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  1. Tobalá

    Oaxacan

    House-made blue and yellow corn tortillas arrive before you've even thought about ordering, which tells you something about how this Oaxacan restaurant in Riverdale operates. The room is modern and low-lit, with clay masks and pottery that nod to the region without tipping into theme park territory. Mezcal gets serious attention at the bar, and the dark mole negro on the enmoladas de pato is the kind of sauce that takes days to make.

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    Address
    3732 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, NY · Bronx
    Hours
    • Mon–Thu 5 PM–10 PM
    • Fri–Sat 5 PM–11 PM
    • Sun 1 PM–4 PM, 5 PM–10 PM
    Phone
    (347) 427-6889
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