The food is ok here and the drinks are not bad but not at all worth the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Elaine Broe
Just phenomenal Oaxacan food. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Great service. Cocktails were balanced beautifully. Highly recommend the bone marrow (oh mah gawd) and we loved the Duck mole and the Atuna tostada. Also the chocolate cake at the end was sublime. Lastly as someone with celiac, this place was a dream. The chef is celiac so everything is gluten free, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. I’m putting this as a last note, because everyone will love this food, even without the gluten. It is stellar and my new favourite recommendation.
Dietary restrictions: Perfect for Celtic or Gluten Free. The chef is celiac. It was so wonderful not to worry! Still delicious for all those who hang with GF peeps.
One of the best meals I’ve had in a while. Food was so good I didn’t want to take pics and instead just wanted to take in the moment / vibe
Fave items - pork tacos: favorite item on menu. Amazing. Really must get
- Tuna Tostada: really really good!!!
- everything else!!! All amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Cooney
A shadow of its former self. We’ve been going to Claro since it opened, and our last meal there was a wild disappointment. The flavors were heavy and sweet, not at all spicy, and even the “warm” mole cake was served up lukewarm and miserable. Service was also lacking - they seem to operate on the assumption that they are great, and don’t need to check in with the clientele on how they are enjoying their meal. Really sad that a place that used to be so amazing is now so incredibly mediocre.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Through My Eyes
Wow, just wow! Best tostada I've ever had! Mole was top tier! I have eaten Mexican cuisine spanning from the east and west coast, best I've had yet! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Totopos Con Guacamole Y Salsa
Lilith Faire
What is going on here!! Like other recent reviews, I have been coming here for years and the food has taken such a steep drop in quality the past year. The staff are great and I love the vibe of this place but the food was extremely disappointing this time around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
James Kaye
Sometimes good things fall apart. We came here two years ago and were blown away, but last night is the worst dining experience I've had in this city. It's like they suddenly forgot to put seasoning in the food. The chips tasted like rock(and were unseasoned), the guac was nothing but runny avocado, the supposed star of the show Aguachile was the most overpriced dish I've ever seen on an a la carte menu(and again tasted mostly like water), and the taco dishes were worse than any street tacos i've ever had.
The only redeeming dish was the tuna tostada, because at least they gave us more than a milligram of protein there. The cocktails have no liquor in them and are very 1 dimensional(even the marg, which was a stunning letdown). Also, for some reason the best dessert(the churros) weren't even on the menu.
The drop off in quality between my two visits is like nothing I could have ever imagined, I guess a lot can change in 2 years. Save your money and go literally anywhere else(I recommend Fonda or Corima).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Ella Thompson
So disappointed. We have been to Claro many times and this most recent time it was like a different restaurant. The only good dish out of the six we tried was the tuna tartare. The rest were almost inedible and my partner and I both agreed it was the worst let down of a dining experience we've had in NYC. And we spent $250 for two people....hopefully it was just a bad night for them. Not sure we'll be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Dave
Claro is exceptional. Mezcal for days and the food is superb- a cut above the rest. Worth a trip from Manhattan for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pauline Heckel
My absolute go-to restaurant in NYC for special occasions. The service is kind and attentive. The food is delicious, a creative take on Mexican cuisine. Don't skip dessert! or the tequila cocktails!
If mezcal is your thing, you'll love their cocktail selection. Food is wonderful - shared plates and very filling!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Walid Sghari
An over priced average Mexican food. I can get better from the truck.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Lokuta
Came here for a girls dinner and it was incredible. Our server was so friendly and all the food and drinks we got was delicious. Highly recommend coming and trying a bit of everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Kay
CLARO offers a warm, vibrant ambiance and exceptional dining experience. The cocktails perfectly complement the menu, while standout dishes like tender lamb neck and decadent bone marrow showcase their commitment to authentic, high-quality Mexican cuisine. A must-visit for fans of great food and drinks—Come hungry!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maryi Estefani Giraldo
The food was delicious, I got a Mole Negro and was incredible, the dessert also named Mole Negro was OK, about the service they Falls short of expectations, the receptionist and waitresses are not attentive, they need to hire more waitresses and a more awake receptionist near the door
The food is ok here and the drinks are not bad but not at all worth the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Just phenomenal Oaxacan food. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Great service. Cocktails were balanced beautifully. Highly recommend the bone marrow (oh mah gawd) and we loved the Duck mole and the Atuna tostada. Also the chocolate cake at the end was sublime. Lastly as someone with celiac, this place was a dream. The chef is celiac so everything is gluten free, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. I’m putting this as a last note, because everyone will love this food, even without the gluten. It is stellar and my new favourite recommendation.
