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La Puerta Roja is a great neighborhood restaurant that serves great food in a friendly atmosphere. The service is good, and the meals come out quickly. They specialize in Latin standards (Burritos, Empanadas, Tacos, Quesadillas, etc.) as well as entrees such as fried pork chops and skirt steak. We did not have drinks, but the ladies at the table across from us were enjoying a variety of cocktails that were prepared for them. A good place to have a nice dinner or date night
Dined at La Puerta Roja in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NYC, tonight. We were a party of 8 and they were able to seat us right away. They've got indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is very interesting and eclectic with great Latin American music. Note: between the music & people speaking, it is difficult to converse with others in the restaurant on a Friday night. So, I was impressed they could seat a large table like us with no notice right away on a Friday night. The service was fantastic coming by frequently and being very patient as the large party decided on what they want. Impressively, all the food was brought out within 2 minutes to everyone at the table at the correct temperature. EVERYONE was raving about their food! I had the steak sandwich (peppers, vegetables, spicy mayo, etc.) with some of the best french fries I've had in ages! I think they were hand cut. The sandwich had a smoky and kicked up flavor. Reminded me of a Chilean chacarero sandwich with the flavor palette. My water was never empty (they refilled often when I was not looking). Portion sizes were huge! Most of us ended up taking our entries home (no one ordered apps). The majority of the table ordered tacos and the fish ones seemed to be the favorite. Everything is priced quite well especially for this part of Brooklyn. My sandwich was only $19! Note: large parties pay an automatic 20% gratuity. Super close to bus lines and only a few blocks from the subway with decent street parking (metered or free). Of course, I biked here and had bike racks right there. I can NOT wait to come again!!!!! Even better, have the 2nd half of my sandwich for lunch tomorrow.
I came here with a group of friends for brunch after church. It was a nice neighborhood spot, serving Latin cuisine. I got a mixed platter, containing steak, sausage, pork belly, egg, rice and beans, avocado, as well as maduros, which I replaced with tostones. The steak was thick cut, with grill marks, and delightfully tender, juicy, well seasoned. The sausage was also tasty and succulent. The pork belly was extremely crispy, with quite a bit of meat. I also really enjoyed the tostones, which were crunchy and flavorful. The egg was also tasty, especially paired with the meat. The rice was a little bland, and since I'm not a fan of black beans, I didn't try them. Service was decent. Our waitress was very nice and worked hard to make sure we were all taken care of. The prices are very reasonable, even on the dinner menu. I'm not usually in this area of Brooklyn, so I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I would be open to trying dinner here. The Fried Pork Chop or Skirt Steak dishes sound particularly appetizing.
My bestie recently moved back to the neighborhood and we decided to grab a bite and some drinks. It was packed on a Friday night. We opted to sit outside. It was very cluttered and festively decorated. Loud music, a huge flat screen showing a soccer game. We were seated and given menus right away. But it took about 20 mins for the waiter to come back and take our order. I wanted tacos but they didn't have carne asada or carnitas. My friend who had been before said the empanadas were a hit or miss. So I opted for calamari. She got the nachos with chorizo. We ordered 2 mezcal margaritas with tamarind. Most of calamari was fried to perfection and tender. But smelled fishy and was flavorless. Even after squeezing on lemon. It was bad. Not even salt. Some of the pieces were extremely soggy as well. The more I ate the more I felt disgusted. So I stopped eating. I even asked for jalapeños on the side. They were excellent and helped the calamari a little. 75% of my friend's nachos were soggy. She left over half the food on her plate. The flavor was okay. But they must have poured the oil from the chorizo on top because there was no real reason why they were so soggy. The only thing good about the mezcal margaritas was the tajin rim. There was no smokiness and the tamarind didn't taste authentic. Wasn't a well made drink to me. I asked the waiter about a better mezcal. He said those were made with house mezcal. $15 for a house drink. So we opted for the top shelf mezcal they had. Got another mezcal margarita. I preferred the second one. It had more of a woodsy tree bark profile than smoke. But it was definitely more interesting than the first. Priced at $17 each. The service was okay. Our waiter was kind enough. But he didn't check on us. After taking orders we didn't see him again until the food was dropped off. Then to order the second drink I had to call out to him when he was leaving another table. I think he was bartending too. When he brought out the second drinks I asked for the check. So we wouldn't have to wait. $104.52 before tip felt like a rip off. Since we didn't enjoy anything and left half our food on the plates. I don't see myself returning. Fonda has me spoiled. The margaritas here don't even compare.
