Well appointed space. Went for happy hour to try their margaritas and tacos. They now only have two taco choices for happy hour, carnitas and mushroom... disappointed the pork option is no longer available. Margarita for happy hour is only the basic lime and at 10$ would've like a flavor option. The margarita was just ok... tastes as if they use a premade mix (never my favorite), and just ok, nothing outstanding or worthy of a return. I tried the carnitas taco, which was actually very good 5$ and a sufficient amount of meat and toppings, however at 5$ would have preferred a standard size tortilla vs the mini version.... The meat tortilla ratio was off and had the tortilla been larger mathematically perfect. Overall a decent spot at happy hour, comfortable bar and friendly bartender. An average experience at best. read more

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Our party of three walked in on a Friday night and managed to grab a table. Happy hour deals are pretty good - would come back for that again. We ordered: + Passionfruit margarita + Hot honey margarita + Chicken tinga tacos (HH) + Birria tacos (HH) + tuna tostada + Ramp quesadilla + Esquites Hot honey margarita was the best of the two, and I'd try their avocado one next time too. Chicken tinga tacos were the top food highlight, followed by the tuna tostada. Esquites were also great. Only miss was the birria tacos, they were kind of dry. read more

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A little pricey, but enjoyable nonetheless. The ceviche was good, and so were the esquites but know that they come as corn ribs rather than a cup of esquites. The tacos aren't bad either, but for $18 i would skip those and go to Taqueria Ramirez. The vibes were on point and this is a nice place to catch up with someone. A welcome addition to the restaurant row of Greenpoint and generally hope they continue to do well; they are doing elevated Mexican date night vibe. The chips were interesting - they came as large circles with some pretty good guac, which was kind of fun. Would recommend if you are a local and looking for a new spot to check out but not sure that it's a destination spot if you live outside of Greenpoint. Would come back and check out some of their cocktails, which looked good. read more

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The service, the attentiveness to detail with their mezcal beverages, the Tacos de Tinga meal with its flavorful green sauce, the welcoming environment are the reason why I always return. Thank you Panzon! read more

Panzón - Tacos de Tinga with a Hibiscus Mezcal drink from their Mexican Independence Day menu - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Guac n Chip - guac was lack of salt although fresh Smoked Chicken Taco - chicken was stringy almost mooshy feel like overcooked. Lamb Taco - pretty good but tortilla was little dry. read more

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I had the enfrijoladas off the brunch menu. They are basically mini quesadillas covered in a black bean sauce and toppings - cilantro, avocado, and an egg. The black bean sauce was rich, and there was a decent variety of toppings. The corn tortillas tasted great, and there was just the right amount of cheese on the inside. The dish needed a bit of lime juice to brighten it up, but otherwise it tasted alright. The portions felt a bit on the smaller side. The restaurant itself is a beautiful space. The decor gives it a southwestern vibe, with the exposed wood and succulents everywhere. They have a back patio, which is a great choice in good weather. The food was good, but too expensive at $31 after tax and tip. This makes it tough to recommend. read more

Panzón - Enfrijoladas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Coming from California, I had low expectations for Mexican food in NYC but this place was decent! We came on a weekday so it was pretty quiet and we got a table in the courtyard. The esquites were a bit chewy because the corn was a bit immature, but the flavor was really tangy with a kick! The enchiladas were okay, mostly forgettable, but the tacos were really tasty! read more

Panzón - Enchiladas, Esquites, Baja Fish - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Only got to try 3 dishes, but that was all I need to make sure I returned soon. All three were delish. Don't skip the esquites!! The Baja tacos could have had a little more protein but the flavor was there. There's a backyard patio open for the summer that gives you room for larger groups. Can't wait to go back. read more

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I do love the little cluster of restaurants along the western end of Greenpoint Avenue. It's like the Brooklyn equivalent of a strip mall, complete with all the essentials - a post-industrial park, a cocktail bar specializing in tinned fish, and of course an elevated CDMX-style Mexican establishment in Panzon. We shared most of the vegetarian items on the menu, starting with the guacamole and elotes ribs. The elotes ribs were slathered in mayo and naturally were fantastic, if a bit hard to eat (hence my usual inclination towards esquites). For larger plates, we had the cauliflower al pastor on a tostada and the machete quesadilla. The quesadilla was definitely my preferred option - it had a thick slab of rich white Oaxacan cheese, and of course I love a healthy portion of the paneer of the Americas. The cauliflower dish was a bit too mild for my taste. read more

Panzón - Esquites - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Chicken milanesa and tacos de lengua were outstanding. $10 happy hour margaritas were a plus too. Highly recommend read more

