Pulqueria

4 (174)

$30 and under

Mexican

11 Doyers Street, New York, NY 10013

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for groups

Pulqueria is a trendy, modern Mexican cantina in Manhattan�s Chinatown. In addition to its contemporary dining room and bar, there is a private dining room that can seat up to 15-person parties. The full bar features Mexican-inspired cocktails, and the kitchen serves only fresh, seasonally-driven cuisine that blends the flavors of Mexico into something new. Pulqueria�s menu features a variety of small and large plates, and there are many vegetarian dishes, so there will be something for everyone on the menu. Start your meal at Pulqueria with some guacamole classico or empanadas with chorizo fried rice. Larger plates include the el pulp, langosta mole, camarones con harina de maiz and carne asada tacos.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 12:00am, Bar: Monday - Saturday 6:00pm - 2:00am
Website
https://blueagavenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Prepared with a rigorous dedication to traditional Mexican cuisine, and inspired by the vibrant markets of Mexico City, Pulqueria is a great venue for your next private event.

Location
11 Doyers Street, New York, NY 10013
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Between Bowery/Pell
Parking details
None
Public transit
Take the B, D Train to Grand St or the J, M, Z, N, Q, R, W or 6 Train to Canal St.
Entertainment
We have live salsa Wednesdays from 9pm to 11pm.We have a DJ in house Wednesday to Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Esquites$8.00
grilled corn off-the-cob with epazote, chile piquin, mayo, queso fresco, lime
Tostadas Huitlacoche$13.00
mexican truffle, roasted corn, queso fresco
Tostadas Atún$15.00
tuna crudo, avocado, chipotle aioli, lime, crispy onion
Queso Fundido
oven melted, house-made mexican four cheese blend
- Choice Of: Huitlacoche Mushrooms$15.00
- House-Made Chorizo$16.00
Ceviche De Mercado$15.00
citrus-cured fish with market ingredients

Tacos

Verduras$13.00
grilled cactus, poblano peppers, mushrooms, melted queso chihuahua, pico de gallo
Gringas$14.00
citrus & chile chicken, queso chihuahua, crema, avocado, chunky salsa, flour tortillas
Camarones$14.00
marinated and seared shrimp, charred tomato salsa, cilantro-serrano aioli
Carnitas$15.00
traditional braised berkshire pork, cilantro, white onion, radish, salsa verde
Pescado$15.00
tecate battered market fish, cherry tomato, house-made cole slaw, salsa roja
Costilla$15.00
short rib braised in red wine, caramelized onion, chipotle salsa, jalapeñ o

Main Courses

Cemita$20.00
sandwich of salt-cured skirt steak on house-made bread, layered with queso oaxaca, caramelized onion, poblanos, & green chile aioli, served with mexican-spiced fries
Enchiladas Verde$22.00
rolled corn tortillas in tomatillo & green chile sauce stuffed with choice of: shredded chicken or portobello mushroom & leeks
Molé Negro$26.00
roasted chicken breasts in house-made traditional black mole made with dark chocolate and proprietary chile and spice blend, served with rice & market vegetables
Pescado Veracruzano$30.00
roasted red snapper filet in sauce of arbol & guajillo chiles, cherry tomato, garlic, shallots, lemon, & butter, with celery root puree, market vegetables
Spice-Rubbed Ny Strip$32.00
served with chimichurri & salsa roja, mashed potatoes, market vegetables

Sides

Red Rice & Black Beans$10.00
Mexican-Spiced Fries$7.00
Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Market Vegetables$7.00
Fried Plantains$7.00

Dessert

Flan$8.00
traditional mexican custard with salted caramel
Churros$8.00
mexican street pastry with chocolate sauce
Tres Leches Cake$10.00
sponge cake soaked in rum, evaporated milk, condensed milk, & heavy cream

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Pulqueria.

