Outdoor seating
Yes
La Pulpera 44th HK in New York
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Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 646-669-8984
Site: http://www.lapulperianyc.com/
Related: american restaurants nyc
Site: http://www.lapulperianyc.com/
Related: american restaurants nyc
Opening hours
- Monday:4–11PM
- Tuesday:4–11PM
- Wednesday:4–11PM
- Thursday:4–11PM
- Friday:4PM–12AM
- Saturday:12PM–12AM
- Sunday:12–11PM
Comments (199)
Very conveniently located, amazing food and great service! Daniel did a fantastic job. Highly recommend the Lobster Taquitos or Skirt Steak!
Went with a group of 4 for drag brunch and the queens served a great show. The food and service was also quite good!
OMG. Delicious! Went here before a show, and everything was excellent. Tried a couple different cocktails, oysters, the short ribs, and (my absolute favorite) moqueca mixta. Definitely recommend this place!!
Great food and great service. We ordered the half chicken, the coconut rice, and the guac and all was delicious!! Only complaint was that it was super loud with the music on full blast, but that’s not a huge deal! Overall great experience!
The best food I’ve ever tried! My boyfriend and I, LOVE this place! The ceviche mixto is the best! Happy hour is the best time to go! 1.50$ oysters! And 9$ drinks! Organic chicken is delicious!!! We always sit outside, we can enjoy the food and the view as well.
New place alert ! Great ambiance and friendly staff. The food was delicious a mix of Latin American dishes with an American twist for some. I had a great time in this restaurant and excited to try different plates. They are building and outdoor area which should be nice for the summer to try one of the seafood towers 😋!!!
Had a nice dinner here. Great cocktails. Highly recommend the Ceviche Mixto. Short rib puttanesca sauce was delicious but the pappardelle pasta was way under al dente. Service was friendly and offered great suggestions, but was very slow especially since the restaurant wasn’t fulll. Took 20 minutes to get dessert and then they brought the wrong item. Would recommend as long as you’re planning for a relaxed, leisurely meal.
Great intimate low key restaurant. They have happy hour oysters for $ 1.50. along with happy hour food and cocktails. There is an extensive tequila selection. And fresh made empanadas. Brunch specials too. A fun place to visit with outdoor seating.
A big shout out to this amazing latin place: Pulperia. Traditional yummy latin dishes. Our faves are tuna tartar and the ceviche mixto (includes octopus and shrimps). Croquetas de Bacalao are so crispy and tasteful inside that you cant missed it. Service is warm and friendly. We can visit this place multiples times and never get tired. The location is new, they used to be in a tiny space some blocks away from where they are now. A tastefull experience!
Man, disappointed. Im a local, stopped in with my partner for their happy hour, mentioned it when we went in, got sat at a table. (There were a total of 7 people in the whole place) They never asked for vax, which should have been a red flag. We had a few sharable things and 1 cocktail each, then the bill for $93 because the happy hour was only at the bar... would not normally complain but man did I feel had, especially since they full on knew we were there for the happy hour. (Also, I know it sounds petty in hindsight, but the food and drinks were honestly just ok..)
I be back soon. Good location. Very good drinks by Daniel (bartender) and of course great prices.l liked the presentation of this restaurant and the spaces between the tables. The food is also so good and the music is a plus. I dont usually repeat places but l cant wait to go back for happy hour.and get happy😂
Epic drag show restaurant. Some of the best local talent. Boozy brunch is a little stingy, they don’t give full pours and restrict access to what you can get. Food is great, space is great too. Recommend, but a little pricy for what you get.
SUCH a fun place for a drag brunch. Food was amazing and so was the price! $60 minimum for a two hour show/food/drink fest. Can’t wait to go back!
Worth every penny for Happy Hour. Amazing 🐙
WILL NEVER COME HERE AGAIN!Was very excited to have a fun drag brunch experience with friends but we ran into a few road blocks before even arriving. A few people in our party had tested positive for covid (we tested before we go to any crowded events) and had to cancel last minute. 6 out of 10 we’re still able to attend and we’re negative. Upon arriving the staff told us that they are still going to charge for the people who had COVID. We said we were not able to pay that much and they said regardless if you can pay it or not we will be charging the card on file $600. OUTRAGEOUS. Please save your money and go to the many other fun drag brunches in the city with amazing staff.
The bacalao was sensational! The waiter was amicable and prompt to help! The owner was so lovely! Talks to the clients in a way that makes them feel at home! Everything was perfect. A great experience!
