Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine
Mexican restaurant · Astoria ·
Homestyle Mexican restaurant with Oaxacan moles, cocktails & beer
Homestyle Mexican restaurant with Oaxacan moles, cocktails & beer
"From the daily brunch to mezcal flights, Ruta Oaxaca takes the maximalist approach at every turn. And that’s exactly why we love this Mexican restaurant in Astoria. Eating rich, mole-covered enchiladas under the electric pink patio structure will make you feel like you’re in a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory reboot without any of the terror. If you need another reason to make this Oaxacan spot a priority, know that Ruta offers 2-for-1 cocktails and sangria during weekend brunch." - willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, carlo mantuano, sonal shah
"From the excellent mole selection to mezcal flights, Ruta Oaxaca takes the maximalist approach at every turn. And that’s exactly why we love this Mexican restaurant. With the electric pink patio structure to the rich mole-covered enchiladas, you’ll feel like you’re in a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory reboot without any of the terror. If you need another reason to make this Oaxacan spot a priority, know that Ruta offers a 2-for-1 sangria and margarita special during brunch service on weekends—all tables are first-come, first-served until 4pm." - bryan kim, neha talreja, sonal shah, will hartman
"With a vibrant design featuring the color pink and a bar emphasizing mezcal and tequila, Astoria restaurant Ruta Oaxaca is one of the city’s best evocations of the cuisine of the southern Mexican state. Moles come in a rainbow of colors — you can’t go wrong with the chicken buñuelos, served in a pool of dark mole Oaxaca, or the brighter mole coloradito, poured over a steak with melted Chihuahua cheese. There are prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner too. There are additional locations in Brooklyn, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley." - Nadia Chaudhury
"In a city that’s increasingly filled with quiet wine bars and minimalist cafes, Ruta Oaxaca chose a maximalist approach. And that’s exactly why we love this fun Mexican restaurant in Astoria. A dinner inside their hot pink patio structure feels like a well-attended neighborhood potluck where mole flows like tap water. This is a great place to bring a group of friends who might be into trying a flight of mezcal—but drinking is not the (whole) point here. Dishes like Ruta’s rich mole-covered enchiladas, gooey choriqueso, and tender short ribs are what keep us coming back for more. With its combination of buzzy sidewalk dining area and incredibly good food, Ruta Oaxaca is exactly the kind of restaurant New York City needs. And since it’s usually never packed, you won’t have to book a table several weeks in advance to eat here." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, carlo mantuano
"Just like you go to a bakery for bread and a therapist to process your existential dread, you should go to Ruta for mole. This fun Astoria restaurant serves various versions of this creamy, thick sauce on top of enchiladas, short ribs, and chicken dishes. The portions here are massive, and much like the mole, the Patrón flows like tap water. Keep Ruta in mind for your next group outing in Queens, or dinner with a date who’s interested in splitting some gooey chori queso with warm corn tortillas. If you need another reason to make this Oaxacan spot a priority, know that Ruta offers a 2-for-1 cocktail special during brunch service on weekends - all tables are first come, first served until 4pm." - hannah albertine, max bonem, nikko duren, carlo mantuano
