Oxomoco

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  • replying to u/Effective-Papaya-790: Im planning to go in March since Ive heard a lot of great things about Oxomoco the past few years, is it really not good as people here are saying?

    Its an enjoyable meal with a good cocktail program

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  • The service was horrible, we never even saw our server again after initially placing our order. And the food was mediocre, they didn't even have the one dish I really wanted to try (punta verde caesar). Absolutely would not recommend.

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  • I dined in and I would rate it 7.1/10 definitely not the 9.7 these people keep saying.

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  • The chilli they use on everything is exactly the same. So there’s limited range in their taste profile. I went once and beyond the mango marg and the mango chilli starter, didn’t really feel a need to go back again.

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  • a bit underwhelming for me but still solid. The tuna tostada, their signature dish, was a bit too soy forward for me and the mushroom tacos were really good but also very messy

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  • replying to u/im_coolest: I don't think those "simple dishes" needed to be elevated but some people love Oxomoco so I'm happy for them. I've been a few times and I always regret it but that's just me.

    It’s kind of expensive for what it is and I don’t really see it as an “elevation” moreso than “something diffferent”

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  • Every dish was very good to outstanding; anything fish (tuna tostada and mushroom/ swordfish tacos especially) is Fantastic.

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  • replying to u/vagrantwastrel: For new 1 stars: Corima, Ilis, Foxface Natural, Sushi Sho, Noksu, and Cosme because it’s absurd they’ve never gotten one when Oxomoco (which I like) has had one for years. Cafe Carmellini, Luthun, Koloman, and Claud I could all see getting one even though I don’t really think any of them will Potential 2 stars: Blanca at either 1 or 2. Cesar and new Chefs Table at Brooklyn Fare also in the 1 or 2 category depending on how much they factor in Cesar Ramirez’ history. I think Bom deserves 2 also Atomix couldn’t be better than it is and should be 3, but I’ve thought that for years. And maybe Blue Hill Stone Barns? I haven’t been in years but thought it was potential 3 star material before it was included in the guide

    Oxomoco has like 5+ different tacos that are all absolutely incredible.

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  • Oxomoco is a michelin star spot - not saying mexican food cant be fancy but a random taco truck in LA will be the same quality if not better than Oxomoco.

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  • Oxomoco - swordfish taco was really memorable

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  • The Pollo A Las Bravas from Oxomoco and Oxtail from Melba’s were both pretty incredible.

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  • replying to u/Kissfromarose01: It’s so wild to me Oxomoco ever got traction. Cute interior? Sure. But truly ultra boring gentrified flavorless taco served in wildly unsatisfying mini portions that will guarantee a second meal and costing north of a hundred dollars is just mind blowing.

    Tacos are the weakest positions at their menu. The strongest ones are a wood fired romaine cesar salad and a tuna tostada

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  • replying to u/gocountgrainsofrice: Oxomoco hopefully — one of the worst meals I’ve ever had in the city

    Awful, Miami vibes at that place

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  • replying to u/Shoddy_Bridge_2672: Restaurants: Oxomoco Thai Diner Kono Bars: The York Iona Clandestino

    Great atmosphere, solid place for say, a first date where you want to seem casual but impress, but the price versus what you get, in my opinion is simply unacceptable.

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  • replying to u/jaztoby: Oxo does look so tasty! I have them down for brunch Would you rec brunch or dinner there more?

    I recommend dinner. The most important thing to get is the chicken :)

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  • Best I've had were Oxomoco in Greenpoint.

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  • replying to u/niiro117: Oxomoco rocks. Their soy-marinated tuna tostada is one of my all time favorite dishes.

    My fav. Also get the Caesar salad no matter what.

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  • Tuna tostada and wood fired Caesar salad are must haves

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  • replying to u/Kissfromarose01: It’s so wild to me Oxomoco ever got traction. Cute interior? Sure. But truly ultra boring gentrified flavorless taco served in wildly unsatisfying mini portions that will guarantee a second meal and costing north of a hundred dollars is just mind blowing.

    Most disappointing Michelin starred place I’ve ever been to! Food was just bland.

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  • I ate a dish there that was beef tartare with whole grasshoppers. If you look through my post history go back like a year and you’ll see the pic. I’m not sure if they still serve it but it was pretty tasty!

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  • For bougie but amazing tacos go to Oxomoco, the carnitas are unmatched.

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  • replying to u/SOT-NumberNine: I’ve been to a few over the last year. In order, I’ve been to: The Musket Room: really amazing first fine dining experience, got me hooked on fancy/elevated food. There was a Tuna and Kumquat dish that I still think about to this day. 10.0 on beli from me. Grammery Tavern: another really great experience, but I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as Musket Room. They had a Sweet Corn Agnolotti that was really really good. Gave it a 9.8. 63 Clinton: amazing dinner, every single course hit and the desserts were some of the best I’ve had at any fine dining restaurant. Gave it a 10.0 Aquavit: my first 2 star, and it lived up to the hype. There was a caviar and potato course that was a particular stand out, and the Arctic Bird’s Nest was the best dessert I’ve ever had. 10.0 Jeju Noodle Bar: was extremely hyped for this when I got the res, but don’t think it quite lived up to the hype for me. Appetizers outshined the actual ramyun bowls, the toro ssam bap was out of this world. Gave it a 9.1. Oxomoco: by far my least favorite Michelin star I’ve been to. Maybe it’s bc I went for brunch but I don’t even think I liked the food that much. Felt like I’ve had better Mexican style brunch food elsewhere. One of my friends got steak tacos and the steak was cold. Gave it a 7.5. Saga: my favorite restaurant to date. Incredible 2 star experience, they really make you feel like royalty. The duck course was maybe my favorite bite of anything ever. Unfortunately went on the day the head chef J…

    Food was fine but nowhere near worth the price and the server was incredibly rude.

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  • and it’s good. Not the typical salsa though and much more exploratory/unique just fyi but I enjoyed it.

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  • replying to u/PKtheworldisaplace: Oxomoco is just kinda fancy Mexican food. I mean expensive Mexican food, but Mexican food. I've actually walked in there before with a group, but we were probably just lucky. Get the pollo a las brazas.

    went there with some friends from out of town and had a fantastic meal. the pollo is great. also would recommend the salsas and the tuna tostada

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  • I love love love Oxomoco in Brooklyn. Food is amazing, fancy but not fancy, and not expensive by NYC standards.

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