Panzón - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came on Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm & sat outside in their cute little patio. +1 for vibes. Thankfully we were in the shade, but most of the tables looked pretty hot and only a few other people chose to sit outside. Solid, pretty cocktails, but nearly all of them were mezcal based and it would have been nice if there were a few more options. Tried a couple apps - Guacamole ($18), Frizzled Onions ($8). Onions were a too oily and cut too fine, but the seasoning was on point. Accompanying salsas were a nice touch. Overall, I'd definitely go again if I happened to be around, but wouldn't make a special trip out. read more

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Served a vegetarian table pork. Disgusting food and terrible service. Save your money and time.

Was about a 45-minute wait on a Friday night, not super surprising, but we were able to put our name down and grab a drink elsewhere. When our table was ready, we were seated at a communal table - not quite what I was expecting, but not a huge deal. We ordered the avocado margarita, a beer, guac, chicharron, and the frizzled onions. We waited a while for even drinks to come, and the food actually ended up arriving first. I was pretty disappointed in the portion size of the guac given the $17 price tag, and the onions were pretty oily. Overall, the experience felt rushed and overpriced. Really, the only thing I'd consider returning for is the avocado margarita, and even that was steep at $18. read more

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Walked in for drinks. Easy enough to grab seats at the bar. The service was great. Good variety of drinks. The decorations are a little random but I appreciate them! Worth checking out if you're in the area looking for drinks. read more

Excellent food Good price and friendly staff specially The bartender Mario and waitress Lilly .The guacamole was delicious and the ceviche remarkable I will be back to try other dishes soon read more

Unfortunately very disappointed in Panzon. We had high expectations given all the reviews however it did not live up to it. Wait time for a walk in was 2+ hours, so we decided to sit at the bar. The drinks were just okay. And the guacamole was a small portion size. Very expensive as well. read more

Panzón - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is such a fun spot!! Loved everything about it. For starters, the cocktails were delicious. Ordering El Panzón is a must -- I loved the creaminess the avocado gives it and appreciated how the sweetness wasn't overwhelming. Super cool that they have such a large mezcal menu too. For food, we got the guacamole, duck tostada, and birria tacos. Definitely recommend the birria -- sooo good! Overall just such a fun vibe. Really enjoyed the music as well! They had a DJ when we went on a Friday night but I appreciated that it wasn't overly loud and we could still hold a conversation. read more

WOW ... my expectations were seriously exceeded. I had walked past and seen Panzón on social media a few times and decided to walk in and try it one Friday evening. We walked in with no reservation around 9 pm and were seated about 15-20 minutes later. The host was great, she brought us drink menus and took our order to the bar. The cocktails were very interesting, if you're interested in a fruity tequila or mezcal drink they didn't have too much of those however. I really liked the panzón cocktail and would recommend. The food was next level, it was so fresh and flavorful. Definitely get the guac, flautas, and birria tacos they were all great. The service and vibe was awesome too, they had a dj playing but it wasn't a "clubsterant" it was funky chill music you could still talk without shouting. Definitely will be back and definitely recommend. read more

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I feel like it was kinda mid food vibes and service not gonna lie. We got corn ribs (5 outta 10) Flautas (9 outta 10) Gorditas (7.8 outta 10) small Baja tacos (6 outta 10) was missing flavor or more sauce Enchiladas (6 outta 10) Rice and beans ( 8 outta 10) Asked the server for a blanco tequila marg and got the mezcal one (after he forgot to put the drink in which I get sometimes shit happens) (definitely a good drink if you like mezcal) Good music vibes cute spot read more

Best Mexican food & happy hour in the city! Can't beat a $10 marg with fresh lime juice

