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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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
7 years ago
Claro is a Mexican restaurant featuring Oaxacan cuisine in Gowanus, Brooklyn. My husband, David, read about this Michelin star restaurant and insisted we go as they are a gluten-free establishment. Turns out Executive Chef, T.J. Steele has a gluten allergy, himself. The food and service were outstanding. They were incredibly accommodating to my garlic allergy and offered me a number of safe options. Everything we ate was truly delicious. I loved it so much we went back the following week for lunch. If you live in NY or are visiting I highly recommend a trip to Claro. The restaurant is dedicated to making everything by hand, including the masa, cheeses, chorizo and moles. All the meat and produce is organic and sourced locally when possible and mostly everything is non-GMO. *Garlic-Free & Gluten-Free Options read more
5 years ago
Idk man. I really wanted to like this place, but there's absolutely no way you can convince me that these tacos should be on any type of tasting or prefix menu for $70. Sparse meat, majority of it tortilla, and no standout salsa. Michilen guide said they run out of Barbacoa some times so I genuine felt like I was being skimped on because I had a 8pm reservation ... Tuna tostada was ok but just felt like a sushi roll on top of a tostada. Good but not fantastic, Oxomocco is far superior. Overall the prefix idea is cute but much of the menu would've been better done in an a la carte format. I left feeling hungry & as if I got swindled by the prefix course. Otherwise, great service, awesome cocktails, but for $70 a head, that was def not of value. Maybe add a taco and fill up them tacos up some more then we can start talking... read more
3 years ago
Claro is clearly not your ordinary Mexican restaurant. This is not the place to bring a picky date who thinks she can just order a chicken quesadilla if she doesn't see anything she likes on the menu. They aren't just doing simple (but awesome) tacos like you get from El Atoradero at Parklife a few blocks away. Likewise, this is not the hearty portions of rice and beans Tex Mex you get at Lobo over on Court. This is New Brooklyn Mexican, where the food is beautiful, delicious, and very, very small. Also spicy, and often weird. Weird can be wonderful, or it can be the worst; thankfully, Claro winds up in the former category far more often than the latter. The shrimp aguachile will punch you in the face with its refreshing heat. The mole negra is dope; I always worry that mole may be too chocolatey, but this sauce layered over a roasted chicken leg is deeply flavorful, complex, and so very tasty. I don't even know how to describe the squash salad other than strange, but I love it. Chile rellenos are always a good decision. A scallop tostada has replaced the lobster on the menu, and it's actually gorgeous (I wish the low lighting would let me do it proper justice in a photo), and lets the fresh seafood shine. The barbacoa is perhaps my favorite dish, but absolutely needs more tortillas to balance out the meaty deliciousness (how're you just going to give us three?). Unsurprisingly, these dishes are all "designed to share," and yet very, very difficult to do so. Cutting memelas into six pieces with a butter knife isn't ideal, but goddamn are the memelas tasty. I thoroughly enjoyed my tiny sliver of each. The ingredients seem to change often, but of the two we've had, I prefer the pork to the squash (because I always prefer the pork, but the squash was still excellent). The high quality apparent in the back of the house extends to the bar; I'd call the Nectar Negra the best new cocktail I've had in some time. Perhaps it just appeals to my palate, but the balance of the smoky mezcal, the sweet blackberries and serrano honey, the acidity of lemon juice, and the fresh punch of cilantro...this is balanced, good work. If anything strays to the dark side of weird, I'd say it was dessert. On the one hand, the frozen candied apple with goat's milk was tart and sweet and kind of worked. The candied squash with whipped cream, less so. This was described to us as almost a squash pie without the crust, and it certainly could've benefited from a crust, in this man's opinion. I do appreciate that they are trying new things, though. It seems fitting in the space vacated by the avant-garde (but occasionally awful) Pines, and I'm happy to report that Claro is far more consistent than their predecessor, and just a better restaurant overall. Looking forward to my next visit. read more
