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!!
Tacos, Mexican small plates & shareable main dishes in an energetic setting with communal seating. Based on 705 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: (718) 622-1111
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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
Eva Gil
We order some dishes to share (guac, queso, ceviche), were tasty. The the octopus-pork have good combination of flavors. The duck have a bit too much spicy to really enjoy the duck flavor. The drinks were really good. In general good experience, but a bit expensive. They have a nice outside space and the service was really attentive.
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Drew Davis
This is some great Mexican food! Every meal has been great – all of their tacos, huevos rancheros and carrot cake tres leches are unreal, and chilaquiles look great.
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Mark
We’ve come here randomly over the years since it’s opened. Sometimes it’s completely booked. On the first warm spring night (a Tuesday), it wasn’t!
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Gui M.
Alta Calidad is definitely in my top mexican restaurant experiences in NYC. Initially, upon arriving, I found the place a bit unassuming and not having the best ambiance, but the margarita was already a good mind-changer. The food overall was good, with the shrimp tempura tacos definitely being the highlight of my experience. It is simply divine. The guacamole and salsa chips plus the dessert were not at the same level, but very good. Good job!
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Felicia Arriaga
I stopped in by myself and they immediately sat me. My drink was a perfect mezcal cocktail and my food came out very quickly. I walk by this place all the time and they are typically super busy so I’m glad I came in on a slower night of the week. This was a perfect place to dine alone, read my book, and enjoy an elevated Mexican dinner. This place really lives up to its name, Alta Calidad (high quality) and the music also created a nice atmosphere.
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Sueann
The food was pretty good. Highly recommend doing a reservation b/c it was extremely busy. Outside of a broken dish that they shouldn’t have served food in, it was a great time. The Spicy pineapple margarita was good too.
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Javier Kohen
Good and fast service. Inventive menu, well executed. I’m infatuated with the guacamole because of the complex spices and the delicious chips. The portions were good: the tacos, while expensive, are large and filling. The outdoor seating is pleasant, especially on Dean Street which is sheltered and quieter.
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Erin Carden
INCREDIBLE yuca tots and great service. Everything else was mediocre. The outdoor seating is boring and my beef brisket taco was good, but a little dry. I also came here for my friend’s birthday and when I reserved our seat online, I asked for a birthday dessert to be brought out. I thought maybe this dessert would be on the house considering that it was her birthday and all, but they charged me full price for it. It’s not a big deal, but it would have made me want to come back if it had been offered free of charge. Either way, if I come back it’s hands down for the yuca tots.
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Lisa Tilson
Delicious drinks and dinner in a light, fun atmosphere. Highly recommend the pineapple spicy margarita, fish tacos, yuca tots, and queso fundido—so tasty! Shrimp tacos were good but came with a lot of fried breading. I’ll be back soon!
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Robert James Ocampo
Ate outside on this beautiful Sunday evening and found that it did not change the experience! The staff was accommodating to our request to sit outside with our dogs and to bring them a small bowl of water (thank you!). The menu boasts a very Spanish and Mexican like cuisine with the spices to match. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the terms, the staff was more than happy to explain each of the dishes.
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