Leo looked out for us with GREAT service and conversation! The food was amazing! TRY THE COCONUT MAGARITA and thank me later!

My mother in law threw me a surprise bridal shower here and it was amazing!!! The staff were extremely attentive and accommodating to our large group of around 35. They kept the drinks flowing and food coming. The appetizers we had were chips and guac, ceviche, and empanadas which were all crowd pleasers. Same with main meals which we had options for steak chicken and salmon. Even the desserts were delicious especially the churros! They had a great selection of unlimited wine and cocktails which were tasty too. They had a great private outdoor area for us which was closed off and kept us from the heat. There was room for everyone to see me (the bride) opening up gifts while also being comfortable. I would definitely reccomend La Puerta Roja for anyone needing a place to have large group events!

Great restaurant with outdoor dining. The food tastes fresh and the servers were amazing.

What a delicious spot! Everything is amazing! Cod Fish Tacos, the ox tail stew, the tortilla soup, the pupasa, everything is awesome!

Dined at La Puerta Roja in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NYC, tonight. We were a party of 8 and they were able to seat us right away. They've got indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is very interesting and eclectic with great Latin American music. Note: between the music & people speaking, it is difficult to converse with others in the restaurant on a Friday night. So, I was impressed they could seat a large table like us with no notice right away on a Friday night. The service was fantastic coming by frequently and being very patient as the large party decided on what they want. Impressively, all the food was brought out within 2 minutes to everyone at the table at the correct temperature. EVERYONE was raving about their food! I had the steak sandwich (peppers, vegetables, spicy mayo, etc.) with some of the best french fries I've had in ages! I think they were hand cut. The sandwich had a smoky and kicked up flavor. Reminded me of a Chilean chacarero sandwich with the flavor palette. My water was never empty (they refilled often when I was not looking). Portion sizes were huge! Most of us ended up taking our entries home (no one ordered apps). The majority of the table ordered tacos and the fish ones seemed to be the favorite. Everything is priced quite well especially for this part of Brooklyn. My sandwich was only $19! Note: large parties pay an automatic 20% gratuity. Super close to bus lines and only a few blocks from the subway with decent street parking (metered or free). Of course, I biked here and had bike racks right there. I can NOT wait to come again!!!!! Even better, have the 2nd half of my sandwich for lunch tomorrow.

La puerta roja is an amazing place! The people the food the owners they always make you feel welcome! Their service is excellent! I have nothing but good things to say about all the bar tenders! Miguel,leo Rubén and Patricia they are awesome! Always smiling, good sense of humor .. The food is always deliciously consistent! I keep on coming because I love this place! Music is great drinks are amazing and generous!!!! Keep it up puerta roja! From owners to kitchen staff I aplaude you! So guys it’s 2025 and I’m still coming to Puerta Roja the same welcome environment consistency in food amazing times friendly staff and great drinks!!!!! Still the life of Cortelyou with their Latin flare! And Latino dishes! Love you Puerta Roja!!!!🫶💕

Amazing food, great service and friendly staff.

Dominican breakfast was perfect & filling. So flavorful. Service was Very accommodating with our group of 7. Clean bathroom. And a bar. There were a couple of patrons already tipsy and loud at 3 pm on a Sunday, so go early to avoid that kind of atmosphere. Otherwise, wholesome environment. Would DEFINITELY eat there again!

Delicious dinner, friendly group of servers. Casual and reasonably priced. I had Lemon thyme chicken with plantain and rice. Daughter had flaunts. Enough food to take home for a second meal. I'm from California and they had the best guacamole I've ever had!!

This place is amazing! While the entrees are on the pricier side (over $20) they are well worth it in quality and taste. The atmosphere is friendly and casual, easy to sit and talk to your friends. The staff is friendly, professional and prompt. To top it off, the drinks are very well priced and cocktails are delicious. All around amazing spot to visit on a nice day to sit outdoors. Highly recommended!

This Brooklyn native family ran Delicious restaurant serves upscale latin cuisine for a great price. The atmosphere is incredible; great music, good service, and the food is phenomenal. We come here to celebrate anything and everything. The flan is must.

