The Absolute Best Restaurants in Gowanus

"Masa, moles, and mezcal are the draws at this Oaxacan-inspired restaurant where fresh corn masa is nixtamalized in-house to form tacos, memelas, and tostadas — think a memela stacked with roasted beets and avocado or a taco with yellowfin. The small dining room can feel claustrophobic and service can glitch occasionally, but the food more than makes up for it: meats are well-sourced and impressively tender, with the pork cheek in mole rojo that melts in your mouth, and the mezcal-based cocktails rank among the best in Gowanus." - Edward Hart