Fun new spot near the water in Greenpoint! I'm rarely in this neighborhood despite my love of it (public transit doesn't make it easy), so when I'm here I like to explore as much as I can. I'm surprised to see such mixed reviews, but we also didn't get any food here, so we were missing half of what Panzón has to offer. I also noticed that a lot of the bad reviews were from folks who live close by, and that's not an experience I can vouch for either. I liked it and I'm happy that I had a good time here, but I can appreciate the frustration too. But anyway, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and loved all of the drinks we ordered. We popped in here after getting dinner close by. I don't drink tequila but I love a good mezcal drink, of which Panzón has many. We grabbed two seats at a bar for easy access, though it's also always fun to watch the bartenders work. The space itself is sprawling, though we didn't explore much of it, as the bar is at the front of the venue. When we got there (at around 9:30/9:45) it wasn't very busy, but at some point after 10 it filled up considerably. Good thing we came when we did. The vibe is pretty chill, upbeat, some party vibes, good music. The only odd thing was that one of the speakers was clicking (some sort of audio or hardware issue, I guess), which was a little grating between songs. I have some unique icks though, so it's a minor pet peeve in the grand scheme of things. To start, my husband got the Barking Chihuahua (rum, lime, beer syrup) and I got the No Habla Inglés, No Habla Español (mezcal, pamplemousse, faccia brutto, lime). Both were excellent. I've made beer syrup with Guinness once and it's a fun and unique addition to a drink. Mine was essentially a mezcal version of a Last Word, though a lot more unique than the classic drink. Delicious, bright, citrusy, and well balanced. For our second round, my husband got the Hibiscus Spritz and I got the Spicy Gringo/Spicy White Negroni (madre mezcal, contratto aperitivo, vermouth blanc, spicy tincture). I love white negronis, I love mezcal negronis, and I love spicy drinks, so this was clearly right up my alley. I'm not a big fan of spritzes in general but this was a solid one. To finish, I got a spicy mezcal margarita with salt. This may seem like a boring final drink, but it was very exciting for me. I'd had margaritas twice in my life before this, and both times I got violently ill because I have a strange physical reaction (I call it an allergy but I'm not sure what it actually is) to tequila. So I hadn't had a margarita since 2014 (yes, I remember the day). This one hit the spot and was the perfect was to end the night. read more

This place was such a good find. It's so adorable and the food is amazing. It is hard to find a really good cute Mexican place in my opinion and this place checked all the boxes for me. My margarita was amazing too! I will be returning here soon because it was awesome. This is a place you can actually get a reservation at too, which is a win in my book. Service was good too! read more

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Stumbled into Panzon last night after hearing great things and it did not disappoint. Great moody atmosphere, amazing cocktails and the food was phenomenal. Really friendly bartender gave great recs and helped make it a great experience. Panzon marg with avocado was so unique and tasty. Nice and smooth not too thick Tacos had a lot of meat and were very filling. Civiche was delicious. Menu labeled with allergens and had gf and vegetarian options. Will definitely be back in the summer to check out their back patio space! read more

Great meal, just everything was good. Maybe the best fish tacos I've ever had. The cooking was serious and on-point. I loved everything we tried and we sampled a good portion of the menu. The service was friendly and attentive, the music was fun (maybe a bit loud) and I loved the yellow-hued open kitchen. Cocktails could maybe use a bit more variety, people on statins beware: almost all of the cocktails have grapefruit. read more

Panzón - two men in a kitchen preparing food - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the whitest Mexican joint I've ever been to. Pretty pricey. Food and drinks were decent. Very busy on a Friday evening. Felt a bit rushed. Cute spot for date night. The bathroom art decor was hilarious. See photos. read more

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The cooks do an amazing job bringing authentic Mexican flavors to Brooklyn while adding a modern touch that still feels warm and inviting. The flautas are so good they keep me coming back--crispy, flavorful, and absolutely perfect. While I'd love to see more traditional options on the drink menu, the food makes up for it. If you're looking for a taste of Mexico with a fresh twist, this place is a must-visit! read more

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Great food & Ambience - enchiladas were the highlight; tinga tacos, drinks, and pork special were great too read more

Panzón - Pork Special - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Staff is great, and drinks are top niche, but food is meh. We live so close and Mexican is my favorite cuisine so I realllyyyyy want to love this place... have tried 3x now but it's just not nearly as good as its neighbor Oxomoco. Will keep trying! read more

Great drinks, great food, great bartender - overall great vibe and experience. I would definitely recommend if you are in Brooklyn.

my friends and i came in to try the famous el panzon drink we kept seeing on tiktok. loved the creamy texture - it almost reminded me of a melted melona bar! we tried two other cocktails but my second favorite has to go to no habla inglés, no habla español. the chicharrones de harina were easily devoured and i loved the side of valentina. the other dish we tried was the tres leches cake and i am a little disappointed at how dry it was. it gave me the impression it had only been soaked in the milks right before serving. would highly recommend i'll be back read more

Panzón - chicharrón de harina - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The brunch menu was so yummy. Being native to Mexico- my mother and I love trying new Mexican brunch spots and the food here was fun. I got the chilaquiles sandwich and considering chilaquiles are my favorite dish, this did not disappoint. The drinks were also fantastic and the service was great. read more