I looooooove this place! They have the best fresh guacamole! I always get the salmon!!! But everything is good! Don't cheat yourself Go!
The food was amazing. The cheese dip dish was so delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I need that recipe. The empanadas were a bit dry. The wings were overly well done but sauce was good. The place was cozy and nice for date night. My only complaint that it was a bit drafty. We loved the waiters and made sure to show our appreciation.
Food was absolutely delicious!! The guacamole was probably the best i've had in awhile. The tostones and spinach were delicious as well The enchiladas were ok not the best i've had. The service was just okay our waiter only came to the table maybe twice had to keep asking other servers for assistance. The vibes are very chill not the most beautiful restaurant but a place to grab a good bite
This a Brooklyn, Ditmas Park faithful. Always a great option for local food and drinks. The margaritas are flavorful with just the right amount of what you want. Food is seasoned to perfection without being salty. I love the weekend brunch option as well but, I usually go for the happy hour.
The food was really flavorful, I enjoyed the chicken enchiladas suizas for the order it gives you the option to select 2 sides. I came here with my mother, she had the churrasco which she happily enjoyed. The entrees are more than enough to fill you up without appetizers, but if you have to get appetizers they have a selection to choose from. The ambience is always lovely and welcoming, inside the restaurant is decently spacious but could feel cramped during busy hours. We sat outside and still had a lovely time, we ordered drinks (of course, what mother daughter day doesn't include that) my mother stood with the coconut mojito which was lovely, subtle taste of coconut with the refreshing taste of a mojito. However, I had a various amount of different drinks all had vodka as the base, I had the Paloma which was a decent drink, lovely pink hue color it contained mezcal and was decent but acidic I changed the drink to try the la flor roja (contains hibiscus) it was another lovely color but it was too acidic for me as a personal taste. The last drink I went with was the lychee martini, if you're up for a challenge, a little bitter but could be sure to the various drinks I had prior I advise to drink it and try it for yourself. Will definitely be back to this location, they also offer a happy hour during the weekend and until 7pm. Call them to double check the happy hours.
I enjoyed everything from here except the chicken. The chicken needed a bit more flavor or salt. It was huge for the salad but was a bit lackluster. The grilled chicken salad was huge and very filling and tasty. The ceviche was perfect and had a slight sweetness to it. It had avocado , tomatoes, red onions, and shrimp. They have out door and indoor dining. Ample seating. The bathroom has images of famous Latino musicians. I had mango margarita and pina Colada. Both drinks were tasty, and strong. I will come back to try other items and they also have happy hour.
Returned last weekend to celebrate my grandma's birthday but had to dock a star because of a couple of things... 1) one of the busboys spilled sauce/oil on my mom's jacket as he was clearing the table. We didn't notice until we were leaving, and mom tried to wash it off as soon as she got home that night. Unfortunately it couldn't come off. 2) I just learned that this is common at some restaurants, but I honestly didn't know that some places charge you for bringing your own cake... it costs $10 here to do that, just FYI! All that aside, we really liked the "outdoor dining" setup, the private enclosed booths. It was a lovely Spring evening so we enjoyed dining in the natural light, whereas inside the restaurant felt like a dark club with the music blasting. We definitely wouldn't have brought grandma to eat here if it wasn't for the outdoor setup. I'm grateful that the space was open for our group of 6 since we didn't reserve it. The guac and chips, calamari, ribeye were all great. Porkchop seemed drier than I remember, but the oxtail stew and maduros still slap.
