(212) 274-8225
55 Grand St
(Between W Broadway and Wooster Street)
New York,
NY
10013
40.7224
-74.0037
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
Papatzul Mexican
What People Are Saying About Papatzul Mexican
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – If a Mexican farmhouse were dressed up for a night out in Soho, it might accessorize like Papatzul. Painted white brick walls, festive masks and a skylight in the back create a folksy effect, while the red cloth chairs, globe lights and artsy black-and-white photos gussy-up the aesthetic. The sweet, but slightly befuddled waitstaff gives equal attention to 20-somethings fueling up before hitting the bars and older locals enjoying a leisurely dinner. – – The Food – The menu works best with homey Mexican classics. Seviche is a highlight, tart and full of…
10/20/09
Awful service experience
by food2010
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 literally grabbed it out of our hands and said we had to leave. He was physically crowding us, pushing into to me and telling me to get up while we were waiting for our check to be delivered to us. When I told him he was being extremely rude, he turned around and shouted, "No, YOU'RE being rude. Get out!" I was appalled by this treatment, and I will never eat there again.
- Pros: Food is decent
- Cons: Service
08/23/09
Unexpected treasure!
by dineh
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 soft homemade taco. This is what foodie dreams are made of. Go to Dos Caminos for the outside seating and scene and edgy food, but come here for the real deal Mexicam, drinks, and lower prices. And the AC was divine!
- Pros: Fantastic food and drinks!
05/05/09
Don't go there!
by dzinder
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 ingredients with undefined taste.
Bottom line, I truly and honestly recommend to skip this place.
- Pros: Good service
- Cons: Drooling with disgusting sauce
The Details on Papatzul Mexican
The Extras:
Brunch, served Saturday and Sunday 12am to 4pm, features dishes like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles.
What to Drink:
Margaritas and mojitos make decent showings, but the red sangria, potent and well-spiced, takes the beverage crown.
What to Drink:
Margaritas and mojitos make decent showings, but the red sangria, potent and well-spiced, takes the beverage crown. Happy Hour is every Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-8:30pm.
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