El Palenquito

What a cute moody dive into the world of Mezcal! This mezcaleria was an epic pitstop for us. It’s very rustic and moody with low lighting. We were there earlier in the evening so we didn’t wait for seating. They have a fun seating indoors, semi outdoors and fully outdoors. We sat indoors, got to watch the bar and cocktails being made. Let me give you the disclaimer: you might think you don’t like Mezcal, you will become convert after the first cocktail here!! One of our friends who doesn’t like mezcal and refuses to drink it, had one cocktail and was shocked at how good it tasted. We got to try several cocktails and learn more from the bartenders. Very knowledgeable and welcoming crew - thank you 🙏. We had such a great time here. The atmosphere is rustic, romantic, simple with slim high tables at the indoor area. Whether you pop in for a mezcal tasting or just one spectacular mezcal cocktail - add this to your list of musts! Cheers!

We stumbled across this spectacular mezcal bar accidentally, and I'm so thrilled we did. This is the type of place that makes Mexico City one of the truly great metropolises on our planet. Tiny. Perfectly curated. One of a kind. Their mezcal is all in bulk jars behind the bar (like Bosforo) and they offer very reasonably priced 50ml pours, alongside some truly exceptional and creative cocktails that are explosively flavorful and very well balanced...and actually reflect the complexity of mezcal itself by featuring sweet, smoky, earthy, and even vegetal and savory flavors. The decor is unmatched...a contemporary, candlelit spin on the adobe walls and sieved shingles of traditional palenque distilling cottages from forgotten times. When we visited around 11pm on a Monday night, the soundtrack spinning was unreal. Relaxing, curious, ethereal. This is the kind of place you get addicted to, and I'm so jealous of the folks who have this as their neighborhood bar.

Excellent mezcal drinks and good guacamole too! Very dimly lit, low key place. We stumbled upon this after searching for guacamole near our hotel. The naturale guacamole was better than the chorizo in our opinion -- flavorful and not spicy. We had a 6 year old with us and there were no issues with him sitting there even though it looks like a bar. They even had pineapple juice for him (not on the menu). I loved the aguacate mezcal drinks, it was sweet and smooth. The hoja Santa was good also, less sweet and more sour. Their mezcals were more subtle and smooth than places I've had in the US. Definitely recommend!

If you like Mezcal and a smaller venue this is the place to go. Food was average. Lacked TLC. The cocktails were ok, could have been better. But overall a pleasant experience. Cosy and with a relaxed ambiance. No parking in the area so best to walk there. On a sunny day, a great venue to start the evening. Worth a visit and enjoy the Mezcals. Price as expected in this type of venue. By the way, great DJ.

We tried a few of their house mezcal cocktails. Really delicious! And the atmosphere was fun and vibey.

Stellar guac, served with mix of chips and fried pork rinds. Get the tostada with Jamaica, savory and yummy. A bar like atmosphere with many drinks and limited food, but we loved the food we got.

The cocktails were good, not quite as great as we had anticipated. But the star of the show was the chorizo guacamole, it was delicious.

It's an okay small venue, but the benches are uncomfortable. The prices are a bit high, which is typical for the area. We had one issue with our check that made us feel as if they were trying to take advantage of us. Fortunately, we weren't drunk enough to be fooled by the waitress's math. When the manager came to review the bill, he was rude. In situations like this, I don’t think they should assume it's our fault.

Really awesome experience at this little bar. The vibe was very intimate but lively at the same time we got here about 10:30-11pm. We ordered the mezcal and tequila flights, and the server explained all the notes of the different tequila/mezcal being offered. We each also tried a variety of cocktails which were all tasty. The avocado cocktail was a special surprise, a little thicker than your typical cocktail but the flavors was next level.

An amazing Mezcaleria that happens to serve food and beer too. Though there was a bowl of guacamole at our table, I passed on trying to get around the grasshoppers. I find their taste way too earthy for me. Anyway... I was here to experience the mezcal, and it was a wonderfully small place to be comfortable doing that. Going through a flight of tastes and finding a favorite I was happy to also be able to buy a bottle of it to take home. Nope, this is not something I am going to find home in the US, not even at Duty Free, heck, not even in a store here. This is small batch goodness that I would need to come back here for more and even then it would be different.

We stopped at El Palenquito for some drinks and snacks after a long day of exploring Mexico City last week, and I had a great time! I had two (or maybe three?) Hoja Santas (one of their mezcal cocktails with kiwi, mint leaves, chayote, and pineapple juice) - it was absolutely delicious! And we shared an order with guacamole en molcajete con chapulines, which was really delicious. The service was good, and the bar is cool - great vibes, a place you could hang out for hours. Definitely a great Roma bar if you want some great cocktails and snacks!