5 years ago
Sometimes it's the local gems that have your mouth watering Stopped by la puerta roja this weekend where they have both indoor and outdoor seating and Latin music that can be heard throughout. They offer a 90 minute unlimited mimosas/sangria/margarita/champagne/blood Mary option for brunch, while allowing you to also order off their dinner menu. We dabbled in both brunch and dinner and it was such a flavorful experience. I literally dip my tostones in every dish with gravy and each bite was delicious! Not a fan of the oxtail (Not pictured), but I'll def be back to make my way through the rest of the menu. read more
3 years ago
Thank you to La Puerta Roja & their amazing staff for making my birthday so special!!! I rented out their cabana for a small private party... They let me set up with decorations & were extremely helpful from beginning to end! Everything ran so smoothly, the food was delicious 10/10, the chef checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking, & the drinks were great as well!! The staff was on top of everything, making sure my guest were all accommodated! Can't say better things about this Restaurant! Highly recommend for good drinks, amazing food & good vibes!! Thank you again to all the staff at La Puerta Roja for making my night so memorable!! read more
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6 years ago
This restaurant we a nice space to go to on a strangely warm day in Brooklyn in November. They had outdoor seats at the time so we opted for that. I posted an assortment of pictures because I was there with a few other people but I can only speak to 2 meals for taste and quality. All the portion sizing were very big and worth the money. Hands down the best part of the meal was the 3 trio empanadas. They were delicious! We ordered 2 rounds. I had the salmon, and it was also delicious. My only issue was the garlic sauce was extremely salty. I made the unfortunate mistake of adding my rice to the sauce before tasting it and I ended up having to separate them again. The tostones were big and shareable for the table ! Also delicious. My partner got the pork chops and they were also really delicious. Overall, I enjoyed this spot but if you get the salmon taste the sauce first! read more
6 years ago
I am so happy this place is open! My partner and I needed some time to just enjoy and we had an amazing experience !! The service was superb and the food even better. We had the garlic salmon, tostones, skirt steak taco, avocado salad - it all was amazing and so filling and flavorful read more
3 years ago
I love coming here! I come here with my boyfriend he showed me this place or with his family we love the food and the drinks and the music! There service is amazing always checking on us and making sure everything is correct and they're extremely fast and friendly. They do not hold back on the liquor in your drinks so you will feel the liquor in just one drink itself but overall it's really good. My favorite things on the menu to get here is their calamari ! The calamari is a good portion while you wait for your main dish and it's super yummy with their chipotle sauce on the side it comes with. I recommend to try their trio empanadas very filling and delicious i was surprised to see a shrimp empanada but it was delicious! As for food my go to is the steak sandwich! Very delicious and comes with a side of fries it's super juicy and fills you up well! Their nachos are also good ! I've tried the steak nachos great portion to share.For the drinks their pina coladas are my favorite very delicious looks good for pictures and the liquor really gets to you after just one! Their margaritas both frozen and regular are delicious too ! Overall 10/10 experience here and the music always makes you want to dance while you're eating great vibes! read more
2 years ago
Skirt Steak Sandwich Bread was soft and fresh. Steak was cooked perfectly. Fries were perfectly salted with a mix of crispy and soft. My order arrived on time, was still warm and the delivery person was friendly. I will definitely order from here again. read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
Came here for a quick early bite. Outdoor seating during Covid... Very simple Mexican food.. great neighborhood and great staff. The drinks were a bit watered down but still enjoyed my lunch. I didn't like their oxtail which I took home for dinner. Could've definitely used a bit more seasoning and fat trimmed. Just a cool place to come have a bite. I'd like to try a few other items from the menu so I'll be back. read more
I've been coming to this resturant for almost a year now and by far thee best Latin food ! Never disappoints and always hits the spot ! I took my niece here for lunch and she's forever hooked on this place ! Generous portions as well so that's a plus . The food is cooked to perfection ! If you are a lover of Latin food i urge your to go to this place! The staff is really warm , i love coming here. The drinks are strong and also delicious ! And the food is simply DELICIOUS! Each time i dine at this place is great experience from the warm welcome to the accommodating, and you don't wait long for your food at all .. The kitchen is open so you have the pleasure of smelling the food while it's being prepared what a wonderful experience ! They also have a cool happy hr , with great drinks and a really good lunch special , They also have dope wall art in the rest room This place def GOT MY VOTE! read more
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5 years ago
The service here is declining and it shows!! What once use to be a great local spot is now an empty eye sore. The servers here have become greedy and less helpful. My last straw here was when I received terrible service and Miguel had the nerve to add 20% tip the bill. When I asked why was it automatically added he stated this what they always did. That obviously wasn't true because I frequently ate there and never had tip included. I attached 2 receipts from the same week, one has tip and the other does not. I also double tipped because I was unaware of the auto gratuity until after he swiped my card. When I asked to have the additional tip removed he said he could not because they were closing and I would have to come back tomorrow. read more