What a major disappointment! My husband is from Argentina and passing by this place we were tempted to try Argentinian Parrillada. The place had a cool ambiance and looked inviting.The price tag of the parrillada was a whooping $95 for 2 so we were expecting to enjoy a quality plate. Let me start by saying that we received 3 small pieces of sirloin steak, a 3 inch skirt steak, 1 chorizo and a sad tiny piece of chicken drumstick. It was served with potatoes provençal and a mixed salad. The salad, by the way, was just mixed greens with few pieces of shaved carrots that by definition is hard to call a salad. The plate hardly looked like a $50 plate let along $95.The sirloin steak was okay but still chewy but I cant even describe the taste of the skirt steak! It was impossible to eat. The flavor and smell were funky and we didnt dare to eat it. I doubt that the spices can make it taste like that (not to mention that argentians do not use spices on steak) it was more like the quality of the cut was the cheapest one can find or it really went bad before it made to our table. Terrible!The staff was friendly and the server tried to salvaged the situation by bringing a dessert. The churros we got were okay, but didnt seem so fresh either.All the restaurants get a fee for using a credit card machine, but this one found a perfect solution by putting the charge back on their customers. A 3.99% is added to the total when paying by credit card. So unless you carry a bunch of cash with you--and who does these days?!--prepare to pay extra.We were very disappointed. My husband had been in another Pulpería when it was in the Little Brasil with the Argentine owner/manager. He had an amazing experience and we were looking forward to a great dinner.Even if divided by 2, this plate was the most expensive on the menu and the restaurant should be ashamed of the quality it had. And lastly, it should be called a Mixed Grill plate, at best, because it definitely does not deserve to be called Argentinian. We tried Parrillada in many places but by far this was the worst.Needless to say, we wont be back.
Thanks for listen to my terrible Spanish. Great, cosy bar. Friendly service. Delicious cocktails and oysters. So lucky to stubble along this great venue.
Great for Happy hour with friends! Read all the reviews on Yelp and photos. The most convenient is reserved via Yelp directly. Had a dinner with a good friend on a weekday around 7PM. Cold and hot dishes were well presented. Both the clerk and price are friendly~ Will definitely go back one day.
I love this place. It’s my favorite venue for casual dinners with friends and family. The food tastes terrific and the staff is accommodating. 10/10
Had a lovely dinner here. Food was delicious and staff was warm and attentive - especially Sammy G our wonderful waiter!
2 for the food 5/5 for the drag brunch show. My table all ordered different things and all were not impressed unfortunately. The salad did not taste washed and was poorly executed, the eggs benny was overly salty, and the steak and eggs were okay. The drag show was amazing fantastic performers ensure to bring cash to help tip for the amazin entertainment.
Great latin American restaurant with several options to pick from and also a good diversity of drinks. Prices typical for the area and the cuisine
Visited here yesterday before a show. The place is really cute inside and has a nice layout. The manager welcomed us and spoke with us and made us feel comfortable and the service was great as well. Every person working in that restaurant was kind and attentive. The cocktails were great and the food was delicious and plated nicely. I would definitely come back here and I advise anyone looking for a good option in the area to visit La Pulperia.Suggested dishes:Lobster TaquitosPulpoSangria Braised Short RibCoquito Passion Cocktail
Delicious dishes and great ambiance! The empanadas were amazing and we were pleasantly surprised to find they had Quilmes beer from Argentina. The small side dishes were a nice touch!
I cannot recommend more of the grilled Branzino! It was carefully de-boned, juicy and fresh, served with a variety of sides (my favorite is Mac and Cheese). It was an off-menu recommendation by a waiter called Hector, who’s super funny and attentive. Their Cocktails are great too!
The dishes are great, Tiradito de Pulpo, Lobster tacos, Sea Food spaghetti ink spaghetti and the ribeye special.... Very friendly place, fantastic service (Hostess and Sammy) I was very hungry, so I forgot take pictures... next time per sure!
Food is really tasty, delicious even. Really surprisingly great food. But the atmosphere was lacking. Music much to loud when the vibe there was definitely not a party. Stopped here for dinner before a jazz show and the speed of service was very timely. Todd really is fantastic. Cocktails were tasty too.
La Pulperia was great. The service was very attentive. The drinks were great. For appetizers we had the lobster tacos which are tiny (4 of them to an order) but also amazing so I just wanted more. We also had the beef empanadas which were as expected. For our entrees we got the Skirt steak and the Moqueca mixta, both were super delicious. My only negative comment is that the “coconut rice” was underwhelming, and if you know really good coconut rice you know this was not it - it was basically white rice with a hint of maybe coconut milk? Not sure - but otherwise the side of potatoes and everything else was fantastic. There was a large birthday party in the back that was a bit loud - but we really didn’t mind as this can happen whenever there are large groups at restaurants - plus people are super excited to get together with friends and celebrate things after these past 2 years!!! Over all I give it 5 stars, recommend the restaurant and will be going again soon to try everything else on the menu! 😊Hope this review helped, if so give it a 👍🏼
Came here for happy hour around 5:30 (HH is 4-7pm). We ordered a dozen oysters, some empanadas, and a couple glasses of wine exclusively off the happy hour menu. Got the check and it was triple the price of the happy hour menu because they said we weren’t sitting at the bar. The restaurant was completely empty so not sure how this was relevant, and if it was they could’ve let us know and we gladly would’ve sat at the bar. I think they were just slow that night so they intentionally ripped us off which is sad on their part because they just lost a potential regular. I see other reviews of people sitting at tables who enjoyed the happy hour menu. This is not a good way to do business and really disappointing place to come for pre dinner drinks and apps as I spent close to $150 on a dozen oysters. Check out happy hour anywhere but here - there is even a place across the street that will be happy to accommodate you.
