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Bar Bruno

3.9 (343 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Margarita
Liz D.

First time at this spot. There was a kids birthday party happening in the back on a Saturday evening. We were told it would be ending in 15 minutes. We walked around and got coffee. It was still going on when we got back. We sat at the bar and thugged it out. The nachos have kale and some mushrooms. I think they left off the meat, which we did not ask for. I think they need to let people know what is in the nachos. We were confused. They were tasty but definitely not as described. The wings were good. The margarita was fine. Parking is definitely hard in this area. When the kid party cleared out and all the kids weren't running around. It was a chill spot.

Classic Lime Margarita.
Cindy Z.

Nice, casual Mexican spot in the neighborhood. I always thought this spot was too pricey, but was quite surprised by how good the food was. We started off with a Classic Margarita ($15) and Brooklyn Lager ($8). The Margarita was a bit too strong for me, but it came in a cool skull glass cup. I also wish that it wasn't an extra $2 charge for flavor and spice, which seems unfair. For food, we weren't too hungry and got one dish to share. We ordered the Chopped Cheese Wrap ($20), which was essentially a restaurant version of a Crunchwrap supreme. I love crunchwraps and I love chopped cheese, so this combo was perfection. Plus, the crispy fries that it came with were crunchy and flavorful --some of my favorites honestly. Although pricey, the food is good.

Neymar Nachos
Rachel W.

Should have looked at the reviews that said it's a better place for drinks. Neymar nachos were good for an atypical nacho person like myself. No beans, but some sort of mushroom thing instead? Very tasty. The burger was made well with high quality meat but not necessarily unique to the place. The birria "pizza" was an interesting concept, but having a basically a full quesadilla with cheese inside and out as the base got to be a bit much and too oily altogether. Plus dipping into the consume was cumbersome and essentially only worked when the pizza slice became taco shaped. Also the tables outside were definitely too small to accomodate all the food. Should have either ordered lighter or sat inside. All in all I would come back, but maybe just for drinks or brunch instead.

Dessert Nachos
Allen L.

Came here while waiting for our reservation at Lucali, since this spot was just a couple blocks away and we were craving nachos. We ordered both the Neymar Nachos and the Dessert Nachos and both were pretty good. The Neymar Nachos had a nice mix of creaminess and tang, and the meat was pretty tender. The Dessert Nachos were typical cinnamon sugar tortilla chips with ice cream, chocolate sauce, and fruit. The server was nice enough to give us an extra bit of ice cream after we ate the initial scoop but still had tortilla chips left.

Quesadilla Neymar Nachos Classic Lime Margarita
Carmen T.

Darkly lit atmosphere with cool neon lights. A bit overpriced with it coming to about $80 for this meal. But it was really good! We were walk-ins on a Friday night and were seated right away. Service was friendly and attentive.

Christine H.

This an update My friend and I dined at Bar Bruno yesterday and we both agreed that the quality of the food and drinks has declined drastically. We used to love this place but we were disappointed yesterday. Our food lacked seasoning, our drinks were subpar, we ordered guacamole for the table and we received a ton of chips and less than a scoop of guacamole. In addition, our churros were soggy and poorly made. It is unfortunate but we will be trying other places next time we meet.

Cava Brut Reserva, Blanca, Spain
Tiffany H.

Well, their spicy, margarita has 2 ounce pour of tequila! Very generous pour. I just stopped in for a quick drink. Because I went across the street from my own bakery used to be my go to place for brunch on Sunday when I used to live in the area.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Rachel K.

2 stars for the really delicious fish tacos but I actually left without even finishing my (fairly average) drink due to the rude bar man. I was on my own so I sat at the bar and he was rude from the moment I sat down. He was clearly having a bad day (not my fault) but ya know, we all have bad days so I ignored his sour face and the fact he threw the menus in front of me and rolled his eyes when i asked a question about something on the menu. I had my drink, ate the tacos and he asked if i wanted anything else so i asked for the check but i was only half way through drink so clearly wasn't ready to go. But he hovered over me until i paid it. Like i was going to run out the door. I gave him 15% tip because at that stage i was severely sick of his attitude, and he said: "are you sure about that miss?" I assume that he was referring to the fact I didn't give him 20% and I said: yes I am. And he grunted at me and walked away. So I left, without finishing my drink. I just moved to the area and I'll never be back again.

Quinoa Veggie Burger
Nat C.

