Ruta Oaxaca - Brooklyn

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   Dawn

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I normally wouldn't leave Ft. Greene for a restaurant, but this Mexican place had dairy free/gluten free (assuming you can have pure corn). Ruta Oaxaca really decorated so fabulous for Valentine's Day. They printed the specials menu on paper with hearts. This graphic designer appreciates these extras. Then they had a special pink mescal drink for the day and an alcohol-free Corona. There were other alcohol-free drinks on the menu but they were sold out. Sweet, but not cloying so (unless you eat the candy decoration they put in it). They put together a special Valentine's day menu. I had the chicken breast sitting in sauce made of delicious black beans, corn and Mexican black mole sauce. I love black mole so I was in heaven. My wife had verde chicken enchiladas and was equally pleased. We had tea and then got a box for the leftovers. We'll definitely be back. Ruta Oaxaca, please put a chicken & mole dish with cheese optional on the regular menu!
   

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   Janae

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great experience here. They were able to accommodate my large party, with kids. Food, drinks and service were great!
   

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   Bonnie VIP

   New York City38 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The chips and salsa were TOO good. The margaritas were nice, some very interesting. I lived in Oaxaca for two summers and was looking forward to authentic chicken mole. I was somewhat disappointed: the flavor was excellent but, unlike in Oaxaca, the chicken was cooked separately and the sauce added when the dish was served. The chicken was overcooked and did not have an infusion of mole flavor. My dinner companions enjoyed their enchiladas and tacos. I tasted and did not find them to be as good as in Mexico. We ordered flan and tres leches. Both were too sweet for my taste. The flan was coffee flavored and was missing the slightly bitter bite of caramelized sugar.
   

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   Lindsay VIP

   Las Vegas19 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was great, and the drinks were strong. Not the tastiest, but they did the job. The guac seemed old. Not great. Chips good. The vegetable enchiladas were TERRIBLE. Like, inedible. They had a syrupy sweetness that was just awful. I don’t know what ingredient made it like that, but I feel queasy just remembering the flavor. My friend got something with chorizo and thought it was fine, nothing amazing. I was excited to try a New Mexican place, but this one is a no go from me.
   

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   Nicole

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had such a fantastic meal here! The food was flavorful and fresh, great drinks that weren’t from a mix, and excellent service. Will return!
   

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   Dan

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, good Matgarita, good service. What more do you want?
   

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   phoebe

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious craft drinks and tacos! Super cute backyard.
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful dinner on the outside patio. The ambiance was spacious and beautiful.
   

   Ruta Oaxaca - BrooklynResponded on October 26, 2024

   Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner on the patio and appreciated the ambiance. We love creating a beautiful space for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another lovely evening!
   

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   Sona

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and super friendly staff! The guac is a must and the shrimp tacos were delicious!
   

   Ruta Oaxaca - BrooklynResponded on August 31, 2024

   Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the guac and shrimp tacos. It’s great to know our staff made a positive impression as well. We can’t wait to have you back for more delicious food and friendly service!
   

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    Miranda

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food and great vibes! The outdoor patio is lovely and quiet, while indoors has music. GREAT mocktails
    

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    Ruta Oaxaca - BrooklynResponded on August 17, 2024

    Thank you for the wonderful review. We're delighted you enjoyed your meal with us.
    

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