A friend recommended I go to La pulperia during my time in Panama and I am so glad I did. The vibe and the food was amazing!!! I had the fried fish and It did not disappoint. Max the bartender was great he was funny and helped make us exactly what we wanted. Our server Elizabeth was very attentive! Definitely would recommend!
Loooooved the show, the staff and the place. Food was good, lots of vegetarian options.Sp. Mention for the Queens Hibiscus and Lovelace!!👍👍👍👍
Came for a random happy hour, and had a great time! The restaurant was clean, played good music at a reasonable/chill level, and staff was really friendly. We ordered mojitos, sangria, oysters, and salmon tacos (all amazing).
Great food and great vibes! My boyfriend and I went to dinner and the folks working there were so fun, everyone was dancing, and the food & drinks were delicious!
Wonderful, tasty Pan Latin food with very good service!
I have been going to this place for years and it continues to be one of my favorite spots in NYC. The menu is outstanding and the staff is so endearing and kind. Recently, I took their mixology class with some friends who were visiting from out of town - I cannot recommend this highly enough! The class is well-priced and features DELICIOUS cocktails that I cant wait to make at home plus five rounds of their tasty appetizers. Special shoutout to Daniel, who was such a fun teacher! Anyone who is exploring Hells Kitchen should check out Pulperia, whether for a full meal or a round of drinks!
Cozy place with a nice atmosphere. Good spot for a date. The food was good but a bit expensive for what you get. The mini lobster tacos were not worth the price. The pulpo was good but I left still a bit hungry.
We had a wonderful dinner and the best service ever. Hector, our waiter made sure we had everything we needed and took notes of any special request we had. He also made great recommendations food and drink wise.The food was delicious and the ambiance is perfect.I will definitely come back!
Absolutely delicious! The octopus was cooked to perfection! What amazing staff too!
The ambiance...sexy. The drinks...tasty. The oysters...fresh! Really enjoyed this place and its cozy vibe.
Definitely go for drag brunch! You’ll have a great time!
Last Wednesday my friends and I went to the beautiful restaurant La Pulperia in Hell’s Kitchen. It is a Mexican restaurant with latin influences and, as I noticed later, delicious food.For the appetizer I ordered Tauitos de Langosta”. The combination of fish and pineapple was incredibly good!For the main dish I ordered The Verlasso Salmon”. It was very well cooked.It comes with 5 variety of side dishes. My favorite one was Grilled Broccoli Rabe. I would definitely recommend you to try!My dinner was complete with “The Smoky Room” Cocktail. Combination of Tequila, passion fruit pure and fresh pomegranate juice made this drink unique. I am usually not fan of tequila, but this cocktail definitely changed my mind.If you want to eat a good food with good service, I would highly recommend you to visit restaurant La Pulperia in Hell’s Kitchen.
I really love this place. The steak is so good along with the potatoes it comes with. The churros were really hard though
Amazing place for drag brunch. The food is pretty good but the white sangria was spectacular!
LOVED THIS PLACE ....!!!! Took my friend here and he loved it ... great restaurant. Manny, our bartender impressed us with a drink of his own, service was excellent definitely coming back and I highly recommend this place :).
Ordered dinner on La Pulperias website. When I called an hour and a half later, they told me they were busy and hadnt started it yet. They offered to cancel my order, which I suppose was the least they could do. But I wont count on them for dinner again.
$1 oyster, nice cocktails, cosy little place full of characters and delicious food, what more can one ask?
Gorgeous food. I tried their trio of raw seafood and then the octopus as main. Both were good to die for!
Great food, ambiance and staff. I like to vote with my dollars; hence supporting small businesses.
Dinner was simply delicious! Super friendly staff too.
Good drinks. Drag show was awesome. Price is a little high tho.
Amazing restaurant.. owner came over and welcomed us with his salmon brûlée. We order the grilled organic chicken and the Moqueca seafood stew - it was splendid 10/10!! Been a while since I had good food in Hell’s Kitchen.
Went here for restaurant week and was not impressed with the food and to make things worse the AC was not working. The burger I order was cooked medium well like I asked but was burnt on the outside and the bun was rock hard. The lava cake was blend and the whipped cream on top had no flavor.
Super nice place, great drinks. Recommending the Columbian passion❤️
The service is amazing. The bartender, Andrea was the best.I loved the coconut rice so much among other things on the menu.Will be back soon, I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good atmosphere.
Food is excellent Argentinian cuisine in a lively corner bar setting with friendly staff. Pricey, though, and can be loud, which adds to the liveliness- the clean decor bounces the music throughout, so not for sensory kids or intimate conversations. But, the latino-infused music combined with their tequila- and bourbon-infused drink selections could very well lead to more intimate conversations. Lobster taquitos are tasty, but arent very big and expensive for the portion; try the calamari. However, the Moqueca Mixto 🥘 could be shared - squid, shellfish and chorizo in a heavy broth was very nice; make sure to ask for bread to scarpetta the sauce which comes out toasted nicely. My son was not happy that his burger was overcooked for a medium rare, which, when tasting the skirt steak with chimichurri, could be because it has that distinct char flavor. The white sangria is refreshing, and Mexican beers like Dos Equis and Pacifico (my fav) are only $7.
