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    Alma Restaurant

    3.6 (571 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Watermelon margarita
    Nora D.

    It's deceiving when you walk in it looks like a straight bar but once you travel up a flight of stairs there's a nice seated covered rooftop. If I could give it a 3.5 I would it wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to rave about. I had the pan seared snapper which was good I would have preferred it fried but it was decent it was full of fresh onion and peppers and garlic cloves , the jalapeños were actually spicy which I liked. The snapper tasted good overall. I also has the watermelon margarita which was nice. The service was good they did not rush out while we stayed talking for like 20 min after we finished our food.

    Camarones de la Parilla Plato
    Facundo L.

    Food was delicious, the service was top notch, loved the atmosphere. Will definitely return. Not cheap but it's worth it if you can afford the cost for the trip.

    white peach margarita and guac
    Prudence M.

    Upsides were the rooftop views and vibe, the food (I had teres steak), the drinks (try the white peach frozen margarita), and friendly service. This was my first time going, but I learned from the waiter that the restaurant is under new ownership with a revamped menu. No more plaintains on the menu because that is not an authentic Mexican dish (per the waiter). Because the menu is new, the waiter was still learning about the options, so he went back and forth to ask the chef (I'm guessing) a few times. Aside from that, I think the prices are high for what you get. My steak meal (pictured) was $32. I had it medium well and it was tender and delicious.

    View from rooftop
    Rosa P.

    I will say the best thing about this restaurant is the phenomenal view! It really can't be beat for a downtown Brooklyn location, you really do have the perfect shot of the Manhattan skyline. The food was definitely good, but not memorable. I got pork tacos and I enjoyed it. The big group that we were with enjoyed their food, but their drinks more! They collectively ordered margaritas and said they were delicious. Service was good and we didn't feel rushed to leave on a Thursday night which was nice.

    Wings
    Kristia W.

    Wanna beat the heat? Let's meet at Alma Restaurant for happy hour! Our bartender was great and wasn't kidding about the size of the nachos, which was perfect for two. Do not attempt it alone, unless you've got a BIG appetite and plan to stay awhile. I loved my strawberry margarita and the food -- buffalo wings, guacamole & chips, and nachos. It was nice to relax, refuel, and rehydrate in Cobble Hill. Next time (on a much cooler day), I would love to explore the rooftop and see the view along the waterfront. The only downside was the various menus that threw me for a loop, way too many.

    Erin C.

    Thursday night sidewalk seating. (It was trivia night which got annoying as the announcer's voice in the speakers was abnormally loud.) I wouldn't recommend going on Thursday night unless you want to participate in trivia which it seemed most people were. We loved being in a new part of Brooklyn where we could get every last bit of sun as there isn't anything obstructing the view. Rooftop seating is reservation only and sidewalk/bar is first come first serve. While waiting for a table, we ordered the classic margaritas which were good at $12each. And once our table was ready, we got the red snapper taco, rock shrimp (recommend), chicken fajitas and the chilaquiles. Overall, great flavors! The table next to us got nachos and they looked amazing!

    Mixed berry margarita
    Shameana R.

    Decided to go here with my Aunt and visiting cousin from VA. We sat on the roof top which is beautiful but if you are sitting more near the end part the sun is going to beat you up. Staff is super friendly and the place is clean. I ordered 2 berry mixes margarita drinks and they tasted good but for the price of $16 EACH I didn't even have a slight buzz. The fried calamari was good. The rotisserie chicken enchilada was okay at best. It came with a chili sauce that I thought was going to be INSIDE the enchilada but instead the enchilada was swimming on top of the sauce damn near about to drown. I wound up taking out the meat filling because the tortilla was soggy from the sauce. The chicken filling was bland. You do get 3 enchiladas. Which I only ate half of one and took the rest home that is now just sitting in my fridge. My cousin ordered a grilled shrimp salad. It wasn't actually a salad though. It was shrimp lined up and I think they were some kind of veggies in the other side lined up. She then asked for lettuce. They came and brought a handful of shredded lettuce that was charged for $3 dollars on the bill!! I could've just scraped off the lettuce on top of my enchilada for that. So all in all our bill came up to $180 and we were not left satisfied. I don't mind the bill when I enjoy my food and drinks. The 3 stars is for the rooftop and staff. But sadly I would not come back.

    The view from Alma
    Ted J.

    I've been a fan of Alma since it opened in 2002. The view has always been spectacular, and the drinks and atmosphere has been great. The food has been up and down over time. Originally, it was a bit overpriced and fussy. Then it went through a bit of a mediocre phase. We went again for the first time in a while, and felt that the place had truly hit its sweet spot. The food is elevated Mexican food very well done! We had: chips and guac, fish tacos, camarones, and veggie tacos. Everything was excellent. The cocktails were also first rate. I almost forgot to mention while we were eating, the sun was setting over Manhattan. We had a truly lovely evening. If you don't have a reservation, and just want to have excellent Mexican food at a neighborhood bar, you can save yourself the walk to the roof, and eat at B61, the downstairs restaurant and bar which serves the same cocktails and menu. Indeed, when we finished our dinner upstairs, we bumped into friends eating downstairs, joined them for beers. Truly a wonderful evening. We will be regulars.

