PIOPIKO

Piopiko is an exquisite Mexican bar & lounge located in the beautiful Shinpukan in Kyoto.

Run by Michelin star chef Chef Wes Avila, Piopiko brings Californian style Mexican food to Kyoto.

The interior of Piopiko is spacious and has a contemporary design, with a bar and lounge spread over two floors. The lower floor has a simple but stylish lounge area where people can have a drink and enjoy the dj’s music from the copper dj-booth. The second floor has soft and cozy C shaped lounge sofa/table combo as well as normal tables for people to enjoy the food menu. The jewel of Piopiko however is their massive copper bar that serves delicious cocktails.

Besides the gorgeous interior design, the best thing about Piopiko is of course its menu. Both their food and drinks. Their main dish is their amazing tacos, but honestly every single item on the menu is finger-licking good and the presentation wonderful. Many dishes use cilantro (coriander), a herb with a strong taste, but it mixes so well with the other ingredients that it doesn’t dominate the flavor. Besides the food, piopiko makes mean cocktails. Piopiko Margarita, Cacao Mai Tai, Craft Batanga, Tepache Sour are just a few of their many original cocktails.

Piopiko is an exquisite taco bar with a gorgeous interior, wonderful hospitality and serves absolutely fantastic food and cocktails. We highly recommend visiting whenever you have the chance.