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    Alta Calidad

    552 Vanderbilt Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11238


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    Chef Justin's Pop-Up Pizzeria

    This Weekend Only! Chef Justin Smillie's Pop-Up Pizzaria Via Alta Calidad
    • Margherita Pizza

      fire-roasted tomato, fresh mozzarella + torn basil This weekend only! Chef Justin Smillie’s Slowfires 12-inch wood-fired pizzas.
      $27.00
    • Ember Roasted Mushroom Pizza

      wood-roasted mushrooms, shallot, fontina + herb gremolata This weekend only! Chef Justin Smillie’s Slowfires 12-inch wood-fired pizzas.
      $28.00
    • Thai-Calabrian Sausage Pizza

      charred sweet peppers, parched tomato + pecorino
      $28.00
    • Pepperoni Pizza

      ezzo's pepperoni, tomato, provolone + green onion. This weekend only! Chef Justin Smillie’s Slowfires 12-inch wood-fired pizzas
      $28.00

    Brunch

    • Guacamole, Chips, Salsa

      Alta Calidad's homemade guacamole, chips and house-made guajillo salsa (red salsa).
      $18.00
    • Pancakes

      Orange honey, salted cinnamon butter
      $18.00
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, Mexican pie, black beans, guacamole, chihuahua cheese. Flour tortilla.
      $16.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Huevos rancheros, tostada mediterránea, sunny side up egg, black beans, avocado, salsa ranchera.
      $20.00
    • Chilaquiles Divorciados

      Chilaquiles divorciados, sunny side up egg, avocado, crema, guajillo and tomatillo salsa
      $21.00
    • Torta Ahogada

      Torta Ahogada. Chicken fried steak milanesa, pickled cucumbers, jamón, ranchera salsa
      $20.00
    • Breakfast Tacos

      Carne asada & egg breakfast tacos, tomatillo salsa, chihuahua cheese. Corn tortillas. Two tacos per order.
      $20.00
    • Shrimp Gobernador Tacos

      Shrimp gobernador, queso chihuahua, shredded cabbage, salsa macha, fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order. Gluten free
      $18.00
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Chicken tinga tacos, chipotle, tomatoes, avocado. Fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order. Gluten free.
      $16.00
    • Pescado A La Plancha Tacos

      Pan-seared fish of the day taco, chipotle aioli, mango salsa, pistachio molé, crispy shallots. Fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order.
      $18.00
    • Pea Shoot Tacos

      Pea shoots, black beans, crispy chickpeas, guajillo salsa. Fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order.
      $17.00
    • Taco Platter

      Your choice of any 4 tacos (3pcs of each). 12 tacos total per platter. Fresh corn tortillas.
      $90.00
    • Yuca Fries

      Yuca fries, chipotle aioli
      $10.00
    • Rice & Black Beans

      Poblano Rice & Black Beans. Pico de Gallo
      $10.00
    • Side Avocado Slices

      Sliced avocado.
      $5.00
    • Side Of Black Beans

      $7.00
    • Kid's Quesadilla

      Kid's quesadilla. Melted cheese, tortillas.
      $8.00
    • BEC Quesadilla

      Bacon, egg and cheese quesadilla with a side or salsa cruda
      $18.00
    • Papas Bravas

      Fingerling potato papas bravas, chili piquín, ahi amarillo aioli, mojo
      $10.00
    • Churro French Toast Sticks

      French toast churros served with Cejeta rum caramel, blueberries jam, whipped cream
      $18.00

    Beverages

    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $5.00
    • Mexican Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $5.00
    • Jarritos Grapefruit Soda

      $5.00
    • Fever Tree Ginger Beer

      $5.00

    ONLINE ORDERING TO-GO COCKTAILS

    To Go Bottled Cocktails

    • El Jardin Margarita Bottled Cocktails

      **MUST BE ORDERED WITH FOOD** Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Poblano Juice, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave. The flavor profile for this poblano margarita is more vegetal and not spicy. Shake and pour over ice.
      $11.00+
    • Spicy Pineapple Margarita Bottled Cocktails

      **MUST BE ORDERED WITH FOOD** Pueblo Viejo Tequila, Serrano Juice, Pineapple Puree, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Agave. Shake and pour over ice.
      $11.00+

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    Complete Packages

    • Complete Package

      Complete Package: Chips, salsa, guacamole. Chopped salad with oregano vinaigrette. Carne Asada tacos, Chicken Tinga tacos and Tres leches carrot cake
      $450.00+

    Taco Platters

    All taco platters come deconstructed with tortillas, choice of protein, salsa and garnishes for build your own taco customization. Suggested serving size is 2-3 tacos per person.
    • Carne Asada Tacos

      Carne asada, flat iron steak, salsa verde
      $190.00+
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Oregano roasted chicken tacos, avocado-chipotle aioli, salsa cruda
      $160.00+
    • Fish Tacos

      Roasted fish tacos, mango salsa, pistachio mole, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli
      $160.00+
    • Pea Shoot Tacos

      Pea shoots, black beans, crispy chickpeas, guajillo salsa
      $160.00+
    • Shrimp Gobernador Tacos

      Shrimp Gobernador, queso chihuahua, cabbage, salsa macha
      $160.00+
    • Avocado Tacos

      Sliced avocado, black beans puree, queso fresco, habanero
      $160.00+
    • Al Pastor Tacos

      Al pastor, pork shoulder, adobo marinade, pineapple *48HR lead time is required*
      $160.00+

    Snacks, Salads, and Sides

    • Guacamole, Chips, Guajillo Salsa

      $120.00+
    • Queso Fundido

      spinach, queso chihuahua , chile piquin , tortilla chips
      $80.00+
    • Arroz Verde and Frijoles

      Poblano rice, frijoles, pico de gallo
      $65.00+
    • Chopped Salad

      Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, oregano vinaigrette
      $70.00+
    • Charred Cauliflower

      hazelnut mole, sesame seeds, fresno chile
      $150.00+
    • Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy brussel sprouts, guajillo honey, chile pequín
      $100.00+

    Desserts

    • Tres Leches Carrot Cake

      Tres leches carrot cake, shredded halva
      $100.00+

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    Tacos & Snacks

    • Dinner Box Special

      Choice of (2) tacos, chips, salsa, mini guacamole, small rice and beans
      $25.00
    • Loaded Yuca Fries

      $12.00
    • Alta Calidad Nachos

      Nachos, tortilla chips, beans, crema, pico de gallo, queso Add Guacamole +7, Carne Asada +5, Chicken Tinga +4, Mushrooms +3
      $10.00
    • Guacamole, Chips, Salsa

      Alta Calidad's homemade guacamole, chips and house-made guajillo salsa (red salsa).
      $18.00
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Chicken tinga tacos, chipotle, tomatoes, avocado. Fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order. Gluten free.
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Gobernador Tacos

      Shrimp gobernador, queso chihuahua, shredded cabbage, salsa macha, fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order. Gluten free
      $18.00
    • Pescado A La Plancha Tacos

      Pan-seared fish of the day taco, chipotle aioli, mango salsa, pistachio molé, crispy shallots. Fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order.
      $18.00
    • Carne Asada Tacos

      Marinated skirt steak, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order. Gluten free.
      $20.00
    • Pea Shoot Tacos

      Pea shoots, black beans, crispy chickpeas, guajillo salsa. Fresh corn tortillas. 2 tacos per order.
      $17.00
    • Taco Platter

      Your choice of any 4 tacos (3pcs of each). 12 tacos total per platter. Fresh corn tortillas.
      $90.00
    • Little Gem Salad

      Little gem lettuce salad, sungold tomato, radish, cotija cheese, chile ranch dressing.
      $15.00
    • Yuca Fries

      Yuca fries, chipotle aioli
      $10.00
    • Rice & Black Beans

      Poblano Rice & Black Beans. Pico de Gallo
      $10.00
    • Tres Leches Cake

      Carrot Tres Leches Cake. Shredded Halva.
      $10.00
    • Oxtail Empanadas

      Golden fried corn empanadas filled with slow-cooked, marinated oxtail and melted queso. Served with salsa cruda and crema on the side. (3PCS) Allergens: Dairy, Avocado(Salsa Cruda), Gluten-contaminated (fryer)
      $18.00
    • Churros with Chocolate Atole

      $10.00
    • Brussel Sprouts

      Crispy Brussels with sweet and sour tamarind salsa, cashews
      $11.00
    • Butter Chicken Tacos (3pc)

      Build Your Own Tacos. Boneless chicken thighs simmered in a creamy butter chicken masala sauce with tomato, fenugreek, Kashmiri chili, and warm spices. Served with 3 corn tortillas with queso chihuahua, pickled onion, cilantro, and lime. Allergies: cashews, dairy, allium, nightshade, cilantro *No Modifications allowed*
      $25.00

    Papas Bravas

    $10.00

    Fingerling potato papas bravas, chili piquín, ahi amarillo aioli, mojo

    Customize your item

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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Monday12:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:30 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday11:30 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Alta Calidad is an innovative Mexican restaurant led by Chef Akhtar Nawab in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Featured menu items include delicious tacos made with housemade corn tortillas, as well as crowd favorites like carne asada tacos and pork belly al pastor. Refreshing margaritas are made with fresh lime juice and agave. Alta Calidad has been proudly awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for the past 2 years.

    Location

    552 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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