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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.
3 years ago
Fun vibe- good back music, cozy and what a terrific tequila bar! Food on the menu was full of exotic flavors. I really enjoyed my meal and cocktail. read more
3 years ago
Food was decent. Excellent service. Loved the ambiance, very laid back and causal. We elected for backyard dinning and it was really romantic. The dinning experience was interesting especially since my previous exposure to Mexican food was very limited to tacos, burritos, etc. Definitely worth a try, at least once! read more
5 years ago
The tasting menu ($72pp) was really good. Before coming here I was afraid that I wouldn't be full afterwards but they're really good at pacing you. One advice if you go, ask for some extra tortillas for the mole so you can soak it all up and enjoy every last bite. read more
Claro in Gowanus, Brooklyn is a one- Michelin star Mexican restaurant serving a 4-course tasting menu emphasizing various aspects of Mexican cuisine. For the first, lighter course we got the scallop aquachile and dogfish avocado empanada. For the second, masa-centric course we had the mushroom memela and venison garnachas. The main course featured different moles. We sampled the black mole with duck breast and incredibly tender pull-apart heritage pork cheek with red mole. Ending strong on desserts we enjoyed the churros and creamy arroz con leche. For $74 per person, Claro is serving some of the best value tasting menus in NYC read more
Wanted to love it but only liked it. So I'm slightly disappointed. Atmosphere is very chill, people are very cool and you would never have guessed by walking in it was a 1 Star Mich. Straight to the food. Scallop dish, I was told was very spicy so I didn't get it - just an FYI Tuna tostada was very good. Sauce on the tuna was a tad sweet but still delicious. Pulpo or octopus was probably my favorite thing of the night. They load you up with octopus and the black ink sauce was great. Tacos... were... ok Barbacoa was good. Each taco is small but they come in trios. Lengua was probably the most authentic of the night. A bit salty but it was good. The shrimp was way too dressed up. So much, you didn't even know you were eating shrimp. Rice and beans were super delicious. Beans were very smokey. Chocolate mole lava cake was just ok. Between battle of the 1 Star Mich Mexican restaurants. 1. Casa Enrique. 2. Oxomoco. 3. Claro. read more
4 years ago
We came to Claro on a Wednesday, our reservation was for 6:30pm we were seated at our table right away. Their menu is pre fixed and you can pick from 4+ options for each course. Course 1: We ordered their Aguachile de Fresas and Tostada de Espárragos. The Aguachile was really good, a perfect mix of the sweetness of the strawberry and the spiciness of the chiles. Beware of the spiciness, it's strong. The Tostada de Espárragos was very good you can certainly taste the flavor of the goat cheese followed by the mint. Course 2: Garnachas and Taco de Cangrejo. The Garnachas were simply delicious the masa, ground venison, tomato sauce and cheese go amazingly well. The Taco de Cangrego was overall pretty good, had flavor, it was soft and perfectly seasoned, however, a bit too oily for my taste. Main course: We both had The Mole Negro, the Mole itself was amazing (I'm from Mexico) perfect blend of all the nuts and spices, the duck was taste and I could have done with a little less skin. Dessert: We had the Churros and The Chocolate Mole Cake. The curros were good, first time having corn churros and the caramel was well balanced. The Mole Cake was amazing, perfect closing of a very good 4 course meal. Price: It came around $120 each with tip and tax. Good price point for a Michelin estar restaurant. Service: The service was top notch, the waiter took the time to answer our questions, give us suggestions and we did not feel rush. Drinks: The drinks were also good, we recommend Le Club. Overall it was a great dinning experience, worthy of a one star, 10/10 would come back. read more
4 years ago
Worthy of 2 Michelins Service is excellent, second best after food Keep up the great environment guys read more
