La Morada is a Oaxacan restaurant and community hub on Willis Avenue in Mott Haven, run by Natalia Mendez and Yajaira Saavedra.
Eater New York says it was one of the first places to bring Oaxacan cooking to the city, with labor-intensive moles in many colors plus tlayudas and enfrijoladas. Reviewers love the al pastor tacos, white mole and horchata.
In the news & reviews
- Eater NY: Where to Eat in Mott Haven, a Splendid Dining Neighborhood in the Bronx
“This center of community and immigrant activism presided over by Natalia Mendez and Yajaira Saavedra was one of the first places to…”
- Eater NY: Where to Eat in the South Bronx
“This Mexican restaurant is owned by Natalia Mendez and Antonio Saavedra who came to New York from Mexico.”
- Restaurantji review of La Morada
“Excellent atmosphere.”
- Restaurantji review of La Morada
“el ambiente de Trabajo la comida los patrones muy buenas personas”
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