Michelin-starred Mexican w/ wood-fired faves & creative tacos. Known for frozen drinks & a lively vibe.
Enjoy Michelin-starred Mexican cuisine at Oxomoco in Greenpoint, which focuses on wood-fired dishes with creative taco options and offers frozen drinks.
This Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant in Greenpoint offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu focused on wood-fired dishes. It's known for creative tacos, a lively vibe, and unique offerings like frozen drinks, making it a standout choice for an elevated yet unpretentious dining experience.
Oxomoco offers wood-fired Mexican cuisine with a focus on creative tacos, such as beet 'chorizo,' fish, and lamb. The Tuna Tostada and Lamb Barbacoa Tacos are frequently recommended. While many enjoy the food, some find the tacos to be underwhelming or too expensive for their portion size. The restaurant also offers unique cocktails, including frozen drinks.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Tuna Tostada, Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, and the wood-fired Caesar salad. Some users also rave about the pork chop with mole and the black sesame horchata."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its creative and delicious Mexican cuisine, often highlighting specific dishes like the tuna tostada and lamb tacos. However, some reviews mention a perceived inconsistency or that it might be better suited for groups than intimate dates.
Important Note
Some diners have found the tacos to be bland or overpriced, and one review mentioned disappointment with vegan accommodation. There have also been mentions of a temporary closure due to a fire, with potential menu changes impacting the experience, and some find it better for groups than intimate dates.
"Oxomoco serves a black sesame horchata."
Positive"Oxomoco is recommended."
Neutral"This commenter found Oxomoco to be disappointing and questioned its Michelin star status, especially after a kitchen fire that altered the menu."
Negative"This user stated that Oxomoco was great before a kitchen fire but felt the menu changes afterward were not an improvement, though they hoped it has since changed back."
Neutral"The original poster noted that Oxomoco has received varying reviews."
Neutral"This user found Oxomoco to feel a bit too casual for their preference."
Negative"This user suggested Oxomoco as a potential alternative to Le Crocodile and Laser Wolf."
Positive"This user highly recommends Oxomoco, praising the incredible food and specifically recalling very good chilaquiles and a great vibe."
Positive"Oxomoco was recommended as a more elevated Mexican restaurant that is also suitable for birthday celebrations."
Positive"This commenter feels Oxomoco is great for local Greenpointers but not worth traveling to."
Neutral"While enjoying Oxomoco personally, this commenter understands why others might find it more Bib Gourmand level than star-worthy."
Neutral"Acknowledged the negative service experience at Oxomoco."
Neutral"This commenter felt Oxomoco had 'awful, Miami vibes'."
Negative"Described a negative experience at Oxomoco, citing a long wait for drink orders and rude service, stating they would not return."
Negative"Recalled Oxomoco being exceptional pre-pandemic but could not comment on its current state."
Neutral"This commenter hopes Oxomoco loses a star, describing it as one of the worst meals they've ever had in the city."
Negative"While the food at Oxomoco is considered amazing, it's perceived as more suitable for group outings rather than intimate couple's dates."
Neutral"This commenter recommends Oxomoco."
Positive"This commenter definitively recommends Oxomoco."
Positive"This commenter recommended Oxomoco in Greenpoint."
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