A four-course Michelin star tasting menu for $72 in New York? Only at Claro - a Mexican bistro in Brooklyn. I started with EMPANADA DE CAMOTE, a homemade tortilla topped with cheese, peanuts and chili. The spice level was perfect and it was a delicious start to my meal. I continued with the venison garnachas. They were simply splendid. The meat was flavorful and tender! It was my first time having Mexican-inspired venison and it was a unique experience. My main course was the mole negro - a dark chocolate mole sauce with duck. The duck breast was cooked perfectly and the mole sauce was rich and full of flavor. The dish came with some purple potatoes, a perfect side to soak up all the mole sauce. I finished with the chocolate mole cake and it was solid. It was served as a soufflé and was more savory than sweet. Service was pleasant and professional and I highly recommend Claro for an affordable but delicious dinner. read more
The food, service and atmosphere here is excellent. There is a good amount of vegetarian items here. The corn is fresh and delicious. I really enjoyed the creative take on the tlayuda. The corn was delicious as was the main tomato dish. The menu rotates regularly... these items were on the menu in September. The churros crispy on the outside snd soft on the inside, just as it should be. The ambiance is really nice, especially outside. The drinks are well crafted as well. read more
1 year ago
We had a reservation for this place a week ago but fue ti weather we had to reschedule, we called them the same day and they were able to reschedule which it was awesome. The guy on the phone is the host and he was very friendly and welcoming. We started the night off with drinks, we ordered the frozen mezcal margarita (one of the best margaritas I've ever had) and the Carpintero (sage infused mexcal with some other liquor and pineapple very refreshing). Both drinks packed a punch. They also have beer and mezcal tasting. For the food you can see what I think of each dish on the photo description. Overall, the food is amazing, it feels fresh, made to order, and all the flavors are there. I'm by no means a pro on Mexican cousin but I've had my fair share of miles, and claro nails the mole rojo right on the head. It is the right balance of bitter, tangy and sweet that most restaurants get wrong, so please try the mole rojo of you ever visit this place. One thing I would add to the main dishes is probably some sort of starch or carb. A side of tortilla along with the mole rojo would go amazing so all that mole is not left behind. I would definitely give it a try for brunch, and when the menu is different so that I can try new things. read more
Summary: This place genuinely surprised me with how much I ended up enjoying it. I was expecting just a nice dinner out for the night, and was blown away with the flavors and overall amazingly made food. Food: To start we got the Aguachile, which for this particular night was made with jalapenos, and was way hotter than what we were expecting. That being said, it was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the wide variety of the textures and flavors, from the softness of the scallop, to the crunchiness of the jicama and radish, to the tastiness of the tomatoes, this was a standout dish. It would have shined even more if it was less spicy. Next we got the pork memala which was delicious as well. The memela tasted freshly made was was delicious. The pork on top had a nice flavor and the dish was overall enjoyable to eat. The mole was quite good as well. We got extra tortillas (which tasted delicious and freshly made!) and ate it with the mole. It had a nice sweet but savory taste that went really we'll with the falling off the bone goodness of the short rib. Service: Excellent service, our server was helpful in helping us pick on the menu items and was attentive to our needs. read more
7 years ago
Claro, ONE Star Michelin 2019 Tacos, tostadas, quesadilla and mole the Oaxacan way in Gowanus! The outdoor space is wonderful! Trellis has fruiting grapevines and the alcohol list is superb. My favorite is a cocktail called Huracan, a slush with blend of rums, passion fruit and other fruits I don't recall because I got dizzy We found a lovely caterpillar on our table! It's in my pictures ! Server put it back on the leaves. We met Chef TJ Steele! Thank you, Chef! #claronyc #michelinstar #michelininspectors #michelinguide #oaxacanfood @ Claro Restaurant read more
