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Cali Tajadas

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At Cali Tajadas, we're passionate about sharing the bold flavors of Colombia with our community. Inspired by traditional dishes and baked goods, we serve up hearty portions that will transport you to the heart of South America. Our compact counter-serve eatery is cozy and invitin...

Cali Tajadas

Colombian · Brooklyn

4.5 · 553 reviews Google
www.calitajadas.com

About Cali Tajadas

At Cali Tajadas, we're passionate about sharing the bold flavors of Colombia with our community. Inspired by traditional dishes and baked goods, we serve up hearty portions that will transport you to the heart of South America. Our compact counter-serve eatery is cozy and inviting, with a warm atmos...

At Cali Tajadas, we're passionate about sharing the bold flavors of Colombia with our community. Inspired by traditional dishes and baked goods, we serve up hearty portions that will transport you to the heart of South America. Our compact counter-serve eatery is cozy and inviting, with a warm atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. We've received rave reviews from customers who rave about our authentic Colombian cuisine and attentive service - especially our famous empanadas, which are made fresh daily and devoured by locals and visitors alike.

What Customers Say About Cali Tajadas

Cali Tajadas is a Colombian restaurant known for authentic flavors and a welcoming environment. Many praise the empanadas, bandeja paisa, and arepa de choclo. Some long-time customers note inconsistent food quality and rising prices, while others mention service issues.

Popular Dishes

empanadas (6) Bandeja Paisa (4) Arepa de Choclo bunuelos Tostones With Guacamole And Chicharrón tamal valluno

Best For

Families Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: The empanadas are highly recommended. Some reviewers suggest that the food quality may have declined in recent years, so manage expectations accordingly.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual

What to see nearby

Payne Park
A 456m

Payne Park

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John Allen Payne Playground
A 478m

John Allen Payne Playground

parque

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Owls Head Park
A 605m

Owls Head Park

parque

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Narrows Botanical Gardens
A 801m

Narrows Botanical Gardens

parque

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Leif Ericson Park And Square
A 928m

Leif Ericson Park And Square

parque

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American Veterans Memorial Pier
A 948m

American Veterans Memorial Pier

parque

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Explore the area around Cali Tajadas

Cali Tajadas is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Bay Ridge Reformed Church (A 957m) — historic church in Brooklyn, New York, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Payne Park (A 456m) — park in the United States of America
  • John Allen Payne Playground (A 478m) — park in Brooklyn, NYC
  • Owls Head Park (A 605m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Narrows Botanical Gardens (A 801m) — Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
  • Leif Ericson Park And Square (A 928m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • American Veterans Memorial Pier (A 948m) — pier and park in Brooklyn, NYC

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Frequently asked questions about Cali Tajadas

Cali Tajadas is located at 241 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, Brooklyn.
Near Cali Tajadas you can find points of interest such as Payne Park, John Allen Payne Playground, Owls Head Park, Narrows Botanical Gardens.
Cali Tajadas offers colombian cuisine.
Cali Tajadas has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cali Tajadas offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Cali Tajadas based on customer reviews are: empanadas, Bandeja Paisa, Arepa de Choclo, bunuelos, Tostones With Guacamole And Chicharrón.
Cali Tajadas is ideal for families, locals, quick bites, casual dining.
Cali Tajadas is a Colombian restaurant known for authentic flavors and a welcoming environment. Many praise the empanadas, bandeja paisa, and arepa de choclo. Some long-time customers note inconsistent food quality and rising prices, while others mention service issues.
The empanadas are highly recommended. Some reviewers suggest that the food quality may have declined in recent years, so manage expectations accordingly.
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Cali Tajadas Brooklyn Reviews

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Lina Leon

Cozy Colombian spot, food was good but the vibes make you feel like home.

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Samuel Rosenblatt

Good deal for a walking lunch. $6.50 “Chicken pie” is a deep fried potato, rice, and hard boiled egg pocket. Hot sauce/salsa was excellent. I took sips of it as i was walking eating my pocket

Diogo Lopez
Diogo Lopez

Very clean and welcoming environment. One of my favorite spots to eat comida colombiana.

Natalia Gallego
Natalia Gallego

Great colombian food, probably the best in the bay ridge area. their bunelos are soo good and their fried fish is my favorite. pricy but worth it.

S. G.
S. G.

Great place to eat! The empanadas are amazing — real Colombian flavor! I highly recommend them. The service was excellent; Katherine was very nice and helpful. I’ll definitely be back!

Lloyd Holmes
Lloyd Holmes

We left feeling our choice was justified. Cali Tajadas offers fair costs and doesn't skimp on vegetable servings. The person overseeing the restaurant displayed genuine kindness. I trust they'll stick with fresh ingredients. This spot exemplifies top-tier quality.

Carol C
Carol C

Finally found a legit Colombian restaurant with real authentic flavors, which must be due to the good ingredients being used. The best empanadas I’ve tried in New York, New Jersey and Florida. I also ordered the tamal valluno and it tasted just like the ones back home. It is small, with 5 or 6 tables, but they do delivery.

