Great idea: decent beer selection, drinks, trivia night, huge outdoor space and delicious Mexican from el Atorodero. However, we waited forever for our order. I should have known when I got a buzzer like the ones given at chain restaurants with a long wait, that trouble was brewing. We waited nearly 30 min for our food. Still I was excited for my blue corn tortilla Tinga tacos. However, the shells were hard. The tortilla were hard and chewy, like they were old or sitting out. The food was ok. Nothing to brag about and not the right temperature. read more

Cute, outdoorsy and chilled. They've got fireplaces and little enclosed areas that you can reserve for your party. Drinks are good. This place is very relaxed so come comfy and chillll. read more

A solid taco joint located in the cut of Downtown Brooklyn. Definitely a place to hit up for Taco Tuesday.... or any day for that matter lol. While here I tried the loaded veggies fries and chicken fries, topped with cheese, guacamole, and black beans. I also had the grilled shrimp taco, which was grilled to perfection . You should definitely give this place a try. read more

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I'm not shy about my love for tacos. My friends know I could eat tacos everyday for the rest of my life and never get sick of them. Even when I lived in Asia, I sampled tacos from all the major cities I visited (if you're ever in Hanoi, I know I great taco place...). So naturally, I gotta try the new taco place that opened next door to my neighborhood. I tried the carne asada taco and had some chips and pico. That taco was the good stuff! Flavorful meat and a solid salsa verde, as well as other options to top it off. To be fair, if I hadn't just tried Los Tacos No. 1's carne asada the week before, I might've bumped this rating to a 4.5.(or if yelp let you give half ratings) Definitely a place to check out! Great outdoor seating, perfect for the summer and fall. read more

Park life is back! They were great then not so good and since they've hired a new manager and probably a new chef they are great again. Amazing space especially in summer with fire pits, projection screens, and shade umbrellas. Tacos are fantastic. Fresh blue corn* tortillas, with a variety of fillings and sauces. You can easily spend all day here. read more

I've been very excited to visit Parklife. I liked El Atoradero (and not just because the owner gave us countless mescal shots), and there's nothing better than outdoor bars. Stopped by on a Thursday on my way home to pick up some tacos. There's a ton of picnic style benches out front, and you can order beers at the window, or order food/booze inside. There's more beer outside and inside is only bottles/cans. Even still, some of the cans/bottles are top notch. You can order food to stay or to go. The taco prices: -2 tacos for $8 -3 tacos for $11 -4 tacos for $13 I went with three - the chicken tinga, chorizo/potato, and the grilled fish. Of the three, the tinga and chorizo were my faves. But go for the grilled fish if you want something a tiny bit healthier. My one complaint is the tortillas they make. They're single wrapped, thick, and dry, so they fall apart when you fold them. All three of my tacos broke in half both lengthwise and widthwise. If you're taking the food to go, probably best not to try to eat them while walking (which is, in my opinion, the best way to eat tacos). If they fix that problem, they'd be 5 stars. read more

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Fun place to hit after work in Gowanus with a host of activities on site. What activities, you ask? Everything from trivia nights to GOT screenings to faux curling are just some of the many things you can do while eating tacos and crushing margs on Degraw. If you're just there for food, you're in luck as El Atoradero is now housed inside their bar. So expect the legit carnitas they've become famous for over the years, and if you're not a pork person, they have many other meat and veggie-based tacos to choose from as well. The large outdoor area in the front should be on your short list for sunny day shenanigans, so be sure to bookmark. read more

This place is awesome. Five weeks in, went on a Thursday study help alleged me to their existence. Yelp saved my Thursday. It's hot. Like NY summer hot. And humid. Ain't nobody trying to cook and Mexican always wins. Nice outdoor spot. Literally the lot between two buildings. It's discreet so pay attention when you go. We passed it like 2 times. Tacos on point. Get the chorizo. And I will second all reviews of the steak with french fries taco situation. My bien. Most of the seating is outside so when it started raining (thank God) inside got crowded and hot but this is a legit spot. 2 fill bars and a nice place to hang with the kids on lazy afternoons. Super friendly staff too. read more

