Claro

All 157 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:What's the worst food you've had in NYC?1 pts
“food was so forgettable and bland, one of the dishes was just sautéed mushrooms on a tostada that had almost no flavor at all.”
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in:Michelin star that’s worth it for my dad who’s never been to one45 pts
“For me, the ones that made me feel it’s worth every cent: * Claro $80”
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in:Mexican Restaurants Manhattan23 pts
“each have 1 Michelin star, worth trying at least once IMO.”
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in:Gluten Free Friendly restaurants / food spots11 pts
“Claro in Brooklyn is amazing oaxacan food and 100% gf/celiac friendly aside from beer.”
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in:Best Michelin “affordable”7 pts
replying to u/ThePillsburyPlougher: Claro in Brooklyn is inexpensive and delicious
“Seconded! Such an amazing meal and the tasting menu price (4-course) can’t be beat at 80$”
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in:Thoughts 2 1/2 years in to eating in NYC7 pts
replying to u/ChaoranWei: Two that I can think of are Ruta Oaxaca in Astoria, and La Morada in Queens. Ruta Oaxaca caters a bit more to American taste and on the fancier end, while la Morada tastes better imo.
“Amazing Mole, amazing Mezcal list”
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in:Authentic Mexican food6 pts
“Claro in Brooklyn is probably the most “authentic” Mexican I’ve had in NYC; heavy emphasis on moles.”
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in:Where are the best clarified milk cocktails?6 pts
replying to u/makeshift__empress: Claro!
“Claro’s clarified margarita was actually my inspiration for this post!! One of my favorite drinks in the city”
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in:Anyone know of any Mexican restaurants that have a comal?5 pts
“The food there is fantastic but the service has gone downhill a bit. Still love it been going there for 6-7 years now”
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in:Best Michelin “affordable”4 pts
“I’m partial to Claro, really nice tasting menu for the price.”
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in:Seeking Unpretentious, Innovative Food Recommendations Anywhere in NYC for My Chef Dad4 pts
“Claro -- Have the Mole Negro and the Tinga.”
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in:Easiest Michelin-starred restaurants to get into?4 pts
replying to u/Iambikecurious: Claro
“I fucking love that place - delicious and an incredible value-for-money on the pre fixe brunch/lunch. Still recommend, star or no star!”
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in:Where can I find the most drop-dead dangerous-level spiciest restaurants in Manhattan / Brooklyn? 🌶️4 pts
“go to claro in brooklyn and get their ceviche”
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in:Romantic, cozy, moderately upscale Mexican Restaurants3 pts
“Claro is 100% worth the trip. It’s intimate, small, dimly lit, and fucking amazing quality food.”
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in:Mapped 39 meals across NYC over the past year. Why is nobody talking about Malaysian food in Chinatown?3 pts
replying to u/DinerEnBlanc: - East Harbor Seafood (Dim Sum) - Bong (Cambodian) - Gage & Tollner (Chop House) - Haenyeo (Korean) - Din’s Kitchen/Dumplings (2 Locations) - King’s Kitchen (Manhattan location exists) - Hainan Chicken House (Malaysian) - Nin Hao (Fujian) - Rario Kwara (West African) - Confidant (Upscale American) - Claro (Mexican Moles)
“Big plus one for East Harbor (though my favorite dim sum is Asian Jewels in Flushing), Hainan and Claro! Claro has a really creative brunch that's not just eggs.”
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in:What is your favorite Michelin restaurant in NY?2 pts
replying to u/aimeenem: Do you prefer oxomoco over claro?
“Cosme is better than both imo.”
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in:Best Michelin “affordable”2 pts
replying to u/jaztoby: Have this one saved too :) Would you rec brunch or the tasting menu?
“I've only gotten the tasting menu but was a big fan. It's been a while but I particularly remember liking the octopus.”
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in:Best Michelin “affordable”2 pts
replying to u/jaztoby: A lot of people have been talking about claro. I like that they have a tasting menu and a killer brunch. Which of the 2 would you rec? Have you gone to Casa Enrique?
“The mole cake is not to be missed, the tuna tostada is always ordered, and one of you has to get the dark mole as an entree. They also have an excellent bar program, I’m partial to their milk punch that’s served with charred habenero oil”
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in:Seeking Unpretentious, Innovative Food Recommendations Anywhere in NYC for My Chef Dad2 pts
“Everything is delicious but definitely get the churros, which are made with masa instead of wheat flour.”
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in:Looking for Mexican restaurants with interesting menus2 pts
replying to u/jonahbenton: Claro in Gowanus. A lot more than slightly fancy but always interesting and creative dishes, with terrific delivery.
“Brunch is amazing for the price.”