I have been to this restaurant 3 times and every time I come here it’s a great experience. The service is amazing and the food is delicious. I always have the churrasco or the garlic shrimp and it never disappoints! Recently I walked in when a birthday party was happening so I sat at the bar. When the party ended the manager or maybe owner Georgi, treated me to a drink in the house for the inconvenience. It was a small gesture but it was very thoughtful and one of the many reasons I will keep coming back! Patricia, the bartender is also extremely nice and servicing!

Food was delicious. Fresh guacamole and tomatillo with tortilla chips. It was happy hour so reasonably priced delicious sangria and Margaritas. Enchilada's were tasty and the Salmon burger was flaky and delicious with a coleslaw topping. The dessert churros with vanilla ice cream. Highly recommend this place!

Our experience at La Puerta Roja was absolutely amazing. The minute we walked in, it was welcoming and the menu had a perfect mix of Latin/American mix. Music and drinks set the ambience just right . Appetizers and entrée was delicious and the Chef and owner (George) was kind enough to greet all patrons. 9/10 on my rating. Can’t wait to go back! Yummy in our tummies.

I have dined in here so many times at all hours & every single time its an extraordinary experience. The waiters are 100% amazing giving their best service while also making sure your dining experience is wonderful & comfortable . The owner is amazing as well !! The atmosphere is just amazing. I cant speak enough on the food its just so good. I really recommend going here !!

Great food friendly service and a sweet outdoor spot. The pics speak for themselves. Get the jalapeño margarita pitcher! YOLO

The food was definitely a highlight of the experience—just delicious! The oxtail was outstanding, surpassing even the West Indian version, and it was so flavorful that I couldn't resist licking my fingers afterward. Plus, the portions were impressively large, making it a feast for the senses! However, it’s a shame that the customer service didn’t quite match the quality of the meal.

Had the fried macaroni balls with a spicy mayo. Lemon chicken with amazing Maduros. The steak was also good. Didn't have a chance to try any of the drinks or desserts but will come back. The staff was attentive.

This place has great food and an excellent bartender. Patricia is attentive, quick, organized and knows how to make amazing drinks. I'll will definitely be back with more friends next time and we will explore more items on the menu.

Excellent bartender making amazing drinks and the food is on point. We had the steak tacos and the wings + 2 Pina coladas. I will keep coming back to this spot.

I came here for dinner with 3 of my friends. It's in a busy area with a lot of people walking by from the train. We decided to share a bunch of food. I ordered a passion fruit mojito mocktail which hit the spot. We started with the guacamole then split the empanadas, flautas, steak sandwich and monfonguitos. Everything was delicious! We had the churros for dessert and I was pleasantly surprised that they were stuffed churros! They were so yummy! There was fun music playing inside but it was a little loud in there. We sat outside because the weather was nice. I would definitely come back!

I love this place! Great (and amazingly strong) drinks with amazing friendly service. The food is especially good as well with the fish tacos being my goto! Frozen margarita is always recommended and make sure you tell them Dijon sent you! Did I mention happy hour from 1-7 ?? Yeah run there.

Food is Delicious. Service is very good. Ambiance is very good. One of my favorite places.

+4

Me and my boyfriend love this place! They have awesome margaritas with lots of options for flavors like coconut, hibiscus, etc. and delicious Latin food! We love that they have a great variety of Latin cuisine... from Dominican to Mexican to Colombian... Our absolute favorite thing is their bottomless brunch, where you can have their amazing STRONG (I might add) margs- bottomless!! Doesn't get better than that! 😜 Also, the staff is very friendly and always give great service! 👍🏻

The food was awesome. They were thorough when checking temperatures for indoor seating. The food, ambiance and music was dope

Food is always outstanding. The vibe outside is so fun, great music. Staff is polite.

Super kind staff, delicious food and latin flavor. Great and friendly atmosphere de mi gente. Highly recommended!