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First time here with my husband and the food was amazing! We ordered Bandeja Paisa to share, the steak was so juicy and not overcooked at all. We also loved the skirt steak tacos very flavorful The passion fruit mojitos was pretty strong and tasty, not the water down ones you usually get in other places. Cozy atmoSphere and great customer service. I would bring my friends here for sure. read more
7 years ago
I stopped in here with a friend on NYE for a bite to eat. We were actually so fortunate that the restaurant was still open and we could be seated. The staff was very kind and explained any questions we had about the menu. Although the music was a bit loud it did set an interesting mood for all the patrons in celebration of the holiday. The food was delicious. I ordered the lemon thyme chicken and was very satisfied. My chicken was never dry and the lemon flavor was delicious. It was very zesty but at the same time very tasty. My friend ordered the steak and his place was completely empty when we were done. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Chose this place due to its outdoor dinning option being empty. Food is just ok super overpriced. Used to have a good bartender at least but this time my $15 mojito was syrup with no mint or any resemblance to a mojito. My utensils were dirty and waiter had his finger deep in the guacamole as he was carrying it to the table. It's a no from me. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Yuuuukkkkkkk!!! This is not it!! Didn't even finish it. My 10 yo spit her food out. I ordered the pork chops and rice and salad. The salad was a no show and the rice was stale. Pork chops was ok. Beef empanadas was HORRIBLE!!!!!! Gave it to my dog. Tostones was good. Spent 100 bucks and only ate 10 bucks worth. read more
6 years ago
The service here is impeccable and the food is delicious The coconut margaritas are to die for read more
5 years ago
We came for a friend's birthday celebration. And a celebration we had. It was a hot evening but we where cooled off withe some margaritas followed by some tasty ceviche de camaron. I had an oxtail stew where I got to say maybe one of the best I had. And the misses had a delicious avocado salad with Camaron Everyone says it's an up and coming restaurant seen. read more
I came here for dinner during the Flatbush frolic! It is not a large space but they accommodated a very large party. It had such a warm and welcoming ambiance. The owner and the waiters/waitress were nothing short of wonderful! I got the tropical punch cocktail w rum instead of vodka and all three empanadas (chicken, beef and shrimp). The beef was delicious, the chicken was okay and the shrimp was... not so good. It had the overbearing taste of old oil. The rest of the family had salmon which they said was stellar, a seafood soup that was "okay" and steak that was decent. We'd love to come back. read more
5 years ago
5 years ago
Had a great time at La Puerta Roja. This was my first time eating at the restaurant. We had late lunch, early dinner this day. It was my birthday week. And great friends treated me to dinner. I enjoyed every single thing. We started with guacamole and chips. A double bowl I believe. It was delicious. I also had a beef empanada. Super flavorful. We had outdoor seating, which I loved. It was a nice day. I decided to have a mango Mojito with a sugar rim. It was delicious. For my entrée I had the Arroz con gondules & Pork Chops (2) w/salad, and a few sweet plantains. Every single thing about my meal was delicious. The pork chops were made perfectly and they were not over fried, and they were soft. Yum! The dish came with a side salad that I believe had a vinaigrette dressing either way it was good in yellow rice and beans are a must with pork chops. I had a great time here. I shall return soon!!!!! read more
4 years ago
8 years ago
Husband and I visited for the first time last night. I was very impressed. I always find it extremely annoying when you walk into a Latino restaurant of any culture and theyre playing mainstream English music. Makes no sense. But not here. All types of Salsa was on and it set the mood just right. Pulpp ceviche deliciously prepared. Our meals were superd. Cooked to perfection. The churros for dessert capped it off perfectly. My mojito was nice and strong, they did not skimp. Will definitely come back and bring some friends along. Oh and our waiter Miguel was awesome as well. Very attentive and it seemed like he was the only one on a crowded night. read more
6 years ago
I love the variety in the menu here. We went out to eat and some of us were pescatarian, others straight up meat lovers and some in between and they had something for everyone. The only thing we weren't a fan of was the white rice--it had a weird taste to it. Not regular white rice like in other Spanish restaurants. However, everything else was really good. They have a variety of appetizers, sides, entrees and drinks. I would definitely go back and try other dishes. They currently have lots of outdoor seating as well. read more
8 years ago
I was excited to see a new restaurant in Flatbush! I love Hispanic and Latin food so this place is right up my alley. Everything I have tried is delicious. I ordered the enchiladas, rice and beans and asparagus. I am in love with the steak sandwich. The drinks are amazing. They have happy hour DAILY! The Piña Colada is out of this world. The margarita is delicious on the rocks or frozen! I really love the cozy feel of the place. It's a great addition to the neighborhood. I've gone with several friends and they have enjoyed it equally as much! read more
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6 years ago
My mother and I happen to stumble upon this place since we don't know the area and we're famished. Our server Rigo was amazing. He was attentive and personable and gave great food recommendations. The service exceeded our expectations and the food was delicious 10/10 recommend - the salmon was exquisite. We shall be coming back soon! read more
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1120 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Flatbush
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(347) 221-1970
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