Small intimate dining space with an organic Oaxacan vibe. Service was great, very personable and took her time explaining everything since we struggled with narrowing down our choices. We ordered guacamole (basic but good,chips were the standout), tacos( larger than expected and delicious), bone marrow (absolutely devine), duck mole (perfection), scallop aguachile( fresh and spicy), mezcal gelato for dessert( sweet and mild smoke aftertaste). Bar menu is focused on mezcal options so beware if you want something else. Excellent restaurant experience overall and I would highly recommend it to anyone. read more

Claro - Scallop aguachile - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tasty, but quite expensive. Might be more cost effective to split a few dishes with a group. The mole negro tlayuda was on a crispy masa base, topped with plenty of fall vegetables, and covered in a rich and complex mole sauce. It's a bit of a messy meal - basically impossible to cut with a fork and knife, so you have to use your hands, and the sauce gets right up to the edge. But it was otherwise quite good. For dessert, I had the arroz con leche. It was intensely creamy, and I also enjoyed the light foam on top. I found it very sweet, especially with the membrillo topping (it's a fruit based confection). The dining room is pretty small and got rather loud even on a Tuesday, probably with a full house and the music turned up quite a bit. Gives it more of a cocktail bar sort of feel. The bill came to $51 with tax and tip. It's good, well-executed food, but pricier than I would've liked. read more

Claro - Tlayuda de Mole Negro - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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soo good!! Really good mole and drinks. I think the mole negro was better than the mole rojo but both were so good!! We had a reservation and were seated right away. Tostada was super good as well!! Went here for a birthday dinner and was a good vibe for that. The ice cream was super good as well! Service was super kind and attentive. Will be back to try more! read more

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I came here for a birthday dinner on a Saturday night. It's a small restaurant so reservations are probably needed. The artwork of the restaurant is-- interesting. Not my style. But the food was. It was AMAZING. I had the Taco Placero and Mole Rojo de Pato. Could not recommend it more although a bit expensive. The drinks were fine, the mezcal flight we had was a bit hard to finish, not smooth at all. Anyways I'd definitely recommend the food. read more

Claro - Bienvenidos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The entrees are excellent. I came here with a large party so I got to see/try many of the dishes and there is a high cuisine to their take on classical Mexican fare. The fish tacos were probably the best I've ever had. Also I highly recommend the swordfish. The drinks and the wine list are very good. Where they lose a star, unfortunately, are the starters. The guacamole, the mole, the salsa were all underwhelming. Uncreative small portions that left everyone unsatisfied. read more

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If you're looking for an authentic Oaxacan restaurant - this is it. We came for brunch which I think was a mistake since a lot of the food we wanted to try was available for dinner - but nonetheless, it was still a lovely experience. Our waitress was super warm and attentive and the ambience was really festive and made us feel like we had stepped out of BK and into Mexico for an hour or so. Our pancakes were super hearty and fluffy. My mushroom and egg breakfast dish, (that I can't remember the name) was alright but nothing crazy. Def will be returning for dinner soon and can't wait to try the goat tacos on the menu! read more

Claro - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Visited 10/10/25 I'd been looking forward to dining at Claro, but the experience fell short. We arrived about 30 minutes after opening and were asked if we had a reservation--which we didn't. We were told only the bar or outside seating was available. While I respect reservation systems, more than half the indoor tables stayed empty until we left around 7:30 PM. It felt like accommodating us more comfortably was possible but not prioritized. Service at the bar didn't feel welcoming. The bartender seemed disengaged, and our menus were taken away while we were still deciding. These small interactions set an indifferent tone. The flavors were underwhelming--especially for the price. For what they charge, I expected something memorable. I've had better tacos at casual stands for a fraction of the cost. Ultimately, Claro is way overpriced for the level of quality, and the hospitality was not great. The food didn't deliver-the service felt cold. Nothing about it was impressive, and I wouldn't give it a second chance. Total miss. read more

Cannot get enough of Claro! The food is fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully made. I LOVE how the chef changes the menu seasonally and that all the food is gluten free. Drinks are delicious and they have the largest Mezcal selection I've seen anywhere. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I come back every time I'm in New York! read more

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This place is phenomenal! I went here for a couple of drinks, chips and dips. The staff was extremely friendly, and the design at the bar was beautiful! I would definitely recommend Claro to anyone who appreciates a welcoming atmosphere with good food and drinks!! read more