My family actually ate here as a plan B when our usual spot next door was closed. What a good decision that was. The menu offered several *appealing* vegetarian options (not just roasted veggies) and plenty of meat-filled ones. My mom ordered the veggie enchiladas, which I tasted and found to be excellent. I personally ordered the oxtail stew because I rarely ever eat it, which came with a side of beans and rice. Everyone's dish was priced between $20-30, which was justified given our portion size and tastiness. Our waiter was friendly and accommodating, and they even offer coffee (I think Café Bustelo brand) despite it not being on the menu. All in all, we'll definitely be back in 2022.

Charles Diamond

Eaten here a dozen times and it never disappoints. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is always super nice and fun, and the food is so fresh and delicious. Love the salads, the enchiladas, the guisado, everything. And they made my little girl's birthday a hit!

Slidma Pineda

Good place to go with friends and have some drinks with good food. They prepare our food quickly and everything was fresh and at point I went with my husband and we tried the bandeja paisa , and wings. Homemade lemonade , we will defiantly come back! They have authentic Latin flavor!

+4

Clover Rose

We stopped by this spot for a quick happy hour drink and ended up getting dinner as well. Lots of seating outdoors, service was good and our server was kind and attentive. Would definitely go back in the near future.

+8

Mrs. Franklin

Loved the cod fish tacos and guacamole! It was perfect as it wasn't overwhelming with tomatoes and onions as a number of places try to make the guacamole stretch making it too acidic. I also had the lychee margarita and strawberry magarita, they were delightful!

Jeanine Floyd

The best food, cocktails and service. Seriously blown away! It was absolutely delicious and generous servings. The whole atmosphere was amazing! Will be coming back all the time with friends.

Sarah Henry

Super good! The Pina Colada was SUPER strong. I was really taken a back by how strong it was. The tacos were a 10/10. So good and authentic tasting. The empanada (beef) wasn’t all that good but I ended up ordering another thing of tacos because they were so good. The employees are amazing as well.

Leah Jayy

Food was very delicious! I wish there was more options with sides/rice, but it was all very good in the end. I would rate the food 10 out of 10 and I would rate my drinks a 4 out of 10 simply because the on the rocks margarita tasted very different and weird. Also dog friendly so that's a plus! All my foodies follow my insta for delicious eats @girleatsworldx

The food was good but the service needs to improve a lot. There were only 2 tables and the waiter was on his cell phone and didn't serve us more water because he was distracted on his cell phone.

The calamari here is excellent and we love the new outdoor seating they have. Generally good service, better margaritas. Steak sandwich was unimpressive so we won’t be having that again. Can’t wait to try the brunch after all this pandemic madness has passed.

The service and staff are very friendly and super welcoming. My sisters took me out for my birthday...I enjoyed my meal, appetizer was so delicious the shrimp ceviche, avocado home made & chips, my main dish garlic salmon (lots of garlic), asparagus & white rice. My sister ordered plantains, shrimp garlic sauce and home made sangria were delicious. Some dishes were pricey. I will definitely come back. We ended with desert Spanish flan super sweet...but so creamy and sinfully delicious.

I have no complaints. We were seated immediately. My order was taken at a timely manner and the food was delicious. I had the bottomless drinks. It was a bit on the strong side but thats me im not a heavy drinker. The food was flavorful. The restaurant was clean but the bathroom was spotless. Over all 4 stars, i Will recommend this spot to my friends.

Great atmosphere and the staff was very attentive. Food was delicious and very flavorful. I had a white wine sangria which very delicious definitely a must try. Dessert left me wanting for more. I had the churros with vanilla ice cream except that instead of a scoop I got something that looked like a condiment cup filled with ice cream, not what I was expecting for an item marketed as churro with vanilla ice cream. Otherwise this is really good place and would definitely recommend and be returning just not for the dessert.

The entree-with-two-sides options are really filling. The Maduros were wonderful, the arrow con gandules not quite as good. The garlic shrimp were nice sized and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is lively, and the only drawback is that the place is so small. But a tiny bar bear the door makes creative use of the space.

