This is hands down one of my new favorite spots in the Bronx. Upon walking in, you'll see the "Refugees Welcome" sign and upon entering, other immigrant rights signs. And the food is absolutely delicious. I had the potato flautas which I know I will be periodically thinking about, and wondering when I can next come back (a true litmus test of how good the food is). The staff was also super friendly and welcoming. I already can't wait to come back and try the other items on their menu, and support a solid community business that is doing great things here in the Bronx. read more

Great and authentic Mexican food. I tried the following: verde mole pollo, blanco crelleno, chorizo sopes, and guacamole. I enjoyed all of the food, as it was tasty and packed with flavors. They have 3 different mole sauces a lot of other options if you aren't into mole. They also have horchata and mexican hot chocolate :) but I was already full. read more

Kushi vaa! Six mole sauces: poblano, verde, negro, Oaxaqueño, Pipián and blanco, how great is that? Most Mexican places have none, up here in the Bronx you get 6 huge flavors straight from Oaxaca. $15 gets you a large plate of chicken or pork slathered in any of those wonderful sauces plus rice, beans and freshly griddled little corn tortillas. It's a fine meal that should be immediately followed by a siesta :). We also tried the guac & house-made chips, excellent, $10. An al pastor sopes was a small pile of pork and avocado on a thick tortilla, a steal at $3, very good. English spoken here too, Marco S. is the friendly front-of-the-house family member. Ok it's a very small house lol. My only complaint about La Morada was that they overcooked my pork cutlet in the mole, was kinda tough argh. Vegetarian rating: 5 stars for the many choices, some vegan too, including cactus salad, guac, veg tortas and much more. Kushi vaa means "eating well" in Mixtec. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/04/dining/hungry-city-la-morada-in-the-south-bronx.html read more

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On my last trip to New York City I had three goals and one of them was to visit La Morada. I've been back home for a week already and still haven't stopped talking about my experience. Our meal started off with guacamole and salsa, both fresh and delicious. I ordered la ensalada de nopales. Most restaurants would use jarred cactus for this dish, but La Morada uses fresh, which makes all the difference (I could tell because there was someone in the back taking the spines out of the cactus paddles). I also got a hibiscus agua fresca. Where most restaurants would use powder, they use the actual flowers. My main dish was tender pork in green mole sauce with a side of beans and rice and tortillas. Ohhhh emmmmm geeee. So good. I also tried my friends chile relleno with mole poblano. It was equally the most amazingly delicious thing of ever tried. I could go on and on about how amazing this restaurant is and how much I want them to open in Palm Beach, Florida. In all honesty, this place is worth taking a trip to whenever you're anywhere in NYC. read more

Delicious Oaxacan food, lots of different mole to choose from. I had the mole poblano, and my wife had mole blanco. Both were very good. The restaurant has a lending library as well. I can't wait to return! read more

La Morada - Mole blanco and poblano - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I came here finding something Mexican yet vegan as most Mexican food has meat and I was blown away by the authenticity and the quality. Not disappointed read more

La Morada - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Amazing, fresh food! I had an open burrito and loved every bit of it. The staff is always very helpful, accommodating, and speedy. I plan to return as soon as possible. read more

La Morada - Freshly made Burrito with all ingredients on the side. Ingredients included grilled chicken, rice, black beans, rice, and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Omg. This place is delicious! I ordered the tamales with chicken, sopes with steak, and the chicken mole with rice and beans. Everything was super delicious. I can say that in the 5 weeks I have lived in NYC, this has been the best meal thus far! My favorites were the rice, beans, sopes and homemade tortillas. The mole was also incredible and tasty. I wish I could take this place back to Maine with me!!! read more

La Morada - Tamale and sopes - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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This place deserves all the 5 star reviews it gets on Yelp. It's worth the short ride from Manhattan over the Willis Avenue Bridge in order to get some of the most authentic Mexican food in NYC. Tortillas are house made and make great burrito wraps or guacamole scoops. Incidentally, the guacamole is a must have. It has more mole options than any I've seen before. Service is very pleasant. They have good vegetarian and vegan options. These are listed as such on the menu (which is easy to read--the dishes are described). Like all good, authentic Mexican restaurants I've been to, the decor is purely functional. It's all about the food here. read more