Claro has adapted to outdoor dining brilliantly -- with a superb setup in the back of the restaurant secluded from the busy Brooklyn streets. As others have said, the $72 four-course tasting menu is great value for a Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. The food is so, so good. The Oaxacan cuisine which it self-described as is colorful and flavorful, and the restaurant boasts unique spins on classic dishes like tacos and empanadas. Furthermore, the cocktail selection is amazing, and I tried the 'El Carpintero' which had a distinct smokey flavor that was super addictive. My highlight from the dinner was the Mole de Elote, which is a magical combination of tilefish and corn, but all of the other dishes we ordered were delicious too. Overall, if you're a fan of innovative cuisine and Mexican food, Claro is surely one of the best players in the space. It definitely lived up to my expectations and I'm looking forward to returning. read more
3 years ago
DAYUM!!! It's been a while since I've had such good Mexican food in NYC. They have a pretty spacious backyard with plants-covered roof - great atmosphere for a weekend brunch! Currently they're only offering pre-fix menu where you can choose an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert for $45. My friend and I both got the Aguachile Rojo for appetizers. It's so good but SO SPICEY!! For real if you can't handle chili spice at least on an intermediate level, don't order or ask if they can adjust it for you. I'm usually the one who like spicy food and I finished my iced latte plus 3 more cups of iced water to finish this bowl. It was worth it tho. The amberjack slices were super fresh and paired great with cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. I got the Memela for entree and it was amazing! I've never tried anything like it before. The taste is soft, a light tomato sauce with poached eggs and a lot of (goat?) cheese. UGH SO GOOD. The Mezcal icecream was delish as well. If they sell this in pints we'd all be drunk on our couches. I have no complaints whatsoever about the food. However I think with what we ended up paying it should be a $$$ place. read more
Worth every penny, worth every minute of the drive. You must have the Mole Rojo $18.00 braised Heritage pork cheeks and Mole Negro $26.00 braised short rib. I wish I took pictures but it was so soft and delicious that pictures were the last thing on my mind. The salad showed in the pictures, tho I don't know the name. It's just a perfect balance between the jalapeño slices, juicy tomatoes, and soft goat cheese. Don't forget the pickled ramps and cabbage on the side. This will blow your mind away. Don't waste anytime, order ahead and pick up!!! read more
4 years ago
This place is wavering between a 3/4 stars. The service and waitstaff was what pushed it to 4 stars. The food was delicious, the 4 course prefixe had a good mix of options organized from lightest to heaviest within each course. 1st Course: The Aguachile had an amazing spice left to satisfy only by eating more and more. This was the best dish of the night and our first dish. 2nd course: Taco de Cangrejo was also delicious, but a little dry. It ended up being a perfect follow up to the aguachile, a nice pairing of wet and dry. A little more lime Mayo or even fresh spritz of lime juice woulda have been amazing. Garnachas had a nice texture to it, and did not have any drawbacks of the venison, no weird aftertaste or gaminess. Satisfying and not too heavy! 3rd course: Mole Rojo has a pork cheek with the texture of pulled pork. It was delicious, the mole itself was lacking a bit of that punch that I've seen in others. But helped compliment and bring out the cheek as the star. The salad was a nice accompaniment Mole Negro star ended up not being the duck, but the leek in the center. The duck was well cooked, but the leek had the best flavor, almost smoky and sweet, just a delight to eat. 4th course: We regretted not choosing the churros as they looked delicious but the Mole Cake was amazing. Reminded me of some of the best lava cake I had with a nice subtle spice to it! The Arroz con Leche was just as good, sweeter with a nice surprise lurking on the bottom of the glass! Overall, great experience, great vibe, great people! Food 3/5 Food was solid, but nothing out of the world or amazing. It could have been we had the unfortunate occurrence of not getting the star dishes or wasn't the best day of prep. In either scenario, the $72 prefixe guides you through a nice sampling and delicious adventure of Oaxacan cuisine Service 5/5 Waitstaff was fun and enjoyable to talk to! Host was fast and responsive, helped out everywhere. The team at Claro is amazing and truly carried the night! read more
