Pulqueria

We (group of 4) had a sampler of four flavored pulques: mango, strawberry, pineapple, tamarind. We liked the pineapple and tamarind best. They do mix with white tequila (Puerta Negra/Black Door) to give it a little kick since the pulque's bottling process changes the fermentation process. We also tasted the original pulque flavor. We ordered the Molcajete, which had chorizo sausage, steak, chicken, shrimp, and nopales (cactus), all sizzling in a sauce in the volcanic molcajete bowl. Also tasted the tacos al pastor. They served it with a good portion of diced sweet pineapple, and it wasn't greasy. Service was great as they were constantly checking to see if we were ok, needed anything, and cleared the table of any used plates.

Personally I love the fact that this is an underground Latin restaurant in Chinatown. The concept is just fiyaaaa. You find the place by walking into the blue light haha and going down the stairs. The Vybz are right and the Latin music was slamming. Recommended by my girl and it delivered. The atmosphere as I mentioned above is right! The ceviche though did not hit, I'm sorry. Needs work, felt very watered down. The rest of the food was flavorful and good. The cocktails were very good, I would definitely return. OHH and it turns into a night club late into the night.

The perfect combination to an amazing night. Great food and drinks on one side…then go to the party on the other side with a live DJ and lots of dancing. Some of my best nights have been in Pulqueria. Margaritas are the best here !!!! Must visit for a great night with friends and family!!!!!!

Surprisingly found my new favorite Mexican place on Doyers Street in Chinatown. The place is large and has lots of tables for gatherings. The food offered was pretty standard and not too special or interesting but was good quality.

Such a lovely Mexican Restaurant in China Town! Highly recommend this to anyone in New York! It was recommended to me by my cousin sister as my uncle had researched into it! The tachos are lush! Super yum.

Didn’t try the food since we were bar hopping. The drinks were nice and strong. The Music was good and I liked the atmosphere. Will be back!

the best place ever! The food is amazing and the drinks expectacular ! Don't sleep on the pulqueria drink 🤭it has it effect. music is great make you want to dance. The staff is very welcoming and professional if you like to have a great time this is the place!

Its yet another amazing bar in the city that also has a restaurant. I have not had the pleasure of eating the restaurant. But I been to the bar side a few times. The music is really good and we had appetizers. The guy that took care of us Jonathan was supper kind and happy, such a wonderful soul and genuine person. Had a great time.

The best place ever, excellent culinary experience. The food was delicious, the service impeccable, and the ambiance welcoming. We'll definitely be back soon. Thank you for a memorable evening!

Pulqueria throws the greatest private parties. They made everything celebratory, and the prix fixe meal was delicious. We followed it up with a night of dancing. Highly recommend for birthdays or bachelorettes! Thanks to the whole staff!

The restaurant is so cute and cozy and the ambiance is everything. Had the guacamole which was amazing. And the shrimp tacos were so good. Drinks are strong but good. Justin the bartender was so sweet.

This place was amazing. I loved the ambience and the location. Definitely unexpected but a good refresher from the local Canal Street area. The server was so kind and courteous. She had great recommendations. Go for the pescado tacos, and the chicken was great too. We got a shot of tequila that was off the menu. Very traditional Corralejo tequila shot. The server helped us get it. Honestly one of the best places around that's a hidden gem.

This place is a little hidden but has a very cute vibe. The pulque drinks are generous in portion. I’m used to having smaller portions of it. I enjoyed the food a lot and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommended.

had a birthday party here of about 20 people the owner is really nice and accommodating. Drinks are delicious. Only tried the fish tacos and they really weren’t that great but I also have VERY high and specific expectations for fish tacos 🌮 I think most people would probably find their tacos good. Overall cute little secret restaurant.

Celebrated my birthday here with a huge group of 26 people. I was in contact with Oscar and he was awesome and very accommodating. Our server was so lovely- she was always on it! Oscar also came to check on us multiple times. The food from the prefixed menu was delicious 10/10 - wish there was more! Honestly it was so good we inhaled it 😁 love coming here too because after dinner we move over to the next room for drinks and dancing! Great night!

