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    Aleli Mexican Restaurant

    4.5 (87 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Sheila R.

    Delightful family restaurant. The Chef is a true artist! The Owner is very proud of his establishment and takes pride in making sure your time there is enjoyable. Even the various Speciality Cocktails are stellar!! The atmosphere is very bright, crisp and clean, w/soft Mexican music in the background. Ive taken my family a few times since discovering this lovely spot. My Vegans are thrilled with the delicious veggies they put together. I love their Carnitas, moist and nicely seasoned. The Chicken mole has great flavor and the chicken is moist. The fish burritos or fish tacos are both nicely done too; fresh fish and lightly battered. Make it your go-to place as well, I'd hate to lose another good restaurant in Bay Ridge.

    Guacamole and Octopus Tostada
    Nella B.

    Very cute place. Nothing fancy just a nice clean place not huge menu but more than enough to choose from. Guacamole and octopus tostada were delicious. We tried a variety of tacos , all delicious. Margaritas were yummy also, Looking forward to going again.

    Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Poblano
    Faryal A.

    honestly this place was better than I expected it to be! I walked in with low expectations and left with a smile haha! I loved their service!!! 10/10 for that :) the waiter was very nice. plus the food wad good! the spicy guacamole and their burrito were my favorites 10/10!

    Short Rib Quesadilla- WOW!!
    Ri A.

    Loved everything about this place! The staff was kind and on point. Their food was delicious! Everything we ordered was authentic and fresh! The place was also very clean and pretty.

    Octopus Tostada
    Christina V.

    Wow ... ordered from here based on reviews and boy was I impressed. First off delivery came fast. Food was still warm. I opened the boxes and the colors and arrangement took my breath away. Food was very fresh and very flavorful. You could taste the fresh cilantro, onion and seasoning. I love that the chicken in the taco and burrito were pre-seasoned. The flavor exploded in your mouth. The pulpo tostada was fun but I will probably stick to the tacos. This will be my new spot for Mexican in bay ridge. Also they charge extra for side sauce but they give you a good portion and wow there is actually flavor. I'm sorry to everyone complaining about prices. I actually think prices are very reasonable- and portions are actually large.

    To-go guacamole! So delicious!
    Amie A.

    Sadly, the food has gotten really inconsistent here. I left a rave review when they opened because it started out so amazingly good! The guac still rocks, but I'm finding that the dishes don't wow me like they used to, and my family is feeling that way, too. Some flavors have changed, like in the veggie burrito, and the quesadillas (both main and kid's) have been coming out charred in a not tasty way. I really hope they get the cooking back to how it was because I really like them!

    Fish Taco Steak Taco Chorizo Taco
    Phil L.

    Came in on a quiet Saturday and was immediately impressed with the modern decor of this place. It felt like more of a cafe vibe which is always nice. I came in with great expectations due to the reviews and man they did not disappoint. I decided to go for the steak, fish, and chorizo taco. All of them were amazingly flavorful, but my favorite has to be the fish taco. The batter was light and crispy, the fish was perfectly moist and the pickled veggies definitely balanced it all out. Due to all the pictures about the octopus tostado, I had to try it for myself. They were definitely very generous with the amount of octopus they give and it was cooked to perfection. Octopus is one of those things that's easy to overcook and mess up, which results in a rubbery texture. I'm glad they know how to handle their octopus. It paired perfectly with the guac and toasty tortilla, I highly recommend it to anyone who decides to give this place a try.

    Steak Taco, Fish Taco & Octopus Tostada
    Angie I.

    What an amazing gem in Bay Ridge! Very friendly staff & the restaurant was clean enough that we felt comfortable dining indoors. My husband & I walked in to order takeout but we noticed their layout and decided to dine-in instead. Tables were definitely spaced more than 6 feet apart. They follow NYS guidelines of temperate check and customer tracing. The corn on the cob was one of our favorites. One of the best "Mexican" style corn I've had. $5.50 per corn, so the pricing is on the higher end for sure. $3.75 per taco. The fish taco was crispy & tasty. We are looking forward to our next meal here!

    Chicken, Pork, Steak Tacos
    Danny G.

    Amazing food. Best chicken I've had in a long time. By far. Every thing was exceptional. The server was on point and the drinks were spot on perfectly mixed. I recommended this Mexican restaurant to anyone!

    Octopus Tostada - very filling and one of the best I have ever had !
    Vintage G.

    This is the best Mexican restaurant in Bay Ridge!!!! I've been to all the neighborhood's Ho'Brah, Las Magaritas, Blue Agave etc and hands down this restaurant serves the highest quality and authentic Mexican food. We have nearly tried everything on their menu so far and every dish has been on point. Plus I love how they have tamper evident on the takeouts so you know it hasn't been compromised. Their location isn't the most visible but don't pass this little tasty gem!

    Octopus tostada and quesadillas

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    Good home cooked style Mexican food. Great atmosphere and friendly waiting staff!! Highly recommended..

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    Great local Mexican place. Very shock on quality of the food. Definitely will come back. Price is decent as well.

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    I love the restaurant ! Good service and all ! Delicious food never a doubt when first entered it was so delicious everything looks fresh

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