Came for brunch. Bad luck getting stuck behind a bigger table in terms of ordering, and the eggs were over cooked in the huevos rancheros and roti. But the flavors were great.
Love the mushroom tacos! Margarita is pretty good too. Service is a little bit slow, but overall pretty good place for a quick meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Margherita
Lekia C.
food was OK. Nothing to write home about very expensive for no reason this is a type of place that you go to just to say you went. Service was good. Very open.
Dani Maczynski
Food is always amazing. The brisket tacos are mouth watering. Our server was so friendly and shared his recs for new mezcals to check out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita, Steak
Najah Moeser
Please bring these tacos back!!!! I used to come here specifically for these tacos because I’m vegan and you guys took them off the menu and I’m devastated lol I would always tell people, This is my favorite dish in New York city. I tried the beet tacos with mushrooms, but they don’t compare. My first time eating these chickpea tacos was at my proposal. (Yes, my husband supposed to me here in 2022 because I loved these tacos so much) ? my husband and I would come here every month to get these and now you guys don’t have them. Please bring them back. ?♥️
Tess
absolutely delicious. our waiter was amazing. we had such a good night, im so glad we discovered this place. will definitely be back!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churros with Chocolate Atole, Beef Brisket Tacos
K Olson
Everything here deserves 5 stars - the food is delicious, the staff is nice and attentive, the restaurant itself is cute and clean. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because of the cost of everything - $16 for two tacos (with no add ons like rice or beans) seemed a little high, especially since you’re not started with chips or anything of any kind. If you do want the chips, they are $18.I got two kinds of tacos since I didn’t think one dish would be enough (one dish comes with 2), and they were delicious. They were the slow cooked brisket tacos and the roasted fish tacos.
Abe H.
Great food & drinks with a great staff and a great ambiance makes this spot a real gem. Definitely recommend it
Came here on a date (without a reservation) and was greeted by a distracted host. He explained that because we didn't have reservation, we had to sit either at the bar or the 5 seater high top facing the window even though we counted four empty tables (for two and four people). He also insisted we finish within 90 min because of reservations. We didn't leave because it was particularly cold and windy that night, but trust we absolutely would have. Regardless, our server was much kinder. The drinks were very made. We both ordered the Mezcalero, each was shaken to perfection. The food was also very delicious. We ordered the fish and brisket tacos to start. Wow what an explosion of flavors. We then got the octopus and pork belly. When I tell you -- it was theeee best tacos I've had in AWHILE! I would love to come back, but praying for a better host (or a reservation).
M Torres
My Program Director invited me for a belated Birthday lunch at Alta Calidad in Brooklyn. Description: As per google: “A Mexican restaurant that offers tacos, Mexican small plates & shareable main dishes in an energetic setting with communal seating.” I highly recommend this place. 10/10.
I love this coat little spot. The menus is of Latin background. The food was delicious I had the octopus & let me tell you it was Soo delicious I wanted more. The drinks were good too. The staff is attentive ensuring that we were well taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Fish Tacos
Liam R.
Alta Calidad blew me away. From the photos I was expecting your typical modern pretty decent food but with nice upscale decor. But THE FOOD. My lord. I haven't tasted such flavors in a long time. Better than Mexico, and I spend a lot of time in Mexico. Had the ricotta pancakes, torta ahogada and chorizo roti. The former two were the best, the chorizo roti was also good and HUGE, but would have been nice to have a steak knife to cut it and not just a butter knife.
Michael J.
Maybe I was just in a good mood because I was two blocks and a couple hours away from great seats at Madonna's Celebration tour, but a recent dinner at Alta Calidad convinced me that this spot is a clear cut above the other Mexioptions in the neighborhood. Alta toes a delicate line of being a specialer-than-usual neighborhood spot, without tipping over into being precious chichi "elevated Mexican" cuisine (looking at you, Xixa.) The food? Portion sizes are appropriately restrained, in keeping with Alta's glamorous, serious vibe. Dishes come out almost inconveniently quickly, but everything I ate was really good. The guacamole was accompanied by homemade, well-seasoned chips; the pumpkin blossom quesadilla was nicely executed, and my husband liked his brisket tacos. The rice and beans were a serviceable filling side dish. Alta Calidad also passed my official margarita test: my picky Virgo husband did not make a funny face on first sip, and reordered the same drink. If only you knew, reader, what a towering achievement that is. They have an appropriate panoply of tequila options, but also not too many margaritas on the menu - a classic, a vegetal "jardin", and a spicy pineapple one. One small thing to be aware of: a "high top" reservation may well mean you're sitting at the bar. A friendly bartender and good service made this fine, but I was expecting a table. Overall, I think Alta Calidad ("high quality") is truth in advertising: not revolutionary or worthy of a special pilgrimage, but high quality and well deserving of a visit if it fits into your plans.
