You'd "never expect it" given the "hidden" Chinatown basement locale, but this "speakeasy-style" Mexican joint from the Apothéke folks "authentically" musters regional eats that venture well "beyond the ordinary"; "interesting cocktails" based on pulque, the "namesake spirit", ease the pain of paying.
Pulqueria Restaurant Review:
On a Chinatown street with a back-alley feel is this Mexican restaurant serving up authentic cuisine and killer margaritas. The décor is colorful with swaths of exposed brick and a baroque tiled floor. There are a dizzying number of tequila and mezcal selections, so let the bartenders walk you through the different purveyors and flavors. Drinks are well balanced and will whet your appetite for...
Heather and Christopher Tierney, who own Apotheke next door, serve small plates Mexican style, with tequila-laced drinks. — Florence Fabricant
Apothéke peeps (sans pyro Albert Trummer) double their presence on “the Bloody Angle.” Old gang ambush corner keeps it clandestine, with low-key entry. Aztec-accented basement named for Mexico City blue collar taverns. Street food and market fare inspire chef Nacxitl Gaxiola’s creations. On the bar side, sick tequila and mezcal selection. They’re also making curados, pre-Conquista cocktails...