Cool little queer hang that I *wish* was more popular. The food rocks, and the lesbian vibes are immaculate. They host watch parties for women's sports sometimes and have other pride events! I'm no longer in NY, but as a latinx queer, I would have loved to make this place home. read more

Friends and I stopped in for their new sunday brunch. The restaurant itself is small and cute, with a nice little outdoor seating area. (I also love the bathroom theme) We had coffee, margaritas, the Huevos Pericos (columbian eggs) Arepita, fries, and the slab bacon. The drinks were spot on, and coffe fresh. We all really enjoyed the Heuvos Pericos Arepitas! A large pillowly arepa topped with a tower of soft scrambled eggs made with tomato and scallion. The ingredients were fresh and it tasted homecooked. The slab bacon had good flavor, but was a bit too thick and chewy for our preferences. The fries were thin, salty, and crispy, what a fry should be. Additionally, our server was friendly and prompt. read more

Maite - Oct ' 23 brunch menu - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love the art and vibe here. Our waitress Maisey (sp) was splendid! The food was surprisingly delicious for a tiny bar. 10/10 Phenomenal experience. read more

Maite - Duck egg (top), empanadas (left), and hotdog (right). The hot dog sauce was so good. Everything 10/10 - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This woman owned Colombian European restaurant has mismatched furniture and raunchy photos all over. This has been one of the best meals I had in a while. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food: Olives Pork belly (Chicarron) with a fluffy arepa and a spicy sauce Dry Aged burger with cheddar and aioli (well seasoned and melts in your mouth) Yucca fries ( slightly crispy exterior and tender inside) Chipperbec French fries Lamb Loin chops with shallots (tender, juicy and flavorful) Bushlicker (mezcal, aloe liqueur and passionfruit) Orange wine Flourless chocolate cake with arequipe [dulce de leche] (Perfectly smooth sweet and salty) Come check this place out and tell them I sent you. You won't regret it. Glad to have stopped by for this wonderful dinner. This place is also LQBT friendly. Follow my food Instagram:eatingwithetienne read more

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Went to Maite with my daughter for dinner before flying to Atlanta. The service we received from the Chef reminded me of a Richard Pryor quote "you order shit, you eat shit." We watched other patrons, who arrived after us, get served before us. Finally left without eating at this place. I would never recommend this restaurant as a nice place to dine based on the piss poor service we endured from the so called Chef. Totally disgusted! read more

Came here for food waited an hour and still didn't receive our meal while everyone around us was served, even those who came after us. Unfortunately couldn't help but look around and see we were the only black people in the restaurant. Also children running around a bar/restaurant??kinda odd. Unfortunate experience. Servers were nice and polite and the interior looked cool. Wish i could've told you how the food was lol. read more

Wonderful place! My reaction showed in my silence. Our group would order the same items again. Every employee's kindness adds to the enjoyable atmosphere. I'm already thinking about my next reservation here. read more

This place is amazing. Honestly didn't expect to have such an incredible experience - EVERYTHING was delicious - the wine, the pork belly, the carrots, the duck egg, the caramel cheesecake - just unreal. The service was exceptional - the ambiance was romantic and fun. Highly recommend - we will be back! read more

Another favorite in the area! This place has it all. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all 10/10. The waiter recommended the drink maite and that was personally my favorite. We loved the carrots with anchovy butter- it didn't even taste like carrots! The empanaditas rotate daily and today it was pork cheek. Other days, there are variety of different fillings with duck patte being another favorite. Their yuca fries were perfectly salted and they have really mastered the art of fried food. We loved the small, quaint, intimate environment. Sad that this is only open on the weekends but I heard they are expanding their hours soon. read more

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I've been coming here for a few months now and I normally don't write reviews for places but I just HAD to for Maite! First of all, the decor ambiance is so fun--they're always playing great music and all of the decor on the walls is queer-themed and so cool. The staff is super nice. I've never been when they're really busy but whenever I am there the service is always prompt and friendly. Ok, now on to the reason I'm writing this review. All the food I've tried here has been great, but the Burrata Negra dish is astonishingly good. I've never had anything like it and I go back every couple of months just to eat this one thing. I think about it constantly. I believe it's priced at $18 at the time of this review and it is SO worth it. The squid ink sauce is so deep and flavorful and an incredible compliment to the quality burrata nested in the middle. The focaccia they serve it with is always warm and chewy and smoky from the grill and like dripping with delicious olive oil. It's a peak food experience and it feels so well balanced and just perfect! You haveee to try it if you go. The drink menu is also great! I'm always happy with the drinks here. read more

Maite - Burrata Negra and focaccia - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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when i think of bushwick/ridgewood restaurants, it's this and rolos. this ABOVE rolos. the cooking is top tier, the menu is simple, written on a huge chalkboard by the open kitchen. things rotate every so often, but they have staples- like the burrata with squid ink (cooked in pork fat) with foccacia, the rotating empanaditas, the amazing, sloppy burger. Not to mention the fatty pork belly with crunchy chicharron on top. also- the chocolate cake is the best dessert in bushwick. fudgey but light, with some olive oil drizzled on top. Tonight I had the basque cheesecake. Yum. the service is very laid back, sometimes i wonder if it's too laid back, but i think it's charming. the staff is attentive, and that's what matters. I think a big pet peeve is staff that's overwhelmingly on top of you. They're not going to refill your waters every time you take a sip, which is fine. It feels like a good crew of friends welcoming you in. The vibe is great too- it feels like, with the right crew of people (proprietors willing) you could move all the tables to one side of the restaurant and party hard. read more

Went there on a Wednesday night. The place was pretty busy. The wait staff said they were not quite prepared for the amount of customers. With that being said. The service was good and friendly. The cocktails were good. Atmosphere was hip. The food was just ok. Yuca fries was interesting and good. The burrata was in a weird sauce. The roasted tomatoes were ok. The empanadas were good. Pork belly was good. And the Rib eye was just ok. It was a pleasurable dinning experience. Not sure if I would go back read more

Maite - Rib eye - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is awesome, casual yet attentive service and laid back semi-scandalous decor create just the right vibe in this cozy corner restaurant. They do ask that you put in your full order so they can time it for you which sometimes turns out to be a disaster of waiting too long or being rushed through courses, but it was perfectly timed. Here's what we ordered: Burrata & Squid Ink - striking to the eye and the palate. A fluffy cloud of burrata floats in a sea of black as dark as my soul. The sauce appears to be thick and heavy but it's incredibly light and creamy on the tongue. I didn't get a pic of the bread that comes on the side but it was hot, steamy perfection. Scallops and trumpet mushrooms - really great portion for the price, the mushrooms are thinly shaved and soak up all of the buttery goodness, total flavor bomb. Asparagus & Ricotta - well executed and tasty version of a classic dish. Burger - two options to order for temp, pink or cooked through, we opted for pink. Burger was good but not great, only thing it was missing was a nice char, texturally between the bun and burger it just felt too uniform and soft. Still a good burger. Yucca fries- had no business being as crunchy and satisfying as they were. 100% will crave these and come back for a glass of wine and these bad boys. Check this place out, it was really good :) read more

Maite - Burrata - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So many years later, we still LOVE coming here! The food is consistently stellar as well as the service. The female chef (Ella I think?) is . Her food is made with passion and it shows. Peter and Cody are always fabulous to sit with at the bar. We love to chat with them and sip on their perfectly crafted cocktails. Don't sleep on the lamb. It's sinfully good! read more

Came here for a date. Enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. Very welcoming and warm. Loved that the environment was catered for dates, friends, family. Overall a great, non judgmental, and super queer space. Empanadas and salad were great. And so were the drinks. Thank you for everything read more

Super expensive - $18 for the whipped ricotta & one thing of focaccia. Vibe of the place was super nice - lights were dim and different colors. Service was good, but it took forever for my burger...until I followed up 30min later and they never put the order in read more

Maite - Whipped ricotta with focaccia - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cute place and vibe- my burger was amazing , lamb was good but the kale and mushroom side tasted like old fish and really killed our palette. Would have given this place more stars otherwise ! read more

Maite - Menu - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a colombian- this is not Colombian. Location and open windows is nice but food did not hit for me.

Good but overpriced for what you're getting in terms of portions. Attentive waiters but the kind that make you feel weird if you order less than the usual clientele, not in a rude way by any means. Ambience is locals energy-- a nice go to. read more

I've been coming to Maite for about 5 years-- every single time it's a fantastic experience so it's become me and my partner's "spot." The food truly never disappoints! We love that the chefs change the menu relatively often, giving us a chance to try all of their brilliant ideas for meals. Definitely doesn't hurt that it's owned by the two female head chefs (love to support that.) My previous favorite was the rabbit tagliatelle dish (from years ago) so I was thrilled to see rabbit on their menu again . For our meal this past Friday we went with the empanaditas, olives, the squash and feta app, the chicharron, I got the rabbit, and my partner got the steak (as always). Wow, just wow. Fantastic service as per usual, never-fails delicious food, and we each had a few of our favorite cocktail called Brooklyn Bound (has also stayed on the menu since I can remember -- with good reason.) I highly recommend this place if you want a delicious night out. read more

Maite - Olives, chicharron, squash app, brooklyn bounds. - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We went early on a Saturday night and had a reservation but there were plenty of tables. I didn't get any photos of the food because I inhaled it so quickly. I will be thinking about the anchovy butter carrots for the rest of my life. The wine selection is also really amazing. Dinner and 2 glasses of wine each for 2 people was exactly $100. I can't wait to come back! The service was amazing. The people who worked there were very sweet and attentive. read more

I would never come back to this place everything over price for greasy and test less food very bad experience and sick after that read more

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Probably one of the hippest restaurants in Brooklyn! I'm so glad I found this little gem in my neighborhood. The food is amazing and the servers were super friendly. I also love the vibe here, romantic and also family friendly at the same time. We got four dishes here (three apps and 1 main dish to share) and it was more than enough for two! The empanditas and the Spanish rice were amazing! The menu changes weekly(?) I think. It's definitely a surprise but it's always amazing so it's like an amazing surprise. Overall, 5/5! Definitely coming back! read more

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Went here with some friends for dinner while I was visiting Bushwick. Was a very cute place. Very friendly staff and their cocktails were very tasty. The food was okay, you can see pictures of some of the things we got. Soft Shell Crab was excellent, as were the empanadas (not pictured). My friend who lives in the area said the pasta is usually excellent... ours was just okay, but apparently that's not usually the case. The simple fried ricotta dessert was probably my favorite. Very delicious. I would not get the squid ink mozzarella again, Cute spot, would recommend just based on the friendly server. Answered all our questions, gave honest recommendations, and checked on us very regularly. read more

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What an incredible dinner spot! Last night we had a double date here, and the strategy was: order a bunch of stuff and share everything. We got: pork cheek empanaditas, burrata with squid ink, gnocchi, pork belly, monkfish, half rack of lamb, and dulce de leche pots. We liked all of the dishes, but the table got especially quiet when the lamb came out. I'm highly partial to gnocchi, and this one was extremely soft, creamy, and cheesy. This would be a great romantic date spot or place to pop in for a nice meal at the bar. read more

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Wow. Just wow. It was my first time to this place. I've been meaning to check it out for a while. This place did not disappoint! I've been missing out and should have checked this place out a long time ago! The service was incredible, the food was fantastic, and the bartender was amazing. Lorenita was sweet, engaging, and attentive. All the things you want in your bartender. My husband and I sat at the bar so we could get a couple of things to try. We ended up eating so much, I practically needed a wheelchair to wheel me out. What we ate: Empanaditas with Pork Belly - it was a perfectly crispy exterior, with melt in your mouth pork belly and a delicious garlic sauce. Don't forget to use the sauce, it really brings out the flavor! Burrata Negra - it was delicious cheese, with bread, and the squid ink.. man it was amazing! Foie Gras Mousse - I had no words. We tried this with the Brooklyn Bound mescal drink, and it was absolutely incredible. I don't even like cold food, and I loved it! The jam with the mouse and bread was the perfect blend of flavors and texture. Fried Gnocchi - so damn good. Couldn't eat them all though. They were like little bites of heaven.. melty potato pasta with cheese inside a crispy ball. Maltagliati Rabbit Pasta with Red Sauce paired with Akutan Tempranillo (amazing red wine) - incredible! My favorite Rabbit Pasta I've ever had! The pasta was made fresh, there was a lot of rabbit, and it was so light but flavorful. Not the kind of dish that makes you feel so heavy. Mind you, we had all the dishes already and shared them all, but we are foodies, so we eat.. a lot! Corn maohama - best. Corn dish. Ever! Just try it. You won't be disappointed! Truffles paired with Rond Noir Grenache- those truffles were like little bites of Grenache cake... and then you add the wine.. it was incredible. We didn't eat till like noon the next day because we ate so much, but nothing went to waste. The food was amazing, and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much for the great experience! read more

Maite - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been here before precovid and drinks and the pork belly are amazing! This last time we got the pork belly again. The cauliflower and burgers and his fries. The pork belly is always amazing. The cauliflower dish we got could have used more cauliflower! Lol but tasty nonetheless. The burgers were delicious but we'd asked fir medium rare and they were definitely over cooked. Drinks were delicious and felt safe with covid guidelines. read more

I do not often review, but this is my second review of shops and restaurants tonight, because I was fortunate enough to have visited two lovely places in one day! The food at Maite is made with heart and love - it feels a bit like going to a friend's home for dinner, if that friend is an exquisite chef! And even better, our servers were perfection. Our first server knows how to read people, and from just a few words from me, he understood how and what we should order (WHY did I not get his name?). Our second server was also lovely and wonderful. Okay. The food. The lamb was out of this world - one of the best I've had, ever. Empanaditas and the green sauce- great. Duck egg with arepa - silky and comforting ( I like more aggressive seasoning, so I would have liked a bit more salt - but that's me). And per my 9 year old daughter, "the yucca fries were the best!" I would have liked to have a simple green salad as an option, to round out the wonderful richness of our meals, but no big deal. Final words. It's like dining in a big hug of exquisite cooking and service. read more

Unbelievably over priced--the ribeye itself cost $55 (even though on Yelp it says $25) and have ZERO sides besides a small cube of butter. No duck egg or whatever that other reviews talked about exist on the steak. 5 Ravioli costs $28. If you break it down they charge almost $6 for one ravioli, and didn't bother to add any truffle on top. The decor was nice and it appears to be LGBTQ friendly but everything turned into a huge disappointment in the end-- even the $55 dollar steak was burnt and bitter, overcooked for a medium. No, I wouldn't come back for another life time. read more

Pros: The interior decor is beautiful & the atmosphere is a very chill vibe. The waitress was very friendly & described everything in detail especially since I'm a vegetarian. Cons: Honestly usually when I have tapas in my mind I'm already prepared for the price however the flavors on the food were pretty basic to me. The olives were okay I wasn't expecting them to have cayenne pepper on the top but I've tasted better jarred olives. I had the fried gnocchi but it was supposed to be mozzarella cheese but it definitely tasted like cheddar. The mushroom with the egg yolk was okay. I had the watermelon cheddar radish truffle dish but the flavors combined didn't taste well together. For a $80 bill I was not impressed actually got some pizza afterwards. I'm from out of town but even if I came back to visit I would try a different tapas place. Other notes: There is no menu everyone snaps a photo of it on the wall. The print that was used could have been more legible since there is no menus, just my thought. read more

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Walked by and the vibe was good, so we went in. We got the best table in the house (corner near window) The host was very knowledgeable about the dishes and the history of the restaurant. We ordered 5 dishes and they were great! Actually 6 but the empanadas we ate so fast. We ordered a storm and were the last to leave. Thank you guys! read more

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Wowww.... just wowww... I never write reviews but after this pork belly I had to. Not sure what kind of secret Colombian ingredients they put there, but it was pure taste heaven... Unbelievable, go try it :) read more