Good food and strong drinksThank you for a good timeNice food presentation 👌
Stopped in one night for happy hour. The drinks and apps were amazing! Definitely looking forward to returning for a dinner and a brunch!
Its really pricy, with drinks like a screwdriver starting at 14. But nice atmosphere and there are cute drag shows.
Instantly one of my favorite restaurants, and I love that I can get Seated rewards here! Service here was very nice and the people are extremely friendly. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the flank steak dish. In terms of the atmosphere, it was intimate and cozy. Will definitely be back again.
Wonderful service! Both restaurant specials fish ribs and stew were exceptional! The restaurant itself is very small but classy and located in heart of Hells Kitchen! They are very conscious of of theatre times and work very hard to help you enjoy your meal and get off to the theater on time. You will not be disappointed if you come here.
Came here for Drag-Brunch, and was not dispappointed! Food was great, show was awesome! Staff is very friendly and attentive even during the show. Order the steak and eggs. Steak was cooked well, eggs was perfect and fluffy. Definitely will be back for more!
The food was okay, but the service was really slow. I asked the server if they were busy & she said no lol. The octopus was a bit over salted, but the steak was really tasty. Probably won’t come back with so many other options
Went for restaurant week and the selections were fantastic. Food was delicious and service great!
Pretty good. The food was mediocre, nothing to write home about. The drinks are what impressed me. Its a cute little place, but nothing spectacular.
Fantastic cuisine, friendly staff. Seafood was plentiful and the signature BBQ fish ribs dish tasted fantastic.
Yoooo!! Came to this wonderful establishment for PRIDE! (busiest day in NYC) for a popppin drag show! not only was the food great, the show was great but the STAFF treated us and showed my wife and I a lot of love and attention. Shout out to the manager for making sure we were always good and not in need of anything while we were there. The performance by Misty Mountains & Mari Con Carne was absolutely fantastic. Special Shout out to SHARONNNNNNN!!!! Overall was a blast definitely going to return cause LA PULPERIA be doing its thangggg.
Awesome new latin place in Hell’s Kitchen. These folks know what they’re doing. The Crispy Bronzino with Gazpacho & Sweet Plantains. It’s a 5 star dish all day. The Shrimp Risotto will not disappoint either.
Absolutely loved this place. Great atmosphere, food was AMAZING, and the customer service was family orientated. Definitely coming back next time Im in NYC. WORTH THE PRICE!
This place is excellent! Great service from the moment we entered to when we left. We had the guacamole to start, it was delicious and I loved that it still had generous chunks of avocado. For the main course, I had their signature “fish ribs” which was incredibly tender and flavorful. My mom had the sangria-braised short ribs and it was a tad dry but equally tasty. Our server was professional and we even got free sparkling wine at the end of our meal! The ambiance was perfect, I’d come here again for a romantic dinner. I highly recommend this place.
First time visit before seeing a broadway play. Live in Pa so googled place to eat. Will definitely be back. Both food and drinks were spectacular. We had the rib eye and salmon... I thought the salmon was best Ive ever eaten. Drinks handmade and fresh. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will def be back!!!
A lovely spot to enjoy a drink and a small plate. A food festival brought me here and I had to try their drinks. The atmosphere was casual. I enjoyed the ambience. Id recommend it to anyone in the area. Its a place where you can comfortably enjoy a nice cool alcoholic drink after work and not have to worry about drinking alone. Everyone at the bar seemed friendly. Its nice enough to meet a drink and casual enough for a first date. One of the better bars Ive been to in this area.
This Brazilian restaurant is a gem in Hells Kitchen. A very old time diner like feel but the service is great and friendly. The cocktails are very good and so is the food. Octopus salad is very good. Had also ordered a mixed seafood dish which was excellent. The dessert, Flan was a let down though.
Wow amazing amazing love the attention the customer service everything me and my friends had a great time . We really enjoy the brunch show drag queens very nice and fun . And the food was soo good . Thank you
This place is amazing!They host a drag brunch, its really fun entertaining, and delicious.Food is really good, very nice portions. All the right flavors. Drinks are also nice.The staff is friendly, fast and helpful.
Wow, what a great meal. The ambience, the drinks, the service, and the food were all outstanding.
To say that I was disappointed in the service here is an understatement.Me and two other women came here because the sign advertised Happy Hour deals, and were seated at a table. We were then told that Happy Hour was only reserved to the bar, which is 5 seats deep, and we were not offered a chance to sit at. The whole restaurant was empty. The waiter made an exception after much eye rolling to give us the happy hour for only ONE round of drinks. The Happy Hour menu included food, to which we wanted to order Truffles Fries. We couldnt order the truffles fries, but we could order the regular fries, even though we wanted to spend the extra $$$. According to the waiter, the kitchen would greatly mind where these fries were going to be eaten, bar vs table. Food was fine, but the service and whole way this was handled was absurd.
