This restaurant is a gorgeous gem, so cozy, 3 floors of pure fun. The views are amazing. The team is very knowledgeable and attentive. The food omgoshh. The short ribs enchilada is a must and the tamarindo margs read more

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Alma is a whole vibe -- from the rooftop to the last bite! If you're looking for incredible rooftop views, flavorful food, and strong drinks -- this spot checks every box. We ordered a few platters and every protein was cooked perfectly. You could really taste the care in the seasoning -- fresh, bold, and totally satisfying. The guac was super creamy with just the right amount of lime and heat, and don't even get me started on the frozen margaritas... they were freaking bomb. Refreshing, well-balanced, and definitely packed a punch The ambiance is unbeatable -- cozy but lively, with those dreamy skyline views that make your meal feel extra special. And the service? So warm and attentive. The staff made us feel welcome from the second we walked in and checked in throughout the night without hovering. This place is perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or just treating yourself to some rooftop magic. I'm already planning my next visit! read more

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I must admit, this is my first time here however, I've heard wonderful things about it. I will be painfully honest I came here exclusively for the view, I've heard extraordinary things about the view. When I arrived, I received so much more than a great view of lower Manhattan. I received great customer service everyone was smiling, a detailed explanation of the nights specials, and drinks. I received FRESH guacamole that was flavored, seasoned, and chunky. I received bowl full of home made crispy chips that were also fresh. I had shrimp tacos for dinner, they were tender and the shrimp were medium sized packed with salsas, lots of cilantro, red onions and wedges of lime. I should have ordered a side of guacamole for the tacos. I received a tasty potent Pomegranate Margarita, and yassss an magnificent view of the sunset. Great authentic Mexican food. Reasonably priced (It's Brooklyn so reasonable is debatable, but I loved the prices). Mexican music is on the ones and twos. Great atmosphere the staff was smiling. After working a long week this is appreciated and inviting. You would think this would be an norm in many local spots, but unfortunately it isn't. They even told us "Good night," as we exited. I would suggest a flavored Margarita and Coronas. Wonderful views. They take Apple Pay! They are packed you must make reservations NOW. (Like don't wait). A+ read more

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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. read more

Alma Restaurant - Watermelon margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

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You know the restaurant was ehh if I didn't take pictures of anything. I'll keep this very short and sweet. The food was average at best. I didn't like the shrimp tacos. The elote was the best thing I ate while dinning here. The service was okay. We were the only patrons in the restaurant for most of our meal (which should have been a sign). The decor was like a typical Mexican restaurant. This place is up a flight of stairs so heads up for anyone with mobility concerns. Overall, I wouldn't return. read more

I've spent literally thousands and knew the owners and almost all the servers etc., over the past 20+ year. Whatever happened, it's gone so far downhill, and looks gross and filthy from the outside, I wouldn't even go for a bottled beer- yes that bad! They need to shut it down, CLEAN IT UP, and start fresh with a healthy new menu, some clean beer-tap lines, maybe some flowers and fresh NY Harbor air to flow through and give it a fresh start! It's a magic location and space, but after 25+ years with what looks like zero maintenance, it could again become a favorite with 2+ hour lines out the door for dinners and Sunday brunch, like back in the day! read more

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. read more

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This place is ALMOST a great vibe-- I can't speak to the food and have only had drinks here. The staff is friendly and free pool on the first bar floor is huge. But the roof top (which would otherwise be a lovely attraction) is totally ruined by the fact that they're playing top 40 remixes while people are trying to enjoy their food, conversation and a nice view. Managers, PLEASE read the room. Jazz. Bossa nova. Anything would be better than the current track list (which is giving 2022 frat party). You have the potential to curate a go-to spot and instead it's just mid and off-putting. read more