I'm checking out local spots in the neighborhood and happened to have brunch there this morning (with friend). We chose this place because they had alcohol and we didn't see too many other places that were open at 10ish with that as an option. The drinks were great, and I am particularly a fan of the bottomless drinks for $23. I had bloody Marys and she had mimosas. The food options were limited and quite pricey. She had a burrito minus the eggs and churrizo (she is a vegetarian) and was left unfilled and unfulfilled (erg pricey was charged. I had the steak and eggs that came with home fries and a 'fruit cup'. Potatoes were not fully cooked through and eggs were Cooked in correctly. The original server left a but to be desired as far as service. He also decided to give himself a 20% tip. Leo (another server or runner) stepped in and took care of the situation. Made the proper food adjustments and had great customer service. At the end of the day, I think I would have food before I came to this place and just indulge in the drinks moving forward. Leaving 4 stars because Leo stepped it up. Thank you!!!

Chicken enchiladas were both good, margaritas had the right amount of alcohol and the bandeja paisa makes meat lovers happy. The only complaint was to atmosphere. With the music so loud, conversations were people yelling over other people.

Food was delicious. Drinks were terrible.

+4

Friendly place. Food was good. I ate "El plato paisano" and 3 fajitas. One of each flavor, shrimp, pork and chicken. Loved them all but was impress with the amount of shrimp in the shrimp one. I drank a drink called "Amor (something)" it was interesting. Very fruity.

The drinks were amazing. The food was kinda salty and my salad never came out. But over all was great for post covid dining. I would return maybe order something different. Service was slow but there was only one waiter. So not his fault. I enjoyed my time here. I will 100% go back

The waiter was very positive and friendly) Brunch portions are smaller than expected and nothing special. The cocktails are good.

Food was excellent (we got fish tacos, steak tacos, queso fundido, and bread pudding for dessert), drinks were just okay (Pisco Sour and Mojito).

Bandeja Paisa review: Skirt Steak and the rice tasted outstanding.

Marisol Rodríguez

the food and drinks were good. Drinks are strong. I loved the calm atmosphere.

Merline Rameau

Place was recommended by a friend and took my family and friends for Mother’s Day dinner. Place is not fancy but the food was excellent. The season in the food is perfect. The food was not salty. The Drinks are on point. We had a variety of food on the table they were excellent . Mother’s Day was a bit busy. I did make a reservation but my party was large I had to wait .

+8

Nicole

The chicken empanadas were good, but a bit smaller than what I was expecting. Still good, though. They weren't too soft nor too crunchy. They were not very oily, which was good. Not too dry either. Enjoyed the sauce it came with as well (I don't know what it was, but it was good).

Hemala Ramgahan

The amor Latino drink nothing to rave about. They make one of the best guacamole I’ve had. We tried a special that night and it was delicious.

Safi Bi

My husband and I came here for date night and he order the Chicharron de Pollo. He wasn’t a big fan and said the chicken lacked flavor. I ordered chicken enchiladas and they were delicious. The plates are pretty big so we both had left overs to take home. We also got drinks and they were good and we ordered the spicy tamarind wings which we both enjoyed. There is plenty of seatings but the music always pretty loud. I thought the prices were a bit high.

+6

Starasia Starr

The oxtail stew was large enough for two people to share, but the ratio of sauce to rice was off. They just gave one little cup of white rice with a cup of beans. The maduros and yuca fries were excellent. The chicken empenada was just okay. We were in the outside room and it was freezing. I asked if they could put the hit up, and the server said it was on a timer.

+1

Lisa S

I came here over the weekend for the first time because I kept seeing the place packed outside. The service can be a tad slow because they are so busy, but the waitstaff is very friendly. The food is a bit on the $$$ costly side, but the food is really good. I got a couple of the specials which were the Crab Croquettes and the Pulled Lamb. Both were cooked beautifully. The Pulled Lamb was so soft and flavorful. My Jalapeno Margarita also hit the spot. They have a very interesting, extensive menu and I will definitely come back.

Jason Kichline

Stopped in for brunch, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the chicken and waffles and the goat cheese omelet. Staff was nice and there were no crowds at 1pm on a Sunday. Will return again!

To be honest it's a bit pricey here and the food is not that great. I'm not trying to bash no one's business the drinks are good but from a chef's point of view I was a bit disappointed I over paid for something I didn't really eat due to it being so oily.

