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La Morada

4.5 (459) $$$$ $$$$ Oaxacan

Description

Summary: Authentic Oaxacan flavors in a cozy setting.

La Morada is a beacon of social justice and authentic Oaxacan cuisine in the heart of the city. This warm, inviting spot doubles as a refuge for activists, offering a taste of Oaxaca's rich culinary heritage with dishes like the complex pipián rojo and fragrant mole Oaxaqueño. Its walls are not just for dining, but also for learning, with a lending library and a Poet in Residence program that reflects the owner's passion for tradition, history, and art.

Awards

James Beard
Outstanding Restaurant - Semifinalist 2022
Outstanding Restaurant - Semifinalist 2020
Michelin
Bib Gourmand

Location

308 Willis Ave, Bronx, NY 10454

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