A must try!!!!!! this place is just a hidden gem. Tacos are AMAZING we had the taco fiesta and I was blown away. I’m definitely coming back. Low key dancing place too Saturday night. Great music. I love it.

Wow what a great time. Came in for my friends birthday and everything from the drinks to food and after the dancing with the live Dj was amazing. Definitely try the tuna tacones and the Vida verde cocktail was perfectly balanced. After the lounge area was where we had a great time. If you’re looking for a restaurant with an fun experience then here’s the place to be.

Decent Mexican place in Chinatown. Food is ok. Drinks are good. Vibe is great. Service is awesome.

Hidden gem if you get there early enough. Service is fun and friendly. Drinks are tasty yet not too strong. Good for when avoiding hangovers. Good selection for feeding groups.

Nice hidden Mexican restaurant. Had pork tacos which were delicious and tender. Super cute atmosphere and fun vibes. Defs gets loud

Great for drinks, closes a little too early, but the music and environment to dance is amazing

Cool little spot! I had a mezcal margarita. It tasted nice and clean and fresh. The space is nice. Check it out.

The this here were delicious. I highly recommend the shrimp tacos. The ambiance, wall art/murals and dance hall were all very Aztec and beautiful. My friends and I loved the DJ, the esters were friendly and again food was great. Now the drinks, I'd skip. I did not enjoy it at all. May want to change the bartender or drink itself. Not sure. 4 stars for sure.

Having a Latin place for drinks and food in Chinatown is a game changer. The vibe is cute and the classic essence of Latin culture. What makes this place a gem is the hidden pathway to get in there. Makes it more vibrant. The food was delicious! The tuna tortas were so good we had to go for two orders of them! The pitchers aren’t as strong as we’d expect, so if you want a good strong drink stick to what you know. I had to get the mezcal pina and that drink by itself did justice over the pitcher. I loved the music and the service was amazing. They were attentive without being too much and the servers knew their menus to recommend which tacos to get since I’m a taco fanatic. Like always I go for the birria tacos and they did not disappoint. Our favourite was the Aztec soup which is highly recommendable! The flavours that capitulate your taste buds are everything. Then we ended the night to their dance floor room to end the night, so if you want to have fun afterwards (post 9:30pm), then you’ll enjoy a night to eat and a good night for dancing. Highly recommend!

Fun Mexican restaurant with an underground bar. We ordered the Fiesta tacos to try different options. Surprisingly the best ones were the chicken tacos. There is a bar next to the restaurant with a fun vibe. It lightens up after 11:30.

I celebrated my birthday few days ago here. The food is amazing, great mexican food. Everything was very very good, delicious. I loved the ceviche, Yuca bites which comes with the rib eye. Be patient with service, and drinks please. I wish this will get better soon. If you want to dance, talk with the Dj, and tell you want to party, he will absolutely turn this on. I had a great time dancing here

I love this place for drinks because you can tell the bartenders love their craft. Food is good here and the late night atmosphere is pretty dope. It's a little hidden and it's not a storefront so you might venture right passed it and not realize such a cool place exist.

So I really liked this place. And this review is long overdue considering my lover brought me here on Valentine's day almost a year ago. Hidden from major foot traffic on a dingy Chinatown side street, this place surprisingly dishes out pretty awesome Mexican food and even better margaritas. My lover knows me quite well as Mexican food & margaritas are my favorite combo. And though I was hesitant considering I don't really like Chinatown I was totally impressed. My skirt steak was amazing... Margaritas were made with care... And the decor is funky and inviting. Where am I? Oh and they have a lounge/ bar with a DJ right next to the dining area... Cool to just walk right on over and shake your rump a bit. Downside? Place is a bit overpriced. But I loved this place-- awesome date spot.

Love the gimmick and the food is actually good too. Not blow your mind good but but tasty and fresh. The chips and guacamole are great. Tacos are pretty good. I had the pork belly sandwich which was fantastic. Will def return and highly recommend. Make sure to make reservations.

I didn't spend a lot of time here; only stopped in for a quick bite. It's a really nice place. Great decor and the hostess was very nice. The carnitas taco were the best, but didn't really enjoy the fish taco though. Price was OK, a little high, but it's NYC folks.