The place felt comfortable. The food portions were small and ok. Nothing to write home about, I've had better. I did experience the drinks and they were interestingly good. Not certain I would visit again for food but I may stop in for a drink.

Pretty good but slow service and pretty pricey. Got the 1/2 chicken and salmon

Service is decent...food is subpar. It's my 3rd time there because my wife really enjoys the octopus ceviche and guacamole. I figured 3rd time should be the charm but wrong. Other then those 2 appetizers; their actual entries are very bland great presentation but nonetheless flavorless.

Food was tasty and pricey. I am a little upset because we ordered a seafood fantigo and it’s supposed to have shrimp in it. There were no shrimp in it the waiter seen there was none on the plate. He went inside I guess to tell the cook and the person argued with the waiter after he told him he seen it himself that there were no shrimp in the food. I also have a problem with having dogs in the eating area regardless to outside dining. No matter how much training you have of your dog. Dogs have there own senses and reactions to others. Furthermore, I do not want to smell poop if it decides to go where people eat. Don’t get me wrong I’m a dog lover and have 3 of my own but it’s not sanitary to have an animal in a restaurant. I mentioned it to the waiter he said some people tell him there service dogs well a tag or ID should be shown. But again, there should be an area for the dogs to sit and wait for there owner.

The food was not worth it. My family and I ordered the guacamole, the fish tacos (the entree), the seafood soup, the vegetarian enchiladas, and the shrimp entree. The guacamole was pretty good, and the fish tacos were worth it. However, the seafood soup was just squid, salmon, shrimp, and mussels thrown together in chicken broth with a side of rice. The soup was terrible and I wouldn't recommend it. The enchiladas were served a little soggy and were falling apart a little, but even though they didn't taste terrible I would definitely not get them again. The shrimp entree was fine as well. The restaurant seemed pretty understaffed, so I don't think it'd fair to blame the subpar service on the staff, but still something to be aware about.

Drinks and food are not that great, but service and atmosphere is good!!

Met these lovely ladies for a pre- Birthday Celebration for food and drinks. Was not terribly impressed with the food, but the drinks were good and strong. Great service and nice atmosphere.

Second visit and could be my last. The food quality has gone down as well as the attention to detail. I asked for steak rare and was served a well done steak. I didn’t complain as I don’t like wasting food. The drinks were not great either. We could barely finish ours as the taste of cheap alcohol overpowered any of the other ingredients in the drinks. It was literally like drinking rubbing alcohol. Some of the food items we ordered were piping hot and others were lukewarm. It’s these inconsistencies that I chose to give this place three stars.

It was a busy Friday night but the attention to service was lacking. There was no one hosting at the door which was extremely confusing when walking in. There was no clear indication of a waiter so I had to basically wave down the same guy I assume was the waiter since he took the order. Finally the food was mid. I’ve had some of their food delivered before and was hoping in the restaurant would have a different experience. Maybe it was to accommodate for more plain pallets but the flavor was lacking a bit. I’d never want food salty but don’t be afraid of it either.

The guacamole was simply amazing. We requested spicy and they delivered perfectly. However, I was confused why there were 2 avocado pits in it. As for the entrees, they were just alright. The chicken quesadilla I ordered was small and underwhelming. I'd definitely come back for their delicious guacamole.

I’ve have been there a few times and food and service were good. However this time I decided to order online and what a big disappointment it was. I decided to try their Colombian dish Bandeja Paisa, and as a Colombian myself I was not impressed. Only half a chorizo (c’mon guys), the arepa was the frozen stuff you can buy at the supermarket and it wasn’t heated long enough, the skirt steak didn’t have any flavor and even worse was undercooked it had blood in it, gross! the rice was too much like enough for three people to eat and it was like all sticky and had a weird taste, I would’ve appreciated just plain white rice, I don’t know what seasoning they put in this rice but not for me. The chicharron (fried pork) looked like it was cooked too fast almost burnt on the outside and definitely not the way is done in Colombia. Is a shame I really wanted to love this dish. The avocado and sweet plantains were good though. Overall I gave them three stars for trying and for including this dish in their menu but I wish it was done with more effort. I also got chicken tenders and French fries for my kid and the chicken tenders had no flavor at all (they look cooked properly though) and the fries were burnt and on top of that saggy, it all ended up in the trash.

