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Pulquería La Revolución de Mayahuel

  • CuisinePulque and Mexiquense botanas
  • CategoryPulque Bar
  • VibeTraditional, communal, culturally active
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • Price$

La Revolución de Mayahuel operates behind Plaza La Pilita in Metepec, run by its third generation of family owners dedicated to keeping pulque culture alive in the Valle de Toluca. The pulquería serves both natural pulque and curados, pulque blended with fruit or other flavorings, including a cempasúchil marigold version that has been on the menu for roughly a decade.

A third-generation pulquería in Metepec pouring natural and flavored pulque, with cempasúchil curado offered seasonally and a regular cultural events calendar.

La Revolución de Mayahuel operates behind Plaza La Pilita in Metepec, run by its third generation of family owners dedicated to keeping pulque culture alive in the Valle de Toluca. The pulquería serves both natural pulque and curados, pulque blended with fruit or other flavorings, including a cempasúchil marigold version that has been on the menu for roughly a decade. Beyond drinks, the venue hosts a regular calendar of live music and cultural events, positioning itself as more than a simple bar and as an active steward of a tradition tied to the maguey plant and pre-Hispanic drinking culture. The room is informal, with shared tables and a lived-in, unpolished character typical of traditional pulquerías rather than a polished bar. It operates Thursday through Sunday evenings, closing earlier in the week.

Signature dishes

  • Pulque natural
  • Pulque curado de cempasúchil
  • Botanas surtidas

Good to know

Known for
Third-generation pulquería with natural and curado pulque plus cultural events
Hours
Thu-Sun 5PM-11PM
Reservations
Not required; walk-in

Location

Mariano Matamoros #301, entre Hermenegildo Galeana y 1ro de Mayo, Metepec, 52140 Méx., Mexico

19.2570, -99.6010 View on map

Highlights

  • Third-generation family-run pulquería
  • Natural and curado pulque, including cempasúchil
  • Regular live music and cultural programming
  • Located just behind Metepec's Plaza La Pilita

Tips for visiting

  • Visit Thursday through Sunday evening; it is closed earlier in the week
  • Try both a natural and a curado pulque to compare styles
  • Pulque is best drunk fresh and doesn't keep well, so order by the glass rather than in bulk
  • Check ahead for scheduled live music or cultural events

Accessibility

Ground-floor room with shared table seating; flooring can be uneven in older sections.

Frequently asked questions

What is pulque curado?

It is pulque blended with fruit or other natural flavorings, such as the cempasúchil marigold version served at this pulquería.

Does the pulquería serve food?

It offers botanas to accompany the pulque rather than a full restaurant menu.