Yet another great taco meal at Alya Calidad!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita, Shrimp Tempura Tacos, Beef Brisket Tacos
Came for brunch. Bad luck getting stuck behind a bigger table in terms of ordering, and the eggs were over cooked in the huevos rancheros and roti. But the flavors were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Tacos, Huevos Rancheros
Love the mushroom tacos! Margarita is pretty good too. Service is a little bit slow, but overall pretty good place for a quick meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Margherita
food was OK. Nothing to write home about very expensive for no reason this is a type of place that you go to just to say you went. Service was good. Very open.
Food is always amazing. The brisket tacos are mouth watering. Our server was so friendly and shared his recs for new mezcals to check out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita, Steak
Please bring these tacos back!!!! I used to come here specifically for these tacos because I’m vegan and you guys took them off the menu and I’m devastated lol I would always tell people, This is my favorite dish in New York city. I tried the beet tacos with mushrooms, but they don’t compare. My first time eating these chickpea tacos was at my proposal. (Yes, my husband supposed to me here in 2022 because I loved these tacos so much) ? my husband and I would come here every month to get these and now you guys don’t have them. Please bring them back. ?♥️
absolutely delicious. our waiter was amazing. we had such a good night, im so glad we discovered this place. will definitely be back!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churros with Chocolate Atole, Beef Brisket Tacos
Everything here deserves 5 stars - the food is delicious, the staff is nice and attentive, the restaurant itself is cute and clean. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is because of the cost of everything - $16 for two tacos (with no add ons like rice or beans) seemed a little high, especially since you’re not started with chips or anything of any kind. If you do want the chips, they are $18.I got two kinds of tacos since I didn’t think one dish would be enough (one dish comes with 2), and they were delicious. They were the slow cooked brisket tacos and the roasted fish tacos.
Great food & drinks with a great staff and a great ambiance makes this spot a real gem. Definitely recommend it
Mushroom Tacos; Daily fish; cauliflower
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Came here on a date (without a reservation) and was greeted by a distracted host. He explained that because we didn't have reservation, we had to sit either at the bar or the 5 seater high top facing the window even though we counted four empty tables (for two and four people). He also insisted we finish within 90 min because of reservations. We didn't leave because it was particularly cold and windy that night, but trust we absolutely would have. Regardless, our server was much kinder. The drinks were very made. We both ordered the Mezcalero, each was shaken to perfection. The food was also very delicious. We ordered the fish and brisket tacos to start. Wow what an explosion of flavors. We then got the octopus and pork belly. When I tell you -- it was theeee best tacos I've had in AWHILE! I would love to come back, but praying for a better host (or a reservation).
My Program Director invited me for a belated Birthday lunch at Alta Calidad in Brooklyn. Description: As per google: “A Mexican restaurant that offers tacos, Mexican small plates & shareable main dishes in an energetic setting with communal seating.” I highly recommend this place. 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Churros with Chocolate Atole, Chicken Tinga Tacos Avocado Chipotle, Guacamole Chips Salsa
I love this coat little spot. The menus is of Latin background. The food was delicious I had the octopus & let me tell you it was Soo delicious I wanted more. The drinks were good too. The staff is attentive ensuring that we were well taken care of.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Fish Tacos
Alta Calidad blew me away. From the photos I was expecting your typical modern pretty decent food but with nice upscale decor. But THE FOOD. My lord. I haven't tasted such flavors in a long time. Better than Mexico, and I spend a lot of time in Mexico. Had the ricotta pancakes, torta ahogada and chorizo roti. The former two were the best, the chorizo roti was also good and HUGE, but would have been nice to have a steak knife to cut it and not just a butter knife.
Maybe I was just in a good mood because I was two blocks and a couple hours away from great seats at Madonna's Celebration tour, but a recent dinner at Alta Calidad convinced me that this spot is a clear cut above the other Mexioptions in the neighborhood. Alta toes a delicate line of being a specialer-than-usual neighborhood spot, without tipping over into being precious chichi "elevated Mexican" cuisine (looking at you, Xixa.) The food? Portion sizes are appropriately restrained, in keeping with Alta's glamorous, serious vibe. Dishes come out almost inconveniently quickly, but everything I ate was really good. The guacamole was accompanied by homemade, well-seasoned chips; the pumpkin blossom quesadilla was nicely executed, and my husband liked his brisket tacos. The rice and beans were a serviceable filling side dish. Alta Calidad also passed my official margarita test: my picky Virgo husband did not make a funny face on first sip, and reordered the same drink. If only you knew, reader, what a towering achievement that is. They have an appropriate panoply of tequila options, but also not too many margaritas on the menu - a classic, a vegetal "jardin", and a spicy pineapple one. One small thing to be aware of: a "high top" reservation may well mean you're sitting at the bar. A friendly bartender and good service made this fine, but I was expecting a table. Overall, I think Alta Calidad ("high quality") is truth in advertising: not revolutionary or worthy of a special pilgrimage, but high quality and well deserving of a visit if it fits into your plans.