A dedicated pox bar on Real de Guadalupe, serving the Tzotzil sugarcane-and-maize spirit in small, deliberate pours rather than shots, alongside honey, coffee and herb-infused versions aimed at newcomers to the drink; a place that treats pox with the same seriousness it carries in highland ritual.
Posheria draws a curious, mostly adult crowd on Real de Guadalupe, mixing travelers new to pox with San Cristóbal de las Casas residents; dress is casual and the atmosphere is deliberate and unhurried rather than a party scene. There is no live music program; the room is set up for tasting rather than dancing, with conversation over small pours. The drinks program is built entirely around pox, the Tzotzil sugarcane-and-maize spirit, served neat or in honey, coffee and hibiscus infusions aimed at easing newcomers into the flavor. The bar opens daily from 5PM, with a steady early-evening tasting crowd that continues through the night; weekends bring more foot traffic along Real de Guadalupe but the bar itself stays a measured, small-pour experience rather than getting rowdy. There is no cover charge and no bottle service; because pours are small and paced, groups can usually be seated without a wait, and reservations are not generally required.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily 5PM-1AM
- Signature
- Pox, the highland cane spirit, poured neat and in honey, coffee and hibiscus infusions
Location
Real de Guadalupe 46A, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico
16.7358, -92.6335 View on map
Highlights
- Dedicated bar for pox, the Tzotzil highland spirit
- Honey, coffee and hibiscus-infused pox for newcomers
- Small, deliberate pours rather than shots
- On Real de Guadalupe near the Zócalo
- Calm, tasting-focused atmosphere
Tips for visiting
- Start with an infused pox before trying it neat if new to the spirit
- No cover charge and no reservations needed
- Best visited early evening for an unhurried tasting
- Ask staff to explain pox's role in Tzotzil ritual for context
Frequently asked questions
What is pox?
Pox is a Tzotzil sugarcane-and-maize spirit traditional to the Chiapas highlands, served here neat or infused with honey, coffee or hibiscus.
Is there a cover charge at Posheria?
No, there is no cover charge.
Is Posheria good for someone who has never tried pox?
Yes, the infused versions with honey, coffee or hibiscus are designed as an easier entry point than the neat spirit.
What time does Posheria open?
It opens daily at 5PM and stays open until 1AM.