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Papatzul
Papatzul features authentic regional Mexican classics with a modern twist. Our expansive bar offers over forty tequilas, fantastic sangria and specialty margaritas. The dining room is both casual and elegant, featuring the work of various Mexican artists.
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32 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 32 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(12)
- good for groups(9)
- fit for foodies(8)
- vibrant bar scene(4)
- hot spot(3)
- great for brunch(2)
Papatzul Reviews List
Review 1 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tasty fish tacos!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband bought a coupon for this restaurant through Living Social -- that's what prompted us to try it.
I ordered the non-fried version of their fish tacos and enjoyed them. The flavor was good, but I found the fish portion to be a bit small.
My husband's dish (pork cooked in banana leaves) was okay, nothing memorable. Same with the chips and guacamole.
The margaritas (we had the hibiscus version, as well as the tamarind version) were very good.
So, stick with the fish tacos and a margarita and you should be pleased."
I ordered the non-fried version of their fish tacos and enjoyed them. The flavor was good, but I found the fish portion to be a bit small.
My husband's dish (pork cooked in banana leaves) was okay, nothing memorable. Same with the chips and guacamole.
The margaritas (we had the hibiscus version, as well as the tamarind version) were very good.
So, stick with the fish tacos and a margarita and you should be pleased."
Dined on 5/22/2013
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Review 2 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solid Traditional Mexican
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is not your Tex-Mex restaurant; I immediately recognized Cochinita Pibil as being one of the traditional dishes from the Yucatan that I have made my go-to dish in many a traditional Mexican restaurant. But not today; the braised pork tostadas were really excellent. My dining partner and I got two different appetizers; we should have both gotten the same. Something about the marinade and the braising just really brought the pork to a special place. In fact, they were actually in many ways better than our mains, the rojo chicken enchiladas, and fish tacos. However, the homemade dulce de leche ice cream with homemade cajeta (two things I know a lot about from my own kitchen experience) were the perfect rebound to end the meal."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Duck Enchiladas!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The guacamole is delicious here but their duck enchiladas in almond mole is really superb. Service is efficient and friendly and they even had a mariachi trio performing on Cinco de Mayo!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pretty Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a positive if unremarkable experience here. We were looking for a place in Tribeca near a party that wasn't rated "$$$$" and would easily seat a group of five. (Fit all of those criteria splendidly.)
Visited with a group of five. We had a pitcher of red sangria, then entrees for all. Mostly different kinds of tacos, someone got impressive looking duck enchiladas, one Palmitas salad. (The salad looked pretty dull, but I didn't eat it.)
Solid Mexican fare, good flavors, good wait staff.
Didn't knock my socks off, but I wouldn't protest to going back."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre Food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went in a group of three. We all got different things and shared. The guacamole was not really worth it. The only dish we enjoyed was the mole. Overall, it was not worth the experience."
Dined on 1/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very, very noisy, but tasty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved the food, but it was much too noisy. It could have been a much better ambience without the high decibel. I would go back for the food!!!"
Dined on 4/26/2013
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Review 7 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Its hard to be excited about
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Its hard to be excited about a restaurant in NY Soho area that is absolutely empty at noon on a Saturday. It was recommended to us which is what brought us there. Food was okay but nothing special. A little off the regular path of Soho. Might try again maybe late in the afternoon to see if it is better. Service typical to a Mexican restaurant - usually nonexistent."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
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Review 8 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great, authentic Mexican food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food here is pretty amazing; my friends from Mexico say this is THE best Mexican food in New York (an elusive quest). The only issue is we had a reservation, but we weren't seated for another 45 minutes, which we found a bit annoying. The staff was apologetic and even gave us a few things on the house, so all in all not a horrible experience."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Mexican Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic food at a great price. Definitely worth a visit."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a living social special and the selections were quite delicious. The presentation and taste were very good. Also the margaritas were delicious and generous sized. The front of the bar had very loud music, but didn't affect the back of the dining room. We were able to hear one another. We had a 6pm reservation. By the time we left, all seats were full."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place was packed with
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The place was packed with a preppy, posh crowd on a thursday night. The service was awful. Everyone working there looked like they were depressed, and we had to get the waiters' attention any time we needed something, including just ordering dinner. The chips and guacamole were terrific, and the margaritas were great. The entrees were dripping with oil and that amazing. If I were to go back it would be after work, for just margaritas and the guac, then off to somewhere else. Not highly recommended, you can do better for Mexican!"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
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Review 12 for Papatzul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My food was delicious. Looking
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My food was delicious. Looking for low-carb options, the waitress (who was lovely and knowledgable), suggested a different entree than the one I had originally selected, and I'm glad she did; it was excellent.
The only slight negative is that our second round of drinks took a curiously long time to appear; usually restaurants rush the drinks right over. But all in all my family and I very much enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Papatzul
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic