Wilfredo is the best. He treated us very well. He was very fast with our food while being so professional. He is what you look for in a server. read more

Awesome atmosphere, great service, delicious food and drinks! Can't wait to come back in the weekend to test out their brunch menu!!! read more

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Headed out for some good eats with a close friend last night. Wasn't sure what we were in the mood for but knew we had an appetite. We decided to meet up at Cortelyou Rd as there are many different cuisines on 3 block strip and let the restaurant choose us. We made a note of several restaurants but as we approached the corner where La Puerta Roja was situated, the amazing food smells wafting out the restaurant spoke to us. We tried to walk up one more block to take a look at some more restaurants yet the scent followed us and we quickly had to turn back. We were quickly seated with the option between two outside seating areas. The menu options were very appealing and we had to narrow down our options. We decided to get the Mac and cheese balls and flautas de pollo for appetizers. The Mac n cheese balls were okay. Not bad but not the best I've had. It would've did better with a sharper cheese. However the breading on it was perfect. The chicken flautas were really good. Although the chicken itself could stand be seasoned more the garnish and condiments made up for it. It was topped with what look like a recaito drizzle, crema, and some cotija cheese. For dinner I ordered the garlic shrimp which comes with two sides. I chose the maduros (fried sweet plantains) and black beans. My friend order the sopa de tortilla and two skirt steak tacos. My dinner was amazing. The garlic shrimp was jumbo, perfectly seasoned and cooked. I ordered a side of white rice to add to my meal and it was the perfect addition. My friend enjoyed her skirt steak tacos tremendously. She enjoyed the soup but again felt the chicken lacked basic seasoning and the soup itself could do with a little more seasoning. After adding some of my garlic sauce and a dash of hot salsa she said it made the soup much better. I also ordered a coco loco (coconut cream with rum) and she ordered the strawberry frose. Both drinks were surprisingly strong. Dare I say it? Maybe even TOO strong. I ended up asking for a shot of just coconut cream and the server graciously gave it to me. I poured about 3/4 of it in to my drink and my friend into hers and it made both our drinks amazing. I ordered an empanada trio to go for my sister to try and two tres leches cake. The empanadas looked so beautiful but I cant speak to their taste. My sister said they were amazing though. The tres lèches unfortunately was not my favorite and I love tres lèches cake. Overall, I'm glad I found this place. Although sometimes forgetful, the service staff was really nice and accommodating. The food overall was enjoyable especially my main entree. I will definitely eat here again. read more

La Puerta Roja - GARLIC SHRIMP SKIRT STEAK TACOS BLACK BEANS MADUROS SOPA DE TORTILLA - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My CUZ and I had our first BKLYn dinning since COVID and was not disappointed. The food and drinks were delicious in the slightly chilled night air. The crowd is mixed and the music fun. My only recommendation would be to have someone managing the tables and gust as they arrive and depart. Other then that we had a great experience! read more

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Meat was well prepared - my husband really enjoyed the pork chop. It's missing a star because it's not sustainably farmed and I didn't love the black beans but this is still a solid spot. read more

Absolutely the tastiest Latino food. Had the guacamole, chicken empanada, shrimp quesadilla, fish tacos. One better than the next.

I went to the restaurant 3 times since I live really close. The food is really good but unfortunately all the 3 times the drinks were really bad. I never felt like complaining about it and tried different drinks each time. On the 3rd time I went to the restaurant (Valentine's Day) the food was delicious but again the drinks were bad. We politely informed the server that the drinks are not as good as the food. The bartender came to the table herself being rude and said maybe my taste is the problem. On the same day I saw another lady sending her drink back. Unfortunately I don't intend on going back because of that atitude even liking the food and the place. read more

I have been to this restaurant 3 times and every time I come here it's a great experience. The service is amazing and the food is delicious. I always have the churrasco or the garlic shrimp and it never disappoints! Recently I walked in when a birthday party was happening so I sat at the bar. When the party ended the manager or maybe owner Georgi, treated me to a drink in the house for the inconvenience. It was a small gesture but it was very thoughtful and one of the many reasons I will keep coming back! Patricia, the bartender is also extremely nice and servicing! read more

La Puerta Roja - Passion fruit mojito - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service is very friendly and quick to tend to your needs. Atmosphere is very casual - your local restaurant stop type of deal. Being raised in a Hispanic household gives me an upper hand on the food critique here but I can say with ease that my food had that "home made" type of taste. I enjoyed my oxtail stew, all the right authentic flavors/spices and the meat was falling off the bone. My girlfriend had the chicken and was very pleased with the taste and the fact that it wasn't dry at all. We also ordered the avocado salad - and though the avocado had a hard consistency to it when we first got it, they were quick to give us a new portion which was just right. read more

La Puerta Roja - Outdoor sitting space - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is my first time going to this restaurant. My partner seen it and told me that we should try it without having the knowledge of knowing that the restaurant was actually pretty good. So we just decided to go one day because we had nothing to lose and if the food was bad then we will just live with it as is. Boy were we wrong with any negative doubt. First things first drink was incredibly strong and definitely worth the money. Next came our meal and that was even better. The salmon was cooked to perfection and seasoned to perfection as well. I stated my partners shrimp and that was awesome as well. The beans and rice were literally accessories to the entire meal and made it that much more flavorful. I didn't think the price was all that. It may have been a little too much for the amount of food that was given however the taste basically made up for all of that. I would go again. I will probably just order something else though but as far as the drinks is concerned I would drink the same drink again. Really a hidden gem in Brooklyn that many people don't know about and should try for themselves. read more

La Puerta Roja - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We came to this restaurant in hopes of finding a good place for Happy Hour where we can sit at the bar, have a few drinks and enjoy a few appetizers. We did just that! Quick service. Good drinks. Good food. Good price. This place checked all of the boxes for the purpose we wanted. read more

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Wonderful spot right off Cortelyou. Excellent ambience, delicious food, cool drinks, and the music sets the vibe just right. The outdoor dining area is very cute, as well, and the perfect spot to get together with friends. Recommend: the empanadas, the bandeja paisa, and tostones! read more

I went to this place twice, and both times, i had a great time. This was the first outdoor restaurant I attended during Covid-19 . There are good distance between parties and I felt as comfortable as I can be at a restaurant during these times. The staff are friendly and attentive. They accommodate to the customers needs and remain professional. This establishment is a whole vibe. With good music, great food and drinks, i will definitely return and recommend anyone visit. read more

La Puerta Roja - Arroz con Gandules with Pork Chops - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious food, and it's delivered quickly while still hot. Make sure to try dessert.

I am going to echo what everyone has been saying. I am very happy I found them on ubereats. The food is really great. We order from here at least twice a week. I feel they are very generous with the portions. Really good flavor. My fav dish is the bandeja paisa. As someone who has lived in colombia and is very picky about Colombian food. This always hits the spot. Sometimes I wonder if they recognize my name when an order comes in. That's how much we have been ordering from this place. A real gem. read more

I've been to this amazing restaurant twice now. Each time I've been shocked by the delicious food and service provided. The garlic shrimp and thyme chicken are packing punches of great flavors. As a Puerto Rican this is 5 Star Spanish food better then your mamas, the service is so good particularly Rigo who's served us both times. Also if your worried about COVID in anyway the out door seating situation is so warm and comfortable! Ps Do yourself a favor and get the flan for dessert! read more

Service is slow. Food is old and cold and too spicy. Unpleasant blasting music. Avoid!

Some of the yummiest Birria tacos around! So consistently, unbelievably delicious :-)

The food was really good. I had steak and maduros. The steak was tender and I was happy after everything was done. I'll get food from there very soon. read more

Dined here a few weeks ago and it was really nice. The dish was cooked to perfection however the pork belly had no salt. Everything on the plate was good. The ceviche pulpo did not taste as fresh as I thought it would. Try the shrimp instead. Overall, good place, a lot of bang for your buck. Would definitely return. read more

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Some of the best maduros and tortilla soup I have had! The tortilla soup is fresh and delicious, and the maduros are always so perfectly soft and sweet. I am not a fan of their empanadas however. They lack flavor. read more

Their food can be a hit or a miss. That said, if you pay using your credit card, it turns out they WILL use the name that is on the card to send friend requests and stalk your social media accounts. BEWARE. This felt like a total breach of privacy and totally unacceptable. How is this okay? read more

Excellent cuisine and service. I have driven from just to dine here. Their ceviche is delicious

WOW this place is absolutely amazing. The drinks the service the food. Happy hour is amazing. Full of culture. The waiter Miguel was so attentive. We will definitely be back. Thank you!!! read more

This is THE place to go to in Ditmas Park. Great food, amazing drinks and very welcoming atmosphere. Chef Manuel works HARD to make this place top-notch and keeps the menu fun and fresh. The staff is phenomenal and aims to please. Try different cocktails with each visit. They don't disappoint. (The guac appetizer and enchilada dinners are really good, but the salmon is great.) read more

Good guacamole. Awesome drinks and environment. Enjoyable atmosphere and lots of options

Great cocktails and decent food. Their cocktails are strong but not every food dish is tasty.

Hearty plates of food and excellent outdoor area for taking in the cortelyou street scene. Most folks seem to get mixed drinks here with their food. read more

La Puerta Roja - Enchiladas with sides of spinach/garlic and kale - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Didn't care for this place. The drinks were not mixed well and the meat was over cooked. The one good thing we had was fresh guacamole. Other then that everything was either bland or dry. read more

Finally a change in variety. South Brooklyn seems to lack a bit when it comes to Caribbean Latin cuisine but this place makes up for it. If you're a fan of empanadas then try theirs. They add potatoes inside which increased the flavor of the meat so much. Also their "Brandeja Paisa" is a great assortment of meat with rice. It will fill up your belly for only $25. It more than enough food to take home afterwards. My only con here is the menu options. I understand it's a small place but I was hoping for more options. Maybe add 2-3 more items as entrees. read more

La Puerta Roja - Latin American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food there was Amazing. Also,the service was good too.I really enjoyed the cake they had there it was great. Over all I think I had a great experience here. -Jackeline Age:13 read more

I like coming here, the food is amazing and the drinks are fantastic!! I have been here three times so far, the first two times the service was great but the last time I came, it was a little off. They seemed like they didn't care much, and would forget things that we ordered (and they'd joked about it amongst themselves, like "oh you idiot, how you forgot" which is fine to joke here and there) but we were hungry lol, mind you the place was not busy at all. But hopefully that was just that one time lol but I do love the food a lot so I would go back. PS- In the summer time that place is really hot. I don't know if they have the a/c on but they do leave the doors and windows open I guess for authenticity, so it gets really hot in humid. So if you don't like the heat just wait till it gets cooler. read more

Loveeee. One of my favorite spots in my neighborhood. Good food, good drinks. Great vibes

Usually, come here when I am craving tacos but today the tacos just weren't it. First off I called around 9:15 pm and asked if they were open they said the kitchen was already closed for the night. But I was already in the area found a park a still proceeded to double-check to see if they were open. When we walked in it seem as if they were just hanging out drinking at the bar not expecting any more guests to show up. But we were seated right away in the outside area where there was another table having dinner. We decided to get steak tacos, wings, and drinks (amor Latino). The food came out and we were excited to dig in. Let me start with the tacos they were extremely oily and the steak was extremely chewy ( as you can see), the wings were fine, but the drinks they brought the drinks out with no ice and in these little cups again I have been here on numerous occasions, so we were a bit confused. We explained to our server the meat was extremely chewy and he says " that's weird I don't know why it's like that. I've worked in this industry for over 8 years at least apologize about the kitchen mess up or make up something. The server and I guess the manager just wanted to hang out for the night with their friends drinking at the bar. I guess we interrupted their party and definitely will not be returning. read more

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So we arrived shortly before they closed, accidentally, I'm sorry for that. But they were friendly and didn't seem to mind. We ordered the calamari and the queso with chorizo. Everything tasted so good. We also ordered margaritas. Now, the taste of the margaritas were sooooo good but the missing start is based on how tiny the margaritas were. Especially for $10, they are a rip off. Again, they were top notch in taste but the size was just insulting. See pics. The food was soooo good also. The calamari was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. Same with the queso. The service was great and we didn't wait long for our food at all. I'd come back but not for the drinks. If this is the size of the margaritas for the happy hour as well I wouldn't do it. read more

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Today my cousin and I ate here and the food was pretty good, however my only problem with them is that the young lady added a 20% tip the highest percentage... By the way we let her get away it... read more

Bandeja paisa was ok. Wasn't terrible , wasn't great. For $29 i expected it to be better. Most bandaja paisas range from $15-$20 . this paisa was expensive & should have tasted alot better for the price they charge. Steak was tough to chew and had no flavor. Pork was mostly chewy fat u cant eat. I order tiramisu for $7 it tasted really good but it was an extremely small portion. i finished it in 2 bites. read more

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

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Great tacos, great drinks, nice aesthetic, friendly waiters. Enjoyed the churros too. I'll be back!

Cute and intimate spot! The food was as good as the service. I highly recommend it. They have a very good after work happy hour that I have yet to try but since it's in the neighborhood and walking distance; I'll be sure to hit it up. read more