Oxomoco

"With colorful umbrellas and even more colorful tostadas and frozen cocktails, the patio at Oxomoco seems much further from Greenpoint Avenue than it actually is. You can make use of it for brunch or dinner, both of which are served every day. Reservations are required, and you can make one their website." - matt tervooren

"Breezy Mexican restaurant Oxomoco in Greenpoint keeps its one star. Expect beef tartare tostadas, lamb barbacoa tacos, and mushroom tlayudas." - Eater Staff

"Two of our favorite things about Oxomoco, a Mexican spot in Greenpoint, are the space and the cocktail list. Enjoy both of them when you drink an oversized frozen margarita underneath skylights and hanging vines at a bar that looks like an Aztec shrine to alcohol. It’s usually packed with people waiting for their tables, and people who were waiting for their tables before they realized that they could just hang at the bar for the night. Start with some snacks like chile-lime popcorn and spiced mango, then get the tlayuda (a huge tortilla topped with melted cheese, grilled corn, and hot sauce) with another round of margaritas." - matt tervooren

"What It Is: A new Mexican restaurant in Greenpoint from the people behind Perfect For: Date Night, Group Dinners, Outdoor/Patio Situation After an underwhelming first visit at Oxomoco, we went back to try it again, and can report that this place is now worth your time. This is the Mexican restaurant in Greenpoint from the people behind one of our favorite pizza spots, Speedy Romeo, and it has a big menu of everything from tuna tostadas to a wood-fired caesar to a grilled half chicken you can make into your own tacos. The big, high-ceilinged space is already packed on most nights, so make a reservation or be prepared to wait at one of the many good bars nearby. The Verdict: Come here for a night out with friends, fancy tacos, and great margaritas. It’s going on the Hit List." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren

"Some things at Oxomoco in Greenpoint are optional. Starting out with a spicy mango margarita or giant frozen nopalito cocktail is not. And neither is ordering the tlayuda—our favorite tortilla dish at a restaurant with many good tortilla dishes (which probably has something to do with the fact that they make their own). We’re done giving you rules for this spot—now just figure out when to come here for a fun date night, a group dinner, or a taco-eating competition against yourself." - willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, carlo mantuano, sonal shah