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.
March 2024
Love the mushroom tacos! Margarita is pretty good too. Service is a little bit slow, but overall pretty good place for a quick meal.
February 2024
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.
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!!
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About the restaurant & décor: Chef/owner Akhtar Nawab's cool and casual Prospect Heights restaurant serves modern Mexican food with a Brooklyn sensibility. The intimate setting sports a mural by Marysia Schultz and cheerful hues of black, white and blue.Likes: Margaritas; fun vibe; queso fundido "complicado"; rib-eye à la plancha.Dislikes: Can get loud.Food & Drinks: Chef Nawab's menu satisfies like any good comfort food should, without sacrificing a certain thoughtful elegance that makes a meal here feel special. Dishes are meant for sharing. Start with queso fundido "complicado," gooey cheese dip furnished with artichokes, poblano and chorizo. Fried shrimp tacos get a dose of heat from salsa negra and a balancing cool from celery root rémoulade. A plate of wild king salmon crudo is refreshing, full of crunchy cucumber and dressed in a tamarind yuzu salsa. Rib-eye à la plancha with chimichurri is fragrant and juicy. Churros complemented by bittersweet chocolate make an ideal end to a meal. Pair the food with a Margarita Calidad, blended with Altos Plata Tequila, citrus and agave, or a glass of wine from the concise list that features bottles from Spain, California and Argentina. Brunch highlights an hour of bottomless drinks.
