Alta Calidad

Name: Alta Calidad
Address: 552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11238
Telephone: (718) 622-1111
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

324 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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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 was recently awarded an NYC 2018 Michelin Bib Gourmand.

We encourage you to secure indoor seating now by booking your reservation. Alta Calidad does not take reservations for its outdoor seating, instead it is offered on a first-come basis. We respectfully request that guests do not make a reservation indoors, if their intent is to dine outdoors. Thank you and we look forward to hosting you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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Booked 27 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 622-1111
Website
http://www.altacalidadbk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian
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
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Cross street
Corner of Dean Street
Parking details
Quick Park Underhil: 105 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Public transit
2/3 subway trains - Bergen Street station<br />B/Q subway trains - 7th Avenue station<br />2, 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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Tortilla Chips$13.00
guacamole, guajillo salsa
Queso Fundido$11.00
acacia honey, pumpkin seeds, tortilla chips
Turkey Chili$9.00
chipotle, black beans
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup$9.00
ginger
Octopus$16.00
pork belly, potatoes, poblano rice, avocado aioli
Berkshire Pork Shoulder "Al Pastor"$15.00
salsa cruda, pineapple
Pumpkin Blossom Quesadilla$14.00
Oaxaca cheese, ancho chile
Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Meyer lemon, guajillo honey
Grilled Mexican Street Corn$8.00
chipotle mayo, queso fresco, tajan
Yuca "Tater Tots"$8.00
chipotle aioli
Poblano Rice$7.00
black beans, soffrito
Churros$8.00
acacia honey, chocolate atole sauce
Tres Leches Icebox Cake$9.00
shredded halva

Tacos

2 tacos per order. All tacos made with fresh corn tortillas

Charred Steak Tacos$14.00
crispy chihuahua cheese, tomatillo salsa, cilantro
Crispy Tempura Shrimp Tacos$14.00
cabbage remoulade, salsa negra, chorizo powder
Roasted Fish Tacos$13.00
mango salsa, pistachio mole, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli
Chicken Tinga Tacos$13.00
guajillo salsa, avocado
Pea Shoots Tacos$14.00
crispy chickpeas, black bean puree, salsa roja
Taco Platter$75.00
your choice of any 4 tacos (3 of each style)