This review is for the former B61 space that the new owners have now taken over. First off, the food is so mid I can't believe they'd even serve it. There is legitimately no flavor which is hard to believe for a Mexican restaurant lol. Chips taste like the chips you'd get from, like, a Chi Chi's or name that chain mexican restaurant that you'd find in a suburb of like Ohio. Now onto the service, it's been awhile since I've been to a restaurant and been so blown away by just how bad the service was. Look, if you are going to charge 20 bucks for a marg, at least say hi to customers and maybe just maybe ask them what they want. I know, SMALL ASKS HUH? Look, it's new york, things change. And although B61 smelled SO bad, at least the service was friendly and there were 12 dollar nachos that actually tasted like something. read more

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. read more

Alma Restaurant - View from rooftop - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

Alma Restaurant - Wings - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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! read more

Alma Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

Alma Restaurant - Mixed berry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been going to Alma occasionally for many years and it has been hit or miss according to the staff at the time. I think ownership has likely changed over the years as well. My husband and I went the other evening and it was probably the worst quality in terms of food and service that I've experienced there. My last time going was about a year ago and I remember the food being quite good then. However, the other evening, service was inattentive (after not having anyone come over to take our drink order despite it being early in the evening and not busy yet- we flagged down the bus boy to put our order in) The delicious free chips and salsa are no more and now it's $5 for the worst salsa I've had at a restaurant (extremely watery like they skimmed off the watery top rather than stirring and taking from taking from the bottom or mixing) The ceviche of the day sounded great: snapper, scallop, and mango salsa but it was bland with very little flavor--no nice tangy lime flavor. The guacamole was delicious thankfully (for $18). The menus we were given were not updated so the 2 items we wanted were not available even though we enviously saw 2 other tables get the last poblano peppers we had wanted. Instead we got pork tacos which were very good even if not what we had really wanted. We also had a side of sweet plantains which were also very good. All in all, a very disappointing evening with the poor service, mediocre food and that we couldn't order our favorite menu items. I definitely won't be back again this season and will really have to consider in the future if it's worth rolling the dice that the restaurant has improved. I think it's time I resign myself to the fact this restaurant is just not worth going to any longer. Sad that this once great restaurant has become so mediocre and soulless. read more

The server told me they were serving a limited menu because of kitchen changes and that meant no modifications and some of our favorite items were excluded. It was a big disappointment. When one of our items came out incorrectly, the food runner was visibly annoyed and it was an inappropriate reaction to have right in front of the table. Just made for strange vibes! Serving sizes are really small for the price. read more

I've gone a few times in recent weeks because they have trivia on Thursday nights. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The guacamole is great, as are the burritos and enchiladas. The flan has also become a favourite. My only complaint is that it would be great if they have hot beverages and a soup on the menu, especially for people dining outdoors. read more

This place used to be so good. New ownership and new staff. Bland food, terrible service. Below Mid Mexican food you get at every Mexican restaurant that considers themselves upscale. I came in with my family on Friday night last week and it was fairly empty.The staff was on their phones talking. We had to try to get their attention to order and the server seemed annoyed that we wanted to place our order. Don't bother. We live in NYC, there are other places to eat that deserve your money. You get 1 star for the view. read more

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. read more

Alma Restaurant - The view from Alma - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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View was great got here when the first opened. The tacos were perfect very filling. Chips and salsa was spicy . The tres leches was kinda mediocre. The sauce was great but the cake was hard. Make it difficult to eat. Service was good server was very kind and informative. Would definitely come back. Hope the rest of the menu is as good. read more

Alma Restaurant - Tres leches - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I made a reservation for 4 for dinner. There are two flights of stairs which is tough for older people who were part of our group plus bathroom is one floor down. We ordered appetizers of ceviche and guacamole. Each was nearly 20$ and a joke. The so called "ceviche" was few pieces of chewing gum-like shrimp with old tomato pieces and what tasted like ketchup. It was tiny and surrounded by four thin slices of radish -- it was a joke. The guacamole has huge amounts of salt and brown avocado. It seems that salt feel in mistake. We asked for draft beer and were told that it is only available downstairs. Upstairs a small bottle of Modelo was $8 and a can of some other beer $10. The margaritas were from a cheap sugary syrupy mix, barely any alcohol. We had three different dishes... all were disgusting microwaved. The waiter said that they cant make chicken without cheese as it comes frozen that way. All of us had stomach pain and wasted huge amounts of money on disgusting food. They were only tourists so locals know and stay away. Shut this place down! read more

