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Alta Calidad, Brooklyn, NY
Award-winning

Alta Calidad

4.7
4.7
418 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
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Alta Calidad

4.7
$31 to $50
Mexican
Prospect Heights

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood 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 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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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Menu

Main

2 tacos per order; all tacos made with fresh corn tortillas

  • Tortilla ChipsUS$18.00

    guacamole, guajillo salsa

    • Halloumi Queso FundidoUS$18.00

      mezcal, chorizo verde, poblano rajas, tortillas

      • Carne Asada TacosUS$16.00

        crispy chihuahua cheese, charred leeks, ancho chile salsa

        • Crispy Tempura Shrimp TacosUS$15.00

          cabbage remoulade, salsa negra, chorizo powder

          • Roasted Fish TacosUS$14.00

            mango salsa, pistachio mole, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli

            • Oregano Roasted Chicken TacosUS$13.00

              avocado-chipotle aioli, salsa cruda

              • Pea Shoots TacosUS$16.00

                maitake mushrooms, crispy chickpeas, black bean puree, salsa roja

                • Taco PlatterUS$80.00

                  your choice of any 4 tacos (3 of each style, 12 tacos total)

                  • OctopusUS$16.00

                    pork belly, potatoes, poblano rice, aji amarillo aioli

                    • Duck Confit a La PlanchaUS$20.00

                      kumquat marmalada, pickled onions, tortillas

                      • Pumpkin Blossom QuesadillaUS$14.00

                        Oaxaca cheese, ancho chile

                        • Torta AhogadaUS$19.00

                          chicken fried steak milanesa, pickled cucumbers, jamon, ranchera salsa

                          • Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$13.00

                            guajillo honey, lemon

                            • EsquitesUS$10.00

                              queso fresco, chipotle alioli, lime, chili piquin

                              • Yuca "Tater Tots"US$9.00

                                chipotle aioli

                                • Poblano RiceUS$8.00

                                  black beans, sofrito

                                  • ChurrosUS$10.00

                                    acacia honey, chocolate atole sauce

                                    • Tres Leches Carrot CakeUS$10.00

                                      shredded halva

                                      • Canela Spiced Creme BrûléeUS$10.00

                                        Last updated: 30 May 2023

                                        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

                                        1. JuliaL

                                          New York City

                                          3 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          3 reviews

                                          Dined on 17 July 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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                                        2. OpenTable Diner

                                          New York City

                                          1 review

                                          3.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined on 17 July 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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                                        3. NovaFan

                                          Philadelphia

                                          93 reviews

                                          vip
                                          5.0

                                          93 reviews

                                          Dined on 27 March 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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                                        4. GabgabHache

                                          London

                                          4 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          4 reviews

                                          Dined on 17 September 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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                                        5. Lillian

                                          New York City

                                          4 reviews

                                          3.0

                                          4 reviews

                                          Dined on 10 September 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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                                        6. MarleneS

                                          New York City

                                          6 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          6 reviews

                                          Dined on 9 September 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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                                        7. nick

                                          New York City

                                          14 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          14 reviews

                                          Dined on 19 August 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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                                        8. LizR

                                          New York City

                                          6 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          6 reviews

                                          Dined on 5 August 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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                                        9. SpicyNYC

                                          New York City

                                          47 reviews

                                          vip
                                          4.0

                                          47 reviews

                                          Dined on 5 August 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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                                        10. LynnB

                                          New York City

                                          3 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          3 reviews

                                          Dined on 3 August 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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                                        FAQs

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

                                        Alta Calidad is rated 4.7 stars by 418 OpenTable diners.

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

                                        A photo of Alta Calidad restaurant

                                        Alta Calidad

                                        4.7
                                        $31 to $50
                                        Mexican
                                        Prospect Heights

                                        Make a booking

                                        2 people
                                        19:00
                                        Booked 2 times today

                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                        Google Map for Alta Calidad

                                        552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

                                        Additional information

                                        • Award-winning
                                          1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
                                        • Cross Street
                                          Corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and Dean Street
                                        • Area
                                          Prospect Heights
                                        • Hours of Operation
                                          Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri 11:30–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
                                        • 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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