Award-winning

Alta Calidad

4.7

421 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 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 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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

What 421 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."

421 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alta Calidad remains a neighborhood favorite! While I miss the pre-pandemic menu's wider variety, the current dishes are still delicious and consistently well-executed. It's a reliable spot for a great meal close to home.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
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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OT
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
Philadelphia94 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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Alta Calidad is rated 4.7 stars by 421 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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Alta Calidad

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Menu

Main

Tortilla ChipsUS$18.00

Halloumi Queso FundidoUS$18.00

Carne Asada TacosUS$16.00

Crispy Tempura Shrimp TacosUS$15.00

Roasted Fish TacosUS$14.00

Oregano Roasted Chicken TacosUS$13.00

Pea Shoots TacosUS$16.00

Taco PlatterUS$80.00

OctopusUS$16.00

Duck Confit a La PlanchaUS$20.00

Pumpkin Blossom QuesadillaUS$14.00

Torta AhogadaUS$19.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$13.00

EsquitesUS$10.00

Yuca "Tater Tots"US$9.00

Poblano RiceUS$8.00

ChurrosUS$10.00

Tres Leches Carrot CakeUS$10.00

Canela Spiced Creme BrûléeUS$10.00

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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