Oaxacan Mexican w/ house-ground masa & wood-fired oven. Great patio vibes!
This vibrant Oaxacan restaurant in Brooklyn boasts a warm, neighborhood feel with a prominent wood-fired oven. Their menu is a seasonal celebration of traditional Oaxacan dishes and inventive classics, all centered around house-ground masa made from Oaxacan criollo corn. The extensive mezcal selection, with suggested pairings, perfectly complements the ingredient-driven Mexican cuisine.
The restaurant specializes in Oaxacan Mexican cuisine, with a strong emphasis on house-ground masa made from Oaxacan criollo corn, used in tortillas, tlayudas, and memelas cooked on a wood-fired comal. Dishes like the Scallop and Strawberry aquachile are specifically recommended, and the mole rojo is also highlighted.
"The Scallop and Strawberry aquachile is specifically highlighted as a must-try dish. The restaurant is also known for its mole rojo and its house-ground masa preparations."
Customers highly recommend this restaurant, praising its Oaxacan Mexican cuisine, ingredient-driven approach, and inviting atmosphere, particularly noting the outdoor patio.
Important Note
While highly recommended, it is noted that the restaurant is located in Brooklyn, which might be a consideration for those primarily focused on Manhattan.
"This restaurant is recommended for its mole rojo."
Positive"This commenter recommends Claro."
Positive"This commenter recommended Claro in Gowanus for its prefixe Mexican menu, stating it is done very well."
Positive"This establishment is described as fancy and ingredient-driven Mexican, formerly holding a Michelin star."
Positive"Claro is a highly recommended restaurant, especially if you are open to traveling to Brooklyn."
Positive"Claro in Gowanus is an outstanding Oaxacan restaurant, offering great experiences both outside and at the bar, where bartenders are noted for interesting activities."
Positive"Claro was highly recommended as "sooooo gooood," with the commenter urging the original poster to try it despite the location."
Positive"The user simply listed Claro as a recommendation without further details."
Neutral"Recommends the Scallop and Strawberry aquachile at Claro, an Oaxacan restaurant."
Positive"Recommends Claro, suggesting sitting outside. The original poster had already mentioned enjoying Claro."
Positive"Listed as a solid bet around the area."
Positive"Included in a list of recommended Brooklyn restaurants, focusing on Oaxacan Mexican cuisine."
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