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Uber Eats “Mild Salsa” 2026

Uber Eats “Mild Salsa” (2026) is an Uber Eats commercial directed by Nick Ball for Special, produced by MJZ. It won one award: shots Awards The Americas 2026 Gold — Concept (Up to and including two minutes).

An elderly man, a DJ, plays a mild salsa track for a group of people in a dance studio, who are initially bored but eventually start dancing.

Video: Nick Ball on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A close-up shot shows a hand placing a record player needle onto a spinning vinyl record, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.© Uber Eats0:00
  2. A long-haired older man sits at a table with a record player, watching a couple dance in a large, mirrored dance studio.© Uber Eats0:07
  3. A man with a mustache and gold jewelry stands in a waiting room, looking down thoughtfully, while three elderly people sit in the background.© Uber Eats0:36
  4. Three people, two women and one man, sit in a waiting room, all wearing light-colored clothing and looking bored or pensive.© Uber Eats0:38
  5. A middle-aged man with a receding hairline, wearing a light polo shirt, sits with his hand on his chin, looking bored or pensive indoors.© Uber Eats0:39
  6. A middle-aged woman with blonde hair and a white sweater looks distressed, sitting indoors by a window with vertical blinds.© Uber Eats0:41
  7. A person's hands are clasped together, resting on their lap, wearing a cream-colored knitted sweater and beige pants.© Uber Eats0:43
  8. A middle-aged man and woman dance together in a brightly lit studio, the man guiding the woman from behind as they move gracefully.© Uber Eats0:45
  9. A man and a woman dance in a large, brightly lit room with a mirrored wall, while several people in white robes sit watching in the background.© Uber Eats0:50
  10. An elderly man with long white hair and a striped shirt sits at a DJ mixing table, looking serious in a dimly lit room with a heart-shaped balloon.© Uber Eats1:00
  11. A jar of mild salsa, a bag of tortilla chips, and two avocados sit on a wooden surface next to a green Uber Eats bag.© Uber Eats1:10
  12. Two people stand close, facing each other, their lower bodies visible, while several other people sit in chairs in the background of a brightly lit room.© Uber Eats1:13

Stills © Uber Eats. Made by Special, MJZ and Nick Ball.

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The idea

Mild salsa is so good, it makes even the most bored people dance.

Tagline: “Get almost almost anything”

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The cut

Length
79 s
Shots
12
Average shot
6.6 s

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    A close-up shot shows a hand placing a record player needle onto a spinning vinyl record, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.© Uber EatsA long-haired older man sits at a table with a record player, watching a couple dance in a large, mirrored dance studio.© Uber EatsA man with a mustache and gold jewelry stands in a waiting room, looking down thoughtfully, while three elderly people sit in the background.© Uber EatsThree people, two women and one man, sit in a waiting room, all wearing light-colored clothing and looking bored or pensive.© Uber Eats
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    A close-up shot shows a hand placing a record player needle onto a spinning vinyl record, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.© Uber EatsA long-haired older man sits at a table with a record player, watching a couple dance in a large, mirrored dance studio.© Uber EatsA man with a mustache and gold jewelry stands in a waiting room, looking down thoughtfully, while three elderly people sit in the background.© Uber EatsThree people, two women and one man, sit in a waiting room, all wearing light-colored clothing and looking bored or pensive.© Uber EatsA middle-aged man with a receding hairline, wearing a light polo shirt, sits with his hand on his chin, looking bored or pensive indoors.© Uber EatsA middle-aged woman with blonde hair and a white sweater looks distressed, sitting indoors by a window with vertical blinds.© Uber Eats
    Length: 79 s · Shots: 12 · Average shot: 6.6 s

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Questions

Who directed the Uber Eats “Mild Salsa” commercial?

Nick Ball directed it, produced by MJZ, for the agency Special.

Which agency made Uber Eats “Mild Salsa”?

Special created it for Uber Eats (2026).

What awards did Uber Eats “Mild Salsa” win?

1 awards, including shots Awards The Americas 2026 Gold — Concept (Up to and including two minutes).

What is the tagline of Uber Eats “Mild Salsa”?

“Get almost almost anything”

Sources for the credits and awards

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Uber Eats “Mild Salsa” (2026) Commercial by Nick Ball: Credits, Awards & Stills