Award-winning

Alta Calidad

4.7

420 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
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 stationB/Q subway trains - 7th Avenue station2, 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

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Tortilla ChipsUSD 18.00
guacamole, guajillo salsa
Halloumi Queso FundidoUSD 18.00
mezcal, chorizo verde, poblano rajas, tortillas
Carne Asada TacosUSD 16.00
crispy chihuahua cheese, charred leeks, ancho chile salsa
Crispy Tempura Shrimp TacosUSD 15.00
cabbage remoulade, salsa negra, chorizo powder
Roasted Fish TacosUSD 14.00
mango salsa, pistachio mole, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli
Oregano Roasted Chicken TacosUSD 13.00
avocado-chipotle aioli, salsa cruda
Pea Shoots TacosUSD 16.00
maitake mushrooms, crispy chickpeas, black bean puree, salsa roja
Taco PlatterUSD 80.00
your choice of any 4 tacos (3 of each style, 12 tacos total)
OctopusUSD 16.00
pork belly, potatoes, poblano rice, aji amarillo aioli
Duck Confit a La PlanchaUSD 20.00
kumquat marmalada, pickled onions, tortillas
Pumpkin Blossom QuesadillaUSD 14.00
Oaxaca cheese, ancho chile
Torta AhogadaUSD 19.00
chicken fried steak milanesa, pickled cucumbers, jamon, ranchera salsa
Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 13.00
guajillo honey, lemon
EsquitesUSD 10.00
queso fresco, chipotle alioli, lime, chili piquin
Yuca "Tater Tots"USD 9.00
chipotle aioli
Poblano RiceUSD 8.00
black beans, sofrito
ChurrosUSD 10.00
acacia honey, chocolate atole sauce
Tres Leches Carrot CakeUSD 10.00
shredded halva
Canela Spiced Creme BrûléeUSD 10.00

What 420 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

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 3 March 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 30 January 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 26 December 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 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
3.0
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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NovaFan VIP
Philadelphia93 reviews
5.0
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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GabgabHache
London4 reviews
5.0
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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Lillian
New York City5 reviews
3.0
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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MarleneS
New York City6 reviews
5.0
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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nick
New York City15 reviews
5.0
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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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

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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 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
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, 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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Menu

Main

Tortilla ChipsUSD 18.00

Halloumi Queso FundidoUSD 18.00

Carne Asada TacosUSD 16.00

Crispy Tempura Shrimp TacosUSD 15.00

Roasted Fish TacosUSD 14.00

Oregano Roasted Chicken TacosUSD 13.00

Pea Shoots TacosUSD 16.00

Taco PlatterUSD 80.00

OctopusUSD 16.00

Duck Confit a La PlanchaUSD 20.00

Pumpkin Blossom QuesadillaUSD 14.00

Torta AhogadaUSD 19.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 13.00

EsquitesUSD 10.00

Yuca "Tater Tots"USD 9.00

Poblano RiceUSD 8.00

ChurrosUSD 10.00

Tres Leches Carrot CakeUSD 10.00

Canela Spiced Creme BrûléeUSD 10.00

What 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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