La Pulperia
“Nice solid portions and very well prepared, looking forward to a return trip to try out those fish ribs.”
“Well-executed food: Ordered the Salmon Brûlée and Taquitos de Langosta for appetizers.”
“Place is cozy so don't expect high ceilings and fancy decor however great place to hang out with friends to drink and eat.”
La Pulperia
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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I've been to La Pulperia a few times now – from a boozy (drag queen) brunch to a random stop in for cocktails. I've always had a good time. The food, most seafood, of course, is very good. The ceviche, oysters and steak are my favs. My hubs loves the moqueca (seafood stew).
With that being said, I mainly come here for the drinks. (There was a brief moment in time when a SNAFU occurred with their liquor license – very sad times). The barten.. I mean.. mixologists here are amazing! I just ask for Mezcal and he makes the magic happen. Last night, drinks came with flamed cinnamon sticks, thyme, and rosemary. Amazing.
Oh dear god. I love love their take on the salmon tartar. It's caramelized with strawberries. Literally…. TO. DIE. FOR. If you're someone like me that loves to try different food and have your pallet go on an adventure, you just try this. Their fish ribs were also so delicious and fresh. Very "fall of the bone".
The venue is very nice and the location is perfect in HK. I think it may be a little too over priced but if it's good food, I truly don't care.
Flavors abound at this Latin American seafood restaurant nestled among a row of other worthy dining choices on restaurant row in the theater district. Make your way past Sushi of Gari and Sushi Seki outposts as well as well known institutions like Joe Allen's to this sliver of a restaurant housed in a narrow subterranean space.
We opted for the El Chilango which is a perfect concoction that mimics a margarita but is way better than most I've had. The balance of spice and salt is divine. We dined here pre-theatre and were very happy customers. I had the crudo tasting which is absolutely plenty for one person as an entree. The salmon brûlée is like heaven on a plate, the mixto ceviche of scallops and calamari also good but a little more predictable. The pulpo with chorizo is also original and simply spectacular.
The hangar steak was a monster portion served sizzling with six mini sides-what a genius concept?! No need to add sides because these little ramekins contain a taste of each of their signature aides. I did order an extra side of the grilled broccoli rabe and that was great too.
And I just found out that they have an UES location. Highly recommend for pre theatre or any time. Great food, nice beverage selection and all at a decent price point!
Went here for a friend's event. Only had drinks and some appetizers but the service and the staff were amazing through and through. They offered a free first drink to attendees of the event, and it was delicious, refreshing and fruity. My next drink was an Old Fashioned, which had an awesome addition of a cherry flavored egg white. Delicious.
The manager and staff were friendly and happily socialized with our group during the times they were not busy. Towards the end of the night, they offered us a complimentary sampling of dishes, including guac and chips and several types of tacos. So tasty! Many thanks to the people of La Pulperia for their wonderful hospitality and I'm looking forward to coming back, especially for the drag show!
"Restaurant Row" as it's known houses more tourist traps than any other area in the city ( in my opinion)
A friend and his family were visiting from the EU and left me the task of finding a place in walking distance to our 8pm show of the lion king.
La Pulperia is tucked away and I would have walked right by it had I not been warned about the secluded entrance.
We were all seated and offered beverages . I opted for the house old fashioned made with rye . It was served up with an interesting foam on top.
We as a table shared 3 starters –
Guacamole – good but needed a heavier hand with the salt.
Lobster Tacquitos – decent size (4 total ) flavorful and a nice crunch from the homemade shell.
Lobster and Egg – amazing probably the table favorite . Creamy egg with chunks of lobster meat and a hint of truffle . We all enjoyed this one.
I shared the seafood stew with my friend and it was plenty of food. It came with rice but I think sliced bread to soak up all the extra broth would have been more ideal.
All and all I'd say our meal was great . Service was a little slow but we were chatting and catching up so the timing between dishes and drinks worked out well.
For 5 ppl the bill with tip came in under 400.00 pretty reasonable for the area and the quality of the food.
They have a great drink- El Chilango. I would return over and over for just this.
I enjoyed the beef empanadas esp the crust. The cheese one was tasty as well but would prefer beef.
We shared the seafood soup which was good.
Tacos were small and I wasn't a huge fan.
They have a good happy hour menu.
I was really surprised to find this place, if not for Yelp I don't think I would ever know it existed, and i have never walked down that street before (in my 20+yrs of living in NYC). Looks like a bunch of tourist trap restaurants congregated there.
The Quick: Phenomenal service mixed with delicious seafood and strong drinks earned this spot a coveted five stars.
The Details: We almost missed this restaurant as the storefront is very tiny on a congested block, restaurant Row near time square. The restaurant is designed to look like the inside of a ship. Makes sense since the seafood is so delicious and fresh it was probably caught that day.
The entrées such as the octopus (amazing) and branzino come with five seasonal sides including eggplant, celery root gratin (covered in cheese) and potato salad. The staff was very accommodating to my 'bread free diet' and brought us dipping vegetables for the guacamole at no additional cost.
The owner/manager came to our table to make sure we were happy with everything and was extremely entertaining.
The Damage: An entrée each, and appetizer to share came to $41 each before tip. We were fully satisfied with the portions and stuffed.
Well I think I am a little addicted to La Pulperia by now. It's been more than 2 years since I have been enjoying its latin fusion cuisine and spectacular drinks. It has soared like eagle in terms of popularity and quality of service. This restaurant is an example how an establishment should be run. This is definitely no fluke, Victor and Carlos have worked extremely hard to have La Pulperia reached new heights.
My favorites,
The guacamole: fresh and with a touch of spicy jalapeños along with home made chips.
The Argentinean empanadas: top notch. The papas con chorizo empanada. Nice blend between an Argentinean crust and a Mexican spicy filling.
The grilled octopus: Perfectly cooked accompanied with great sides except for the cheesy celery. Just had it yesterday and it's always consistent.
La moqueca: fresh coconut saffron rice topped with seafood. A brazilian original taken to to the next level.
Do not get me started commenting on the drinks. I am a big fan of Daniel, he is the best in midtown to say the least. He is always searching for the next drink that will blow your mind.
In summary this place delivers the best food and service on 46th st so if you want to experience something great before your broadway show, head to La Pulperia.