Food is delicious, drinks and view on rooftop seating. Great service as well!. I have been there several times. I think its great! read more

I've been a huge fan of Alma for over 20 years. I was excited about the renovation, not knowing that it was being done by new ownership... I went to the bar downstairs last week and ordered my usual margarita on the rocks. They used to be served in a large glass and were delicious. I was given a small rocks glass with a brown lime. While it was tasty, it was about 1/3 the size of the old one. A sipping drink rather than a drinking drink. I was there during happy hour, so I assumed the margarita would qualify. When I got the check and saw the high price, the bartender said only some beers were priced for happy hour. At a Mexican restaurant... I also ordered the Queso Fundido, one of my favorites. It was completely devoid of taste. They even managed to find flavorless chorizo somewhere. It was almost inedible. Terribly disappointed. read more

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!

Just want to say that the view is incredible! We loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The entire staff was very very kind. However, there was some bad points to address. Firstly, there was a two flight hike to the rooftop dining area. Had I not worn heels I don't know if I would personally be annoyed but it's worth noting for accessibility. There was no mention of this when we made the reservation. The menu is extremely overpriced! I ended up ordering the Sangria for $10 which was alright but nice and strong. The Branzino was delicious but cost $29 and was a less than small portion. And it was not accompanied with sides which were also pretty overpriced tbh. The sides were just ok, nothing stands out too much but it was a gorgeous plating. If you go for just drinks and $15 guac, then it is worth the view but otherwise, just okay! read more

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This place has a great view of the city and there are usually tables without having to do reservation. Drinks are always great. I got the picante azul which was pretty strong. We also got the fish and pork tacos. The pork tacos are very tasty (3) and they are pretty big. The fish tacos come with a spicy sauce so be aware. Also I wish they would ask if you want the guacamole to be spicy. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The rooftop view was perfect at night. Great flavor drinks (guava margarita was more delicious than strong). I'll have to come back for the entrees because the appetizers - had to get em' all!! read more

Had a late dinner with drinks at Alma Restaurant on Friday. The rooftop has a fantastic views and the drinks are solid, but the food was subpar especially at the high prices. Quality: Alma Restaurant is really only worth it for the rooftop. The lovely view from Brooklyn of the lower skyline Manhattan largely makes up for the prices and the less than exciting food. We started our evening with the Guacamole & Chips with added on Salsa. Perfectly fine, the salsa being a nice spicy treat, but way overpriced. Along with that appetizer I got the Picante Azul, a spicy and fruity margarita, which was pretty tasty. Next we shared the Short Rib Tostada, which was the best food item we had. While the tortilla was a bit soggy, the meat was fantastic. Unfortunately, that set the expectation for the tacos, which were a huge disappointment. I was not crazy about any of the tacos, with the Al Pastor being just okay, the Carne being not very good, and the Pescado simply being bad. The Pescado taco stood out because the fish felt greasy and wet, similar to the tortilla with the Tostada. Quantity: We ordered a bunch of food items to share. Everything was a little smaller than expected, especially for the price. Value: $18 for Guacamole & Chips With Salsa. $16 for the Picante Azul. $14 for the Short Rib Tostada. $7 for a single Taco. Ambiance: Alma Restaurant is located close to the waterfront in Brooklyn. The restaurant has three floors with a full service restaurant on the street level, a closed down indoor dining area on the second floor, and an open rooftop bar and restaurant on the third floor. It is the third floor that makes the visit worth it, even though the stairs can be rough. Here they have about eight or nine tables, with windows all the way along the wall facing towards Manhattan. Our table was wobbly at every touch, but with the sparkling city lights, no one really noticed. The problem however, is inevitably someone is facing the wrong way, and even with the mirrors, it is not the same. Crowd: Reservations are required to get a seat at the rooftop, but several tables were empty during our visit. It is always a pretty busy spot, both on the street level and the roof. Service: Our waitress was very nice, but was not the most help with recommendations. Unlike a lot of places these days, they seem to have a full staff. Parking: A decent amount of street parking in the area. read more