What 324 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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BenC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really good food, great drinks and friendly staff!!!
RG
RoshiG
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Creative use of unexpected ingredients. Friendly staff.
BA
BrianA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, refreshing cocktails, and superb service
PP
PaulP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alta calidad is a neighborhood gem. The energy is perfect for a date or a dinner with friends. It is high quality food in a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere. I come back time and again. Make sure to save room for their deserts!
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RL13
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing Mexican food. Tacos are top notch. Definitely recommend the queso and don’t forget to ask what the frozen drink of the day is!
J
Justin
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great staff. we went for brunch and really enjoyed it.
AM
AngM
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood place. Highly recommend in Brooklyn.
FC
FabrizioC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great atmosphere, what more can you ask for?
RT
RacyTracy
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely and delicious birthday luncheon - chicken tacos and margaritas were top rate!
KL
KatL
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was such a good place to get food and a drink! I am vegan, my friend is pregnant, and we were both able to find exactly what we wanted on the menu. My cocktail and pea shoot tacos were phenomenal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great taco platter and margaritas- wonderful tres leches dessert
BR
BRBK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious tacos and great cocktails. Great service too.
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William
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Definitely disappointed. Even for New York City, the prices at this small Prospect Heights / Boerum Hill restaurant are astronomically high for what you get. Between $14 and $17 for two tacos, $18 for chips, salsa, and guacamole - not to mention the $15 cocktails that are present at these Instagram restaurants. If you’re looking to spend $70 on very mediocre lunch, then this is your place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently delicious
SL
StephaneL
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
You need to hire more waiters. The poor staff was overworked and could not handle properly the customers who were there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great and the restaurant has such a nice atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and fast.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was great, food was wonderful with the exception of the shrimp tacos. Not as expected, possibly burned?
B
Brandon
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drink in a great location. Highly recommend.
CB
CaterinaB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious! A little bit pricey but totally worth it. Excellent service as well.
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ejanszk
New York Area
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Always a delicious meal at Alta Calidad - I especially love the fish tacos and brussel sprouts. Wish it was a little quieter in there, and it is pretty expensive, but very yummy!
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Amanda
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
super friendly bartenders, tasty drinks and delicious food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding brunch and excellent service for our table that included two v small kids. Really good experience all round. Thank you
D
Dominick
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Alta Calidad was high on my list of restaurants to try and I was excited to give it a go with my girlfriend last week. We got a couple of drinks and some small plates to start. We actually arrived earlier than our reservation too and they were able to accommodate us, which was nice! But at one point, we spilled one of our drinks and our server didn't really seem to care. She came by and we told her what happened and she just kind of grabbed a couple of napkins from off the plates of two empty seats next to us and then walked away. That kind of sucked, because it was totally an accident that we spilled the drink and a simple "I'm sorry, can I get you another one?" would have gone a long way. Maybe it was no fault of her own, she seemed to also be the only server working in the space caring for guests at the bar, seated at the tables, and then the outdoor seating as well. On the bright side, the food was really great and the drinks were also really great. We got the Yuca Tots to start and I def recommend them. I would probably go back, but we ended up leaving early feeling a bit bummed and disappointed.
NM
NikiM
Jacksonville
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Hostess was not at all friendly, she almost abrasive. Food was good, server was friendly.
RM
ReggieM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food and great cocktails. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service!
P
Patrick
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
It was nice
IV
IrenaV
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was so delicious and creatively prepared. We were 5 and all loved it. The margaritas were divine that even though it was lunchtime we all had seconds. Great service too!
a
amyanded2003
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Neighborhood favorite. Never disappoints. Delicious food in a fun, attractive atmosphere.
C
Carol
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here, so happy brunch roti is back and very impressed by the hamberguesa
N
Nina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This dining experience almost convinced me to move to NY. Enough said!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience2
Ugh, I only came here because of the reviews. The food was very strange... not your traditional Mexican food. I didn’t enjoy my meal at all and the cocktails just didn’t taste good. This is like an American, knock off “Mexican” restaurant. I’m not sure why they have all the 5 star reviews that they do. And the waitress/bartender I had was a little rude at the end of my visit and after making my drink told another worker she had a cut on her hand... gross!!
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Emily
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
The food is excellent but it was very cold inside because the door keeps opening for take out orders, outdoor dining, and the like. Would recommend they but a cloth or entrance way fabric to try and keep out the cold.
A
Anash
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and lovely ambiance
M
Monet
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
absolutely loved this place! the guac and chips were amazing! the only thing we didn't like was the yuca tater tots, they were more like mash potatoes balls than tots lol. The staff is very friendly. The place is small though which kept the noise level down. We absolutely loved this place! We will deff be returning!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Would recommend for a date :) good brisket and strong cocktails
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Berkshire pork "al pastor" -- and loved the Mexican street corn, too! Looking forward to my next visit!
NJ
NJFoodie
New York Area
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
We went with friends for a casual dinner after visiting the Brooklyn Museum. We enjoyed the varied menu and different takes on Mexican cuisine. The place is small so noise does carry. There was a large birthday party the night we were there so probably a bit noisier than usual. Definitely worth a visit.
J
Jdearden85
Caribbean
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience from start to finish. Service and food where on point and I especially loved the Octopus and Pork Belly dish. The brisket taco was very well prepped and the Yuca tots perfectly crispy and the chipotle sauce was delicious.
n
nadnalpac
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
Wonderful food. We are outside in the cold and the team was still finding its sea legs. Will come back (and eat inside).

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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Alta Calidad is rated 4.7 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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Booked 27 times today

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552 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY 11238

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Dean Street
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
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
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic, South Asian/Indian
Executive chef
Chef Akhtar Nawab
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, 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.

Alta Calidad

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Yuca "Tater Tots"

Charred Steak Tacos

Brussels Sprouts

Main

Tortilla Chips$13.00

Queso Fundido$11.00

Turkey Chili$9.00

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup$9.00

Octopus$16.00

Berkshire Pork Shoulder "Al Pastor"$15.00

Pumpkin Blossom Quesadilla$14.00

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Grilled Mexican Street Corn$8.00

Yuca "Tater Tots"$8.00

Poblano Rice$7.00

Churros$8.00

Tres Leches Icebox Cake$9.00

Tacos

Charred Steak Tacos$14.00

Crispy Tempura Shrimp Tacos$14.00

Roasted Fish Tacos$13.00

Chicken Tinga Tacos$13.00

Pea Shoots Tacos$14.00

Taco Platter$75.00

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