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Papatzul
- Closed
- Opens 9:00 a.m.
- Mexican
- New York, NY
About this business
Debuting late in the fall of 2006, Papatzul - Mayan for "Food of the Lords" - opened its doors in SoHo with hopes of redefining the Mexican dining experience. Papatzul boasts an impressive menu featuring authentic Mexican fare with a modern twist. Executive Chef Thierry Amezcua and his wife and co-owner Debby Amezcua had always dreamed of opening their restaurant together and Papatzul allowed that dream to become a reality A native of Mexico City, Thierry naturally decided to draw upon his cultural background and influence a... read more
Location details
55 Grand St, New York, NY, 10013, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Closed now |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
NEAT – I went to Papatzul last night with my girlfriend for the very first time. We were greet for most of the staff which was a very good start. We wanted to try some of their signature cocktails so we order a Margarita tradicional and another cocktail made with tamarind. Then we order a Mayan ceviche, a couple of entrees: Budin al Pasilla and Enchiladas San Marqueñas. The drinks were brought to the table within 3 mins from ordered. Both were AMAZING! I'm a bartender myself and was surprised with the flavor of this deliciou... read more
Great food, service & chill scene – We went on a Sunday night and the place was bumping with what seemed like locals enjoying the end of the weekend. Bartender serving the front tables was super friendly and even told us the name of the song we were trying to "shizam" on our ipod. Great margaritas and yummy food. The fresh salsa and guac to start were my faves!
Awful service experience – I've dined at Papatzul on multiple occasions, but I will never eat there again based on an experience I had there a few months ago. It was a Thursday night, and they were expecting a large party. They seated us, and told us that we would have to be out in an hour and a half. They took FOREVER to bring us our food, drinks, etc, which prolonged our dining time significantly. We ordered hot chocolate after dinner, thinking we had enough time to enjoy it. In the middle of drinking it, the busboy litera... read more
Unexpected treasure! – Hottest day of the year and went for lunch here. This place is down the street from my apt., and it has great AC, so in we go! Gr8 drinks and guac and some of the freshest salsa ever--we ordered another round of it. Then we shared cerviche and a salad w/some of the freshest and lightest dressing--so refreshing! Then we had ome tortilla soup--3 of us could not stop ourselves--and we still did not finish the generous portion. The show-stopper was the fish tacos!! Crispy yet light, with unreal slaw in a s... read more
Don't go there! – I've been to NY with my with about a week ago (April 2009). I was so disappointed, I decided that when I come back I should post a note so that other people would be weary of this restaurant. I have to say the service was good, the food turned out to be the problem. I ordered the duck enchiladas and my wife ordered a vegetarian course. It was greasy, drooling with disgusting sauce and had little resemblance to duck meat in any form (dead or alive). The basic theme repeated in my wife dish as well, to many i... read more
A break from the ordinary – If you like sophisticated and creative menus Papatzul is a real gem. If you want typical tex-mex fajitas and nachos this is not the restaurant for you. The Tlocoyos de pollo are out of this world - I could eat a whole meal of them. Everything we ordered was beyond expectations. The fish/seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. This restaurant is a true original - nothing out there compares or comes close to this edgy, contemporary yet traditional menu of Mexican delicacies. Highly recommended.
Mexican Heaven! – It?s tempting to order everything, but start with the guacamole: it?s flavored with whatever chili pepper went into it, served in a chunky lava bowl, with tortilla chips that are the perfect size for one generous dip. Then try the appetizer of sliced grilled scallop stacked on a tortilla chip with a sliver of avocado and a dot of tamarind sauce, which adds a plummy, sweet heat. I learned that Papatzul means ?food of the gods,? and the dish that felt most fit for the gods was the chile relleno, stuffed with ... read more
Pretentious – I got dinner there last week with my husband and friends, and our experience was pretty bad in lots of ways. First we were supposed to meet at the bar since I work a few blocks away and I get off pretty earlier than our reservation, so I decided to do some scouting first and stop for a margarita by myself, this is by far the best part in the restaurant, grrrrreat margaritas! (in my opinion the best in the city) bartender attentive, fast and with very impressive knowledge about tequilas. Then the rest of my frie... read more
Might Be Best Margarita in the City – Went here on a Saturday night, called ahead about an hour to get a table and the place had 1-2 tables empty at peak hour. It's a fairly relaxed place in terms of atmosphere, somewhere between Mexicana Mama and Dos Caminos. The food has some of the standard Mexican items, and some I haven't seen elsewhere. Everything we ate was very good, though the guacamole was fairly conventional for this sated city. The service was good, the place is festive and despite not being too big, can and did ... read more
Frequently asked questions about Papatzul
How is Papatzul rated?
Papatzul has a 4.1 star rating with 964 reviews.
When is Papatzul open?
Papatzul is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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