WOW! Wowowow. Fantastic all around and a must visit, even as a vegetarian! Service was elite and I appreciated all the recommendations they were throwing our way. I think I struck gold with how a vegetarian should order from the prix fixe dinner. The asparagus tostada is ridiculous as the Oaxacan cheese takes over the dish and had me craving more (but this is the perfect app portion!) Loved the presentation and this was my favorite dish. The memela tortilla was extremely dense and served as a great layer for the dish. The mushrooms were ripe with flavor but may have overtaken a bit. The main entomatadas were solid and filled with delicious ricotta; I thought the sauce felt a bit too bland and kind of store-bought, but it was tasty. The rice pudding was the better of the two desserts we got, but it wasn't the star for sure. I also got the agua fresca but I think that was a miss and would not have done it again; seems like they are very well known for their mezcal if that's up your alley! Would fully urge anyone to come here. It nets to ~100$ per person but it is very worth it. Pottery adorning the restaurant is so charming. damn, if I was made of money, I'd come back often :-) read more
We were able to experience Claro again and loved the food! We tried some new apps and a dessert. It's still difficult to get a Resy I got mine a few weeks prior. So plan ahead. We ordered the yellowfin tuna tostada again because it left such an impression last time. It was delicious and refreshing and I recommend anyone coming here to get it. We tried for the first time the asparagus and ramp quesadilla. It had a delicious creamy cheese on the inside and the outside was crunchy. Def an amazing app. We also ordered the Maria Sabina memela. It had beautiful roasted mushrooms with a creamy goat cheese an it was on a pizza/tortilla. We thought this was very interesting and delicious. Lastly, we ordered the short rib mole negro. My fav from last time. Amazing flavors and the short rib was delicate and juicy. We tried out the mole chocolate cake and we found this a savory/sweet dessert. There was something very perplexing about it. We weren't sure if we liked it or didn't. Just an FYI, Claro's chairs are extremely uncomfortable. They are wooden folding chairs. I'm unsure why they have such chairs like this. Anyone with back problems will have an issue. read more
This is a 3.5 rating. The restaurant is a bit out of the way in Brooklyn. As we drove there we were not sure about it as the surrounding area was a bit "sketchy". When we got there our table was not ready and the bar was reserved for eating so we had to go next door to wait. Our reservation was for 9pm and we got seated about 9:20-9:30pm, so be prepared to wait. The place is a single room and a bit tight, but well decorated and amazingly the noice did not get too loud. The wait staff was nice and helpful. The food was good, but for the cost we prefer Cosme in Manhattan. We had tacos camarones with chipotle sauce, mole with duck, tuna tostada and pulpo tostada. Each dish was very good and worth a try. We also had very nice margaritas to wag the food down. Bottom line is that it was very good. The main problem is that there was nothing that stood out that justified the cost of going from Manhattan to Brooklyn for; if you are in Brooklyn this may be a great option versus having to go into Manhattan. Btw - everything on the menu including deserts is gluten free and that is a really nice thing to be able to report. read more
This is a real steal for brunch - $45 for three courses! You'll definitely leave with a full stomach. While I thought the food was delicious, I also don't think there was anything that particularly wowed me. It's more like a solid Mexican place with a good brunch deal... but to be fair their dinner menu is different, so maybe that is where they stand out? I had the aguachile (scallops) to start, and I thought the scallops were fresh and I liked the ceviche like sauce. For main, I got the chilaquiles (braised short rib). The meat was very tender easy to pull apart, though I guess I was expecting something more unique for a Michelin star restaurant. I think my favorite was actually the churros, but I don't think you can ever go wrong with churros, especially when it comes out piping hot. It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. Overall I'm glad I tried it - it's worth trying if you're ever in the neighborhood. read more
Went for my fiances birthday with some friends. Made the reservation 3 weeks in advance. 2 weeks beforehand I called and asked if there was any way we could expand it to 7 so his sister could join us. I was given an email and told that was the only way so after getting off the phone I immediately sent an email explaining the predicament. I knew there was a large chance they wouldnt be able to accommodate another person but was very disappointed that nobody ever emailed me back. The good news is, that was the only negative thing I experienced. We had a 2pm reservation and when we arrived there was a table ready for us. The room is very small but still looks nice. The waitress was super kind and after explaining the preset brunch menu, asked if we had any allergies. From there she talked to the kitchen and promptly came back and told us which options would not work, which ones could be altered and even offered us some off menu options. We all then picked our 3 courses and ordered drinks. Everything came out wonderfully paced and the table was even cleaned and silverware swapped in between courses. The thing that stood out most was everyone enjoyed every single thing they got, everything was delicious. We left feeling full and it wasnt super expensive. I would definitely go back! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
