Lexi Hay

I had a fabulous pre Birthday brunch at Alta Calidad. The day was perfect sunny day, outside dinning while people watching. Servers were very knowledgeable and great recommendations based on our dietary needs. My chicken tacos were yummm, I had an organic white wine - absolutely delicious. Highly recommend

Lili

Taste-wise, the food was delicious, and the drinks were very good. The service was amazing, and I really like the location of this place. However, the portion sizes were quite small. If you’re coming here just to have a drink and a light bite, it’s perfect. But if you’re arriving hungry and expecting a full meal, even two plates might not be enough to fill you up.

Zac Arnold

The pork belly was excellent. It was tender and flavorful. The Carne Asada tacos were a bit disappointing though. The meat was particularly chewy. But, the brussels sprouts were delicious.

Rene Bleasdille

There is a lot of great food here. The guacamole was delicious. I really enjoyed the brussel sprouts and my chicken tacos. Also its been a while since I’ve been to a mexican spot that actually salted their rice and beans. My partner thought their tempura tacos were a bit burnt. Honestly the food was good but the price didnt match. Like 2 tacos being $18 is kind of absurd. It was just a little too expensive. But i do think it is worth going back. Their cocktails were good as well.

+1

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.

Wall Fish

Great service and quality food and drinks. Have had this on my list for a while! The chips and guacamole were above average - very picky with guac and this one passed the test for sure. Flavorful and a good mix of smooth and chunky. The octopus and pork belly dish was INCREDIBLE - loved the little skewer it came on, small bites but it packed a savory punch. The standout of the night was the tres leches carrot cake, so so moist and yummy. I would come back just for the carrot cake! Tacos were decent but the octopus stood out.

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.

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!

+7

Oscar Acero

⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 – Decent flavor, but tiny portions and overpriced I ordered one serving (which only comes with two very small tacos). The menu listed them at $19, but I was charged $20 (slight discrepancy typo or last minute adjustment? 😅). The meat was a bit tough and charred, nothing exceptional for the price. That said, the restaurant itself is stylish and clean (your typical Instagram-worthy spot). Note: The guacamole shown in photos is a $5 side (only the lime is free, lol). Bottom line: If you’re actually hungry, you’ll need two orders ($40), which feels excessive for tacos that don’t stand out. As someone familiar with authentic Latin flavors, I’ve had far better at lower prices. This might impress tourists, but it didn’t win me over.

Vicki

Tried out the brunch menu at @altacalidadbk and my breakfast roti was giant! There was a lot of topping (too much for me personally) so actually ok to share with another person. The restaurant is smaller than I expected but very nice vibes and the staff were friendly.