It's a 4 course dinner for $80 (now inflated to $90), but u can always order a la carte instead. - - - - - - - - - - ~ Mulita de Esquites (4/5) ~ [sweet corn, bacon, chintextle, uni] It's an interesting flavour combination and it works! You won't get the uni from every bite, but when you do it adds a really nice umami flavour. ~ Aguachile de Tomate $25 (4/5) ~ [Montauk fluke, fire-roasted tomato, husk cherries, charred habanero] This is quite spicy but I like it! Fluke typically have a light & mild flavour, so it pairs really well with strong flavours. ~ Tostada de Atun $22 (4.5/5) ~ [yellowfin tuna, chili crisp Oaxaqueno, eggplant-mayonesa, chicharron] Tuna is fresh, paired w/ refreshing cucumber, red onion & delicious fried pork rind that adds great texture & flavour! ~ Mole Negro $28 (3.5/5) ~ [short rib, spring onion] The meat is tender & juicy, the Mole Negro sauce is savoury sweet but it's overly sweet for my taste. ~ Tuetano de Mole Negro (3/5) ~ [bone marrow, bitter salad, tortilla 1oz Pechuga] Slightly disappointed, the bone marrow is quite small & don't really have a lot of marrow. It's covered by the overly sweet mole negro sauce that overpowers the bone marrow. Came with a shot of mezcal. ~ Plato de Barbacoa (5/5) ~ [Heritage goat, guajillo Mexicano, consomme] This might be my favourite dish of the night, apart from the churros! The heritage goat is so flavourful without gamey taste, meat is tender & juicy, I love the way they season/flavour the meat! ~ Churros $10 (5/5) ~ OMG I LOVE THIS CHURROS!! Perfectly golden crispy crust with a soft inside, and I tasted corn flour! Kinda like a cornflour taco churros! This taste is so unique I'm OBSESSED! So coming back for this treat!! ~ Chocolate Mole Cake $12 (1/5) ~ Could be down to personal taste, but we hated this. It's too sweet & there is a soury taste. It's also quite floury & lumpy. Maybe this is what a typical Mexican choc mole cake tastes like? It's my first so I wouldn't know. - - - - - - - - - - Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Will I be back? Yes! Enjoyed most of the dishes and experienced some new flavours. Recommend! read more

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Good but I'm not pining to return. Aguachile was fresh but SUPER spicy for me (I can handle some spice usually, and my partner is really good with spice and we both struggled). Shrimp quesadilla was my favorite. The moles were yummy, I preferred the emolada. I really did not enjoy the NA beverages. Specifically we got a matcha horchata and it mostly tasted like almond milk. read more

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I could wax poetic about how Claro represents all that is right with Mexican fine dining, but I have a headache and it's too hot and tomorrow is a school night, so TL;DR: This place deserves the hype and you should go. - Aquachile de Fresa: Actually spicy. Enjoyably spicy. Authentically spicy. Loaded with fresh strawberries, though they tended to overwhelm the other flavors a bit. - Tostada de Atún: Gorgeous, fresh, loaded with plenty of tuna. The kind of dish I think of when I fantasize about Mexican seafood. And I fantasize about that quite a bit. - Mela de María Sabina: If you're a mushroom lover, this shroom bomb over perfectly made, fluffy tortilla will have you sobbing with joy. - Tacos de Tinga: Turkey is the meat base you never knew would make perfect tacos. And now the secret is out, thanks to Claro. Your mouth will positively tinga-le (haha) for these. - Mole Verde: Bright, citrusy and full of well-seared fish and well-grilled veggies. Delightful. - Mole Rojo: Smokey, slightly sweet, but with a roasted quail that melts in your mouth. - Chocolate Mole Cake: Lava cake, this is not, so don't dismiss it as such. This is light the solid, fluffy form of a perfectly spiced Mexican hot chocolate. I am awarding it the highest compliment an Asian person can give for a dessert: "Not too sweet". - Tamales Dulces: Sweet tamales. What a concept! Like the sweet zongzi I grew up with, but with corn! This was flavorful and unique. Just get it. We added some Frijoles Oaxaqueños to our meal, but we shouldn't have, as the portion was huge (not complaining) and a bit salty after a while. Wish it had come served with rice. For imbibing, we opted for alcohol-free and got the Hibiscus Allspice Agua Fresca, which was fantastic, and the Monstruo de Agua, which was bland and flavorless. Easily one of the Top 10 meals I've had this year. read more

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We had a reservation for Saturday lunch at noon, and parking was still not an issue to find around the area. 2 of us shared: The chilaquiles rojos: they recommended this, and it was indeed delicious. It's like mole painted on each nacho chip, and I'd get this again. It is a bit on the sweet side given the mole. The mulita de camote was excellent, and perhaps my favorite thing to eat. The trout roe and the rest of it paired nicely together. The masa pancakes were quite filling, and you can easily share this with 3-4 people. It comes in 3, and the texture was more spongy than a normal pancake, but we appreciate the flavor profile. The pumpkin flan was more of a pumpkin pie puree, so while it tasted fine, it didn't have the custard texture/flavor that I look for in flan. We also got the seasonal agua fresca (hibiscus + allspice, delicious) and the passionfruit 'chinampa' (described as like a Mexican kombucha), which was dry to my relief. If I could do this again, I'd probably get less sweet items to balance out the flavors more, but this was a very affordable lunch for a formerly Michelin start restaurant. read more