BLUF: Amazing! Outstanding! Fantastic! Claro's three course pre-fixe was so delicious.The starters: aguachile and cauliflower. The aguachile is spicy! However that's not all it is, the blend of the mandarin, blood orange, jicama, radish, scallop all work in great harmony. Pairing with the cauliflower that had a creamy dressing was advantageous, as the cauliflower helped tame the heat. The mains: chilaquiles and mole rojo. So we'll prepared. Tender, flavorful, and unique. Going back and forth between the two was a delight. The desserts: chocolate mole cake and churros. Churros were crispy and the chocolate/caramel/goat milk dip was the best chocolate dip I've ever had. The cake was leagues above even the best molten chocolate cake. Touch of savory, sweet, bitter. Le Bernardin, please take some notes from Claro about dessert. Last but not least, thank you Lydia for the fantastic service and care. Above and beyond. read more
5 years ago
Claro has a beautiful outdoor dining area that is perfect for the summer. I went here for a birthday dinner with a group if girlfriends and we all enjoyed our meals. I would like to note that only pre fix was available for dinner which was $72 per person. My favorite dish was the churros! Also, my friend ordered the soft shell crab, which I thought was the best out of the entree. I would definitely consider coming here again. read more
What a way to end 2020. Claro has been on my bucket list since a year and we were lucky to find an opening on Dec31st. I can say it's worth the hype and the Michelin star it carries. They have a cute backyard seating well heated for cold winter nights. You can only opt for pre fix dinner menu consisting of four courses. (Not sure if it was always the case) We felt like kids in a Candy shop, was difficult to pick as almost everything looked exciting. We started with some recommended cocktails. Loved it so much that had to get the name of mezcal from the waiter to buy one for home. For first course I ordered aguachile with scallops, fruits and spicy habanero. The spiciness awakened every sense of mine. I wouldn't say I loved it but it was a well made dish. Tacos Tinga with lamp belly for second course actually won my heart. I'm not sure if I have better tacos than this ever in my life. The succulent lamp belly filling, cheese n greens, took me to another world. I could eat those tacos all my life. The third course got me excited, I ordered Mole Negro stuffed quail. The meat was again soft, juicy and well cooked. I couldn't make out the filling but it was tender and extremely flavorful minced meat. Despite being pretty stuffed I devoured the entire quail. Who leaves such delicious food on the table. Now let's come to the dessert, the grand finale was epic, like ending the meal with a bang. Chocolate mole cake tasted like heaven. Despite having no appetite, I couldn't help finish half the cake. Ended with warm mint tea to wash my sins down. Only one feedback we have is from my friend, the hot chocolate with alcohol was pretty watered down n tasteless. We walked out happy, over stuffed and satiated. I am already planning a second visit to this place, maybe for brunch this time. Such epic places should be preserved. Deserves five stars for the variety, taste, effort, ambience and customer delight. read more
3 years ago
First of all, the restaurant is doing everything right in terms of opening during covid. Tables were actually spread apart, masks were worn, etc. Tostada - delicious, but hard to share. Scallop ceviche - very flavorful sauce. One of the highlights of the meal - I can never get enough of scallop ceviche! Empanada de huitlacoche - probably one of my favorites. This was actually my first time trying huitlacoche, also known as corn mushroom or Mexican truffle. It. Was. Delicious. Garnachas - to be honest I'm not sure this was a super memorable dish for me. I could get the venison taste though (I've tried venison jerky before, and the venison flavor wasn't overpowered by the rest of the flavors which I appreciated) Mole rojo - meat is of pork cheek. I would say if you're hungry, get this dish. It was super filling (so much that I actually couldn't finish it), but so flavorful! Mole negro - meat of this dish is quail. Reminded me of duck, but less tender. Very delicate. The dessert that really solidified this meal though was the mole chocolate cake. Get it!!!!! It's so so so so good!!! read more
