Award-winning

Alta Calidad

4.7

420 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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!

Additional information

Location
552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(718) 622-1111
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Quick Park Underhil: 105 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Akhtar Nawab
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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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 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alta Calidad offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a "super hip vibe." Guests rave about the "variety of the menu," with standout dishes like octopus/pork belly tacos and steak tacos. Service is generally friendly, enhancing the laid-back atmosphere. A must-try is the "spicy pineapple margarita."

420 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite in the area but I do wish they had more options
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Reggie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ambiance never disappoint! We will be back!
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Dominic VIP
New York City21 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service and their spicy pineapple margaritas were great and part of happy hour. We shared about six different items and everything was delicious.
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JuliaL
New York City3 reviews
4.0
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 City1 review
3.0
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
Philadelphia93 reviews
5.0
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
London4 reviews
5.0
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 City5 reviews
3.0
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 City6 reviews
5.0
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 City15 reviews
5.0
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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Alta Calidad is rated 4.7 stars by 420 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Phone number
(718) 622-1111
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Quick Park Underhil: 105 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Akhtar Nawab
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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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 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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