Viewer One
Viewer One

Great Bandeja paisa. Enjoyed it very much. chicharron cooked perfectly. It wasn't petrified like other places serve it. A Soul soothing meal. The tostones con chicharron y guacamole was great as well. 2nd time back so far and will come back more. Best bandeja paisa I've had in brooklyn so far. I've been to 4 other place in brooklyn and they haven't been good.

melissa diaz
melissa diaz

i’ve been looking for good colombian empanadas. this place did not disappoint .taste amazing

Alejandro Mendoza
Alejandro Mendoza

Great Place Lovely Waitress, In A Small But Beautiful Restaurant, Service Was Excellent, Food Was Outstanding! Recommend The Bandeja Paisa And The Tostones With Guacamole And Chicharrón!! Would Definitely Recommend And Come Back To Eat With Friends And Family!

Laura
Laura

Got an assortment of things and everything was great! We placed an online order but the pastries looked good so we ordered more once we got there. Cute little place with a few tables. Good service.

Amanda Wang
Amanda Wang

yummy sausage it came with a potato, cute little place with table seating and an extensive menu along with ready to pick out bakery goods. I got a buñuelos and i thought the other one was a pan de bono but i think its just a pan idk if there was cheese incorporated but maybe, it was good.

Dom Jr
Dom Jr

Stopped by for lunch and this place did not disappoint The staff treated us like family. The food was both tasty and cooked perfectly We tried a few different dishes and we’re very satisfied Big portions good prices clean environment

Tam B
Tam B

Great food pleasent personal environment. I am addicted to the Arepa de Choclo. The food and coffee are worth it. I live downtown Bk and I go to Bay Ridge to get their food.

Angie Go
Angie Go

The food is good and ive been coming here for years. The only thing that is getting worse is that everytime i come in they have no pan de bonos or bunuelos and they're like give me 15 mins. If your selling out you should be baking them as you go so your display is never empty. There's new Colombian spots opening up in bay ridge but aren't as good as them so I keep going back but its disappointing to have to wait everytime. Also love this place cause there pet friendly.

Lia Sueyoshi
Lia Sueyoshi

I’ve been a longtime fan and have been ordering for probably over 4+ years. The prices are kinda insane now, everytime i order the prices change but the portions have never changed. It’s not a restaurant atmosphere, it’s got a few tables similar to a small pizza shop. $31 bandeja paisa, $11 for one single chicharron, absolutely crazy price for the portion of food. All of their stuff now is short form/insta reel engagement and honestly it’s sad. Wish them the best, but i’m finding a new colombian spot.

Daniela Giraldo
Daniela Giraldo

I had already eaten here a few years ago and it seemed like a very good Colombian food restaurant in Brooklyn, their empanadas were especially good, but I don't know what happened, the quality of the food went down a lot, the empanadas come with meat or chicken threads, they are only potato, I recently tried the Tolima tamale and it was very bad, it seems to me that the prices are very high for such low quality food.

Mariangeles Gamarra
Mariangeles Gamarra

I bought two empanadas, one with meat and the other with chicken, honestly the flavor is good but it didn't have meat or chicken, the filling was another type of dough, it didn't taste bad but it wasn't a meat empanada, just pure dough, and it's not what you expect when buying an empanada. I also bought the pandebono and it was tasty, but nothing out of this world.

Cris
Cris

We gave it another chance, but the food was still bad and tasteless. This changed completely; it's no longer the tasty food it used to be, and the service was terrible. I definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND CALI TAJADAS. They also change their waitresses a lot; they have different ones every month. I have nothing good to say about all of this.

Andrea
Andrea

I went to eat and everything has really changed. Their Colombian food isn't the same anymore. The service is better, and the new women are better than the previous ones, who were very rude. I've been going to this place for years, but definitely, their arepa with shredded chicken is very dry and tasteless. The prices are also high for the low quality of the food.

Torino Vale
Torino Vale

False advertising. Also when you order food to pick up the waitress charge you gratuity. The new waitresses haven’t been trained properly. I used to be a regular in this restaurant but not anymore . There it’s more options in the neighborhood. They used to be the only Colombian restaurant in the neighborhood. Guess what? Not anymore. Level up you game or prepare to lose your customers.

Jonathan Abreu
Jonathan Abreu

I recently dined at Cali Tajadas , hoping for an authentic taste of Colombian cuisine, but the experience was far from satisfying. While the restaurant’s colorful decor was inviting, the meal itself left much to be desired. Most notably, the steak was a significant letdown. It was not the right cut, which affected its texture and flavor, and it was overpriced for the quality. The lack of attention to this crucial component made the meal feel even more disappointing.

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241 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Highly Rated
4.5/5 stars
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Many Reviews
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Moderate Price
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colombian
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Services

🥞 Breakfast
🥐 Brunch
🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
Coffee
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
8AM-9PM
Rating
4.5/5
💬 Reviews
553
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 25 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 718-836-0056
🌐 Website
www.calitajadas.com
📋 Menu
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Amenities

🅿️ Parking
🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
📱 Mobile Payments
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The Neighborhood

Payne Park

park in the United States of America

A 456m
John Allen Payne Playground

park in Brooklyn, NYC

A 478m
Owls Head Park

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 605m
Narrows Botanical Gardens

Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

A 801m
Leif Ericson Park And Square

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 928m
American Veterans Memorial Pier

pier and park in Brooklyn, NYC

A 948m
Bay Ridge Reformed Church Heritage

historic church in Brooklyn, New York, USA

A 957m
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