“Pulque bendito, dulce tormento…”, if you can complete the sentence it means you are a pulquero at heart and you will love this list of places to enjoy pulque de cempasúchil in CDMX. In addition, there are cured pulque with seasonal flavors such as tuna and even pumpkin spice. Take note.
1. La Canica
We start the list with La Canica, a pulqueria that prepares cured meats with seasonal fruits, as well as flavors dedicated to special moments. During autumn, and to celebrate the Day of the Dead, you will enjoy the flavor and aroma of the cempasúchil.
Also, there are other specialties such as: mandarina acremada, purple sweet potato, sweet pumpkin and tejocote. Be careful! These flavors are only available on weekends and the menu varies. On November 2 all recipes will be available.
📍Insurgentes Centro 60, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 21:30. Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 22:30 and Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.
📅Starting October 13 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until November 12.
🎟️$70 per liter.
2. Panana at Museo del Pulque y las Pulquerías.
If you are looking for a great pulque de cempasúchil in CDMX, Panana is sure to be a winner. This pulqueria offers a cured pulque made with organic cempasúchil. That is to say that the flower has no pesticides, in addition to the fact that it is obtained from producers in Xochimilco.
It should be noted that Panana is located on the first floor of the Museo del Pulque y las Pulquerías. It is a family place that even has some activities for children. Take into account that it has a rich menu of snacks and garnachas that pairs perfectly with the cured meats.
📍Hidalgo 107-109, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00.
📅Until November 5.
🎟️Desde $60.
3. AGloria
The most fabulous pulqueria: AGloria! This is an LGBTIQ+ mezcalería and“pulqueería” that promotes gender equality and love. It also supports collectives and associations of the community. In addition, its menu and spaces present an incredible style where some drinks have glitter.
Throughout the year there are marzipan curados, lemon pie, cucumber with lemon and more. Also, there are recipes made with seasonal and themed fruits. To commemorate the Day of the Dead you will find pulque de cempasúchil, tuna and even pumpkin spice.
📍Dr. Carmona y Valle 12, Doctores, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Saturday from 3:30 pm. Sunday from 17:30.
📅Available from October 17.
🎟️$90 a liter and $50 a half.
4. The blue dove
One of the most traditional pulquerias in CDMX is La Paloma Azul. Here you can not only drink natural pulque, but also a wide variety of cured pulque. At the beginning of autumn, the curado de cempasúchil is not long in coming.
You should know that some of the most acclaimed cured meats are: pine nut, oatmeal, pistachio and marzipan. Now, yes, celebrate the Day of the Dead with the drink of the gods.
📍Popocatépetl 154, Portales Norte, Benito Juárez.
🕛Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00.
📅Until the second week of November.
🎟️$70 per liter.
5. La Monarca
If you’re in San Juan de Aragón, be sure to stop by La Monarca for a curado. This season they will delight you with cempasúchil, sweet potato, tejocote and even dulce de calabaza en tacha.
You should know that the pulque they offer is brought from Santa Monica, in the state of Hidalgo, so you will be drinking pulque of great quality and flavor. They also have cured fruit, creamy and even gourmet pulque such as red wine, clericot, angel’s kiss or mermaid’s kiss.
📍Puerto Otaru Mz. 12 Lt. 37, Pueblo de San Juan de Aragón, Gustavo A. Madero.
🕛Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 20:00.
📅During all October and November.
🎟️Desde $55.
6. Sol de lluvia
If you are in Centro and want to drink pulque de cempasúchil, be sure to visit Sol de lluvia. It is one of our favorite pulquerias in CDMX; the pulque they offer is from Coatepec, in the State of Mexico.
The cempasúchil recipe is made with organic flowers from Xochimilco, so the taste and smell will remind you of the magic of the Day of the Dead. If you visit, be sure to try their succulent natural pulque.
📍Nezahualcóyotl 75, Centro, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Thursday from 14:00 to 21:00. Friday from 14:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 14:00 to 20:00.
📅Starting October 17.
🎟️$75 per liter.
7. Spica
When you’re in the mood for cempasúchil pulque in CDMX, Spica is a great choice. This pulqueria, located in Santa María la Ribera, will amaze you with pulque brought from San Pedro Tlalcoapan, Tlaxcala.
Although the natural pulque is delicious, be sure to try their great selection of cured pulque and seasonal recipes. Of course, to celebrate the traditions of the Day of the Dead, the jícaras will be filled with the aroma of the cempasúchil. You should know that Spica has a delicious menu of snacks to go with it, as well as a menu of the day.
📍Jardín Mascarones, local 11, Santa María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 to 22:00. Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00.
📅Starting October 21.
🎟️$80 per liter.
8. La Catedral del Pulque
When you’re in the mood for a tasty curado, be sure to visit La Catedral del Pulque. In this pulque shop you will taste flavors such as: oatmeal, guava, peanut, blueberry, mamey, among others. Of course, seasonal flavors cannot be missing and this year 2023 there are tangerine and cempasúchil.
You should know that the cempasúchil pulque is scheduled to be available until November 4. However, the date could change; it all depends on the availability of the flower. Are you in?
📍Isabel La Católica 250 corner with Lorenzo Boturini, Obrera, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Wednesday from 11:00 to 21:00, Thursday to Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00. Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.
📅Until November 4.
🎟️$90 per liter.