Great place was pretty dry for a Friday night. Drinks aren’t too expensive our bar tender was very friendly and made drinks quick only thing I didn’t like were the drinks were not strong it was 80 juice 20% tequila which is alright but there should be a option if you want it on the sweeter side or stronger side. Other then that it was a good time with friends

Lovely place with great food! Waiting staff super rude though! They wouldn’t let half of the people from my reservation to get in. Plus they basically just kicked us out at 2! Lovely food though

Great place for simple choice mexican food. The menu option is very simple and limited. Plate sizes are small. On tuesday night, the happy hour is all night, on limited food and drink items. The food item is four dollar taco and reduced priced drinks at reduced size glass. The milieu setting is great for a little underground hide a way.

Great margaritas, food was tasty but small compared to price. Ambiance is cute and cozy . This place is a hard find its snuggled in the alley way of good old Chinatown once you get in you will be shocked and how much bigger it really is. Margaritas are Gooooddd and strong. This place is a good place for date night or a get together with friends. I will definitely be coming back to this establishment:)

Came to Pulqueria for a birthday dinner. It is on that Harry Potter feeling street in China Town, and it isn't marked very obviously so it's easy to miss. The whole experience of getting there and finding it, then going downstairs to get in is exciting. The decor of the place is amazing, I felt like I was in the Met in some Aztec exhibit! Really cool. I didn't have a drink, but their margarita menu looked really cool, lots of unique combos like grapefruit basil. Most of my party ordered a margarita and they all enjoyed them. I gave this place 3 stars despite loving everything about the look and feel because all the food was too spicy. I ordered a side of vegetables thinking I'd have nice, roasted veggies and feel healthier after my tacos, but they were covered in a sauce and super spicy too, which was not noted on the menu! I don't like spicy food, I was not aware everything was going to set my mouth on fire, therefore I did not really enjoy the meal. Everyone else seemed to love it though, and I would go back with them just to sit in that room again. Next time I'd order a drink, no food. Maybe just chips and quac...

Idk if we just came on a bad night but the experience was not great. The server we had was horrendous, we had to continuously ask if he put in the food and drinks, each time he forgot something. The music was deafening even in the dining area it was impossible to hear and the food was mediocre at best. All the meats in the tacos and enchiladas were bland and dry.

I had been here before in the past and really enjoyed it sadly my most recent experience was just ok. Some items we ordered were good and others just ok. The drinks were also just ok for me, I wish I had a better review. The happy hour historically has been pretty good but please know it’s only Tuesdays and Wednesdays…that info was very hard to find ahead of time.the staff was very friendly and their habanero hot sauce was very good.

Classic pulque taste ok, very watered down though. Mixed pulque drinks was terrible. Was excited to have found a place in NY with pulque unfortunately it was short met. Drinks and food overpriced, $9 per taco ???$18 for 2 small tacos ???? $18 for watered down pulque??? So disappointed. Taco portions were very small, tortilla was cold, meat was too greasy. The interior design was very well done. Staff was very friendly.

Food - The food was fairly seasoned, but my mom asked for a corn tortilla and they still gave us a flour one. We asked to verify and she said it was corn. My flour one and the "corn" one looked the same. One of the sauces tasted like watered down thousand island dressing. Service - Our waitress was very nice. I don't know if it was a miscommunication or something, but we ordered esquites and we didn't get it to the table. Atmosphere - It was dark which I like. The music kind of clashed with the decor, but that's just my personal preference. When we entered we were the only people in there. Then more people came and they sat them right next to us. Why if the whole restaurant is empty do we still have to be near someone?

Food was very average. Drinks sucked. What I really didn’t appreciate was the rushing to kick out my party (of 4) with a fabricated excuse that someone had reserved our table and that they were here (there was no one waiting). The restaurant was half empty with plenty of open tables for both big and small amounts of people and the bar only had about 2 people seated. Half an hour before this they were rushing us that we needed to leave soon as well. We didn’t even get to order desert so that’s lost money on their part. To make it worse they have a stupid $3 fee per card when the bill is split by more than 3 ways. Ridiculous. Never coming back. If you want over priced average food and to be rushed while eating it, this is the place for you!