Cute place. Staff can sometimes seem overwhelmed by the crowd. Frozen margs are strong! Downside is their "happy hour" is $12 and ends at 7 on weekdays

The staff is lovely. The vibe inside is festive and outside is great for people watching and enjoying good weather. We ordered a michelada and a caipirinha for drinks. Both were tasty and fresh. Not sure what they did with the rest of the bottle of beer that comes with the michelada, but no biggie. For food we ordered the chile relleno and a veggie burrito. Maybe this is one of those places where you should order the meat because the veggie dishes are sort of an afterthought? The chile relleno had very little cheese but did have cubed carrots and potatoes inside, which was... different. The sauce was thinner and less rich than we'd ever had. The color was a little lighter than I am used to. There was no egg coating the chile, which I hadn't seen before. Sort of tasted like maybe a low sodium, diet version of a chile relleno. The burrito was saved by the hot sauce, which was nice. I've been once before for brunch and the environment then was also vibrant and warm with friendly staff. The food misses the mark for me but you may find all the flavor in a meat-centric dish.

The food was okay. Everything was overly salted and I only got 5 measly shrimp with the garlic shrimp that I ordered. I might go back to try more things because it's close by but it's average food at expensive prices and there are so many more places that you can go to in this price point.

Darnell

Food was good. Margaritas were great. Definitely loved the wings and cocktails.

+2

Willermine Louis

Would recommend the place for the drinks but not really for the food. The beef empanadas were not to my liking. I would try them again and hope my experience will be better

Ty

Place is alright. The jerk wings could have been more on the crispy side. Food was overall alright. Drinks were good. Wasn’t too much of a fan of the tres leches cake.

+8

Rob Curry-Patel

It has a limited Mexican menu with some items that are more standard bar fair (mac and cheese balls, fries) than Mexican. We had the beef empanadas and chicken enchiladas. Both were fine, but nothing interesting. The enchiladas had some bones that were left in. I'd rather eat from the Mexican place across the street as far as food and price, but this place has the edge for drinks and atmosphere.

+3

The Garlic salmon wasn’t bad. However, the asparagus it came with was overcooked and chewy. The rice tasted off and had a metallic taste, definitely not fresh. The flan was not good at all. The flavors were overpowering and the texture was completely mushy; it was definitely undercooked. I had high hopes for this place but was disappointed.

Music is too loud! They were playing very hard rock metal music. Couldn't eat outside during mother's day because it was way too loud!

Usually like this place, but they had the D team tonight, I think. Be kind everybody, let's make a better world.

I could not believe they had a nerve to charge 23% gratuity, automatically. Is it a high end restaurant-nope, does this restaurant has an entertainment-nope, is the service or the food is amazing- nope. So why in the world they decided to award themself 23% of gratuity🤷🏼‍♂️ And, by the way, the bill was paid in cash.

The surf and turf the steak was good the shrimp alright, they need to improve ther fried plantains/totones. The all American bacon was overcooked, potatoes were good but very small portion, sausage was in patty not a breakfast sau6those r for sandwiches. The mojitos were ok, dont order draft beer, they taste horrible also got thw wrong beer 2 times

Put Eat In Your Mouth

It use to be a lot more tasty, But something really changed. I ordered a fried pork chops with salad and the pork chops were very hard I couldn't bite into it I had to bite it on the side of my mouth instead of the front teeth. My salad was very soggy , and my chicken quesadillas were very thick and creamy. But the grilled chicken in the quesadilla was excellent,My daughter surprisingly did not like the mac & cheese - it was bland 😒I was definitely not impressed. It's very pricey 😲But the service was great.

the food is WHACK and OVER PRICED! we ordered chilaquiles and they had cinnamon and scrambled eggs??? anyone who eats chilaquiles knows that they are prepared with fried eggs, and there is literally no cinnamon ever. they came room temperature, no salsa, and chopped up into baby sized squares too. ive never felt so offended by chilaquiles, but somehow it happened. we also ordered 3 shrimp tacos for $16. they were cinnamon and sweet (?) shrimp on one thin tortilla with chopped cilantro. no pico. i rather go to the taco truck and get 3 shrimp tacos for $10 with all of the fixings and actually is seasoned properly. i was so hopeful because the ambiance and service was good, but the food aint it.

