Award-winning

Alta Calidad

4.7

418 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Alta Calidad is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn where Chef Akhtar Nawab is cooking innovative Mexican cuisine. The Spanish translation of "Alta Calidad" means "high quality" and it's our goal to provide that with every dish that we serve. Our goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it!! We're thrilled to be part of this amazing Brooklyn community and we want each of you to join us and participate in this exciting adventure! Alta Calidad is a Michelin Bib Gourmand award winning restaurant and Certified Minority Owned Business.

We encourage you to secure seating to dine indoors or on our outdoor patio. We look forwarding to hosting you soon!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 622-1111
Website
http://www.altacalidadbk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Akhtar Nawab
Catering
Alta Calidad offers full service off-site catering that ranges from a small gatherings of friends at your apartment to a your corporate breakfast and/or lunch meetings. We service Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
Private party facilities
Alta Calidad is available for private events and buy-outs, including baby showers, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners and corporate parties.

Location
552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Cross street
Corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and Dean Street
Parking details
Quick Park Underhil: 105 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Public transit
2/3 subway trains - Bergen Street stationB/Q subway trains - 7th Avenue station2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, W subway trains - Alantic Avenue-Barclays Terminal
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Tortilla Chips$18.00
guacamole, guajillo salsa
Halloumi Queso Fundido$18.00
mezcal, chorizo verde, poblano rajas, tortillas
Carne Asada Tacos$16.00
crispy chihuahua cheese, charred leeks, ancho chile salsa
Crispy Tempura Shrimp Tacos$15.00
cabbage remoulade, salsa negra, chorizo powder
Roasted Fish Tacos$14.00
mango salsa, pistachio mole, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli
Oregano Roasted Chicken Tacos$13.00
avocado-chipotle aioli, salsa cruda
Pea Shoots Tacos$16.00
maitake mushrooms, crispy chickpeas, black bean puree, salsa roja
Taco Platter$80.00
your choice of any 4 tacos (3 of each style, 12 tacos total)
Octopus$16.00
pork belly, potatoes, poblano rice, aji amarillo aioli
Duck Confit a La Plancha$20.00
kumquat marmalada, pickled onions, tortillas
Pumpkin Blossom Quesadilla$14.00
Oaxaca cheese, ancho chile
Torta Ahogada$19.00
chicken fried steak milanesa, pickled cucumbers, jamon, ranchera salsa
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$13.00
guajillo honey, lemon
Esquites$10.00
queso fresco, chipotle alioli, lime, chili piquin
Yuca "Tater Tots"$9.00
chipotle aioli
Poblano Rice$8.00
black beans, sofrito
Churros$10.00
acacia honey, chocolate atole sauce
Tres Leches Carrot Cake$10.00
shredded halva
Canela Spiced Creme Brûlée$10.00

What 418 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

418 Reviews

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JuliaL
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. Service was fine, pleasant, timely, unobtrusive. The single problem--and the only reason I'd think twice about going back--was the noise. Absolutely deafening--and not from loud music--the acoustics in the place, high ceiling, hard surfaces. We ate early--615 and by midmeal, we, the waiters, and everyone in the restaurant, were shouting to be heard (4 people).
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cocktails were good. The place smelled terrific, but the food was underwhelming. Especially for the price.
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NovaFan
VIP
Philadelphia
93 reviews
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, super friendly service and GREAT margs!! Everything we had was incredibly good and the place overall has a super hip vibe. Highly recommend!!
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GabgabHache
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The variety of the menu, mixing different Mexican-inspired flavors wonderfully, plus great service and a chill atmosphere made our evening an exceptional one! Will certainly come back to try all the items in the menu!
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Lillian
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food for great value, but absolutely horrible service. Had to go inside to ask for the check after waitress did not come over for 30 minutes. Then had to go in to pay the check because no one came to collect it. No water refills for the last hour
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MarleneS
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been there many times. Always consistently good food. Love the bartender, service very good. Highly recommend.
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nick
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everything was top notch, delicious and made with care. Always order the octopus / pork belly taco!
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LizR
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I've been to Alta Calidad several times and the food is always fantastic. For some reason my breakfast burrito - my go-to usual- was a bit too spicy today. Still fantastic, but a little spicier than my preference. My daughter had the steak tacos, which is her favorite. She said they were really delicious. But, I must say that anyone I bring there for brunch has been wowed by the quality and flavor of the food. My favorites are the pancakes, the breakfast burrito, and the chips, guacamole and salsa. My Drinks are tasty, and even the coffee is fantastic. I've never been there for dinner so I can only vouch for the brunch and lunch, which never disappoints!
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SpicyNYC
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I came here for brunch with a few friends and we sat outside. They have nice seating outside. Their brunch food is great but SPICY. I like spicy food but their green sauce is on everything and is very spicy. So it was hard for us to finish some of our food. It was a bit expensive, but a nice experience.
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LynnB
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, fresh, well prepared. The noise level was noisy, I hate having to shout conversation or have to lean across the table to hear someone.
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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

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552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and Dean Street
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Quick Park Underhil: 105 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Public transit
2/3 subway trains - Bergen Street stationB/Q subway trains - 7th Avenue station2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R, W subway trains - Alantic Avenue-Barclays Terminal
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Akhtar Nawab
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.altacalidadbk.com/
Phone number
(718) 622-1111
Catering
Alta Calidad offers full service off-site catering that ranges from a small gatherings of friends at your apartment to a your corporate breakfast and/or lunch meetings. We service Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
Private party facilities
Alta Calidad is available for private events and buy-outs, including baby showers, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners and corporate parties.

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Alta Calidad

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Menu

Main

Tortilla Chips$18.00

Halloumi Queso Fundido$18.00

Carne Asada Tacos$16.00

Crispy Tempura Shrimp Tacos$15.00

Roasted Fish Tacos$14.00

Oregano Roasted Chicken Tacos$13.00

Pea Shoots Tacos$16.00

Taco Platter$80.00

Octopus$16.00

Duck Confit a La Plancha$20.00

Pumpkin Blossom Quesadilla$14.00

Torta Ahogada$19.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$13.00

Esquites$10.00

Yuca "Tater Tots"$9.00

Poblano Rice$8.00

Churros$10.00

Tres Leches Carrot Cake$10.00

Canela Spiced Creme Brûlée$10.00

What 418 people are saying

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