4 years ago
Food was decent but was hard for us to enjoy the meal after the host crammed 6 of us into a booth fit for 4 people. We asked early on to move our table reservation to another table, they refused. We were sat during the restaurant's opening minutes, at 6pm. So we instead spent the next 2.5 hours shoulder to shoulder trying to take bites conservatively. The table next to us, which we requested to move wasn't seated until we left...again 2.5 hours later. I would love to give this place another chance but spending $1000 to be crammed into a corner with no light and extremely uncomfortable conditions is unacceptable. If you plan on bringing a big party, ask to not sit there. read more
During a chilly Saturday afternoon, found this spot that had an inviting outdoor patio with heat lamps abound. Able to snag a seat for two before their 5pm dinner service (snacks available before then). Settled on the Churros ($10) to share to go along with a glass of wine ($16). Wine is good, though served cold, which isn't great considering it was a red wine and a cold day. Churros come out shortly after, three long pieces served alongside a caramel sauce. The menu had stated that the item comes with a chocolate sauce; turns out they were out of this, so they corrected their mistake by offering two shots of their hot chocolate. The chocolate is too thin to really pair with the churros and the inside is slightly undercooked. On the plus side, their outside seating area is really nice. Probably a better option for dinner. read more
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Two meals at Claro, two amazing experiences. The first time we dined in, we had no idea it was an esteemed restaurant. We were grocery shopping nearby and wanted an early dinner so we stopped in. The menu sounded creative and delicious so we were excited to order and it was really hard to choose! We decided on the aguachile which came with fluke that day, as well as the pork cheeks, tuna tostada, and tostadas with salsa and guacamole. Everything was bursting with a symphony of flavors that we just did not see coming. The food here is straightforward but complex and the quality of the ingredients is unmatched. The aguachile has an addictive, tingly spice that leaves you wanting more, and the fluke was so fresh and delicious. The quality of the tuna was also insane. The fish glistened like rubies on top of that handmade tostada, with supremes of seasonal citrus and crispy chicharrones. The mole could make you cry. Someone's grandma somewhere is missing a treasured recipe haha! The pork cheeks themselves are fall-apart, melt-in-your-mouth tender and pair perfectly with the tangy dressed bitter greens and sweet pear. I didn't stop thinking about this meal until we could afford to go back and eat there again! Last week we stopped in for their pre-fixe brunch which is $48/pp and comes with 3 courses. Now, we did not expect to get full sized portions. We were not mentally prepared. But we GOT PREPARED because there's no way any of this food will go to waste. The portions are INCREDIBLY generous for a 3 course pre-fixe and I feel we got an amazing value. I ordered the pork cheek mole again, because, how could I not? It was just as perfect as I remembered. I also had the aguachile again, which came with scallops this time. There wasn't much scallop in there, and I preferred the fluke, however the sweetness of the scallop was delicious. I just wish there were either larger pieces or more scallop in general. It's not a huge complaint, because we got a TON of food, but I think if I ordered it a la carte I'd want more. But again, the taste was perfect. Consistency isn't a problem here. My partner had the tuna tostada (again, it was gorgeous and perfect in every way) and the chilaquiles. Delicious! Perfectly cooked eggs. We also ordered several cocktails which were all made quickly and efficiently by the talented and busy bartender who was also our server, as well as an a la carte dish, the octopus tostada. This was the only thing that wasn't a home-run for me but it was still good. My favorite cocktail had coconut, green