Maite - Pork Belly - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Can not speak highly enough about this place. It's cozy, it's hipster it's local and the food is amazing. My girlfriend and I went for the first time last summer and had an incredible meal. We went on Tuesday for our anniversary and had arguably the best meal I have had in NYC hands down. The gnocchi was life changing and redefined what I thought gnocchi was. The server was friendly and attentive and the wine selection, although limited did not disappoint. Although we are moving away from the neighborhood I know we will be back, and soon. read more

So hard to take pictures in here at night because the lighting is so dim! But that's not even a down-side--it adds character to this place. The bartender was knowledgable of the menu and recommended various drinks to go with our food selections. He also made sure to consider food allergies that I have (a plus!). The menu changes daily, I think. But we had the empanaditas, pea shoot salad (YUM), and yucca fries. This place is great for small bites, but also has some larger dishes for the hungrier. As out-of-towners, we asked many questions about the surrounding neighborhood and also asked for food recs in the area. The bartender tried his best but could only really recommend some bakeries. Not a bad thing, though! read more

absolutely delicious! they have this sauce that you can put on any of their dishes which was to die for (i'd love the recipe!). their chicharron was perfectly crisp and the wagyu brisket was amazing as well. for dessert, id recommend the panna cotta. servers were pleasant and so patient with all our questions read more

Maite - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best food in the neighborhood!! The black truffle gnocchi is the best gnocchi I've ever had. Brunch is great, too. Wish they were open Saturday for brunch! read more

I've been wanting to come to Maite for a while. The resto is a fusion of European/Colombian flavors. When we arrived the place was a little empty and we decided to eat outside. Camila was our server and she was the loveliest. She recommended various dishes and they were all very tasty. We decided to eat the dishes in a tapas style manner. From all the new items we got we really enjoyed the Empanaditas. Only complaint was that I wish they were bigger so I could have more. Haha We decided to pick numerous appetizers, here are all the dishes ordered: - Burrata Negra - pleasant take on the burrata - Prawns - tasty. The sauce was very flavorful and there was a great balance of both the sauce and the prawns. Only *annoying* aspect was that I would have removed the shell from the prawns. But whatever if your adventurous and like to get your hands a little dirty it's NBD. - Jamón Ibérico - very flavorful as well. Only complaint was that the jamon should have bit cut thinner. ( my own preference might be a preference. ) - Dulce de leche (desert) - awesome. Will definitely return and bring more friends, and share all the plates together. read more

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Wayyyyyy overpriced for the neighborhood. Listen there is a handful of better Colombian restaurants in the area that are more economically priced. We came in because we grew up in the neighborhood and are Latinos. Don't get me wrong the food is pretty decent but the portions are crazy small for its price. I recommend coming for a happy hour because the drinks are very good and with happy hour price not bad, we split two apps ad walked somewhere else to gets tacos to fill us for the night. I also wished to see more Latin influences inside the space, but looks like your typical hipster urban outfitters deco. read more

The food is excellent. Emmet is a wonderful host. He made great recommendations-the steak, mozzarella and pork were phenomenal. Everything was fresh and delicious. Only downfall: price. It is fresh food, as it is a farm to table restaurant. However, I cannot get past the idea that there is an expensive restaurant in the Bushwick area, when there are homeless people living on the street a few blocks away. I guess that is New York for you. read more

Did you know there was a Colombian place in Bushwick? When I moved from Jackson heights - Colombian Mecca of the north I swore my diet needed an empanada detox. Then a few blocks away I read about an excellent Italian / South American fusion spot. You walk in and it looks hipster-ific at first sight with the funky old cabin decor and blackboard of seasonal ever changing menu items. A few songs in I'm like - ha this music is Colombian. The beer is Aguila. The menu items all have Colombian twists and it dawns on me "estoy en la finca!!!" Fav eats - the steak here is amazing, the arepa manages to be soft and crunch, the duck empanadas are amaze-balls and the gnocchi is light! (That's a culinary feat right there) My double favorite is the ink buffalo mozzarella - it sounds funky, the first bite is okay, the second is yummy and by the end you wonder if it's inappropriate to lick the plate (ummm apparently it is) It's one of my favorite restaurants in the wick. read more

Maite - Ever changing seasonal menu - Colombian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York