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    Service and food were great. We had the guacamole, fish tacos and shrimp. Lots of steps to get to top floor, but view was pretty!

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    Chela Park Slope

    4.5(779 reviews)
    1.4 miPark Slope
    $$

    Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

    Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

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    Xixa - Charred Edamame

    Xixa

    4.4(721 reviews)
    2.9 miWilliamsburg - South Side
    $$$

    First time eating at xixa and I am proud to say one of the best culinary experiences ever , from…read morethe food and their recipes to the drinks and the bartender ( Saul is amazing, he shared his knowledge with us ). Never experienced something like this before 100% recommend. Looking forward to come back soon

    4.4 and rounded up. Ambiance 4 stars…read more Food 5 stars. Service 4.3 stars. AMBIANCE: Walking to the restaurant from the subway, it's located on an unassuming block at the corner of 4th St and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, front of store doesn't particularly stand out. Walking in they've decorated with creative, crafty (in a good way) touches--the multitude of ropes draped from the ceiling add dimension to the ceiling and the bar back wall is composed of wood pieces forming a multi-colored herringbone pattern. Textured glass pendant lights hanging from the ceiling throw mini geometric patterns across the dark walls, and vibrant canvas artworks add pictorial interest along the walls. FOOD: YUM. I can see why this place was jam packed on a Saturday night, and reservations are needed. Strong recommendation for their tasting menu at $58 pp, what a delightful meal! 8 sharing dishes and 3 desserts were perfect for a party of five, and drinks are separate though you can add a cocktail pairing for $47. For each main they provide a serving per person, and the desserts are shared. I came hungry and was so full by the end of the meal--everything was delicious! - grapefruit guacamole w/house-made chips: the grapefruit chunks were "meaty" and surprisingly went really well with the guac, it added a different citrus element than the usual lime. Comes with a small bowl of maybe 6-7 chips and we asked for two chips refills since the chips to guac and salsa ratio was low. - spicy faroe islands' salmon tartar: tasty and I liked the latin flavors and corn, snow peas, a touch of wasabi. Flavors of the sesame-soy-truffle-lemon vin and crema got a little muddled. Relatively more "generic" dish of the evening though I was here for it! Any dish with fresh tender salmon, I can't complain. - blue crab and carrot tostada, generous shredded crab salad on top of freshly crisp blue corn tortilla. Topped with pumpkin seeds, dill, cilantro, and saffron-orange aioli. - three cheese & artichoke 'queso fundido': served in a very hot ceramic pot and super melty and delicious, eaten with the fluffy grilled pita and green apple slices + salsa. One of the top picks of the evening. - roasted bone marrow and chorizo, served as tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, and added a sprinkle of pickled onions--does that sound amazing? Bc it was AAHMAZING. - spicy chipotle-guajillo shimp 'diablo' (not spicy): served with pumpkin tortillas and three accompaniments on the side--mushroom chile crisp, horseradish crema, celery 'salsa macha". Part 2 to make your own tacos was another hit! Our entire table agreed if they sold the sauce for the shrimp we'd all buy it. - heritage pork osso bucco 'carnitas' with Fall-spiced black mole, sour cherry mostardo, calabrian chile pesto: cue drooling now. This part 3 of the tacos was served on pumpkin tortillas; the meat was practically falling off the bone, tender, juicy and flavorful. - buffalo-style com 'elote: sooo good too! A little messier to eat since it comes drizzled with spicy hot sauce butter, feta, lime aioli, cilantro, though totally worth it! - Desserts: --green tea matcha churros: comes with two little pots of spiced mexican chocolate & passion fruit sauce. Warm, sugary and crisp without being too sweet. --pumpkin spiced-vanilla flan: topped with sour cherries, cocoa nibs & toasted seed 'trail mix", if you love flan you'll love this, so smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch and tang from the cherries. --pistachio tres leches cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry, using an olive oil cake: we all agreed this was probably the best tres leches we've ever had. The pistachio nuttiness and the creaminess from the milks paired well. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive service though it was very loud in the restaurant and they had to really shout. There was a delay in the middle of our meal I think bc kitchen was slammed, after the entree we waited about 35 min for our desserts. Considering they limited the seating to 2 hours and about half of our party arrived 20 min late, and accounting for the long wait pre-dessert, they did us solid by extending our table time by about an hour in total. Also great that they brought the first dessert out with a candle for my friend's birthday.

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