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Claro

Gowanus · Latin American

284 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★1,095 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's excellent and inventive Mexican food, with many highlighting the delicious mole dishes and unique cocktails. They also appreciate the dedicated gluten-free options and the lively, authentic vibe. Guests mention the staff are attentive and provide good service.

Oaxacan-leaning Latin cooking with mole depth and Saturday-night proof.

Claro is a $$ Latin American restaurant in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Mexican spot with a patio specializing in Oaxacan plates, including house tortillas, and mezcals.

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Why go

Claro is a $$$ Latin American restaurant with the kind of review trail that points to serious flavor: a 4.5 Google rating across 1,094 reviews, with highlighted diners calling out mole, mezcal cocktails, bone marrow, duck mole, seafood, and deeply developed meats. The praise is specific, not vague — cod cooked well, scallops with pure flavor and spice, bass paired with an intricate salad, and cocktails described as balanced and unique.

Blackbird data backs up the demand: 2,517 all-time on-chain check-ins since December 2023, with Saturday and Friday as the busiest days. Translation: this is not a quiet gamble; it is a weekend pick for people chasing Oaxacan-style richness, polished cocktails, and a meal that can justify the higher Brooklyn price point.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

  • Claro has 2,517 all-time Blackbird check-ins since December 2023.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers rate Claro 4.5 from 1,094 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise mole, mezcal cocktails, bone marrow, and seafood.
  • One celiac reviewer called it a dream, noting the food is gluten free.
editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Claro has logged 2,517 Blackbird check-ins, with demand peaking on Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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Flynet check ins

2,517

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Inside Claro

The experience

Mexican spot with a patio specializing in Oaxacan plates, including house tortillas, and mezcals.

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,095 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

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Inside Claro

The experience

Mexican spot with a patio specializing in Oaxacan plates, including house tortillas, and mezcals.

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Why go

Claro is a $$$ Latin American restaurant with the kind of review trail that points to serious flavor: a 4.5 Google rating across 1,094 reviews, with highlighted diners calling out mole, mezcal cocktails, bone marrow, duck mole, seafood, and deeply developed meats. The praise is specific, not vague — cod cooked well, scallops with pure flavor and spice, bass paired with an intricate salad, and cocktails described as balanced and unique.

Blackbird data backs up the demand: 2,517 all-time on-chain check-ins since December 2023, with Saturday and Friday as the busiest days. Translation: this is not a quiet gamble; it is a weekend pick for people chasing Oaxacan-style richness, polished cocktails, and a meal that can justify the higher Brooklyn price point.

editorial/ updated 30d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,095 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 30d ago

Fast facts

  • Claro has 2,517 all-time Blackbird check-ins since December 2023.
  • Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google reviewers rate Claro 4.5 from 1,094 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews repeatedly praise mole, mezcal cocktails, bone marrow, and seafood.
  • One celiac reviewer called it a dream, noting the food is gluten free.
editorial/ updated 30d ago

Did you know

Claro has logged 2,517 Blackbird check-ins, with demand peaking on Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 30d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does Claro serve?

Claro serves Latin American cuisine.

How expensive is Claro?

Claro is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Claro located?

Claro is located at 284 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215.

How do I check in at Claro?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Claro in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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