Parklife - One chorizo and one carnitas taco - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice hideaway in the neighborhood. I've walked by a few times without noticing it. You can spot the orange tents behind the fence and walk into a spacious open yard with picnic tables, which is great for a sunny day. I had a carne asada taco and some nachos with pico de gallo, which has the super jalapeño kick that surprises you since they're chopped into such small pieces. The toppings for the tacos are all by the bar inside. I did not dare taking a piece of the dried red pepper. Maybe next time. Overall menu looks good but the cheese on the nachos were cold and toppings weren't mixed well. I'd like to come back and try a full meal. I didn't try the drinks but my friends enjoyed the margaritas and special watermelon based cocktail. read more

Parklife - Carne asada taco with a nice grilled onion on the side. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Made a reservation and tried to call to ask a question. Was informed by recording that all inquiries are handled online. Yeah. I'll pass. If you cannot pick up the phone and answer a simple question, that's some weak 'Brooklyn in 2022' nonsense. Reservation cancelled. read more

Another great outdoor space popping up in Gowanus. I've been a couple of times because they have a great calendar of events, and I love events! Movies on Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays, and Bingo the last Wed of every month. The also had $5 well drinks on Wednesday, score! Firstly, it's mainly outside so save Parklife for a sunny day- they have picnic tables, a fire pit and lots of umbrellas in their lot which backs up to Littlefield. There is an outdoor bar and then one inside serving cocktails. They also serve some pretty decent Mexican food inside which you can order and wait to be buzzed. read more

Always fun to be outside when the weather is nice, but nothing very special otherwise. The potato taco was borderline bad - soggy.

Our recent visit to Parklife did not disappoint! We were surprised it wasn't busier on a mild December Thursday night - the front yard had a lot of heaters, socially distanced seating (some in glass cabins!), and a wood fire pit. Not pet friendly according to a sign by the entrance, maybe not the best draw for clientele such as Park Slope/Gowanus. We opted for indoor seating and were the only ones inside. Ordering was a little funky (it's an order-and-pay-via-app situation), but we got the hang of it. We had 3 tacos each plus churros and chips and were very full. My favorite taco was the steak fajita! You can tell the food is made fresh to order, and I appreciated that they brought it all out in stages and not all at once. Very friendly staff and would definitely return! read more

Yumm. What a hidden gem! I ordered the four tacos ($14 for 4) and my favorite was the suadero (beef brisket). It was really tender. Second up to was the fish tacos, it was my first time having fish tacos and it had exceeded my expectations. It was also pretty tender and not too bland. The bar -- it's pretty cool how there were specials for $9. The drinks are definitely not watered down! The bartender was super nice and friendly. The place would be amazing on a fall or spring day. It was a bit cold for the outdoor seating. Indoor seating is limited, so it might be tough for big groups in the winter. read more

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I'd say this place is a solid 4 stars. Awesome atmosphere and the food is pretty good too. Got the 4 tacos platter and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meat in the tacos. The steak stood out, but the shrimp, fish, and carnitas were all good too. Only negative I'd say is the lack of toppings to put on the tacos and the tortillas. The blue corn tortilla is unique, but tasted sort or stale even though I do not believe they were. Varrio on 5th Ave definitely wins in the tortilla department. Still, a fun option to go with friends. Curious to see how they manage in the winter though since most of the seating is outdoors. read more

Parklife - Steak (far right) was the best. Shrimp a close second. - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This a very small bar but handled well by the bartender. Good beer selection. Not many but good variety. They have a chimnea outside with wood burning and benches and picnic tables nearby. Crowded but not so much that you can't move around. Worth a quick stop for one or two drinks. read more

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Don't plan on visiting again. The best part of a prior visit was the alcohol. The food options are limited and overpriced. The outdoor seating is also subpar. Wobbly tables set beside smelly garbage is more than enough to encourage an entire party to leave. Also, low quality plastic cups just don't give a "clean" vibe. read more

Came here on a Friday evening to celebrate with a couple of my colleagues. This place is obviously awesome due to all of the outdoor seating. We had a great evening mixing and mingling on a warm June evening. We also ordered some food from inside. The carne asada nachos were very good. I will definitely be ordering them again in the near future. A few friends ordered some tacos and enjoyed those as well. Overall, I think Parklife is a great option for outdoor drinking in Brooklyn during the summer months. read more

Parklife - Carne Asada nachos. Soooo good! - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great vibes from this little outdoor space in Brooklyn. Seems like a great place to get together with a few friends for drinks. I tried the carne asada, carnitas, and poblano and mushroom taco. I like how they have the onions, salsas, cilantro, etc on the side counter, so you can choose how much to put in your tacos. They use blue corn tortillas, the fillings were all very flavorful. Can't wait to come back to try their drinks and other options on the menu. read more

