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Alta Calidad, Brooklyn, NY

Alta Calidad

4.7
4.7
398 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 398 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 recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. DeniseC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great brunch food and drinks. Ordered Chilaquiles and the sauces were amazing. I also ordered a mezcal margarita and was fantastic. Highly recommend.
  2. ThomasR

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It's so nice to leave a restaurant feeling satisfied that your expectations were met the first time you visit. That was my experience at Alta Calidad. I look forward to my second visit.
  3. Kezzler

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Nice place but didn’t love the flavours of our mains
  4. AlexN

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food in an incredible location in brooklyn
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Awful waitress - she had a terse manner, and a huge attitude. Anything we asked for was a big inconvenience to her based on her reaction. Shame since it was a birthday lunch and meant to be a special one.
  6. JessieB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and nice size portions. Outdoor seating is available.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The enthusiasm of the staff, especially the owner, about their process, menu items, especially the balsamic vinegar was infectious. And they sang Happy Birthday with panache!
  8. GRK7

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fish tacos (Mahi-Mahi) were delicious. I’m use to 3 tacos but 2 of these tacos are the perfect amount. The Brussel sprouts were tasty (a tad too sweet for me, but yummy for my wife). And we loved the margarita cocktail. Brittany, our server, was pleasant and took care of us. BIG UPS to the cool QR scan for payment and tip.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was meh, cute space
  10. MargaretS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Before the pandemic, this was one my absolute favorite places in the neighborhood because of its top notch, creative and delicious dishes. No more. I got the maitake tacos, which were downright awful, and the octopus. The octopus was tender, but the dish was otherwise boring. I am sad about the decline of this once great restaurant.
  11. JessicaK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Solid as always. Love this place. Great food, casual but good service. Relaxed vibe. They were wonderful with us.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute restaurant. Really enjoyed the drinks. Great for pre-basketball game date.
  13. ejp3

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    had an issue with getting the food for one of the guests in our party, who waited over 40 minutes, while the rest of us got our food within 10 minutes of ordering, and there was nothing done to address or compensate this scenario. That said, food is great, maybe don't go during prime hours.
  14. Brooklynite

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and lovely service. Tiny table for 3 people. Super noisy.
  15. ChristinaA

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was good, but I think quality has gone down a bit.
  16. JulieJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food but expensive. Staff were attentive and nice
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alta Calidad is such a great addition to the neighborhood. The food is excellent. Our guest that evening said it was the best carne asada (tacos) he had ever had! I do think they need to watch their prices. I live in NYC so I am used to it, but given it is a neighborhood place it’s getting a bit too close to special occasion pricing. Especially the drinks.
  18. Jcondo2

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food and drinks were great. Place is quite loud, though, with a preponderance of bass coming from the speakers. Probably a good idea not to order everything at the same time, too, or all of your food will pretty much all come out at the same time.
  19. PAPITO

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service A++++
  20. Mauricio

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing!! we went there to celebrate my birthday and we had a great time, the service is very good and we felt really comfortable. Drinks were very good as well.
  21. CarineB

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First trying brunch there , very good except the hostess We arrived a bit late because we could not find parking She had given up our table Told us she didn’t have one for an hour Tried to book again online and found a table for 10 minutes , she clearly didn’t try very hard Everything was great
  22. DebC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alta Calidad was a great choice for a delightful lunch. The wait staff was pleasant and helpful, and the food was exceptional. Charming, modern atmosphere.
  23. JinnieS

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    The food was terrible, and that was a surprise. No one seemed to ask about or care that we didn't finish any of the courses of our food. The Valentine's menu I found online was totally different that the menu that day. Before we even got in the door they told us we only had 90 mins, which was fine but told in a rude way.
  24. funepicurean

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First time going to Alta Calidad! we loved it and will be back. Their tacos are great! although I am not an expert on Mexican food, so I do not know how they compare against the real thing. But everything tasted delicious, from the guacamole to the tacos (we tried all the varieties, and the chicken was my favorite) and the side dishes and dessert. The food is great, they use authentic ingredients and recipes, and they have tacos for every taste! We also enjoy the tres leches cakes, which was amazing! The place is a bit small so not great for big groups, but I haven't been to their covered patio - maybe they have a larger space in the back. The service was great! we had great food recommendations. We came all the way from Manhattan but will definitely be back!
  25. ChristineC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and amazing service as always
  26. EileenM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! ✨ The Brussel sprouts are divine
  27. CristinaW

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! So flavorful from appetizers to desserts!
  28. bruce

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    an overall positive experience: good food, efficient service, quiet and pleasant atmosphere.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sensational, as always
  30. NYCGirl

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The food and drinks were fine - not bad but not memorable.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Def going back.
  32. EricG

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A uniquely delicious dinner. So many flavors I'd never experienced brought together for the best meal I had all week during my family trip to NYC!
  33. Tamarak

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I went to Alta Calidad yesterday with relatives and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. I had the pea shoot chick pea tacos which were outstanding. We also shared the yucca "tots" and some excellent fresh guacamole. My dinner mates said their tacos were delicious and well and the margaritas were top notch. I had a few glasses of a very lovely Albarino wine and the wait people were attentive and professional. I will definitely go again and I would recommend Alta Calidad to anyone who enjoys delicious food in a beautiful ambient setting.
  34. Lisa

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time, outstanding flavors. Will return again
  35. MarleneS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cool vibe, friendly bartender excellent food. Would come back and would also recommend to others.
  36. GMN8

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and music selection, the staff was very attentive, and the ambiance in general was cool and modern
  37. Jaclyn

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was good and the experience was lovely.
  38. ShamekaM

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner with a girlfriend. The vibe was very chill, the plates are shareable so it’s easy to share everything. Staff was great and attentive. The food was amazing and at a really good price. Highly recommend
  39. Devon

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    We came because of the apparent ratings, but the food was not worth the price. My sissy and I ordered shrimp tacos, as the menu was limited, unlike a normal Mexican restaurant. The tacos were heavily battered and extremely greasy. Not to mention, our plates were messy on top and below, I guess from the cook’s hands. This was definitely a disappointment.
  40. Claire

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat outside on Vanderbilt for brunch on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Food was phenomenal and staff was really lovely. Will definitely be back.

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 398 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Alta Calidad

552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Additional information

  • 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

  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • 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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