Brian Loesgen

This is where I got serious about Mezcal. I came here during the week when it was quiet. The extremely knowledgeable bilingual waiter asked me some probing questions about my taste profile preferences, and then I got a half-hour lesson in Mezcal. History, production processes, types of agave, geography... everything! Including a flight of 4 excellent Mezcals, it cost USD$25 with tip (in 2022). So VERY worth it. Now I make the pilgrimage to Oaxaca (the Mezcal epicenter, four trips so far, and there will be more!) and after carefully and confidently examining a list of 100 Mezcals, I will pick one based on production process, agave varietal, and even the village of origin. I have come a VERY long way, and I will always be grateful to La Miserable for getting me started on that journey. There are no gimmicks here, this is as close as you can get to an authentic Oaxacan Mezcaleria without buying a plane ticket. Prices are reasonable. They have (limited) food, but who cares, this is all about the Mezcal, they are not a restaurant and don't try to be one. Get there early because they are VERY popular and fill up quickly.

+11

Sydney Goldrick

La Miserable is such a fun spot—honestly, one of our favorite stops in La Paz! We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip. It’s lively, vibrant, and just has the best energy. The first time, our group of four sat outside in the courtyard, which was so cute and had a great atmosphere. Their mezcal selection is incredible—everything from Espadín to Tobalá to Madrecuishe. We were so excited to see mezcal from one of our favorite places in Oaxaca on the menu! The server was super fun and kept the good vibes going the whole night. We ended up staying for two hours (and even canceled our dinner reservation) because we were having such a great time. The food was amazing—we shared tamales and chicharrón, which paired perfectly with the mezcal. The courtyard was buzzing, the music was awesome, and it was just such a fun scene. A few days later, we went back and sat inside, which was just as great. We ended up chatting with the table next to us and loved being able to try so many different mezcals while learning about each one. That’s what I love most about a good mezcalería—the chance to taste, learn, and truly enjoy the experience. La Miserable has everything: a killer mezcal selection, a welcoming vibe, and great food. If you’re in La Paz, you have to check it out. Can’t wait to go back one day!

Andrew Bryan

This was as smooth, a setting as one could find for a lovely evening after dinner just to enjoy a drink with a friend and take in all the surroundings. Great work! a well thought out tequila bar.!

Lauren Greenberg

This place is fantastic. Atmosphere, service, the mezcal is delicious. There is a cute cat. Tasty tamales. Could not love this place more

ManuHell Moonshiner

Really nice place , we had a lovely time tasting different kind of Mezcal with a nice and really interesting description and explanation from the waiter. And the tamales where delicious. Friendly staff Great vibe around this place We ll be back no doubt

Lisa Mattson

Fun spot to socialize and learn a ton about mezcal. We did the flights, and our server was very knowledgeable. Now my husband has spent the last year drinking Bacanora. Can’t wait to go back and discover a new spirit.

Petrina W

Wonderful and hip spot, even if you don't love Mezcal. Reservations are recommended but not required. Lovely back patio. Food is not the draw here but the tamales are brought in fresh and are really good. If you don't know mezcal, ask for a flight. The service is top-notch, one of the reasons we came back. Our server Atila was amazing -- very knowledgeable, funny, engaging, and enthusiastic about the wide array of mezcals. If sipping straight mezcal is not your thing, the cocktails are also superb, inventive and delicious.

Matthew Tyson

We are STOKED to have found this Mezcaliera! By far the best and most interesting variety of Mezcal I’ve had the joy of tasting through. The staff was very welcoming and their knowledge of Mezcal was a thing of beauty. They were super friendly and unpretentious while taking us on our tasting journey. Pro tip: sit at the bar

Robyn Huang

Super cute place with a funky vibe and great service. Excellent, excellent cocktails. You have to order food (even a snack) to order drinks.

+3

Konstantina Gavalas

Fantastic mezcal selection and cocktails! Cool, laidback vibe with friendly staff. Come here if you want to avoid the bigger, louder and cheesier bars on the Main Street.

Delicious drinks, hip and fun crowd, great atmosphere and terrific service. Cocktails were delicious and bar staff took time to chat and explain Mezcal to us. Nice local crowd. Food looked good …

The place, food and drinks: 5 stars! Loved the place since I saw it walking around the street. Must visit! Highly recommended.

The place, food and drinks: 5 stars! Loved the place since I saw it walking around the street. Must visit! Highly recommended.

The place, food and drinks: 5 stars! Loved the place since I saw it walking around the street. Must visit! Highly recommended.

This is a must visit stop. Dozens of different Mezcals and knowlegable and bhelpful people to serve you. Sometimes free tastes. Nice patio with music sometimes. Free insect snacks. A winner.

Great atmosphere and staff was very helpful. One person had a medical emergency and the staff was super supportive and helpful.

Great atmosphere and staff was very helpful. One person had a medical emergency and the staff was super supportive and helpful.

First off, I take full responsibility for my mistake. The vibe looked fun. I was told from a server at our hotel that this was a place you could also buy bottles of mezcal to go. I don't have a de…

First off, I take full responsibility for my mistake. The vibe looked fun. I was told from a server at our hotel that this was a place you could also buy bottles of mezcal to go. I don't have a …

The tittle is perfect for this place. You will be treated with miserable service and a Poor attitude. We were very excited to try this place out. We are local and we’re visiting with some friends…