"Gowanus has other Mexican restaurants, but none deliver on the holy trinity of dining out — good food, good vibes, and good drinks — as well as Alma Negra. The restaurant from a former bartender at Aldama, a previous best new Mexican restaurant, serves fried fish tacos, a vegan mole verde with tortillas on the side, and a marinated chicken worth going out of the way for. Round out a meal with a $10 michelada or a well-crafted non-alcoholic cocktail." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff
