"La Morada makes some of the best Mexican food in NYC, and we think anyone who loves Oaxacan food should try this place once. Their storefront is technically located around the corner from the blocked-off section of 140th Street in Mott Haven. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t order some mole Oaxaqueno and crispy gorditas to-go and hang out where there’s usually traffic. Make sure to check their Instagram for special events and fundraisers they often host to support a nearby community garden on 136th Street (which is managed by one of the chefs)." - Hannah Albertine