you guys watched us plant.”

— Fede Laboureau, Co-owner, Fuegos LA (Instagram)

The takeaway

Fede Laboureau and Fuegos LA's involvement in the production of the Super Bowl Halftime Show highlights the growing influence and representation of the Latino community in major cultural events. The collaboration between Latinos from different backgrounds to create a unifying performance showcases the diversity and strength of the community.