Good trad Columbian fare. GREAT salad. Pallella = mariscos? Delicious and chocked full of seafoods. Nice value. Nice staff. Go here!!! read more

Really great service and excellent food at this no frills, homey, hole in the wall. To start we ordered one sope, gordita, and tamale - each was authentic and delicious - a precursor to the story of the meal. The restaurant is known for their moles and have many varieties. I tried the mole blanco, something I have never seen offered elsewhere. It is made with pine nuts - very mild and creamy. My husband ordered the mole oaxaqueno, it had a great level of heat. You can order the dish with grilled chicken and the cut of meat is very thin, just the way I like it. The meal and experience was excellent, couldn't recommend this place more. Not hard to find free street parking around the corner. read more

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After traveling to Oaxaca last year and really enjoying the cuisine, I came back to New York, searched for "Oaxacan cuisine," and came across this place. It took me a while to make it, but I'm really glad I did. The space is an extremely comfortable and homey spot that's also vibrant and brightly painted. The small library and the various posters around the space about current issues showcase a social conscience that gives the place a remarkable authenticity. (Space: 3.5/5). The authenticity continues onto the food, which is home cooking at its best. We had two entrees: a mole poblano with chicken and a mole blanco with pork. The mole poblano is nothing like at most of the Mexican restaurants in the city (which are heavy on the chocolate). Chocolate lightly sweetens the flavor but it's the smokiness of the chiles that really comes through in the dish. The mole blanco is too good for words, so you'll just have to try it. I also had an horchata, which was better than anything I've had in Mexico (Food: 4.5/5). What really makes La Morada is the service. The restaurant is run by a family and it's obvious how much they care about what they do. Every time we received a new dish, someone came over to ask how we liked it. Of course, all restaurants want you to enjoy their food so you come back. But it was clear that their interest in making sure we enjoyed the food was much more about being genuinely proud of their food than it was about generating new business. (Service: 5/5) I'll definitely be back. read more

I went to lunch at La Morada today, and was really impressed with the flavorful Oaxacan cuisine, and genuine staff. We arrived after a quick 5 minute walk from the 6-train, and it was a breeze getting there from the Upper East Side. I had heard about the fresh guacamole, so we chose to split that to start. The tortilla chips had that savory corn flavor that you look for, and the guacamole was great too. It had a lot of chunky texture and well-balanced flavor, and my only complaint was that it was heavy on the cilantro (I get that soapy taste, it's genetic). That's a personal preference though. Jalapeño is optional; I suggest it, as it doesn't add too much spice, but instead brings a pickled bright quality to the guac. Next up, I ordered the marinated skirt steak quesadilla. This was delicious too. The steak was pretty thin, and had that great sticky beef thing, and also areas of burnt umami flavor. I would consider stopping by after work to grab some takeout; this was really addictive. La Morada is known for their moles; they had 6 different ones (although they were out of 1 today) to try. I tried a bite of my husband's mole, and it was interesting and complex. So if you want to do the real Oaxacan thing, go for mole. The last compliment I can pay is to the service. Our waitress and waiter were both so correct in their service, but also so casually friendly. There was nothing forced or phony about their attitudes; you could tell they were happy to be there. And so was I. read more

La Morada - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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So fresh, so flavorful, so delicious. Started with a huge plate of chips and pick de gallo -- fresh and tangy; perfect. Followed with a veggie burrito and requested one of their popular moles on the side (2 are vegetarian, the rest are made with chicken broth). They do not serve alcoholics drinks, but the hibiscus tea is delicious. read more

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Really delicious food, will definitely be back. Ordered the mole poblano, it was the best I've ever had. My friends' food was delicious as well, tasted even better the next day. read more

Great food. Wonderful service. Family owned and operated so makes it extra special seeing the mother in house. Highly a recommend. ~MsConnect~ read more

La Morada - Perfect egg. - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I just came here to say that their nachos are bangingggg. Tacos are good :) That's about it.