4.0

(174)

4.0Food
3.6Service
4.1Ambience
0.4Value

Noise • Energetic

174 Reviews

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Jennifer524
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 28, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was my birthday and there was these loud and obnoxious behind us. They acted if they own the place. There's two areas one where you sit down and have dinner and another where you sit at bar area... ugh these guys couldn't shut up.
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Natalie
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the queso with mushrooms, the tuna to staffs and the shrimp and fish tacos. Drinks were also delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 16, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
First of all, I would like to point out that my friends and I were very excited about this place. The decor is nice. Too low lighted to my taste. The food was okay. Not great. I've tried better Mexican and being a Mexican myself, trust me it was just okay. Drinks, the 3 kind we tried which basically was the reason why we decided to go there was for the Pulque. My husband and friends who aren't from Mexico have never tried it and I wanted them to. We asked about just having the Pulque by itself but they don't serve it solo. Which is fine. So we decided to have the Lychee cocktail which according to the menu, has some Pulque on it. Well..it did not taste like Lychee or Pulque. It tasted like pure sugar with vodka..not Mezcal as it was on the menu. Vodka. So we decided to have another Pulque drink. Terrible idea. The tequila used in the drink was of the lowest quality and whoever designed the menu and liked it..should be having daiky
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kim2nyc Gold
New York City89 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 31, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fancy feel and high end cost of Mexican food located at surrounding relatively cheap Chinese food in Chinatown
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was good! Everyone looked happy and smiles since we walked in. We had a great time. City prices of course and food portions were small but they were just enough for my husband and i. I would recommend this place for a night out or just to sit by the bar and enjoy a delicious drink. We will back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on March 10, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food portions are tiny and exorbitantly expensive. You'd need to order two plates just to feel semi-full. In addition, the service is so-so.
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dianaH Gold
New York City33 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Do not order margaritas here and you'll be fine.
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chiquita
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, although the tacos were kind of sparse. The drinks, soup, and the appetizers were amazing. In Mexico, pulque is the poor man's drink, but Pulqueria brings it to a whole new level. Our waiter was personable and fun. I love that it's a Mexican restaurant in the basement of Chinatown.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and the drinks were great. Definitely recommend anyone looking to check out some Mexican food in the city.
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madasi
Connecticut37 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 4, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Recommendations I gave were based on how I anticipate it would be at 10:00 PM and later rather then at opening when we were the only customers. (No complaint, it made it even more personal and special.) First you have to find it but since you've decided to eat Mexican in Chinatown I am guessing you're up to it. Got to drink Pulque for the first time and had an incredible huitalacoche quesadilla that was off menu. Five salsa appetizer was wonderful and the we were treated like friends. Only disappointment was the sister cocktail bar next door was closed until later in the evening for a private party, but then we have a reason for returning sooner.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 12:00am, Bar: Monday - Saturday 6:00pm - 2:00am
Website
https://blueagavenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Prepared with a rigorous dedication to traditional Mexican cuisine, and inspired by the vibrant markets of Mexico City, Pulqueria is a great venue for your next private event.

Location
11 Doyers Street, New York, NY 10013
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Cross street
Between Bowery/Pell
Parking details
None
Public transit
Take the B, D Train to Grand St or the J, M, Z, N, Q, R, W or 6 Train to Canal St.
Entertainment
We have live salsa Wednesdays from 9pm to 11pm.We have a DJ in house Wednesday to Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Bites

For the Table

Salsas De La Casa$8.00

Sikil Pak$10.00

Guacamole Clasico$14.00

Guacamole De La Dia$15.00

Salads

Ensalada De La Casa$14.00

Ensalada De Mango$14.00

Soups

Tarasca$10.00

Azteca$10.00

House Favorites

Esquites$8.00

Tostadas Huitlacoche$13.00

Tostadas Atún$15.00

Queso Fundido

Ceviche De Mercado$15.00

Tacos

Verduras$13.00

Gringas$14.00

Camarones$14.00

Carnitas$15.00

Pescado$15.00

Costilla$15.00

Main Courses

Cemita$20.00

Enchiladas Verde$22.00

Molé Negro$26.00

Pescado Veracruzano$30.00

Spice-Rubbed Ny Strip$32.00

Sides

Red Rice & Black Beans$10.00

Mexican-Spiced Fries$7.00

Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Market Vegetables$7.00

Fried Plantains$7.00

Dessert

Flan$8.00

Churros$8.00

Tres Leches Cake$10.00

Additional information

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