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Casual restaurant specializing in Oaxacan cuisine, with a lending library & a Poet in Residence.
What to order: Mole Oaxaqueño · Mole Poblano · Mole Blanco · Al pastor tacosFrom Google Maps reviews.
We came to La Morada because of a positive review in a magazine. And we found the food to be extraordinary: Lamb Shanks with White Mole, Chile Relleno with Mole Oaxaqueño, meat balls with green olives inside, pumpkin soup, and more. Each evoked a "Wow, you have to taste this..." What we weren't prepared for was the quality of the hospitality; we felt as though we'd been invited to dinner by this family. What genuinely kind people they are, and how fortunate we felt to be dining in their rest
This place is awesome. It’s a small hidden gem in the Bronx. It’s a family owned restaurant and it’s delicious authentic Mexican cuisine. They deserve their Michelin recommendation. They make their own mole sauce which is very hard to find. I love this small local restaurant. The food is delicious and I felt like I was in Mexico while eating here.
Such a special place! It offers traditional moles and other Mexican classics. The focus on Oaxacan cuisine is wonderful. Everyone here is so sweet, and their community work is incredible. A must visit!!!
From the Feb 17, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.