Claro serves hipster Mexican food in elegant earthen dishes. Food is unusual and very pretty and tasty. The descriptions of the food on the menu do not do justice to the amazing delectable morsels of food. Wow I wish I could go back in time and serve this food at my wedding luncheon . It would be perfect little bites for a spring / summer outdoor wedding . I would definitely return to sample every dish on the menu. read more
This is one of the best sit-down Mexican places I've ever had. Each item, from the appetizers to the dessert, was at least a 8/10 (okay, minus the chicken leg with mole, I'd recommend skipping that). I went for brunch and it was tremendous value at $48 per person, and better yet, there's no wait and plenty of seats. I will definitely be back. read more
5 years ago
Service and Environment [4/5] - Small sized restaurant but they have a nice patio in the back. Full house on the Saturday we visited but our server was attentive and checked on us a couple times. Food [4/5] - It costs you $45 for three-course brunch. I am impressed with the food quality and portion. They serve Mexican food with unique twist to almost every dishes and made them special. We did family style so I was able to try almost every dishes on their brunch menu. * Aguachile [4/5]: Spicy and citrusy. Fluke was fresh and I love the idea that they added blood orange to it. * Empanada De Papa [4.5/5]: Must dish!! Potato filling inside and they made this to perfection. Crunchy outside and soft inside with flavorful potato paste. * Tostada De Esparragos [4.5/5]: I like this one the most among all starters. Taco at the bottom had this unique favor and went so well with the goat cheese sauce. * Masa Pancake [3.5/5]: Fluffy pancakes with a hint of corn flavor. Good! * Mole Rojo [4.5/5]: Order this! Chicken was so moisture and flavorful. Best chicken I have ever had. * Chilaquiles [N/A]: I don't eat beef. My party commented that they would choose the chicken dish over this short rib dish. read more
3 years ago
Took my husband here for his birthday! Can't say enough good things about "Britain", one of the waitresses. She gave great service and was very attentive. Loved the vegetarian dish and even the rice was cooked well. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more
4 years ago
4.5 stars. Excellent food, good drinks, service at the bar meh, and prices definitely on the high side for tacos ($18 for 3), which is still a hard adjustment for anyone who has lived out west (where they are consistently good and inexpensive). We enjoyed ourselves, nonetheless, and I wouldn't contest the Michelin star. Drinks: mine was the Baya Sangriente, with a beet espadin, gentian, blueberry, and pastis, a nice blend of tastes, a bit of a punch, and not sweet (which is a good thing). My partner got a a beer (Monopolio Negra) and a shot of mezcal to be sipped. Food: we began with an excellent shareable portion heirloom tomato salad. It was very tasty and beautifully plated, a big thumbs up. Next were the tacos. The tacos de camarones were fantastic, with wild shrimp, chipotle (to give it bit of a spicy kick), and quesillo. Would definitely order again. The tacos de barbacoa were similarly tasty, with juicy sourced farm goat and guajillo. Atmosphere is Brooklyn hipster, tattooed staff, curious/cool artwork, low lighting, etc., perfect for post-industrial Gowanus. The crowd on a Monday night was older, whiter, and less interesting than I had expected. Service was quick for food, helpful at the door, and sort of gruff/not especially helpful at the bar when we asked questions. read more
Been wanting to try this place esp cause it's in Brooklyn ! Yay! 1. Whatever you do get the Mole negro with beef short rib - it was soooooo GOOD . Like the meat just melted off . Amazingly cooked . It comes w a side of potatoes that I didn't care for . We actually got a side of their tortillas which were delicious We also got the tuna tostada which works great as an appetizer it's extremely refreshing and the sauce is absolutely delicious . I think they switch out the base meat sometimes they do yellowfin or even salmon . We also got the pork memela which was yum but was nothing super special that stood out . It has some heat . We also got the Hurcan drink which was a slushy mix of different rums and passion fruit . Tasted a lot like mango and was slightly spiced . Was super delicious . Finally for desert we got the mole chocolate cake which we did not like at all. I'd skip this wasn't worth it at all . The decor isn't anything to write home about and the service was fine . But the one thing that's super amazing was that mole dish! read more