chartreuse, and mezcal. I forget the name but it was smoky, sweet, bright and grassy with a smooth coconutty finish. Delish! The desserts were also INSANE! Desserts are usually an afterthought, even in Michelin starred places, but not here. Traditional Mexican sweets, made the Claro way. The churros were clearly made with their masa, soft and almost creamy inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, and paired well with the caramel sauce. My partner wished for chocolate sauce, but I was very happy with the caramel. The arroz con leche will haunt my dreams forever. It's one of my favorite things and their version is rich, decadent, and elevated. Topped with roasted pineapple, it's a satisfying and well balanced dessert that's not too sweet! Go for it if you don't have the biggest sweet tooth. The bartender also gave us a limited edition chocolate bar when we left. It was incredible. Thank you Claro team for some of the most refreshing and delicious food we've had in a while! Service 10/10 Ambiance vibe/vibe Food fuego / fuego read more
3 years ago
Pre-COVID dining experience here. Claro is affordable, Michelin-star Oaxacan food. That alone should put it immediately on your radar. We came pre-COVID with reservations with a group of five for dinner. The dinner experience here is easy-going and casual with the focus on food and drink rather than fanfare. It's a breath of fresh air to have such acclaimed food that isn't 1) American New, 2) French, 3) Japanese, 4) Expensive. The menu is small and simple - a great sign in my opinion. The mezcal and cocktails were seriously good with an excellent selection of mezcal you don't find elsewhere easily. With a group of five, we nearly ordered one of every food item on the menu and shared it around family-style. My favorite was the mole negro with braised short rib. The médula ósea (bone marrow) barbacoa was the craziest thing on the menu. You eat the delicious bone marrow then take a shot of mezcal using the empty bone marrow as a trough. Overall, this was one of the best meals I've ever had and has put Oaxaca on my travel short list. read more
6 years ago
Brunch at an Oaxacan spot in Brooklyn. This aguachile in the first slide was my FAV. A little spicy. A little lime. YUM. 2) The beet tostada 3) Enchiladas 4) Arroz con leche 5) Chilaquiles with braised short rib. All of it, wow. The only thing I didn't like was the chocolate mole cake. That one, you can skip. read more
Was in town for a Mets game and took my in-laws, fiance and a friend here for the tasting brunch. Three courses: first, main, and dessert. I also added the curated Mescal flight ($38). I had the scalloping strawberry and habanero sauce as my first; the scallops were cooked perfectly, and the radishes in the strawberry and habanero sauce were an unusual and very welcome flavor. My main as the chicken in roja mole; just a divine set of flavors that my keyboard can't express. Three others had the shortrib chilequiles; also a deep set of supportive flavors. I finished with the chocolate mole; the texture was silky and hard to define, very rich flavor but light as well. The churros were good but not mindblowing. I also had the bloody maria with mescal - recommended. Will be back for the full dinner for sure! read more
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4 years ago
This place is definitely worth the trip out to Brooklyn! Upon entering the restaurant, the smells are mouth-wateringly delicious and a giant mural on the wall (that shows a human being cooked in a giant pot by goats) offers a strangely endearing vibe. The food was incredibly flavorful and delicious too! The Tostada de Pulpo (an octopus tostada) was a favorite- an explosion of flavors with tender octopus and fresh cilantro. The homemade churros were also the perfect way to end the meal. They were so crispy and indulgently sweet, especially with their caramel-like dip (that was also served in an adorable owl cup AWE). read more
5 years ago
Our whole dining experience at Claro was great. We had a reservation for outdoor seating, and were worried when it started raining, but they were so accommodating and moved us inside. The ambiance and food lived up to expectations. Favorite dishes included the ensalada de tomate, tostada de esquites (soooo good!!), tacos de tinga, churros, and arroz con leche. Highly recommend for a night out to celebrate a special occasion, or if you're just looking for an amazing dining experience. read more
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Brooklyn, NY 11215
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