Claro is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

1. Claro

8.6
284 3rd Ave (betw. Carroll St. & President St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: The tortillas here are so damn good. Asparagus-avocado tostada (seasonal), barbacoa tacos, mushroom memela, and the short rib mole negro (with an order of tortillas to go with!) are all exceptional.

Sung H.Sung Hwang: Mezcal flights were fun! They have a whole book of mezcal. Get the duck with mole.. it melted in my mouth. All other dishes were delicious!

DanielleDanielle: Aquachile verde, pulpo y tocino tostada, chipotle shrimp tacos and mole rojo with pork cheek- all unbelievably good.

Chavela's is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

2. Chavela's

9.0
736 Franklin Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Crown Heights · 291 tips and reviews

Lauren D.Lauren Downing: As mayor, I know all the tips: come at lunch, sit at the bar, eat mole. The special is only $6. Come back early on for happy hour and again, sit at the bar for $2 chicken mole tacos and $3 beer.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: The tacos are top notch, and only $2 during happy hour ($3 normally). Try the sweet chicken mole, the bistec, and the carne enchilada.

Adrian U.Adrian Uberto: Salsa Verde Cheese Enchiladas and the chicken mole taco 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Mesa Coyoacán is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

3. Mesa Coyoacán

8.2
372 Graham Ave (btwn Skillman & Conselyea), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 217 tips and reviews

Cristina F.Cristina F-M: tacos de suadero, enchiladas mole, poblano stuffed with pork, apples, and pears, the spicy shredded lamb entree, the margarita w/ pineapple and chile, and def the tres leches cake

Jessica M.Jessica Murray: enchiladas mole! everything i've tried here is so tasty! i'm so in love, also, with the beer salsa. SO good.

CezaryCezary: awesome margaritas, delicious ceviche, and tasty taquitos. the enchilada with mole is to die for.

Fonda is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

4. Fonda

8.6
434 7th Ave (at 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Slope · 133 tips and reviews

JustMeJustMe: Roberto's mole and one of his margaritas a great combo!

Mike O.Mike O'Dea: Holy mole! The chicken enchilada mole is amazing

Warren C.Warren Cohen: Holy mole as well! The oaxacaqueno mole was one of the best Mexican dishes I have ever had. Hugely recommended.

La Superior is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

5. La Superior

8.5
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 291 tips and reviews

Nathalie A.Nathalie A: The mole tacos are to die for

Luyba Z.Luyba Zeylikman: Garlic shrimp tacos, mole chicken, fish tacos, really any tacos!

Josh U.Josh Upton: The chicken molé tacos are delicious. Solid margaritas too.

Amaranto is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

6. Amaranto

8.5
887 Hart St (Irving Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Bushwick · 27 tips and reviews

Stephanie L.Stephanie Lin: Love this place! Service is very attentive and friendly. Always happy to come back. Favorite dish is From The Garden, a vegetarian entree of fresh vegetables and a well considered green mole sauce.

Sierra N.Sierra Noel: This place is amazing! The pork tacos are delectable, the spicy quac is a great way to start, and the short ribs with mole rojo are so delicious 🤤

Liz M.Liz Marshall: Despite the unassuming exterior, this place really is a neighborhood gem. The fish tacos are the best I've had in NYC.

Fast and Fresh Burrito Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

7. Fast and Fresh Burrito Deli

8.7
84 Hoyt St (between Atlantic Ave & State Street), Brooklyn, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 63 tips and reviews

Albert F.Albert Freeman: Barbacoa de chivo plate is a stand out on a menu of delicious food. Mexican breakfast, tamales, al pastor, and mole burrito also shine.

Max E.Max Engel: Mole burrito

King TommyKing Tommy: They make the best tortas and tacos here.

Casa Pública is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

8. Casa Pública

7.9
594 Union Ave (Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 33 tips and reviews

John D.John Duncan: Scallop Ceviche, mole tacos

Setareh S.Setareh Saidi: We tried guacamole, queso fundido, tacos de pescado (2 for 14$), carnitas de puerco, and polo en mole (25$) and everything was delicious but let the $ rating fool you, it's somewhat expensive

Nicole F.Nicole Formica: Squash blossom tacos are delicious and full of flavor. Be sure to start with the queso fundido with chorizo.

Citrico is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

9. Citrico

7.3
681 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 16 tips and reviews

Noah M.Noah M: Just actually told the staff that the Chilaquiles Mole Scramble was "wonderful". I've *never* done this anywhere before. So good.

Maya B.Maya Bruck: Everything we tried was excellent, especially the fish tacos and oxtail in mole.

Janelle G.Janelle Grace: Some great options for vegetarians here, especially the tostada with beets in mole sauce, so savory.

Maya Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

10. Maya Taqueria

7.7
168 5th Ave (Degraw), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · North Slope · 8 tips and reviews

Ryan E.Ryan Eick: Loved the chicken in mole sauce

Fee D.Fee Doyle: They’ve got molé ❤️

Avneesh K.Avneesh Kohli: The super burrito with chicken al pastor is very authentic. Try all the salsas at the salsa bar too!

Maria's Bistro Mexicano is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

11. Maria's Bistro Mexicano

8.2
886 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Sunset Park · 42 tips and reviews

Erik M.Erik Michielsen: Stuffed poblanos here are especially good. enchiladas w/salsa verde or mole make smiles too!

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: The chicken breast with mole sauce is where it's at

Julie R.Julie Renwick: best Mex in the slope, don't miss beef tostadas and margaritas sans mix.

Castros is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

12. Castros

8.0
511 Myrtle Ave (btwn Grand & Ryerson), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 44 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott Redstone: After the first bite of mole chicken enchilada I had to write about it. Staggeringly wonderful! No more Manhattan mole for me.

Leslie L.Leslie LinLin: Mole de olla

Stacy K.Stacy Kamin: The burritos are huge and to die for and only 8 bucks! The salsa & pico is so fresh and not spicy! 10/10

Palo Santo is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

13. Palo Santo

8.5
652 Union St (5th Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · North Slope · 66 tips and reviews

Andrew P.Andrew P: Dinner is a bit pricey but the pato en mole poblano is amazing.

Diego A.Diego Anell: Ordered their family style (COVID-era) dinner for two and WOW all around. Patatas bravas were crispy with the right amount of spice. The eggplant was amazing. Tuna was great. GET THE LIME PIE! 😍😍😍

Alex R.Alex Rainert: I highly recommend going double porky: start with the pork belly tacos (homemade tortillas + guacamole are slamming) and end with the Heritage pork. Oink!

El Tenampa Deli Grocery is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

14. El Tenampa Deli Grocery

8.8
706 4th Ave (btwn 21st & 22nd St.)
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwood Heights · 29 tips and reviews

JeffreyJeffrey: Why do locals flock to this Mexican restaurant in the back of a big, bright grocery store? Could be the condiment bar, or maybe specials like chicken enchiladas in a sweet-and-spicy mole sauce.

Ari J.Ari Jankelowitz: Tasty large chicken tacos. Free guacamole. Telenuevo. Perfect.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A Mexican grocery with a taqueria in the back that's home to some awesome tortas and cemitas.

Nacho Macho Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in Brooklyn.

15. Nacho Macho Taco

8.3
417 Prospect Pl (Grand), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 36 tips and reviews

HeatherHeather: Mole enchiladas and mole burrito were amazing and huge!

Mike S.Mike Schoppmann: Chorizo quesadilla is incredibly rich, delicious, and best with guacamole.

DustinDustin: Do you want cheese on your nachos? If so, go elsewhere.