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This was my first time at Claro and wow what an amazing experience! All the dishes were incredibly delicious and well thought out. Our server was extremely attentive and the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant itself is really cute and intimate, perfect for a date night! Some dishes that stood out to me were the ribeye steak special that our waiter gushed about. Even though it was an add on of 24$ it was well worth it. The steak was cooked to perfection on their backyard grill and was by far one of the best steaks I've had recently. The tequila ice cream is also a must try. It's this sweet and citrusy ice cream with perfect hints of tequila that I couldn't get enough of. Will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend! read more

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I live right down. The street, finally stopped in with some friends on a Monday evening. Evening. Wonderful service! Four course tasting menu for about $90, with a drink tax and tip came out to be about 120 per person. We have three of us and all tried pretty much everything on the menu. Best thing on the appetizer was the tostada de atun - crispy, tuna was so fresh , the mix of citrus , honestly, this might have been my favorite dish. Highlights of the next course was the bone marrow. Slightly burnt, so rich you can feel it clogging your arteries, but worth the heart attack. Next course I was torn between the mole rojo- the pork cheeks also so rich- and the emoladas negras. The duck and the sauce was rich and heavy and filling, but you can't help but let up all the sauce. Dessert we tried the churros, mole cake, helado de mezcal. Honestly the churros take the cake. So crispy, hot, fresh, perfect way to end the meal. The helado was very refreshing and had a nice kick to balance the heaviness of the mole cake which was also just so decadent. Will be back to try brunch at some point. But if you're in gowanus, hard to turn down a one Michelin star restaurant with incredible food and service, just the richness of it all. And it's not that hard to get the table. What are you waiting for? Very reasonable prices too, definitely get the tostada de atun, bone marrow, and churros! read more

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Had a perfect Mexican meal in this restaurant. Don't be cheated by the surroundings of it, the restaurant was actually very well-decorated. The inside had shelves of antique dining ware collections. The outside was decorated by all kinds of plants and flowers. They serve dinner as well as weekend brunch. I tried their dinner which was four-course prix fixe. Everything was pretty satisfactory and unforgettable. As soon as I got the menu, my server greeted me warmly and explained the menu for me. They made some changes to the menu, so this was quite helpful to me. Several minutes after I ordered the food, I found myself enjoying the first dish - aguachile served with toasted tortilla. It was my first time to have it so my server briefly taught me how to eat it. The interesting part of this dish was its mix of fruit and veg, which paired surprisingly well with the fish. It's said that it was not as spicy as their aguachile before. Before the second dish, someone helped me clean the table. This was very thoughtful as the crispy tortilla in the first dish made my table a little dirty. Anyway, the second dish was garnachas, basically small corn dough topped with meat cheese and veg. The meat was super juicy and flavorful and went well with the crispy veg. Just hope that the serving size could be larger. I got the Mole Verde for my third dish. The fish was red snapper, a small piece but cooked just right and full of flavor. The mole verde was lighter than e.g., mole negro, and had a slight sour taste. The side broccolini also tasted fresh. For dessert I chose mole chocolate cake. It was topped with large amount of cream. The cake itself had a dense, moisture texture which was nothing like the fluffy cakes you gt in most shops. Besides, it was bitter and had a special smell (perhaps due to the mole). I did not have the cream, but enjoyed the cake a lot! After the meal my server gave me a large bar of dark chocolate (70% chocolate, 30% sugar) made by a company cooperated with Claro. He explained how special it was but I forgot about it now lol. It tasted a little bitter and sour (the sourness might came from the long fermentation during the production process), which was also interesting. So overall the 1.5-hour dining experience was fantastic and pleasant, the food was authentic and delicious. The price ($80) was also reasonable. Next time I will go there with my friends as well haha! Maybe try their brunch prix fixe next time. read more

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Claro meaning "Clear" in Spanish is fitting, as it is clear as to why this restaurant that had a Michelin star a long time ago, no longer has it. The food was truly incredible, so is deserving of a Michelin star based on that, however Michelin also takes into consideration service which was terrible. Although we decided to eat at the bar instead of a table, the service should not have been that awful. Very slow service, attitude from the main male bartender who took our order, as well as the female staff member that appeared behind the bar from time to time. I definitely recommend the restaurant but i would stay clear of the bar staff and hopefully the table service is fitting for such a great restaurant. Shame my first time there was ruined by the staff. read more