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Great find in Cobble Hill Brooklyn. This place has it all roof top, outdoor, bar and restaurant seating. The staff members are super cute and lovely. They will try to accommodate you as best they can and will do it with a smile which is definitely a plus The drinks are delicious and innovative we had a peach margarita which was the bomb. Fyi beware when they say special they don't mean price, those margaritas were $12.00 each. The guacamole and sauce platter were the highlights for me tonight. The chicken flautas and carnitas tostadas were a no go for me. The flautas had no flavor and were too crunchy, the carnitas had too much going on. My friend had the short rib enchiladas which were well made and tasty. I definitely recommend everyone try this place but do not expect it to be cheap it is a bit pricey. read more

Alma Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had a client dinner and decided to bring them to Alma. We were immediately seated on a Thursday evening on the rooftop. The view was pretty spectacular, and I'd be back in the summer to have a few drinks. Service was great , however the food was not so great. I ordered a glass of rose, and a few others ordered the tamarind mojito which they liked. For food we ordered the following: Fish tacos (fried sea bass) - very very underwhelming and was lacking so much flavor, besides the sauce that was drizzled Fish special - sea bass with green beans, the fish was over cooked. The sauce was okay, green beans were the best thing in that dish Steak fajitas - heard this was okay, nothing special Probably would be back in the summer time for a drink if in the area. Really wanted the food to be good here. read more

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My girlfriend and I decided on Alma because of the rooftop--the weather was perfect, 87 degrees! The staff was very friendly and attentive, and it still wasn't packed even at 7pm--maybe this is still a hidden gem in BK. First, drinks: I asked if there were any happy hour specials, the bartender told me no, so I preceded to order a fantastic passionfruit margarita. I'm halfway through this delicious libation when I hear a survivor come to the bartender and say, "I need 2 happy hour margaritas." The bartender immediately starts making these house margs. *insert upside down smiley emoji*. I wasn't even going to say anything, but then he comes over to me and says, "Sorry, I guess we do have a HH special today, it's 2 tacos and a house margarita for $14." I just smirked and thanked him for telling me, after I'd already ordered a $14 margarita--either way it was so good I really couldn't be mad. The food: I chose the fried red snapper tacos--WHACK! The blandest most flavorless fried fish I'd ever tasted in a taco, sooo disappointing. (I loved their homemade flour tortillas though!) My gf and I shared the chilaquiles de pollo--DELICIOUS. She ordered the chicken enchiladas with a side of rice and plantains. She didn't like the enchiladas (I think she didn't like the red sauce, but the guy next to us got the same thing and he only half-ate his too), she only got a small saucer of rice for $5, and we sent the plantains back. Plantains are very subjective to me, but in this case neither of us liked them so order at your own risk. I think you can't go wrong with the drinks + atmosphere at Alma; for the food, it seems hit or miss. (The fajitas looked REALLY good, the steak specifically.) read more

Alma Restaurant - Happy hour special: pescado tacos + house margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Alma has been a staple in Columbia waterfront for years. It's an easy stopoff from the great green trail running along the water and they have a few levels. It's hard to beat their rooftop for gorgeous views of lower Manhattan in all kinds of weather (thanks to their roof system). Sadly, this is where the praise ends. The food is only "fine" in NYC standards and occasionally a bit less. Value (from a size to price ratio) is greatly diminished and can't be made up for in taste unfortunately. Service is also pretty spotty from both wait staff and the bartenders. Mixed up orders, slow service with no checkins makes for a frustrating dine - especially with children. The guacamole was the only part that was pretty good, but nothing amazing. I've wanted to love them and have visited many times over the years. Sadly, they'll be off our list going forward. read more