Parklife - Carnitas, poblano and mushrooms, and carne asada tacos - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for DJ Lil Tiger and he did not disappoint!!! Great music and great vibes all night. I would definitely come back if he will be djing again. The cherry on top was great service from DALLAS. Hopefully he gets some love from Parklife because he's awesome. It's not everyday you get beats, bevvies and beautiful sugar cookies , all in a chill backyard-type environment read more

They had a great DJ @whoiszenobia when I went. The vibes were great & the manager Gisella was extremely kind and accommodating :)

Great place to watch any major sporting event. I watched both the Kentucky Derby here and the US Open Women's Final. They have a huge projector screen all the way in the back/inside where the restrooms are and food is sold. Expect crowds but both times I went it was easy to find an area to sit or at least a high top to set drinks and food on. Good selection of drinks that are reasonably priced. I have not tried the food but my friends did and they enjoyed it. They serve burritos, tacos etc. This is a great place for a group hang when the weather isn't freezing! read more

Let me just say this place is aite, Pig Beach but cuter, and omg they don't have their shiz together. Maybe it's bc it's the first nice day of April (it's Friday tho?) but damn, check the weather forecast for staffing purposes. My margarita (which, let me just say - you're a taco place. You don't have og margaritas on your cocktail menu?) which was made by the bar back bc it was SO DAMN CROWDED had just margarita mix in it. I'm not even sure tequila made the cut. So, fine, I spent 15 minutes on line for margarita mix. Now I'm hungry. You do tacos, right? 4 tacos = 30 mins wait. But...it's a tortilla with meat or fish inside. Ok. Whatever. Let me get chips and guacamole while I wait please. Oh. You ran out of chips? YOU HAD ONE JOB. All in all, Pig Beach is the way to go. Or literally anywhere else that understands how weather works. read more

First impression: incredibly tiny portions The pork skins came in a 2x2 metal box with about 6 pieces. For 4$ you could have at least given me the 50c bag you can buy from the bodega. Guacamole portion was about the size of one avocado. Ordered a ginger ale for the kids but once ice was poured out it barely filled the little water cups. My 8 year old finished it in one gulp. Had to ask for the can. Same issue with the cocktails. Just went for the pitcher after quickly finishing the small drinks. Tacos were pretty good. Crunch and flavorful. The tlacoyos were a good size and tasty. Crispy and filling. While the staff were friendly and the food decent, the price and proportions will keep me from coming back. read more

Went here with my coworkers recently, it was alright. I would really only go back for the chill outdoor area and a cheap beverage. Honestly, the food wasn't the best. We had an order of blue corn chips (they were housemade) and salsa/guacamole. The chips were fine, but a little stale. We got tacos as well, and they were better. I'm not really a fan of mushrooms, but I didn't mind eating their mushroom tacos. read more

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Great outdoor space! Recently enjoyed visiting for an outdoor concert. The venue is very responsible regarding encouraging social distancing and wearing masks. Food and drinks were brought shockingly quickly. Cocktails were strong, but not very well balanced. Tacos were ok, but not as flavorful or unique as the menu descriptions suggest. Staff was helpful and friendly. read more

Parklife - Great view of the outdoor stage, even from the last row - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I wish I could give this place a good review. It has pretty good food, a cool courtyard, but the negatives outweigh anything good. Rude, bordering on militant, service. Aggressive security that makes you feel unwelcome. Generally bad vibes here. There are a lot of other better places in Gowanus to go. read more

Overpriced cold tacos. Blob-like cheese. Poor beer selection. Watery cocktails. Insufferable ordering process. It's the kinda place where the staff continually apologizes for management. We had such high hopes given the inventive fusion menu, but will not be back. read more

Came here after going to Kick Axe and I'm sure a lot of the crowd here did. I really loved the vibe and appreciated the small indoor seating. As soon as I walked in I could not help but scream "it smells amazing in here". I'm not a fan of corn tortilla (I love my gluten) but the Chorizo and carnitas tacos were amazing. Make sure you use the green salsa. Also you MUST TRY the La Newyorkina ice cream bars, the Horchata flavored one will change your life. The food was great, the atmosphere is great for chilling and people watching all adding to a solid night out. Since it's in my area I will be back to check it out again and get that damn ice cream Bar again! read more