Last week I visited Bar Bruno for the second time. While this Mexican Bistro may not serve authentic Mexican Cuisine they sure know how to play with flavors. With each delicious bite, I found myself plotting my next visit. This is the perfect neighborhood spot. And a MUST-VISIT for an after-work cocktail, an impromptu date night or a delightful meal. The ambiance cradles you in its warm embrace and the staff is warm, welcoming and attentive. On our first visits we indulged in a taco trio featuring steak, fish and shrimp--a true palate pleaser. This time around, we explored their dinner menu. We started with GUACAMOLE and PLANTAINS, then moved on to the CHOPPED CHEESE WRAP, BURGER TACOS and QUINOA VEGGIE BURGER. Our dinner ended with the FLAN and DESSERT NACHOS. Guacamole is not my usual pick but the pumpkin seeds made it an adventurous choice and it was flavorful. The Plantains was the perfect harmony of sweet and savory. And could easily become the ultimate side dish instead of a mere appetizer. The Chopped Cheese Wrap was a mouthwatering blend of deliciousness. The pepper jack cheese and abundance of onions makes it a MUST-ORDER. The Quinoa Veggie Burger is a vegetarian delight. It tasted so good I momentarily forgot it was meatless. But the crown jewel of the evening? The Burger Tacos--imagine the perfect burger and a delightful taco with fries having a culinary love affair. And guess what? The fries are in the tacos. Genius. And the dessert? Both the Flan and Dessert Nachos gave our meal a memorable conclusion. While dinner was an absolute delight, I'd gladly return just for the margaritas. These concoctions were perfectly balanced with a burst of flavor and without the excessive sweetness. Passion Fruit and Strawberry were our picks and they left us craving more. The visit to Bar Bruno was nothing short of a wonderful, unforgettable experience and I'm anticipating my next visit with their tantalizing menu.

Meri K.

Cozy Mexican food and futbol bar! I adore the sugar skulls wallpaper they have! Big menu including all your typical Mexican dishes, and some other cool items like a chop cheese wrap, and cheeseburger tacos. I went with a Mexican stir fry and added chicken and rice. Piping hot (but not a sizzling skillet), and tasty. My husband got the cheeseburger tacos with Pat LaFrieda meat, cheese, pickles onion, etc and said they were good. They smelled really good!!! I'm gonna try the chop cheese thing next time we go. And we will be going back!

Food Menu
Alexis M.

I remember the day that I discovered Bar Bruno like it was yesterday...Ok, so it was actually last week -lol. Either way, it was truly magical the way that I found Bar Bruno on social media, began salivating at the food + beverage pictures and quickly ordered take-out via delivery.com. Everything looked so good that I only made it to Carroll Park and quickly sat down before devouring the Bar Bruno Fish Tacos and my Margarita. Now, that I got that out of the way. Let me describe my experience at Bar Bruno.... Bar Bruno is a Mexican restaurant located in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn. I ordered my food to be picked-up by 1:30pm which gave me enough time to take the G train to Carroll St. Station and walk the multiple blocks to the establishment. Once I arrived, it was pleasant to see that they have outdoor dining consisting of several tables and plants around the seating areas. Bartender Sabrina kindly greeted me and handed me my to-go order that was on the counter. Scanning the bar area inside caused me to see a cocktail/wine menu near some frozen beverage machines. After inquiring about the various drinks, Sabrina mentioned that Bar Bruno makes frozen margaritas, mezcal drinks, etc. She also explained that flavors can be added to the frozen drinks....Yes to that! Sabrina made me the best Blueberry, Strawberry and Pineapple Frozen Margarita Ever!!! Great Food and Great Drinks! Fast Forward to 7/20 and I decided to have us come here for my birthday dinner. We sat at the outdoor table that is by itself around the corner from the other tables which made me feel comfortable. We ordered Fish Tacos, Carnitas (Pork) Tacos, Tater Tots, Side Orders of Rice + Beans, a Quinoa Veggie Burger, Grilled Zucchini, etc. The tacos and burger were flavorful and Mango Margarita was nice and sweet. I had another Blueberry, Strawberry and Pineapple frozen Margarita like I had the other day and it tasted amazing! Due to the Pandemi/Health Crisis, Bar Bruno will continue to offer outdoor dining as well as the option for patrons to pick-up and take-out their food/beverage orders. Every staffperson wore masks, gloves and our dining food, cocktails and plastic utensils were served in disposable packaging like cartons, plastic, etc which was much appreciated to promote cleanliness. Thanks to all of the hardworking individuals at Bar Bruno for giving me a nice to-go order and a lovely birthday outdoor dining experience!

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Good drinks. Great service. Really delicious shishito peppers!!!

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If you want a really bad Breakfast for one at $19, not including tip, then this is the place. Total Ripoff!!!

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Pro Tip - If you're not sure what beers are poured from each tap, label them. Maybe not as cool, but better than serving the wrong beer.

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7 years ago

Seems to have gone downhill lately. I live 5 blocks away and it took an hour and a half to deliver me a $20 cold burger.

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The hibiscus margarita was amazing. I highly recommend. I ordered the Short Rib tacos and 3 small tacos came out. They were tiny but good.

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Great neighborhood place with delicious Mexican food. Very kid friendly with standard options. Carnitas tacos were amazing.

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I got a ginger beer. it was fine, and they had world cup on. it was all good

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Love this place! Prices are reasonable and service is exceptional. Additionally, the food and drinks are great.

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Love this gem tucked away in Brooklyn. Great date spot. The food was awesome. Don't miss the guac, their corn, or the churros!

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