Love Love the drinks at ALMA!! I enjoyed my Moscow Mule and the my party enjoyed their Blueberry Margaritas. The food on the other hand can use a little more of that authentic Mexican flavor. Guacamole - enjoyed the taste, needed some more chips Ceviche- if you love it as much as me, don't even bother. It's disappointing Fish Taco/Shrimp Taco- I mean nothing crazy about them, but not the best. Salmon- pretty good, just remember to order your sides. Service was amazing, staff was funny, and very personable. We were seated promptly and greeted within 5 min of sitting. Definitely come for the drinks. My party couldn't stop raving about the Margaritas. read more

I hosted my girlfriends bachelorette brunch here last Saturday and it was everything I hoped for! I contacted them from the website requesting a roof top table and their email response was prompt. They didn't lose patience with me when my flakey friends made our group smaller day of, which I really appreciated! I think it was helpful that the roof was not packed, so we had a little more wiggle room for taking up more space than we needed. Our server was jovial and helpful. The food was DELICIOUS- it's nice that the guacamole comes with some salsa, I find it's usually either or at most establishments. We had such a great time, the roof was so beautiful. Thanks Alma!!! read more

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I'd like to say that we really enjoyed the food here, but we never had the chance. While working with Victor to set up a holiday party for our office, we narrowed down a date and time and I chose event menu tier 2 for a family style experience. When I provided a headcount a week out, I was told that our party was too small for an event menu (a fact that was never mention via email or phone.) We would be a party of 9. When I emailed to discuss via phone, I was ghosted. I'm still not sure what an acceptable amount of people for the event menu is, and I'll never have the chance to find out, as we had to cancel our holiday party because of it. Very disappointed in the customer service. read more

THE VIEWS! What a great way to see the city and sit on a roof top in beautiful weather. Wow. I love the atmosphere, the views, the music in the background, and the service. Highly recommend this place of the spring, summer, and fall. The food was good. Nothing I would say that was exceptional, but decent. We had the Guac and chips and the cheese and chicken tamale's. The margarita as strong but delicious! read more

Alma Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nahhhh not for me. Definitely two starts for an awesome rooftop that is so lovely in the summertime. And definitely some stars for accommodating our large party. But the food was so gross. I ordered shrimp tacos and the shrimp was under cooked. I was so disgusted and angry. I couldn't exactly cause a scene because I was with strangers but that ain't cool. None of us really ate our food, something was "off" with most of the dishes on our side. Food was expensive for what it was. Prolly won't be back. read more

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Food, service & ambiance were all outstanding. Well-prepared fresh food, gentle, attentive but not intrusive service and the sunset view from the 3rd floor was delightful. Street parking was easy. read more

Great food this is I I call real Mexican or the closest to real Mexican . Excellent service , sight just gorgeous one of the best rooftops 100% recommended read more

Alma Restaurant - a large steak on a banana leaf - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ah, Alma. As soon as the weather starts getting nice, I'm willing to throw people (as long as they are smaller than me) down the stairs to get a spot on your rooftop. Although it's covered, the open air and fantastic view of the waterfront/Manhattan skyline are well worth the angry looks from the people (as long as they are smaller than me) we elbowed to the side so we could get some seats. The bloody marys are good, the micheladas are better, and the margaritas are best (on the rocks, because I'm not a child). The food can be underseasoned but it's overall pretty solid (although I find it odd that the chorizo on the molletes special wasn't Mexican), and I love that you have a dish called Huevos de Gringo...but it's really all about the roof. Save me a seat. Or don't. I'll just take what I want from other people (as long as they are smaller than me). read more

Alma Restaurant - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York