Dietary restrictions: Perfect for Celtic or Gluten Free. The chef is celiac. It was so wonderful not to worry! Still delicious for all those who hang with GF peeps.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Warm Chocolate Mole Cake, Tuna Tostada
10/10
One of the best meals I’ve had in a while. Food was so good I didn’t want to take pics and instead just wanted to take in the moment / vibe
Fave items
- pork tacos: favorite item on menu. Amazing. Really must get
- Tuna Tostada: really really good!!!
- everything else!!! All amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A shadow of its former self. We’ve been going to Claro since it opened, and our last meal there was a wild disappointment. The flavors were heavy and sweet, not at all spicy, and even the “warm” mole cake was served up lukewarm and miserable. Service was also lacking - they seem to operate on the assumption that they are great, and don’t need to check in with the clientele on how they are enjoying their meal. Really sad that a place that used to be so amazing is now so incredibly mediocre.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Wow, just wow! Best tostada I've ever had! Mole was top tier! I have eaten Mexican cuisine spanning from the east and west coast, best I've had yet! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Totopos Con Guacamole Y Salsa
What is going on here!! Like other recent reviews, I have been coming here for years and the food has taken such a steep drop in quality the past year. The staff are great and I love the vibe of this place but the food was extremely disappointing this time around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Sometimes good things fall apart. We came here two years ago and were blown away, but last night is the worst dining experience I've had in this city. It's like they suddenly forgot to put seasoning in the food. The chips tasted like rock(and were unseasoned), the guac was nothing but runny avocado, the supposed star of the show Aguachile was the most overpriced dish I've ever seen on an a la carte menu(and again tasted mostly like water), and the taco dishes were worse than any street tacos i've ever had.
The only redeeming dish was the tuna tostada, because at least they gave us more than a milligram of protein there. The cocktails have no liquor in them and are very 1 dimensional(even the marg, which was a stunning letdown). Also, for some reason the best dessert(the churros) weren't even on the menu.
The drop off in quality between my two visits is like nothing I could have ever imagined, I guess a lot can change in 2 years. Save your money and go literally anywhere else(I recommend Fonda or Corima).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
So disappointed. We have been to Claro many times and this most recent time it was like a different restaurant. The only good dish out of the six we tried was the tuna tartare. The rest were almost inedible and my partner and I both agreed it was the worst let down of a dining experience we've had in NYC. And we spent $250 for two people....hopefully it was just a bad night for them. Not sure we'll be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Claro is exceptional. Mezcal for days and the food is superb- a cut above the rest. Worth a trip from Manhattan for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute go-to restaurant in NYC for special occasions. The service is kind and attentive. The food is delicious, a creative take on Mexican cuisine.
Don't skip dessert! or the tequila cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If mezcal is your thing, you'll love their cocktail selection. Food is wonderful - shared plates and very filling!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An over priced average Mexican food. I can get better from the truck.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for a girls dinner and it was incredible. Our server was so friendly and all the food and drinks we got was delicious. Highly recommend coming and trying a bit of everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CLARO offers a warm, vibrant ambiance and exceptional dining experience. The cocktails perfectly complement the menu, while standout dishes like tender lamb neck and decadent bone marrow showcase their commitment to authentic, high-quality Mexican cuisine. A must-visit for fans of great food and drinks—Come hungry!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious, I got a Mole Negro and was incredible, the dessert also named Mole Negro was OK, about the service they Falls short of expectations, the receptionist and waitresses are not attentive, they need to hire more waitresses and a more awake receptionist near the door
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
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