Panzón - Mezcal cucumber cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Panzón is pretty much the most perfectly engineered woo girl spot? And I'm not saying this in a desparaging way. Tacos. Margs. Outdoor patio with beach vibes. Tuna tostadas packed with lip smacking acidity and richness. Savory tajín blasted chicharrones shaped like sand dollars. Dismantled bloomin fried onion shreds with some kind of southwestern ranch thing from the gods. Perhaps the best menu offering is the "your way" Margarita. Want to customize your margarita like your Starbucks bev? Of course you do. I prefer spicy mezcal with salt. This may all sound like a hipster dishing out shade - but it's not. I'm not complaining in the slightest. I love this spot. It's tough to find a spot that your vanilla Frappuccino friends AND your foodie friends can both rave about. But this is it. There's something for everyone. read more

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Came in for Panzón's 4th of July pop up and had a great time! The service was a bit slow (I think they were slammed) but the food was really tasty and the vibes on the patio out back were top-notch. read more

Popped in for a quick drink for walking through Transmitter Park nearby. They had a nice selection of mezcals. I had been drinking wine earlier in the evening so I stuck with it. Had an orange glass from France. They had a couple tables out front, lots of space indoors, and a backyard. Just noticed one gender neutral restroom. read more

First visit to Panzón -- service and ambience were good -- food was tasty but seriously overpriced. Had the special three garlic-shrimp tacos -- order arrived, 3 small-size tortillas laying open on the plate, with a little shredded cabbage and a couple (well-seasoned) shrimp in each one. Small, under-filled, and overpriced ($28 for these three little tacos felt criminal!). Nothing else on the plate -- no garnish, nothing. My partner had the Tinga tacos, also small and on an otherwise empty plate. We had Tres Leches for dessert which was moist and good. But got home hungry after a pricey (tiny) meal. Nice staff, but definitely felt like stingy portions. read more

Walked to this restaurant at 10:00 pm the door person said they were closed but their website says 12 am. Then proceeded to walk out of the door after we left to say "there's a pizza place on the corner if you need food that bad" don't go here service is bad. read more

Favorite new spot! And I am kind of obsessed with their avocado margarita! (which I was stupidly hesitant to try at first, but now I can't get enough of!) I really enjoyed my first experience at Panzon and have already been back a few times now. It has a really fun atmosphere! (although it can get quite busy and loud.. but that's understandable at peak times.) The food is really great (my fave is the Torta which is delicious! ... but I'm also looking forward to trying something new next time I go back!), they have cool decor (especially in the bathrooms), and they are in an awesome location... can't say enough wonderful things! Looking forward to another avocado margarita sooooon! read more

Amazing food / vibes at the delicious Mexico City-inspired bar and restaurant. Highly recommend getting everything, including the tuna tostada, quesadilla, chicharrones and Mexican pizza. read more

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I stopped by on opening night with some friends. Great music and vibe with an interesting take on Mexican food. The menu is pretty limited but some standouts included the chicken tacos (loved the smoky flavors!) and the wings which were very tangy from the tamarind. We also tried the mezcal flight which was delicious and perfect for sharing. They said they will rotate mezcals monthly so I'm excited to come back to try other producers. The cocktail list is extensive and perfect if you like mezcal based drinks. The only thing missing was a dessert menu. read more

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I came in on a Wednesday night and was sat immediately as a party of two. The restaurant is small but still feels spacious, and is very beautifully decorated in a modern mexican style. I ordered the tuna tostada, baja fish tacos, guac and chips, chorizo gorditas, and tinga tacos. Tuna tostada was delicious, fresh and balanced and I appreciated the everything seasoning as a nod to NYC. I think it was a little too expensive for the size but I get it. The baja fish tacos were my favorite dish. The fish was perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the toppings really tied it all together. Guac and chips - i would typically skip guac on a menu but this was really yummy. I love roasted poblanos, because they're a labor of love and it shows in the guac. The chorizo gorditas were my second favorite because they took me to my childhood of eating fresh gorditas around a plastic table with family. The masa was everything, and the chorizo and beans were so warm and satisfying. The tinga tacos were generously stacked with chicken and had great flavor and spice. I would have liked more toppings on them. Other things of note The salsas: were perfect i practically drank the red one. The tortillas: loved that they actually heat them up on a comal as most NYC mexican establishments don't. The tostadas: they were very generous and offered us more of them as we ate. They went well with everything we ordered and were nice to munch on. The food came out super fast and hot. The service from front of the house could have been better and cocktails took quite a while, but I will say the quality of the food and drink made up for that. Its evident from the very long review that I am passionate about Mexican food. The NYC Mexican food scene deserves its flowers, Panzón included. read more