The food here is different and delicious. From the appetizers to the main course, the contrasting flavors and textures were amazing. I will be back again! read more

Came here for dinner before the Moth show at Bell House. We were able to snag a 5:30 reservation a couple days before the show which was convenient. My friend and I both opted for the tasting menu. For the tasting menu you get to select one dish from each of the four sections of the menu. I left stuffed! The flavors in all the dishes were great and felt authentically Mexican. I went with the mezcal pairing was well and enjoyed sipping from four very different pours throughout the meal. The place is super cute with tons of pottery decorating shelves on the wall. The place had filled in by the time we left. I would definitely return and suggest it to others. read more

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Some of the worst service I have ever experienced. Our table of four waited for our food for over two hours. When we expressed we were unhappy, the manager was aggressive and combative rather than trying to resolve things in any way. read more

Good food and a decent price for a Michelin, but didn't feel as mind blowing as many other Michelin spots in the city. If you're in the area anyways, I'd suggest making a res but not sure I'd go out of my way for it. My friends suggested Casa Enrique over this spot. There's a 4 course prix fixe, serving 3 dishes that are all quite large (and nearly entree size) along with one dessert. Ended up being around $100-105 per person and was very filling. My favourite by far was the dessert which was such a nice contrast of textures and flavors but will get to that below.. Tostada de Pulpo (2/5): Octopus is amazing - so soft, tender and flavorful. The sauce tasted like far too strong bbq sauce and a bit too sour. There was just a bit too much sauce which overwhelmed the flavor of the dish and made it difficult to enjoy the octopus. I could see this being better with a different sauce. Tostada de Atun (4/5): My partner ordered this instead of the octopus. I'd get this next time. Fish was fresh and there was minimal sauce. Had a nice chunk of avocado on top which was refreshing. Dish wasn't particularly exciting / innovative though. Tacos de Barbacoa (5/5): Simple but amazing. Meat was soft and flavorful. Had fresh crisp bits of onion on top. Meat basically melts in your mouth. Mole Negro (4/5): Chunk of short rib with a nice mild and smooth sauce. Short rib was soft but not too fatty (no big fat pieces anywhere). Had a few potatoes throughout which provided a nice break from the meat. Onion was a long green onion-type decoration that was very difficult to cut (I didn't succeed and just ended up leaving it). Arroz con Leche (5/5): MY FAVOURITE. Wasn't too sweet. Rice was soft melded well with the creamy sweet soup/jelly/sauce(?). There was a piece of poached quince which was a bit chewy and provided nice contrast. The bit of sweetness from the quince really brought out the other flavors (cinnamon, etc.) from the dish. read more

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We were very excited to try Claro, which is why once we saw the opportunity to get reservations we didn't hesitate. Once we entered we were immediately seated and greeted by our waitress. She went through the entire menu and answered all of our questions, very helpful. I left satisfied, the food was delicious. I see what the hype is about. It was my first time trying Oaxacan food, so I was very intrigued with the Mole. Something that has so many ingredients and that takes days to cook. How can you not be excited to try it. My favorite meal of the night was definitely the AguaChile and the Mole Negra. I 100% recommend the Aquachile, it's spicy but also refreshing. Overall I had a great time and I'm trying to again the next time I'm in NYC. Next time I'm planning on doing the Mezcal pairing. read more

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This was my first time going to a Michelin star restaurant and it was a great way to start my Michelin journey! The food is Oxacan (a region in Mexico) so there was interesting flavors not found in your typical Mexican restaurant. The waitress was attentive and suggested meals based on our preferences. My partner and I had the tasting menu and tried: - Aguachile de Mandarina (spicy but one of the best dishes we tried the whole night) - Tostada de Atun (delicious and fresh) - Empanaditas de Cazon (good, Cazon is dogfish, a type of shark although it didn't really taste like seafood) - Memela de Maria Sabina (my least favorite dish) - Mole Rojo (pork was amazing but salad needed a vinaigrette or sauce) - Enmoladas Negras (very tasty!) - Churros (made from corn so have a unique flavor but was very good) - Chocolate Mole Cake (a must have, one of my favorite dishes) Overall, I had many unique and delicious dishes throughout the night. For the quality of the restaurant, the pricing is very fair and the portions are large. read more