6 years ago
I went here with my girlfriend right before indoor dining shut down again in NYC. I can honestly say that this was one of the better dining experiences i've had in NYC. We both ordered the Prix Fixe menu and I got: Tuna Tostada (5 stars) Mole Negro (5 stars) Churros (5 stars) Every dish was amazing. The tuna tostada had so many fresh ingredients and was EXTREMELY tasty. The Mole Negro was unbelievable as well. The pork was so tender I could pull it apart with my fork, and the Mole sauce was very rich and delicious. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more
Had dinner at Claro on Friday evening. It was a tremendous meal with distinct and flavorful items in an unconventional space. Quality: Enjoyed a near perfect meal at Claro, a wonderful return to indoor dining. We went into the Four Course Dinner, planning to share everything, and I'm so glad that we did. There was not a single bad dish among our selections. In the first round we went with the Aguachile, a spicy scallop ceviche, and the Tostada de Pulpo. Both were excellent, largely because of the perfect blend of flavor for the seafood items. For the second course we had the Garnachas with venison, and the Tacos Campechanos with lengua. The tacos may have been my favorite bite of the evening, the lengua had a melt in your mouth texture that was so delicious. For mains we had the Mole Rojo with pork cheeks, and the Mole Negro with stuffed quail. The sauces were unbelievable, while the meats they chose were moist and tender. And our meal ended with Arroz Con Leche and Churros, sweet, simply, and excellent. During the meal I also had two cocktails, the spicy Maquina Verde, and the only disappointing item of the night the Frozen Mezcal Margarita. The only other thing I could complain about is I wish they provided sharper knives, especially for the Mole Negro. Quantity: An ideal sized tasting menu, which will leave you satisfied, not stuffed. Value: $12-$16 for Cocktails. $72 for the Four Course Dinner. Ambiance: Claro is located in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn. It is in a cool little stretch with a few restaurants and bars, surrounded otherwise by warehouses and storage facilities. The inside area of the restaurant is fairly small, but they have a sizable backyard patio. We took one of only three inside tables, which sat us near the bar. The artwork inside is funky and strange, and the music was all over the place, but they really embrace their own unique vibe. Even with just a quick glance, I know I want to return when it is slightly warmer for an outdoor patio brunch. Crowd: Don't expect to be able to just walk-in, especially with the current COVID restrictions. This is a popular spot, and you should be prepared to make reservations at least a week in advance. Service: The service is excellent, as you would expect of a Michelin starred restaurant. Every element of the meal is carefully coordinated from when they bring out drinks to the pacing of each dish. And with the capacity limits, the number of staff members circulating to make sure the meal is perfect is even more noticeable. Parking: Even with outdoor dining stealing some street spots, still relatively easy to find parking in the area. read more
4 years ago
Met up with friends at Claro for brunch. And we had the tasting menu for brunch. The decor, service and atmosphere were impeccable. And the food and drinks were amazing. Will definitely come back to for diner menu. read more
Located in gritty-industrial Gowanus, this one Michelin-starred restaurant feels oddly out of place with its surroundings. There is a marked contrast between the warm wood, vibrant colors, and kitschy artwork adorning the walls of this popular Oaxacan restaurant and the empty lots and rundown warehouses lining the streets of this decidedly blue-collar neighborhood. Claro is appropriately hyped, and definitely deserving of its culinary distinction. The restaurant offers excellent service, accessible and delicious fare, and an intimidating and unnecessarily complex drinks menu - a menu that can only be deciphered with the assistance of your friendly and knowledgeable server, mind you! We went with a trio of small plates served with a side of plain white rice: an order of the Pork Memela, Tostada de Pulpo y Tocino, and Chipotle Camarones and Quesillo Tacos (3 tacos; +$5-$6 for an additional taco). The Pork Memela was our favorite dish of the evening, with deep flavors and spice owing to the use of chile de arbol. The pork was incredibly tender, served over a semi-soft bed of homemade tortilla. The Totstada de Pulpo y Tocino was also well-executed. The octopus was perfectly cooked and the dish was appropriately spiced. The Chipotle Camarones and Quisillo Tacos were just okay. The shrimp was cooked well, but the flavors didn't really standout. What rubbed me the wrong way was charging $4 for a side of plain white rice that had this sticky consistency. That said, the cocktails were solid and well priced and we really enjoyed our evening at Claro. This place merits a return visit! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Everyone should go here! It's in Brooklyn but totally worth it to travel out there. I'm also pretty sure they have the most extensive mezcal list I've seen in New York, outside of Austin. It's a small kitchen and space but they dominate in every aspect! I was especially impressed with their beverage program - definitely one of the better cocktails I've had. I came here with one other person and we basically had the entire menu... and every dish was well executed but their Tortas were my favorite. I also loved how the bone marrow dish came with a mezcal pairing (so clever!) Can't wait to go back! read more
Our second time at Claro was just as good as the first. The tuna tostado is hands down the best dish on the menu and my fav raw tuna dish. Tostado pulpo was also delicious. We didn't care for the molotes which was like a croquette stuffed with chorizo. The turkey tacos had a unique delicious flavor profile with just a hint of blue cheese. The pork memela was great as well read more
4 years ago
one of my favorite meals in New York! $72 for a four course Michelin star meal is an amazing deal, and their garden is one of the best in town. Absolutely incredible experience start to finish, and great colorful cocktails too. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I was excited to try this place since I had heard that it earned one michelin star. The location was unassuming, and the ambience for a michelin star restaurant was casual and hip, which I appreciated. I went for lunch with a couple friends on Sunday. Service was quick and there was no wait. We shared the Yellowfin tostada, Chorizo Memela, Pork Memela, and the Breakfast Mamela. My favorites were the Yellowfin tostada and the Breakfast Mamela. The crispiness of the crispy pig head in the Breakfast Memela perfectly balanced the soft tortilla. I loved the spiciness of the Yellowfin tostada. The Chorizo and Pork Memelas were flavorful but I felt lacking a bit in texture. Overall, the food was delicious but didn't live up to the price tag (~$16-24 for each item) or Michelin Star. read more
8 years ago
We stumbled upon this place while looking for a Mexican restaurant and didn't even realize that it had a Michelin star, but after eating the food we realized that it was completely deserved. The atmosphere is very cozy, with very interesting artwork on the wall (there's one with three goats cooking a human in a pot?) but still it's very cozy. The service was great and the staff was very attentive. We had the scallop ceviche to start, which had a very unique taste on its own but when paired with the tortilla it was so delicious and the scallops were perfectly cooked. We had the yellowtail tostada and it was really fresh and delicious! We also had the mole negro, which was the absolute highlight of our dish. It was recommended for us to get tortillas for it, but we totally didn't need it because the mole was delicious on its own. read more
4 years ago
tbh, the food here was mid. nothing really special. still good food but very average. I think it could be that i'm not a fan of the tasting menu. it was overall just okay. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Amazing mezcal centric restaurant. The menu changes frequently so sadly I cannot name everything we ordered but it was all delicious! We did the set 4 course meal & chose our own mezcal instead of the pairing. Phenomenal! Ceviche, softshell crab, braised lamb, to give you an idea. Do come here hungry and ready to enjoy! Especially if you love mezcal! Pro-tip get a reservation & if the time you want isn't available call and inquire! read more
7 years ago
Hands down one of the best restaurants in Brooklyn. My mom took me here (she's been a handful of times) and every single thing we ate was absolutely amazing. The cocktails are delicious as well. We had the fluke crudo, mushroom tostada, tuna tostada and the scrambled egg brunch dish (i forgot the name !!) i was so happy when we left and i will absolutely be back. read more
2 years ago
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284 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Gowanus
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(347) 721-3126
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