Made with purpose, passion, & whole-hearted creativity.
Hey! My name is Britney, and I’m the co-owner of Talavera Cantina.
Talavera Cantina is a specialty Mexican cocktail bar located in my hometown of Mott Haven, NYC. We focus on immersing and educating our neighborhood about authentic Mexican culture. As the first of our kind in the South Bronx, we take pride in our in-house mixology, which highlights Mexican-owned spirits, including our curated collection of tequilas and mezcales.
Education, innovation, and a lot of experimentation.
We dedicate ourselves to providing an experience you can’t find anywhere else in the Bronx. My sister, Karen, is the creative behind our cocktail program, while my mom is the heart of the bar. Together, they’ve created experimental drinks such as our fat-washed Mole Old Fashioned and have reimagined classics like the spicy margarita.
We love educating our community by sharing the stories behind Mexican spirits, especially tequila and mezcal. We focus on uplifting brands built on family lineage, tradition, and a deep respect for Mexican heritage.
The story beyond the doors of 43 Bruckner Blvd.
Although Talavera Cantina has only been open since August 2023, 43 Bruckner Blvd has been in our family since 2009. Our parents opened their very first restaurant at this exact location, making it one of the first establishments on this stretch of the boulevard. Over the years, this space became more than just a restaurant, it became part of our family’s story.
Once our parents felt like it was time to try something new, they passed the torch to my sister and me. Having this unique opportunity, we decided to create something different through the perspective of the new generation. We decided to pay homage to our cultural roots in our hometown, with Talavera Cantina being a love letter to our family, to the generations past and present, and to Mexico itself.
And the story continues in the West Village.
Karen and I opened Talavera with $3,000 and about three months to make it happen. Since then, we’ve built a community we’re so proud of, one cocktail and one conversation at a time.
Now we’re ready to take the next step. We’re moving Talavera to the West Village, where we can reach more people and keep growing New York City’s Mexican cocktail culture. We’re aiming to open in early 2028, and we’re bringing everything that makes Talavera ours: Karen’s cocktails, Mamá’s florals, and the feeling of being welcomed into our home.
If Talavera has meant something to you, we’d be so grateful for your support.