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in:Good upscale Mexican restaurants in NYC?2 pts
“I love Claro. They’ll serve you a mezcal flight w the tasting menu and it’s awesome.”
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in:Gluten Free Restaurants for Nice Dinner2 pts
“Great food, excellent value for what you get in the tasting menu.”
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in:What are your favorite seafood dishes in NYC?2 pts
“Adding for you specifically the Scallop and Strawberry aquachile at Claro.”
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in:Go to repeat restaurant2 pts
“Claro for their mole rojo.”
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in:Most authentic Mexican restaurants in NYC?2 pts
“Claro in Gowanus is great and well worth a visit”
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in:Date spot for as close to $250 as possible?1 pts
“Claro is also a great option! Michelin star Mexican in Gowanus- $80 four course dinner. Drinks are also very good here.”
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in:Popular/highly rated restaurants you’ve been disappointed by?1 pts
replying to u/Possible-Source-2454: Comse was good but maybe not worth the money? Idk I was expecting the best tortillas i’ve had in nyc and they were okay
“Go to Claro for the best tortilla.”
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in:Gluten Free (GF) Places1 pts
replying to u/armadi1d0: Thank you! Has your friend been to Tomiño and if so anything they would recommend?
“Adding Claro in Gowanus to this, Michelin-star level cooking at a decent price-point with good cocktails.”
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in:What’s your favorite spot for margaritas? 1 pts
“My Rec is the nearby Claro in Gowanus (also mezcal margarita)”
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in:Good upscale Mexican restaurants in NYC?1 pts
“claro in brooklyn is fantastic too, with oaxacan-inspired dishes and handmade tortillas.”
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in:Claro - nut allergy?1 pts
“Get the carnitas tacos.”
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in:Where to find best milk punch?1 pts
“Claro, the Jungla Milk Punch is reliably good (and a personal favorite) but I wouldn’t make a special trip for just the cocktail.”
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post40 year NYC resident - Here are my Brooklyn Favorites - Mapped237 pts
“Fancy, ingredient driven Mexican. Former Michelin.”
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in:Best hipstery, slightly upscale Mexican?97 pts
“Oxomoco in greenpoint, Ensenada in Williamsburg, Claro in gowanus”
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in:Good upscale Mexican restaurants in NYC?38 pts
“I haven’t been to Nicolas, but there are “upscale” Mexican spots: Cosme and Empellon in Manhattan, Claro and Oxomoco Brooklyn, and Casa Enrique in Queens”
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in:A month near the Barclays center29 pts
“Claro in Gowanus for Mexican.”
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in:Where in the city would you go if your work covered a dinner for two for $250?28 pts
“I love claro”
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in:Any places you’ve been to that deserves a Michelin Star but doesn’t have one26 pts
“When we went it was an incredible meal.”
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in:your top 5 NYC restaurants23 pts
“Claro”
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in:Best Michelin “affordable”21 pts
“Claro in Brooklyn is inexpensive and delicious”
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in:Looking for Mexican restaurants with interesting menus21 pts
“always interesting and creative dishes, with terrific delivery.”
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in:Best Mexican19 pts
“Claro in gowanus”
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in:What is your favorite Michelin restaurant in NY?17 pts
replying to u/aimeenem: Do you prefer oxomoco over claro?
“I personally prefer Casa Enrique over them both, but all three are delicious”
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in:Restaurant recommendations for hungry Europeans16 pts
“These are my usual reccos for visitors (some already mentioned).”
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in:Restaurants that should have gained a star but didn’t15 pts
“I’m not sure why Claro ever lost their star and why it hasn’t gotten it back.”
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in:Must-go places in 202413 pts
“Sofreh, Eyval, Fradei, Semma, Miss Ada, Soothr, Tatiana, Claro”
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in:Anyone know of any Mexican restaurants that have a comal?13 pts
“Claro seems the obvious answer”
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in:New NYC Michelin Stars (Compiled Table)12 pts
“Surprised about Claro, it's decent and not a lot of Mexican fare on the star list these days.”
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in:Those from specific cultures, which restaurant recommendations signal to you that someone is not from your culture?11 pts
“Mexican - Claro”
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in:What’s one fine dining restaurant that demonstrates “why fine dining” for a newbie?11 pts
replying to u/Kooky_Comb6051: I’d prob go with like Cesar, Jungsik, or Atomix. They really represent the “now” of fine dining. There are also other institutions that have been around that exemplify old-school white table cloth fine dining line Eleven Madison Park, Le Bernadin, Per Se, Chef’s Table, jean-Gorge.
“I’ve been to all the below and found them to be a great intro to elevated, but accessible dining.”
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