Puma Detroit
Restaurant · Core City ·
South American street food, live fire cooking, DJs, cocktails
South American street food, live fire cooking, DJs, cocktails
"I observed that at the Argentinian restaurant Puma in Detroit the only desserts offered are simple ice-cream-forward choices—Tajin-dusted mango sorbete or dulce de leche soft-serve—and diners can opt to add a shot of rum or whisky to the dulce de leche." - ByKate Kassin
"Launched in 2024 by the same chef to expand his footprint in Detroit, this spot brings South American flavors to the city’s dining landscape." - AFAR
"Detroit’s legendary late-night crowd is at the front of mind at this vibey Eater Award-winning bar and restaurant. Featuring a moody, black aesthetic, equally dramatic lighting, a DJ booth, and an outdoor fire pit for the summer months, the space is meant for winding gatherings with friends over culturally relevant bites and cocktails. The kitchen is helmed by chef and owner Javier Bardauil of Argentina, who also owns the swanky Barda across the street, and offers a love letter to the cuisines of Latin America. Find sandwiches here like the Uruguayan chivito topped with a fried egg and choripán or a traditional Argentinian pork sausage garnished with fragrant chimichurri — both served on crusty, rustic baguettes. The restaurant also offers a ceviche bar featuring aguachile and a vegan option, Ecuadorian empanadas made with plantains and filled with cheese, and a crispy, sharable breaded beef Milanesa cutlet. The cocktail program emphasizes the use of Latin American spirits such as pisco or Paraguay’s official drink, yerba mate. Vibe Check: For industrial club feels and a continuous mix of house, Latin, and techno." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This vibe-y food and drink spot in Core City was designed with the late night crowd in mind. Featuring a moody, black aesthetic, the menu includes Argentinean specialties such as choripán, a vast cocktail list, as well as a ceviche bar, where diners can observe a team member assembling refreshing orders of aguachile with shrimp, or a plate of mussels chalaca-style topped with a medley of corn, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lemon, and cilantro. After regular restaurant hours end, the space transforms into a full service cocktail bar with live DJ sets called Cougar." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This casual food and drink spot in Core City was designed with the late-night crowd in mind. Featuring a moody, black aesthetic, the menu includes a ceviche bar, cocktails, and the Argentinean specialty, choripán — a sandwich consisting of flame-grilled chorizo (available here in pork), topped with chimichurri sauce, and set inside a crusty French baguette. After regular restaurant hours end, the space transforms into a full-service cocktail bar with live DJ sets called Cougar. On weekends, night owls can grab a choripán until the bar closes. The 1,457-square-foot space seats 60 guests and features a courtyard equipped with bonfires." - Serena Maria Daniels
