Claro
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284 Third Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11215
347-721-3126
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The lowdown
Chef T.J. Steele’s Oaxacan spot is one of the better additions to the bumpy, perpetually-under-construction stretch of Third Avenue that runs along Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal and is one of the city’s unlikeliest restaurant rows. Steele’s deeply enjoyable moles, in particular, are of note, as are the homemade plentiful tortillas, the top-flight margaritas, and easygoing spirit of the entire place. (The giant back garden, open when the weather warms up, is also pretty special.)
What you need to know
Recommended DishesMole negro; barbacoa tacos; aguachile.
DrinksFull Bar
Noise LevelBring earplugs!