Come for the trivia on Tuesdays and stay for the drinks. Honestly, the drink menu is the only redeemable quality about this spot. Actually, that's not true, the chips and queso are excellent, but I ordered enough for four people, and they brought me a small tray of chips to share. I had to pay $4 for more chips just to finish out the queso. Also, no paper tray for us so we had to dip and then use our hands as a makeshift plate. They were slammed so we didn't get our food until we were ready to leave, which was disappointing. I had the carnitas which was so slick with grease that it leaked out and pooled on the tray below it. My friend got the steak 'fajitas' taco and that looked good, but his friend got the barbacoa and seemed unimpressed. We shared churros and they were good enough. Not remarkable enough to leave an impression, but not bad enough to dock points. I think the blue corn tortillas look a bit gimmicky. The flour tortilla use for the 'fajitas' taco looked like it was perfectly charred. Would recommend switching all tacos to that. I'd come back to try the tlacoyos, but I think this menu could use retooling. tl;dr: Drinks are strong and well crafted, but the food is wholly unremarkable. read more

Holy shit. Hands down the best Mexican food I have had in New York . We had: Ceviche Carnitas tacos Carne asada tacos Poblano tacos Chips The food puts a smile on your face! read more

Great outdoor space with a curling court and fire pit. Perfect for meeting up with a group of peeps and relaxing.

I know things are hard at restaurants due to COVID. I expect to wait longer for food or for outdoor dining to be colder than expected. That said, what I don't expect is rude and nasty staff! From the moment you arrive the same nasty bouncer is at the door acting as if they're paying your to be there and you're late. It doesn't get any better. The blue-haired bartender is second runner up in the rude department. Also, the food isn't great. This was my second time there and yet again, it was underwhelming. Not flavorful. And lastly, watch what you're paying for. They automatically tack on a 25% tip every time you order. And no one there deserves that good of a tip. read more

Very good food, nice and big outdoor area, good cocktails and the best chips and queso I've ever had. The staff are always super friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be there. read more

Nice place to come after climbing at Brooklyn Boulders. I had a couple of tacos that were different and delicious and a pretty good margarita. They were showing a movie that I didn't watch and the place was all quiet, but I can see how it probably gets busy in the summer, with the patio and all that. I'll definitely come back again. read more

An outdoor bar/taqueria in Brooklyn... sounds like a thousand eyes rolling at once, but I kid you not, Parklife is no slouch. Of course it was raining on a late Saturday afternoon when my friends and I arrived. The indoor seating is very limited, and honestly my party of 8 got really lucky in securing a large enough spot for all of us. I ended up with 3 tacos: chorizo, fish, and carne, and I came away from the meal very impressed. Each had generous portions and each were cooked well. The weather may not have held up, but the flavors at Parklife make up for it! read more

Drank some crappy Rose by the bottle, as it was from tap and the only thing they were willing to sell by the bottle... Waited 25 mins for our Chips and Guac order that never came... Then left and had a significantly better meal elsewhere! read more

We have been coming here for the past few years. The food is great and the vibe was always good. But not today. We did not feel welcomed at all with the bouncer guy standing by us all the time and watching us up close, the busboy clearing our glasses before they were done. The food was still good but their margaritas not so much. When we pointed it out to their bartender, he said "what do you want me to do about it". It was a disappointing experience. read more

This is not a review of the food or drinks. It's a review of the host who was unwelcoming, dismissive and abrasive. I had forgotten my bike lock and asked if they could accommodate parking my bike next to the table. Not an unreasonable request especially when a large proportion of the city is biking, they have a large courtyard and the place was mostly empty. She declined rudely and asked me to find someone who has a bike lock and she couldn't do anything about it. When I asked her if I could go inside for a second to say goodbye to the table I was expecting to join. She told me to hurry up dismissively. I bayed a quick good bye to my friends and wished them good luck for the service at park life. read more

Really good place. Such a cute romantic vibe perfect for a date night. Tacos aren't the best but the quest with cheese is amazing and very filling get a large! Movie screen large and clear. GET THERE OVER AN HOUR EARLY TO GET A GOOD SPOT OR RESERVE A SPOT BY EMAILING THEM there's nothing stating I can reserve through email on the website. read more

Parklife - The queso w chips are to die for only sad I couldn't get more without making a whole nother separate order. Queso & Chips (Small) - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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