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

342 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

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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David
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Tacos and queen dip were amazing, took a minute to get an order in but they were busy so no biggie. Great place for a casual dinner!
WW
WarrenW
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped here for lunch before an event at Barclays. Great food, great service. We loved the outdoor seating.
PK
PriyankaK
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
We used to love it here. Still a great vibe, but the tacos last night were sloppy and over sauced. Used to love their artful tacos. Alas.
CL
CherylL
New York Area
220 reviews
vip
4.0
220 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wonderfully seasoned dishes perfect for sharing. Delicious desserts, and inventive mixed drinks. Attentive staff
TK
TanyaK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Super yummy and accommodating about food allergies.
k
kensetha
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious food. Always great friendly service.
RF
RobertF
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food!!!! Nice to eat outside. Inside too crowded!
MM
MManning
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Totally delicious meal at Alta Calidad. The tacos, guac, and margs were fab!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there! Food and drinks were amazing! Will be back!
SW
ShirishW
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Nothing spectacular… at all. The ACs were also not working on a hot day.
EG
EvanG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Reservation was available 48 hours out for peak dinner, food was delicious and surprising. Service was excellent.
RP
RPLLuv
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
You won't regret the taco platter and spicy margarita!
c
cynthiaa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
Decent food but ridiculously overpriced. The service was mediocre at best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super nice staff. Great outside area for open streets people watching. Food was incredible. Can’t wait to come back!
M
Malia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
True to its name - high quality. Always a delicious meal and excellent service!
QC
QuiltCat
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious tacos served quickly. Fish tacos were outstandingly seasoned.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just the absolute best, always. The elevated neighborhood joint. Crafted, creative Mexican with hints of other cuisines, never fails to impress. We always bring out of towners to this place and they are wowed. Favorites are the steak or brisket tacos, the octopus and pork belly, the corn, Fish tacos, queso fundido, guac… everything is good. Brunch, too - outstanding. Get the steak breakfast tacos.
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foodie
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Was recommended to Alta Calidad by a friend & thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was very fresh & everything made in house. We had guacamole, roasted fish tacos, brisket tacos, Mexican corn & grilled asparagus, all excellent. The margaritas were great. Looking forward to going back & trying the rest of the menu!
BC
BenC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really good food, great drinks and friendly staff!!!
RG
RoshiG
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Creative use of unexpected ingredients. Friendly staff.
BA
BrianA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
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!
RL
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
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 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.
W
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
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious! A little bit pricey but totally worth it. Excellent service as well.
e
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!
A
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

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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You can order delivery directly from Alta Calidad using the Order Online button.

Alta Calidad is rated 4.7 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

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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

Options

Additional information

Roasted Fish Tacos

Brussels Sprouts

Yuca "Tater Tots"

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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