My friends and I were walking around Mexico City, being typical tourists and finding places to eat and drink. We luckily found this place after entering an extremely packed and humid bar nearby. Thank goodness too. We were trying to find a chill place to drink. This place is the epitome of chill. It was nice being able to sit in a candlelit bar with some of my closest friends and just talk over some drinks and some light food. I was suffering from stomach issues because of course, so I opted out of drinking alcohol for the sake of my health. The drinks were great, even my nonalcoholic one. Surprised but also not surprised to see and hear other foreigners at this bar. Meaning, it was very telling that we heard people speaking English here. And I guess it was telling that we were also speaking English (and that this review is in English).

We came here because the wait to licorería Limantour (across the street) was way too long. We were disappointed that their cocktail list of drinks were only 4 drink options. My husband ordered a beer and asked if he could have salt and lime with his beer. They says they didn't have any limes. How do you not have any limes at a bar? When we were done drinking we told our waiter we were ready to pay and our waiter took forever to give us our bill. Service was terrible.

Excelent. The mezcal was very good, extensive selection. Food was good and very well presented Good music. The manager was passionate telling the story of the different mezclas and the roof tiles, the ground rock even the floor tiles has their own story.

Buyers beware! I bought a bottle of mezcal and they did not fill the bottle all the way. It was also overpriced (over 700 pesos for less than 3/4). They gave me the bottle in a brown paper bag, and I didn't notice until I got home. I paid cash and they didn't give me a receipt. ¡Compren su mezcal con mucho cuidado! Compré una botella de mezcal y no llenaron la botella. También fue muy caro (700 pesos por menos de 3/4). Me dieron la botella en una bolsa y no me fijé hasta llegar a la casa. Pagué en efectivo y no me dieron un recibo.

This is a small mezcal bar that also sells beer. The space is very small with only a few tables and stools. There was one server and one bartender when I came in. They play top 40 music which is what I didn't enjoy. I'm in Mexico City and didn't want to feel like I was at another bar in LA. The mezcal list was short but great. It included mezcals that ranged from 40-55% proof.

This place is a good find if you like mezcal. They created individual tasting flights for us (anywhere from 3-5 options) and served with the traditional orange slices and spicy salt. They're all from the same distillery so you can taste the fairly extensive collection. Highlights - the strong and smoky selection was quite good, the dry was meh, and the lights were all quite good. The guacamole was a standout snack and served with chicharones and blue corn tortilla crisps (the whole rounds vs. chips). Lowlights - Skip the Oaxaca cheese which comes cut up and you eat it with toothpicks, and also the regular crisps. Also, we wanted to try a cocktail but they only had the ingredients to make two on the menu so if you're looking for a good cocktail go elsewhere.

This is a fun little bar to go to if you want to talk to your friends in a relaxing environment. The music was pleasant complement to the rustic palenque (mezcal distillery) interior. We easily found a table for 6 at about 8pm on a Sunday, and if you don't want mezcal or beer, my favourite cocktail was the Aguacate. A refreshing, slightly sweet mix of mezcal and avocado. With regards to mezcal they have a variety of strengths and agave plants that make this a great place to come and experience mezcal.

Amazing drinks. Almost everything off of their cocktail menu was great. They even gave us free shots of some local distillates to try and were helpful at explaining the different varieties. It has a cozy nice little atmosphere, not too upscale, but cozy.

I've never had mezcal before my trip to Mexico City, but now I'm a fan. The menu is simple but with a large selection and good cocktails. For a large group it might be too small but for the two of us it was very chill and comfortable. Good service as well.

This mezcaleria was recommended to us by one of the bartenders at La Clandestina(another excellent mezcaleria in the neighborhood). Great space and it is decorated by materials relating to the mezcal production process. Really great service from Rafa, there was a great selection of mezcals and he was excited to provide us with a rare mezcal that we were told that they had and even provided us with a free taste of another rare one at the end of our night when he saw how into it we were.

This mezcaleria is run by true, unpretentious mezcal connoisseurs. I took a solo biz trip and decided to grab a mezcal at Palenquito. I sat at the bar and Rafa and Beto, who were running it, did not hesitate to educate me on all things mezcal! The place has a chill, cozy vibe and the mezcal was great. Try the guacamole con chapulines...really unique and delicious! Totally recommend this Roma spot!

I love this place. It is a short walk from my apartment, and I've gone there often with friends in the evening. There's a beautiful list of mezcals. The decor is really subtle and artistic, with lots of attention to the quality of the light. Excellent staff--attentive and courteous. It's been a very happy place to explore exquisite mezcal in the company of some dear friends.