I love their Happy Hour! Great cocktails, great prices, yummy snacks. In wish the guacamole was a little bigger ❤
Great prices and atmosphere the menu was very tasty. Drinks are well made. Just fix the attitude of the bartender, a bit too condescending.
Very impressed with this cozy spot in the Theater District along Restaurant Row. Service was spotless and efficient, and the food was outstanding - particularly the octopus special, which was grilled but impossibly tender. The seared scallop special, served over risotto was also a standout but on the night of my visit, it was simply too warm outside to have a good appetite, so I regretfully left half my portion unfinished. Impressive white sangria, not syrupy or sweet at all, but packed with sharp bright citrus flavors and stone fruit notes. Do not miss out on the salmon crudo - it is a true blockbuster, and the empanadas are an unusual style, with a lighter than air flaky crust rather than the usual armor plating.
La Pulperia has only been open for a few months and may be the best kept secret on Restaurant Row. Eating there makes you feel like youve entered into a friends house where the atmosphere is warm, inviting, lively and yet still intimate. There is a decidedly local clientele. The owner and staff are incredibly friendly and take great pride in making you feel welcome and well attended. The cocktails are delicious and the wine list has a good variety. The food is excellent. We were there with a group of four and started with the seafood tower and then I had grilled red snapper. Everything was delicious and well presented. After going twice, this has become a trusted spot to bring friends and family, which is exactly what the owner has said that he wanted when he opened the restaurant.
Food was hit or miss. The octopus was great but the guac had under ripe avocados. Atmosphere is a little dated. Service was good. Prices are a little too high for the quality of food delivered. Good to try but I probably wont be back.
The service here is some of the best Ive had anywhere in the United States! The atmosphere is cozy and authentic. The food is some of the most amazing food Ive had in my life, really unique and truly delicious!! And the bartenders here really know their drinks! The general manager is awesome!!! I strongly recommend this place!!! Great times!!! :)
Amazing food ceviche was so fresh and tasty. Everything is 100% authentic and customer service outstanding we had to come by one more time before we left New York.
Happy hour specials are only available at the bar, which was disappointing because we were there in a group to sit down for an early dinner. The portions were small for the price, but everything we had was delicious and the server was incredibly attentive. Id recommend the ceviche and empanadas.
The service here is some of the best Ive had anywhere in the United States! The atmosphere is cozy and authentic. The food is some of the most amazing food Ive had in my life, really unique and truly delicious!! And the bartenders here really know their drinks!
Always great food. service was not as before but IunderstandAble
Got there later on night after a concert, at the beginning the staff was friendly and everything, but before closing they were selling beer and alcohol, a minute later they took everybody out, honestly I would not recommend this place to any one!
Food was good, service was slow but it was because of the bar. Also wanted that the drag show to be more show and less monologue. Very expensive for my taste for a brunch in HK. Small place, always crowded, They still make it work.
Food was good, the drag show was pretty good, it’s a small restaurant so the girls dance in the isles which makes it great for interactions... I guess I tend to prefer a performance style drag show with a stage, so depends on what you’re looking for
La Pulperia was by far one of the best places to try in Hells Kitchen! We sat outside and enjoyed the rare weather (67° in February!). The bartender seated us and brought us the menus. We started with white wine and ordered lots of small plates. They have two Happy Hours (5-7 and 9-11) with amazing deals.The ceviche was unique and had an incredible presentation. The guacamole was one of best. The truffle fries were so tasty and even included a fried egg! The queso fundido was tasty. The best part were the empanadas (we tried beef, chicken & cheese, and ranchera). Also we loved the oysters!They even offered us ice cream at the end of the meal - dulce de leche and the most unique and delicious flavor Ive ever tried - lucuma.Overall the service is just incredible. The wait staff are attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Id highly recommend this place - lots of amazing options and great service
Horribly disappointed, out of fish ribs, so I got the hanger steak which was oily, sides where also oily/greasy. Guacamole was cold like it had been sitting in a fridge and not mixed well. Wife got the mixa dish which was in a heavy sauce and spicy which was not explained or described on the menu. Ambiance was dark and loud, not intimate at all. Drinks and oysters were good. Will not go again.
So easy to walk past the unimposing exterior with a hand printed sign saying Fish Ribs but you would be missing a wonderful experience. the menu is clearly unusual with choices as varied as salmon tartar brûlée and yes fish ribs, both delicious. the service is welcoming. the beverage selection as exciting as the menu. our party of four ordered as many different choices as we could sharing small bites of a huge, delectable charred scallop, a charred caesar salad with perhaps a tad too much dressing that we couldnt resist, yummy gnocchi ,a lentil salad with chopped root vegetables, those addictive fish ribs and the tartar. even the coffee was good. the tables are close and the noise level accelerated as the restaurant filled. though we were never rushed the staff made sure to get us out in time for theater.we all look forward to returning and exploring the offerings of a most inventive chef.