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Claro is simply amazing. For a 1 michelin star restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised at the portions of food. Specializing in mexican Oaxacan cuisine, I was blown away by the flavors. We came here for the brunch and it did not disappoint! Located in Brooklyn, I loved the rustic interior and no frills- hip- chill vibes Claro emanates (definitely fitting to the neighborhood). Even though this is a Michelin star restaurant, I was happy to not feel underdressed at all. The more restaurants I go to, the more I appreciate those that do not care what you wear. Honestly, as long as I can pay for my meal and I'm wearing some sort of footwear and top I feel that customers shouldn't be turned away! Don't miss out on the drinks! Their cocktail game is strong. I wish I didn't drive that day but I did have a sip of their coffee cocktail and wish I could've gotten properly sloshed. TLDR: Chill vibes, lax staff. Good price for large portions (3 course brunch) Do yourself a favor and commute here, drinks are amazing read more

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Would recommend coming here as a grp of 4 for brunch so you can try everything on the starter, main and dessert menu. Some key favorites for each course: tostada de atun, Masa pancakes and mezcal ice cream. We were with some Oaxacan friends and have been to Oaxaca myself. I would say while the food was great these are more a rework of traditional Oaxacan food. For instance tuna isn't the most likely fish to use in the region. It's refreshing but also a bit off that most dishes are without lime. The aguachile and atun could have benefited from just that. Overall still a fun visit and nice to at least try 1x. The service was great and attentive, the plates were beautiful and the space had nice funky art. read more

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Excellent Oaxacan food. $48 for a three-course lunch, where every course was tasty and quite large. They have an immense mezcal selection, including a $38 curated mezcal flight to pair with your food. Our top choices per course: -Tostada to Atun: pretty tropical with big citrus slices under seasoned tuna chunks. -Chilaquiles with mole negro and short rib: hearty, with tender meat layered in between chips soggy with mole goodness and runny yolk. It was kind of like a beef nacho pool party. -Arroz con Leche: great! delicate flavor and texture, poached quince balanced it nicely. The other dishes were solid too: -Aguachile: I enjoyed the raw kampachi paired with the cucumber, radish, and onion. The habanero fire builds for sure. -Mole Rojo with pork cheek and salad: the mole rojo comes in a puddle around the super-soft pork cheek, but I think it was my favorite stand-alone sauce. Goes nicely with a tortilla side order -Chocolate mole cake: scalding, rich. The cake was stained red from the mole which lent an earthy base. read more

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Upon entering Claro we were greeted excitedly by the host and was seated immediately at our table. (We booked a reservation and did not have to wait at all) Claro provides a nice, warm ambiance with dim lighting that makes the place feel very cozy. The seating area that seats two persons were pretty close together which I feel is typical within most restaurants in the city. Our hostess was very kind and explained the menu quite well. She was knowledgeable not only about the menu items, but also in regards to the different kinds of Mexcals. I initially picked Claro for dinner due to my SO's love for mexcal and Claro did not disappoint in offering him a tasting of 3 different mezcals while pairing it with our food selection choices. It was best to pick a few items and share them family style, which was recommended by the hostess. We enjoyed every single item that we ordered and the presentation of each dinner item was beautifully presented and full of flavor. We ordered the aguachile de mandarina, which is considered their spicest dish and reminds me a bit of ceviche except aguachile de mandarina was so much better! It was extremely flavorful. Afterwards we indulged in a tostada de atun followed by the tacos de barbacoa. The tostada de atun was fresh and one cannot go wrong with the barbacoa tacos! You're only given three tacos so you may have to rock, paper, scissors it out to take the delicious third one! Lastly, for the main entree we chose the mole verde. Our hostess recommended the mole verde or mole negro and since we are not huge beef eaters we decided to go with the mole verde. You can choose either a side of rice, beans, or tortillas. We chose the tortillas so that we could make mini tacos and that ended up being a great idea. For dessert, we settled on the chocolate mole cake. It was okay, but I would not order that dessert again. Overall, I really enjoyed our experience at Claro and will definitely return in the future. read more

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Surprisingly more filling, hearty than it looks! Stopped by for weekend brunch. Reservations weren't that hard to get a week in advance. Backyard is gorgeous, partially covered with wine grapes. Chilaquiles was good but much more heavy, than expected. Benefits from a spice/acid so we asked for green hot sauce which worked well. The rice pudding was my favorite, but also much more dense, rich and filling than expected. Churros were very crispy and tasty! We came in with big appetites and were not disappointed. Service was attentive and informative, we had a great overall experience read more

