The 10 Best Places To Try Pulque In Mexico City

Mexico and alcohol go hand in hand at times — tequila, anyone? Or perhaps some mezcal if you’re feeling a bit alternative. However, many people neglect pulque, the metaphorical weird cousin of Mexico’s alcohol scene. Due to its temperamental nature, transporting it is difficult and storage even harder — nevertheless, Mexico City has some of the country’s best pulquerías. Here are ten places at which to try this odd beverage.

1. La Paloma Azul

Bar, Pub Grub

Colonia Portales’ oldest pulquería,La Paloma Azul, is a long-standing favorite of a bar with a striking interior. Much like Las Duelistas, the interior walls are dominated by a colorful mural that depicts the process of collecting the aguamiel used to make pulque;very on theme, if nothing else, much like the often tipsy clientele. The most highly recommended curados(flavored pulques) are easily pine nut or tomato.

2. Expendio de Pulques Finos Insurgentes

Bar, Pub Grub

Not your typical pulquería,this popular Roma based spot serves up the once shunned, sticky pulquesubstance that so many are seeking out nowadays. Formerly a residential building, which itself was once a gay bar, the four story Expendio de Pulques Finos Insurgentes (better known as Pulquería Insurgentes) has a modern take on this centuries old tradition. Rather than drunk old men, eclectic music and hipsters are abound at this cool, open daily hangout.