I went to this restaurant with a friend because the menu purported to have vegan friendly options, which were guacamole (ask for them to hold the cheese) and a kale salad with beets and carrots. I asked the server if he could add black beans to the salad (other entrees had black beans in them) and he said no, but offered to add corn (fyi, corn is a vegetable that is not filling and does not have protein). So, I ate a meager salad that had zero protein, which was disappointing given the entree price. Vegans beware—no filling entree options and zero flexibility to accommodate! My friend enjoyed her meat entree, so I’m sure the food is great otherwise.
We had lobster and pacu (fish) ribs. The food was great, and so was the service.
Been a couple times for various occasions. Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Great cocktails and tasty fish dishes. The fish ribs were a surprise hit!
Fun spot for brunches with friends. The food was really good — most plates have flavors that are reminiscing of my Latin American childhood. The restaurant space and bar are aesthetically appealing.
Ceviche and grilled octopus are amazing. Tender, perfectly seasoned. Very friendly and attentive service. Fantastic selection of mezcales and tequilas. Grab one of the outdoor tables, if possible.
Only ordered drinks, but the restaurant is nice and the service was good.
Fine Latin cuisine with a modern twist. The intimate location gives you a warm feeling. They have a decent menu of items for happy hour.Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz
Looking for a pre-theater meal with great food? La Pulperia fills both needs. Located just at the edge of the theater district, they take reservations starting at 5:00. That gives you plenty of time for dinner and a leisurely walk to your theater.And the food is fantastic. Billed as “rustic Latin food,” they offer a variety of small and large plates featuring incredibly fresh and house-made items. We started with the house-made red sangria which was tasty and packed a bit of a punch. We then sampled a variety of small plate appetizers starting with the guacamole, which had a great blend of smooth and chunky avocado. The empanadas were next, and while the beef ones were good (although a bit cold in the center), the corn empanadas were outstanding. While kernels if corn were creamy corn sauce (which the waitress said contained cheese). They were absolutely perfect.Next up we’re our mains, which we are family style: crab meat black ravioli, grilled octopus special, and the pacu fish ribs. The ravioli was good but not outstanding, except for the sauce which tasted a lot like the sauce in the corn Empanada. The grilled octopus special was served “Las tablas” style: 3 large pieces of octopus were served with 5 small side dishes (cazuelitas) of which the celery root gratin was the star. The octopus was grilled perfectly and served simply with peppers and onions, allowing the octopus flavor to shine through.The pacu ribs were the most interesting dish. Cut from the ribs of a large fish, the ribs look like babybacks. Each rib had a few large bones surrounded by moist fish, all covered in a tangy barbecue sauce that complimented the firm fish. Ive never had seafood prepared like this, and it.La Pulperia was a perfect start to an evening on Broadway.
Great south american cuisine washed down with excellent cocktails in a rustic but homely atmosphere. Great staff, wish we could have stayed longer. Will be back for happy hour (4-7)
Food and cocktails were expertly crafted. Our bartender was super talented and we had great conversation! Will be back next time Im in Hells Kitchen .
I had the pleasure to celebrate my 40th BD at La Pulperia HK and I simply had the best time I could possibly imagine. I traveled all the way from Delaware looking for a good place to meet my friends and celebrate a significant milestone. I found not only that but a cozy and friendly place with a great environment and excellent food. The staff was very, nice attentive, and diligent . The owner treated my guest as if he has known us for years (gracias amigo).The live music was great addition to the overall experience. It was a full blast.My real rating would be 6 starts in stead. Definitely worth it.
Nice cocktails, great barman.
Wow! What an experience. We looked at a lot of places on the same street and finally decided on here. So pleased we did. From the blonde greeter girl to the service to the food everything was fabulous. The Pinot Noir was an excelkent choice. We have now booked for next Sunday to experience the Brunch! 😍😍
I would not recommend this place because I believe they lack integrity. They overcharged my credit card for an amount that I did not authorize. They charged me for a certain amount of tip in which I did not authorize. I tried calling the restaurant several times because of this issue but no response. I believe some of their meals are overpriced and dont match up to the food size portions as some of the portions are small.
Had to wait over 25 minutes before a waiter even approached our table. Took another 30 minutes to get drinks. Not a pleasant experience.
Great food, drinks and service
I had the ribeye which was very gristly. The sangria was superb and strong and the wait staff was excellent. The owner was also very friendly. The guacamole was good as well.
The food is regularly well prepared and flavorful, employees hands over great customer service. I loved how clean it is and atmosphere. Will come back again.
Interesting menu. Wait staff professional. Food and atmosphere was great. Had to flag our waitress for the check. Otherwise highly recommend
Underwhelming portions and flavor profile. If it was 75% of the cost we paid it might have been worth it.
The place is cozy and beautiful, but the quality of food is disappointing, I know a lot about sea food and it is disappointing to be honest, the oysters couldn’t even eat them, salmon was over cooked in parts and others raw, and was definitely not fresh! The server don’t have big knowledge of what they’re serving... so is way overpriced for what they really offer
La Pulperia is my favorite restaurant in all of NYC. The food, cocktails, and atmosphere are all incredible. What sets la Pulperia apart is its service - Victor is an amazing host and all the waiters are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.