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Wanted to try this place after getting a recommendation from a friend on this. It's a really cute place, first impressions coming into the restaurant. Made a reservation ahead of time for a Friday night dinner and was quickly seated. Knowing this is a bit of a pricier restaurant, I was excited and expectant of a wowing experience. First off, there was very attentive and friendly service. As I was googling a dish, my waitress noticed and shared that I can simply ask her to answer any questions I have - building a light and friendly environment. For food: The appetizer: Tuna Tostado was phenomenon - only caveat was that I couldn't taste the tuna as much because the sauce overpowered it a bit. However the sauce itself was delicious and really wowed me. I tried the tuna on its own as well and it's also very flavorful with a bit of sesame oil on it I believe. 2nd Appetizer: Mushroom tostado - lots of mushroom, has mashed beans - it was pretty good but this dish felt a bit of an extra dish to complete the 4 course. Main: Pork cheek mole - was delicious - tender and sweet and bitter and savory all at the same time. Loved this. Chocolate mole cake: is delicious, very good whipped cream with some black sesame on top, but too full at the end to fully enjoy this dessert. My biggest wish was that I wished the food came a little sooner particularly the 2nd app and entree, it took about 20-30 minutes in between dishes, which took away from the dining exp a bit for me because I was hungry. My entire dining experience took 2-2.5 hours. Maybe it was a bit busy and the kitchen was small so they couldn't make the dishes faster? Overall very good but tad expensive, and the 2nd dish wasn't really necessary (felt like it was added to make it a complete 4 course meal, 3 course is suffice). read more

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Short review: Would go back for the mole, dessert, and cocktails I was here with one other perhaps a month ago. The place has a nice atmosphere and the service was friendly and the portions were substantial enough for the high prices (72$ for 4 courses.) I would say that some of the courses were definitely worth it for the high price while others were just alright and the drinks were excellent. To drink, I got the the Claro/Oscuro and we both got an agua fresca and I got one of their cocktails. Claro/Oscuro Milk Punch: Clarified - Don Fulano Tequila Reposado, Mal Bien Mezcal, Amontillado Sherry, Cocchi Americano, Demerara, Lemon, Charred Habanero Oil (16$) This was a tasty unique cocktail. A bit of smoke from the mezcal along with good tequila with the habanero oil and lemon adding some extra flavor. Would recommend. Agua frescas: Sesame Matcha Horchata and Pear Poleo (7$ each) The sesame matcha horchata was more black sesame focused and it was a wonderful take on the usual horchata. Perhaps a bit sweet but horchatas tend to pretty sweet in general. Apparently poleo is a Spanish term for a type of pennywort which is an herb similar to mint and it was sweet and refreshing. For the food below, I'm listing my chosen course and then theirs. 1st course: Aguachile: Montauk scallop, satsuma mandarin, blood orange, charred habanero oil, spicy peanut oil. She also said it was going to be fluke along with scallop which I was fine with. The server warned me that this was going to be very spicy and her warnings were quite warranted. This was probably one of the single spiciest dishes I've had (with the last food this hot probably being in Thailand) but I found the flavors to be excellent. It was served with some totopos (baked corn tortilla) which were crunchy and tasty. Overall I would recommended it though only for spice heads. Tostada de Remolacha: Beets, guacamole, queso fresco I tried a tiny bit of this. This was also very tasty and there was a good portion. She enjoyed this. 2nd course: Memela de Costilla: Heritage pork rib, chile de arbol, queso fresco This was probably the only disappointing course of what I ordered. The memela was fine but I found the pork rib to not be as flavorful as I expected (even with the chile de arbol) and there wasn't enough queso fresco to drown out some of the meat. This course was just alright and I should probably have done with something else (maybe the venison.) Overall I would pass. Memela de Maria Sabina- Wild mushrooms, goat cheese crema, pasilla I tried a tiny bit and this was a lot better. Same memela of course but the mushrooms had a wonderful flavor from the goat cheese and the pasilla pepper. I would recommend this more over the pork and I'm surprised to say that. 3rd course: Mole Negro: Pekin duck, spring onion, potato This was absolutely fantastic. The mole negro is of course the highlight being an outstanding version of this very rare type of mole. You just don't find it in many places made this perfectly as it takes hours to prepare even with taking shortcuts and they do a great job here. I loved the texture of the duck having a nice crispy outer shell and a wonderful tender inside. The spring onion and potato worked well to sop up the sauce and if I was any more hungry, I would have probably asked for some tortilla for the sauce (I still had the majority of it with a spoon/ the other person have a good amount with their dish.) Enmoladas de Calabaza: Spaghetti squash, sheep's milk cheese, toasted pepita crumble. By comparison to my dish, this was a whole lot worse and easily the weakest dish of the night. As with the name enomoladas, these were enchiladas topped with mole sauce (in this case rojo/red.) The red mole by comparison was just not as well flavored though the cheese and pepitas added some nice textures. Our biggest issue with the dish was the calabaza or spaghetti squash. It was shredded somewhere to a pasta and it was very bland with her having to add my mole to have any semblance of flavor. I think a different vegetable would just work better. Dessert: Churros: Cajeta These were fantastic churros. No real complaints outside of maybe serving the cajeta in a bigger container so it doesn't leak as easily. Arroz con Leche: rice pudding, kumquats, whipped cream This was a much lighter dessert. The rice pudding was fine and the fruit was different than listed online (being kumquats) which was actually a preference. Maybe a little bit too much whipped cream but overall quite tasty but definitely worse than the churros. Overall the food was very good outside of two rather disappointing courses (that being my second and especially her main.) I would normally not reduce a star for two dishes but it's harder to not be picky when the food is this expensive. In terms of a Mexican tasting menu, I think Xixa is a better deal but the mole (very specifically the mole negro) is so good here that I will probably go back and sit at the bar read more