Great place for authentic, fresh and hearty food. The owner and family are so warm and welcoming. It feels like coming to mom's kitchen table. Love it. read more

Liked the chicken tamales a lot: slightly spicy, rich corn flavor. Second only to the super rich tamales of the woman with a cart under the 7 train 82nd St. stop. (Been a while since I've been, so not sure she's still there.) Ordered the pork with mole negro: 3 pork ribs, bit dry around the edges with a moderately spicy sauce that was a bit harsh. Never had that experience with a mole before. Guess this is what the NY Times described as a "raw" flavor. The sides of rice and beans and tortillas were just ok--ended up not eating them and ordered a second tamale instead. Might give it another try to try the Times recommended mole Oaxaqueño. Easy commute: take the 4,5 express up to 125th and then it's only one stop on the 6. read more

So delicious, we are fairly new residents to Sobro. Less than 1 year. La Morada is our go to place. Eayen here at least 50 times. Love the soups and Burritos mole dishes yummy to. Service is always superior read more

Staff was very friendly. Ordered taquitos and was very pleased with the flavors. Everything tasted authentic. Also, very cheap. Definitely recommend if in the area. read more

Loved the menu options. Menu catered to many dietary needs. I ascribe to a more vegan-esque lifestyle (meaning I will eat dairy if menu options/alterations seem scarce), but no need to alter here. The food was tasty, there was salt and sauces provided to add more taste and flare as desired as opposed to eating overly salty food. The vibe and decor provides an amazing neighborhood vibe that was open and welcoming just like the crew! Glad I stopped in! read more

La Morada - Vegan enfrijoladas!!!! Delish! - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

I have been searching for great Mexico in the city for years and I've finally found it. This is by far the best Mexican food I've had in New York thus far. The guacamole was out of this world, the horchata was fantastic, and the burrito with pork was amazing. I live in Fort Greene and will be making the trek up to the Bronx again very soon to eat here again. read more

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Because the Horchata they make is life! The service is on point. The momma is sweet. And their food is sooooo good. Very authentic. read more

The food at La Morada is some of the best food I've eaten in a long time. The guacamole was fresh and flavorful, the shrimp was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the staff was extremely friendly. Thanks for dinner! read more

Ate here a couple of weeks ago. Although I had read the rave in the New Yorker, I had not realized it was just a short walk away from a friend I was visiting until she mentioned it was her neighborhood favorite. I leapt at the opportunity to try it. Since I was eating alone I had to make the difficult choice of what to order that might be the most representative of the high praise they'd received. I decided on the molé as the most complex option, and selected the 6 chili version. I am not a connoisseur of Mexican food, but I quickly knew I was eating an exceptional rendition of this dish. The sauce was so rich, dense, and flavorful that I could not imagine how it could be improved upon. I have been reading other reviews that lauded the molés at La Morada, and I am happy to add my vote. I live in Harlem, just a short drive (or one subway stop away - #6 to 138th St.) and I can't wait to go back! read more

Great food, great service, great social justice advocates! My favorite is the shrimp with garlic sauce, beans and rice. And the tamales are yummy too! read more

La Morada - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

Damn good burritos. I love their steak burritos with all the sauces. They also sell real coke there in glass bottles (sugar cane, not corn syrup). Very authentic, reasonably priced for what you receive. read more

We had one of the best brunches ever today with five superb mole dishes, a sope, sangria, and a strawberry cream dessert. The host and chef could not have been nicer, and the entire staff made a point of making us feel welcome. La Morada is now our favorite Mexican restaurant in NYC. read more

La Morada - The La Morada siblings. - Mexican Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Best Mexican place in the Bronx and best in New York City.

I walk in, I felt as if I was in Oaxaca again.. Very homey.. The family that owns this are very welcoming. My Spanish is limited and the Matriarch was deep in conversation with my lunch companions.. She apologized for holding the conversation in Spanish.. 'No problema.. Entiendo mucho' Well I really didn't but got the gist of it.. She grinds her own moles. The food, drinks moles are the real deal.. Heading there for my next meal and a meal to bring home next week.. They are very involved in the community and education.. They have a 'library' and if you go, they are asking for donations of children's books...in English.. read more

My favorite thing about this place is the vegan options. The food was amazing and they had this tea that hit the spot on a cold day. The guacamole was so good I could have just had that as my meal but then I wouldn't have tasted the rest of my amazing meal. Everything was so good and authentic! read more