The food was tasty but we found there was little choice and very expensive.
This place is worth giving a shot. They serve large portions for affordable rates. Consistently clean and with awesome vibes. Will come back again.
Awesome, fun Drag Brunch
I had really good time at la pulperia amazing drinks, so friendly staff
Amazing place, the food is so authentic; the way they mix the flavors is really unique. And the service and attention is superb. I highly recommend
What an amazing restaurant. Very homely.Cool decor and service. IHad a great time. Its a must visit.
Everything was seasoned perfectly. Very delicious and nice atmosphere.
Great service and food. I barely like sea food but i love it here. Everything tastes amazing. Well recommended, I’ll deff be back.
Realy nice place , good customer service ,nice looking place to come in and enjoy a good atmosphere. The bartender guy Daniel is really good making cocktails and good presentation with all varsity of drinks.
Fantastic food and great service. The Branzino was prepared to a T, and the sides are delicious.The mascarpone flan was a perfect finish. Great service as well
Great food. We came for the fish ribs but they werent in season. But everything is always great here!
The place is small but they 2 other sires much bigger. Great staff; good food;l and awesome cocktails.
Excellent happy hour. Everything was awesome from the food to cocktails to the service. Have to go to this hells kitchen location.
Great food,service and price! It’s always a pleasure to dine here...the Hosts and the staff are very friendly and treat you like family!
Amazing place, delicious food, warm welcoming people and always good vibes!
Restaurant is very small. The food is ok not great but the desserts are so expensive! Almost $15 with tax for a flan??? I guess there are cheaper and better restaurants in the area than this one.
Went to the drag brunch and was not disappointed. Make reservations place fills up quick. Service and food is always good
Cozy romantic place. Celebrated our wedding anniversary there. Great customer service and delicious food. Thank you 🍷🍷
I will ALWAYS continue to go to La Pulperia. They know me very well and they take GREAT care of my needs. Love the service and LOVE my Ritzy.
Alex makes drinks from scratch like a pro. He can also modify drinks per request. He makes an awesome El Chilango drink! Great place to hang with friends.
Went to the drag brunch, and that was so much fun!! The food, on the other side, was a bit plain and boring. (I had the burger)
Incredible food and amazing service!!! Id visit NYC again, just to eat here. Delicious empanadas and 5 star service, truly an amazing find!!!
Unique food and drinks. Really delicious, glad we came. Im from Texas and I can tell you the quacamole was amazing. Try the escabeche de pulpo
Exceptional place to have some food when in a hurry. Their service is efficient, rates are fair, good ambience. Will come visit again
Just went to new location on 9th. Outstanding service AND food. Highly recommend!
Took forever to got a drink at the bar. Only ones bartender when I visited and she seemed distracted or uninterested.
Fish ribs are a delight. The bartenders will give you a great cocktail experience.
I love the food, the intimate atmosphere, great welcoming! Dont miss it if you are in the area.
Great food, and service. Brandon(brunch host) is great and drag queens are fun. Steak sandwich is great!
The food here is fantastic and the people are so nice. The beef empanadas were so good I would come back to NYC just to eat them again.
Good seafood but a little bit overpriced. The portions are small for the price. But the food was really good.
We come here for the grilled Branzino and Mac & cheese. The service is 10/10 with the most friendliest staff. Can not wait to come back
Not recommended!!Food is over priced and not very tasty!Service is okay, space is limited.. parking was hard to find... not like it used to be.
Great food, service ambiance. It can be pricey, so be prepared if you go all out.
Be aware service charge is included and they will not say that so check your bill very carefully before you pay it and add a tip on top of that
Best drag brunch. Best margaritas. Its expensive though so I come here on special occasion.
The best place.... the service is amazing, friendly, satisfied and more... the bartender Alex and the waitress Enmanuel good people and they love all coustomer...Thanks you for the great service
Delicious drinks - there’s the pulperia special that I highly recommend. The beef empanadas are unbelievable. Enjoy !!
Best seafood in town! Service was really good and nice place to hang out !
Great place good food, friendly staff. Very good all in all
Went here for a bachelorette party. Our waiter was super rude. Food and drag show were okay.
Very good burger. Solid guacamole. Good service.
Music, people, good food, good cocktails....what else?
Fantastic octopus. And the drinks were spot on. Good date spot.
Food was pretty good but prices are a little high and portions are quite small.
Only reason to come is for drag brunch! You have to see Shuga Cain or Ritzy Bitz! They are by far the best queens there!
Hugh surprise as to how good this restaurant was. One of the best in Hells Kitchen. Latino food at its best.
It was romantic. Music was fitting for atmosphere. Staff was wonderful food was excellent
Great oysters, drinks and friendly staff
The food is so good. Its a great place for date night or drinks
The food is great! The vibe is great. Its small but worth going to.
Sunday brunch show was great! Food was good, but not amazing.
It is a very nice place the service excellent the waiter Emmanuel super person prepared attentive and very polite thank you very much.