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One Michelin Star. Drinks - Milk Punch is not bad, Sage cocktail was like a sweet juice... Best dish - *The Uni (first course) it's a fun combination and flavors within your mouth! Mexican cheese + spicy drizzle + bean paste layer within tostada it was just an unexpected fun moment once you bite it! *Pork Mole (main) unsure if I love the mole sauce but the pork itself was so so tender! Pretty good dishes - *Duck Mole - very well cooked duck. Mola sauce was good too. Not as memorable dishes - *Beet Tostada *Pork Cheek *Venison Dislike dishes- *Churro - too corn doughy *Chocolate Mole Cake - a terrible version of lava cake. read more

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For a Michelin restaurant with a tasting menu for only $72, this place is 100% with it! Not to mention it's in my home borough of Brooklyn so high fives all around. Loves: + Staff were fantastic and engaged + The food = faves were the mole rojo (main), memela (second), and tuna tartare (first) + Drinks = lovely from tequila milk punch to horchata agua fresca + The price + Nice ambiance Truly an incredible dining experience. Thank you so much, Claro! :) read more

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Great brunch option! The food here is all Oaxacan-inspired and you get 3 courses for $48 which is incredible value for a Michelin starred restaurant. I ordered the tuna tostada, chilaquiles negros, and the churros, all of which were delicious! Service was very friendly as well. read more

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Excellent service with attentive and caring staff. The food is crafted from non GMO ingredients made into a true Oaxacan experience. The place is bustling and busy after 6 PM, which added more to its charm. The owner was ready to rock and roll! read more

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Incredible food, questionable service. My friend and I came here for brunch and got the tasting menu (seems like that's the only option for brunch) or at least that's what was suggested to us. When we sat down, the waitress asked us if we wanted tostadas to start with and we said yes (assuming like most places, chips/guacamole if asked before ordering--is typically complementary). It was not. And we would not have ordered the $18 platter of tostadas had we known. When we ordered our actual food, the servings were generous. The short rib, tuna tostada, and churros were excellent (the churros were freshly made from corn flour) and served with a house made caramel. I don't think I'd come again, despite the food being delicious because we were turned off by the waitress and felt a bit duped into ordering more food than we wanted. read more

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I've been looking forward to this restaurant for some time now. To be honest I was disappointed in the quality of food despite all the other ravishing reviews. Everything we ordered was either lacking in flavor or just too salty or too sweet. It definitely didn't feel like quality food. Granted I could be biased since I don't think I've had Oaxaca food before, but nevertheless, I did not leave with a great impression of Oaxacan cuisine. For context, I do love Mexican and other Latin American cuisine as well. Between the two of us, we had ordered different things to sample their 4 course dinner. We had Cauliflower Tatemada, Aguachile, Garnachas, Memela De Maria Sabina (wild mushrooms), Mole Verde (steelhead trout), Mole Negro (Peking duck), Arroz con Leche, chocolate mole cake. I personally enjoyed the Cauliflower tatemada and the Mole Verde and that's pretty much it. Everything else was sub-average. The Mole Negro was way too salty and not enjoyable at all. The chocolate mole cake was baiting as the white cream on top seemingly looks like ice cream, but it is actually whipped cream. Needless to say, I didn't bother with it at all. I did also try the Claro/Obscuro Milk Punch with the charred habernero oil, I thought it was pretty good since I enjoy mezcal. Would I come back? Probably not. read more

