Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileAyahuasca Cantina
Dallas, TX · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Ayahuasca Cantina builds its cocktail list around Mexican history, with drinks organized by era and built on tepache, tejuino, pulque, and agave spirits. Signature pours like the Ayahuasca and Ceniza show a kitchen-savvy approach to fermentation and spice. The nonalcoholic program stands out with traditional Tepache, Tejuino, and Pulque. A mezcal flight traces regional differences across Mexico. Customers describe the cocktails as fascinating and superb, with the Curada de Aloe earning particular praise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ayahuasca, a mix of Rosaluna Mezcal, tepache, and ginger. For something brighter, the Pulqueloma pairs Vago Mezcal with pulque and grapefruit. The Ceniza combines Don Fulano Tequila with tejuino soda and a manzanilla-lime air.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers interested in agave spirits and traditional Mexican fermentation techniques will find a program that rewards exploration. The nonalcoholic Tepache, Tejuino, and Pulque also give designated drivers a reason to linger.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $16 to $18. The nonalcoholic traditional beverages are $14 each. The Ritual de Agave spirit flight costs $45.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu is organized by historical eras, a framework that ties each drink to a specific period of Mexican drinking culture. Ingredients like pulque, tejuino, and tepache are not just accents but structural components of the drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list spans eras of Mexican history, using traditional ingredients like tepache, tejuino, and pulque alongside mezcal, tequila, and other spirits. A recent customer described the cocktails as 'out of this world', with the Curada de Aloe singled out for praise.
Menu strengths
- — Drinks are organized by historical eras, giving the list a clear narrative structure.
- — Traditional Mexican ingredients such as tepache, tejuino, and pulque are used throughout.
- — The cocktails as fascinating, delicious, and superb stands out repeatedly.
Standout selections
- — Ayahuasca: Rosaluna Mezcal, tepache, ginger ($16); Ceniza: Don Fulano Tequila, tejuino soda, manzanilla-lime air ($16)
Pricing: $16–$18
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic program offers traditional Mexican fermented beverages: Tepache, Tejuino, and Pulque. Each is priced at $14. Tejuino arrives with lime sorbet, and Pulque is described as the ancient nectar of the maguey.
Menu strengths
- — Features rare traditional beverages like Tepache, Tejuino, and Pulque.
- — Tejuino is served with lime sorbet, adding a composed element.
- — Pulque is presented with cultural context as a revered ancient drink.
Standout selections
- — Tejuino: fermented masa with piloncillo and lime, served with lime sorbet
Pricing: $14 each
Spirits
The spirits program is built around the Ritual de Agave flight, a mezcal journey by Derrumbes Mezcal from Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi, and Durango. This single flight showcases regional mezcal variety but does not extend into a broader spirits selection.
Menu strengths
- — The Ritual de Agave flight offers a regional comparison of mezcal from three Mexican states.
- — The flight is described as a sensorial pairing, suggesting a guided experience.
Standout selections
- — Ritual de Agave: Derrumbes Mezcal flight from Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi, and Durango
Pricing: $45 flight
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