Just so utterly charming. I'm in love with the place, the staff, and of course, the food. From the moment we entered, my wife and I were welcomed by the warm and friendly staff. The place was full and the seating areas are pretty small, but they brought out some chairs for us to sit outside while we waited for a table. I'm a sucker for this type of hospitality. I'm always on the lookout for genuine Oaxacan fare, and I'm so happy I found La Morada. To start, the guacamole was as good as it gets. To be fair, any guac that's made with fresh ingredients is going to be out of this world. You can taste all of the ingredients: the onion, the cilantro, the tomatoes, and the creamy bits of firm avocado were all there. It just doesn't get any better than this. A must order. Next up, tamales. I just love corn. It's one of my favorite flavors. I love the idea of a culture being built around a food staple, and the variety of dishes that come from just one simple ingredient. These tamales were served piping hot, with all of that lovely corn flavor that I was seeking. Delicious. Then onto the mole poblano... the main event. The mole sauce was rich and not too sweet. I could taste the marriage of roasted peppers, cinnamon, and toasty chocolate (that's kinda polygamous). The best foods are the ones where you sop up the flavors, as I found myself twirling my fork full of chicken in its lovely bath of mole, savoring every bite. Ok, my gluttony didn't stop there. I had to try the enchiladas and the chile relleno, too. Both were a bit too spicy for the wifey, but I had enjoyed them no less. Might want to ask for a little less heat if you're watching your Scovilles. The service and staff were exceptional. They were informative and helpful in their recommendations on the menu and were attentive to our needs. I left feeling like I had just left the kitchen of the sweetest family in Mexico. By the way, value-wise, this place can't be beat. The food prices are beyond reasonable, like "cheap food cart" reasonable. I ordered a feast that could've easily fed 6 people for under $100. I didn't even review all the foods I ordered because I'm running out of room for this review. If you're in the area, a definite can't miss. read more

The best mexican food i had in my life! Even better than in mexico... U should take a trip to the bronx and try some of that good atuff. Vegetarian burito is my favorite, it so fresh and made to prefection. The only negative i can think of is the sometimes is smells like a bad kitchen and when you leave the place u can small the oil smell really strong on yoir clothes... But i would take that smell for a great food like they have. read more

I met this place 2 weeks ago And I'm in love with the food. My main dish is chilaqiles (I hope I spelled it right)but it's awesome dish Spicy option and mild option,with toasted nachos,avocado,onion,eggs And the best rice and beans I recommend to visit this place read more

Mole blanco with cheese chile relleno happened today. Holy cow that was so good. Glad I have leftovers for dinner so that I can experience it again. lol. My friend had the cured beef taco and chorizo tacos. She loved both. Hibiscus was great too -my first time having it there. It's not too sweet and nice for a little summer refreshment. read more

Never again !!! Our office order from them on a daily bases, more than 30 employees, every time we get our order few plates are crushed and there is food spilled all over, they always get stingy with there dishes and there sauces. The other day I went there to pick up my order since they're minimum delivery order is $20 which is absurd... When getting there the old lady was all Grumpy with sour face, I asked her about the sauces and she was trying to charge me $1 for each sauce !!!! We're talking about hot sauce !! Common it's Mexican food !!! So I asked her why the extra charge, she said my dishes don't come with sauces !!! Well you know what? No one is gonna order there anymore from our office and you can keep you're sauces read more

Whoaaa, what a hidden , glorious, friendly and family oriented place. The second you walk in , you feel the family-owned business and home made food. Obviosuly im going there at every chance i get. EXTREMELY friendly staff ! Love it. read more

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. The restaurant not only displays their support for refugees and other marginalized people. But the restaurant is run by an enjoyable and lovely people. And the food is AMAZING!! read more

Mole heaven in the Bronx, big portions and really nice and cheap. Get the info about whatever moles are ready to go for that day and just pick one, it will be good. I had the mole negro with pork spare ribs. Next, the molcajete is an enormous delicious meat bomb that will feed you for two meals. Try and double up on the chorizo. Nice homey atmosphere that makes you feel like you're at a hole in the wall in mexico. Next time, we are drooling to get pozole, guacamole, tortas as well. Easy to reach on the Bx15 from any of the 125th Street stops in Harlem, or a short walk from 3 Av-138 St on the 6. read more