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Had two memorable dining experiences at Claro's this past week. My husband and I first went for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We were so impressed that we came back the same week for brunch. Very attractive space with a casual homey feel. Fun and understated decor. I loved their green outdoor patio featuring a vine tree with actual grapes during the summer. The staff was super pleasant and gave us great recommendations. The food here is on another level. Felt like I traveled to some remote quaint town in Mexico. Every ingredient on a dish served felt authentic and special. Each meal arrived in a beautiful presentation. I liked that they only featured full course meals on their menu: 4 courses for dinner and 3 courses for brunch. You better come for the full experience. All or nothing! The portions for each dish were small to medium size but we were full and satisfied at the end. Here is what we had for dinner -First: Ensalada de tomate ; Tostada de Pulpo. Both great dishes but that octopus was a clear winner. Very memorable dish. -Second: Tacos de Tinga; Memela de Maria Sabina. Equally delicious. The memela was very filling. The tacos were on the small side but so well made! -Main: Mole Rojo (pork cheeks, purslane, stone fruits); Mole Negro (pekin duck, spring onion, potato). The mole rojo sauce was soo good. It married so well with the tender pork cheeks -Dessert: Arroz con leche; chocolate mole cake served with whipped cream. Arroz con leche was our favorite. What we ordered for brunch. -First: Aguachile; Tostada de Esquites. I am huge fan of good fresh corn so the tostada was amazing -Main: Mole Rojo (served with a huge turkey leg); Chilaquiles (braised short rib, mole negro, fried egg, totopos, crema). The chilaquiles was insanely delicious. -Dessert: We both loved the churros and the Helado de Mezcal. Beverages: For dinner we chose the flight of mezcal to pair but we quickly found out we could not keep up since they were so strong. My favorite drink at brunch was the El Carpintero. The Mesquina Verde was a close second. If I were to chose I would come back again for the brunch as the menu felt more attractive. The Tostadas de Pulpo and the Chilaquiles were superstar meals, just unforgettable. Overall, this place already fits our top dining experiences of the year. read more

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We've been to Claro twice, both times were fantastic experiences. We of course start with their amazing cocktails, full of flavor and centered around the flavors of mezcal. My favorite are the clarified milk punches, but we've tried and love them all. Then onto their appetizers, as long as you can take a bit of spicy, do not skip their Aguachile! It's absolutely busting with flavor, wonderful citrus with heat, I wanted to pick the bowl up and finish it like Ramen at the end. Their tostada's are also absolutely delicious, it's worth sampling them all if you're with a group. I had the lamb barbacoa mulita next, which was also fantastic. Perfectly cooked and tender barbacoa, and as always their tortillas were fantastic. We also got the tacos de pescado - which were absolutely delicious and maybe our favorite! Melt in your mouth fish tacos as good as the best you get in sea towns in Mexico. For the mains, Entomatadas had a sauce that took several bites to fully appreciate, and only got better the more you ate - the sign of a great complex sauce. The Mole Negro had a really solid Mole and perfectly cooked duck. Deserts were as amazing as every other course, delicious churros with a unique sauce, and the chocolate mole cake was incredibly rich and melt in your mouth delicious. This is one of our favorite restaurants in NYC/Brooklyn, and we'll keep coming back! read more

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Came here for a birthday brunch and the menu is a set menu of three courses for $45. Didn't know what to expect but this place has had a 1 Michelin star for the last three years and yes, it does deserve it. You can find the menu at www.Clarobk.com We love sharing when we go out for birthday celebrations so we try to taste everything on the menu. We all decided to get the scallops appetizer as we didn't like the other choices as a group. We were very happy with our decision. It was like scallop ceviche with the perfect marinade. But be warned. It's SPICY!!! Since we do like variety, we ended up ordering some apps to try from the bar menu. We tried the empanada and the Tostitos. Both yummy and worth trying. Entrees: The mole short ribs were sold out so we ended up with the mole pork cheek. Delicious. We preferred the pork cheek to the mole chicken. Desserts was probably our least favorite course of the meal. Forgot to take pics. The churros had a weird texture. A little to hard for our liking. Oddly, the rice pudding which we normally don't like was super delicious. The cocktails are delicious. Le Club is the way to go. Definitely worth a try if you like Mexican. read more

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Booked here for a surprise date and wow the food portions were huge! We were both stuffed after entrees and didn't have much stomach to finish our desserts, will come back for bar food to eat the entrees again! 1) Aguachile - warning it is spicy!! Scallops seasoned nicely and comes with crispy tortillas, but they were a bit too spicy for comfort and draws tears and clears up sinus 2) Chilaquiles - sooo good! The short-rib is tender and falls apart and there's two perfectly runny eggs to break 3) Mole Rojo - three giant drumsticks!! Tender and savory, it tasted so good 4) Arroz con leche - very light, not much flavor 5) Chocolate mole cake - rich and chocolately but very heavy and maybe too rich, needed a scoop of ice cream or sorbet to balance it 6) Matcha Sesame horchata - get this! It's nice and light and refreshing, goes really well with the meal read more

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