The visit started off well, we had a great waiter. Then the food came, and for the price you pay, you would expect quality, but that was not the case unfortunately. I had a salad, and while salads are not usually exciting, this was a poorly made salad, the vegetables and avocado did not taste fresh, it was just sad and lacking. One of my friends had a meat board, and the meat was not good either according to them. Also really small portions for bad quality food. When I asked for the bill, we couldn't find our waiter, and it was because he switched and we now had somebody else. This waiter simply threw the bill at our table without looking at us, and when she came to finish it up, she spoke in a very annoyed tone, trying to get us out as quickly as possible. It was not a nice way to spend the evening.

The worst experience and worst food. I invited guests on Dec 26, to dinner out abd decided to try this restaurant. I ordered fried chicken. Horrible taste with after taste. As if it was old and refried. Returned it and choose steak sandwich couldn't finish. One of the guest couldn't bear the taste of the avocado soup. And the other guest didn't finish his steak sandwich. The worst part that we spent the two days after with horrible stomach ach. Never recommend this place and avoid it by all means. The rating not even worth one star

I got a table for 2 at 2pm on Monday and ordered from the lunch menu. I ordered a Torta de Carnita, Al Pastor Tacos, Queso Fundido, and sodas. I can honestly say that the sodas were the best thing we had, the rest of the food was subpar at best. The queso looked like a block of cheese that wasn't melted enough and wasn't very fun to eat. The torta de carnita was dry and the fries were bland. It looked as though the food was prepared much earlier and was given to us hours later. The Tacos were also bland of flavor and dry even though the al pastor is supposed to be dripping with sauce and flavor. I highly do no recommend this place for lunch or at least don't go on a Monday. We were very disappointed with the food and most likely would not go back.

I live above a restaurant, and the music is extremely loud. We spoke with the employees so many time because it's difficult to get in touch with the owner. My bedroom is right above where the speakers are located, and I am consistently woken up at 9 a.m. on weekends because they blast their music. It's even worse on weekdays when they start playing it around 9 or 10 p.m. and do not lower the volume. They only turn it off at midnight or 1 a.m. Living here is very challenging due to this issue. If we move, the next tenant will likely face the same problem. It's quite unprofessional.

La Puerta Roja has undergone a downsizing in dining space, food quality and atmosphere. The restaurant lost its extra outdoor seating and extension it had during the pandemic . Now it is a small claustrophobic, dining table on dining table locale. Like an airline this is coach seating in a restaurant. A small round table is situated right behind the entrance door almost blocking the means of egress. Music is blasting at an uncomfortable level making the dining experience one of a dance hall not a restaurant. Loud, blasting music doesn’t improve your dining experience.Employees and patrons are literally screaming at each other to be heard. The food has gone from outstanding to okay and the portions provided have shrunken substantially. If you order out, food portions get even smaller. When I asked an employee about the size of the takeout portion, he responded, That’s what the owner wants. I only order out at La Puerta Roja when I’ve exhausted all other options in terms of takeout. What was once the standard by which other’s restaurants on Courtelyou Road were judged by, has fallen to a faded version of its outstanding self. Next time I order out I will if I can post pictures of the downsized portions ordered to be sold by the owner.

Bad service waiter didnt follow up at all and there must be a new cook because the pork chops were very bland no flavor at all. Not returning

The waiter forced a 30% gratuity tip on us a 2 person table. He notified us only when he came to take our card. At that point his screen just had the new total. To make matters worse after we paid they ushed us to go despite it being empty. It's a shame because I've lived here my whole life and came her specifically to support local business. I enjoyed my meal but I won't be eating here again.