Fun drag brunch, lower key compared to some others.
Awesome Latin American restaurant with very friendly staff and really tasty menu heavy on seafood.
Fast, friendly service, excellent quality food (fresh, delicious), absolutely decent house wine, recommended!
Fun drag brunch!
Went to the drag brunch for Pride! The food was great and the drag queens were amazing!! Thank you!
Delicious drinks and happy hour tapas, cozy and authentic atmosphere, terrific staff
Too pricey for such small portions of food. Hells Kitchen area is loaded with so many options, I would suggest to go somewhere else.
The menu seemed smaller than expected. However the food I had was good.
Best meal I had in New York. Salmon Brûleë and the Fish Cheeks were to die for.
Delicious food and drinks. Great spot for a date night or special event !
Pretty good food and surprisingly reasonable prices, definitely get the whole fish.
Great Latin American food with equally great presentation. We will be back. Highly recommended!
What a great experience. The food is authentic, atmosphere is cozy.
Only went for happy hour drinks but they were good.
Lovely see food! Fresh and delicious and good wines.
The employees were extremely friendly. The food was amazing.
Lobster taquitos yum
Great food all the time. Love $1 oysters
Manny the bartender created us a special drink of his own, it was stunning ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Five stars for the drag brunch with Ritzy Bitz (Sundays 12-4).
1st time and loved it our bartender is the best! Thank You Alex🙌🙌🙌
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for La Pulpera 44th HK 2023:
Review №1
2021-10-28It was good food. Very solid taste and presentation was nice. I would probably bring my parents here when they come to visit, but I definitely was looking for more of a unique food experience. Everything is really lovely, the taste of the food is good, the ambiance is nice, drink was strong, but I’m not sure I’d come back again - at least not for dinner. I have heard brunch is amazing, so will consider coming back for that. Came here before a Broadway show and they were quick and staff were kind and attentive. I don’t have anything really negative to say, other than it just didn’t live up to the excitement expectations I had, especially for a pricier place (dishes are ~$25-40).
Review №2
2022-03-26So. Much. Fun!We attended for Drag Brunch. I highly recommend it! The Queens SLAYED! The food was good if not great. NYC just cant seem to do good Mexican food. But it was tasty, the service was fast and friendly, and the show was AWESOME!
Review №3
2022-04-19Went there for drag brunch. Back in the day their location was different and they would call the birthday people to participate in their little contest. These days, they would call for volunteers. The drag queens were great. Always a fun time!
Review №4
2022-07-12I love love this restaurant ! You won’t be disappointed ! The team, the food are absolutely fantastic ❤️ I had a great experience and will definitely go back.I love the fusion in the recipes like the Bacalao croquettes : so delicious ! I learned it was a prevuvian recipe ! Wow ! I highly recommend this restaurant !
Review №5
2022-02-14One of my favorite place in Midtown.The owner Victor is always there taking care of each person . It is like feeling at homeThe moqueca is my favorite and the tuna tartare.Plates are big and great flavor
Review №6
2022-04-24So much fun! Varied food choices and a really great drag performance. It was expensive but these places always are. The performance lasted about an hour, seating lasted about two. They were pretty good at refilling drinks for bottomless ($40 for mimosas $65 for cocktails)
Review №7
2022-06-17La Pulperia is a great little corner spot on a busy street in Hells Kitchen. Because of its location, the people watching is top notch. From the safety of this restaurant, we watched a guy continuously fake having a seizure to make a political statement. Crazy MFer actually got the ambulance to show up then ran. NYC never fails to entertain…You probably want to hear about the food. It was great! I’m always happy with the food when I come here. Pro tip: order a spicy, skinny margarita.
Review №8
2022-04-05Loved loved loved the food and atmosphere here. Will be back. We got the meat board for two - wow, so much deliciousness!
Review №9
2022-07-02Im in the theater district at least once a month and we try to hit up a new place each time, and we had dinner here last night before seeing a Bway show- FANTASTIC food! Lovely waiter and the best churros I have ever had in my life. We started with the blue crab empanadas and they were delish. They are a dont miss app. My partner had a special: tile fish with calamari and baby clams over a little round pearl pasta in a fresh tomato based sauce, and I had the grilled octopus app with a side of plantains & a side of broccoli rabe. Both dinners were exceptionally good (although the broccoli rabe needs a bit of help as they didnt chop off the tough stems). We did not have any cocktails as it was a hot evening and I didnt want to fall asleep during the show but they all looked great. My sweet tooth will bring me be back for any other of the fish or steak dinners but really for those churros! Thanks for a great dinner.
Review №10
2022-04-09Good food, pocket-friendly list of wines, great ambiance.We had a ceviche mixto to start. It was delicious: fresh seafood, and a superb Mexican red sauce with serrano chili. It had just the right amount of spiciness.For the main course, my partner had a moqueca mixta which I tasted and was above average. Definitely a home run. I had the red snapper filet. While it was tasty, it was slightly overcooked and it felt like a frozen product. Thats the reason why Im giving four stars.