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    Plaza Ortega

    4.7 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Jai Y.

    This just became my favorite Mexican food place. The vibes are so cozy and warm and like home despite how spacious the space is. Everything is bright and colorful even the sink. I don't often expect artwork in the sink. The food was also very good. I got the tropical smoothie. It was just what I needed both refreshing and tasty. Also I didn't need to take my lactase for it which is another plus. The Plato del Mercado was very fulfilling and I even ate the cactus which usually I would avoid due to my dislike of it in general. It was a very balanced plate with veggies and meat. My wife had the quesabirria with consome. She said this was more like a quesadilla with birria than what she expected but nonetheless delicious. The passionfruit aqua fresca was too sweet for my wife but just perfect for me. I do have a sweet tooth though.

    Julia H.

    I'm sorry but this is my favorite Mexican spot I have ever been to in the city. Generally speaking, haven't been too impressed with the Mexican restaurants since moving here but ever since the first time I came to Plaza Ortega I've been going pretty religiously once a week. I've tried a torta (pictured), some tacos, and the cemita. The cemita has been the winner for me thus far, think I had it the last three times lol. The person I go with and have gone with every time gets the California burrito every time so guess thats probably a winner too!

    Michelle Z.

    Yummy tacos and cool ice creams we ordered to take home. Clean and spacious restaurant. Not very loud inside except the music that's playing which I enjoyed very much. Service was great. Would definitely come back!!

    Enchiladas Suizas & Cemita de Milanesa de pollo
    Vanessa J.

    I'm from california and we pride ourselves with having some of the best mexican food & after moving to new york i've been on the hunt to find something that measure up. Well I found it , this place has incredible food, reminds me of the taquerias back home me and my mom used to go to on sundays. This place is a gem, the inside has an ice cream area with mexican ice cream , there's a little cashier spot that has all kinds of snacks with seating all around . The staff is so nice and you can tell they pride themselves on the food and service, feels like you're at home. We ordered the Enchiladas Suizas & Cemita de Milanesa de pollo. Let me just say we cleaned our plates and didn't even talk because the food was so good haha. We both enjoyed our dishes. The flavors, the quality of the food, and the taste was out of this world. We also took a Cemita to go since it was just so good. Also ended up ordering the fried ice cream and that was the perfect ending to our experience and meal here. We can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. If you're in the area you have to go, you'll love it !

    Luis S.

    I want to start by saying that all these people who gave 5 stars to this place rated wrong. I've been 20 years in food industry and I can start by saying that the food was way under my expectations, they really need to work a lot on this, and please take away those chorizo breakfast links for babies out of the molcajete and add real chorizo sausage, make it look better and tasty,the tortillas in the tacos wow horrible , ask for tortillas in the el Milagro or make them, torta really? Just bread, cheese and Milanese? No beans, avocado, chiles in vinagre, horrible. Service was terrible, the owner has to train this 2 ladies waitresses that were there on Sunday evening looks like they don't have any experience as waitresses, honestly for a Sunday night I was very disappointed and didn't see or feel any ambiance. Unfortunately I don't recommend this place. Try other places, but not this. To the owner place don't let employees kill your business., I'm a chef for 20 years and I know this review will help you a lot. Thanks

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    Kevin M.

    Everything was wonderful and can't wait to go back. Instantly a favorite Mexican spot in the neighborhood.

    Plaza Ortega Molcajete

    The portions are large and the food is so yummy! My girlfriend and I split the house molcajete and we could barely walk home. The staff is also very warm and friendly. Don't forget to grab a paleta on the way out! Can't wait to come back :)

    Guacamole
    Alex T.

    Plaza Ortega is a hidden gem Mexican restaurant in Bushwick. Their menu is extensive, and I love trying new menu items each time I go. Some favorites include: Campechano Taco - salty, savory, crunchy Fish Taco - the mango salsa on top is really interesting, and the fish is super crispy Guacamole - really great flavor Birria Burrito - huge and delicious The ambiance here is bright and festive, and the booths are really comfortable. Service is always quick and friendly here. Would highly recommend Plaza Ortega for anyone looking for authentic Mexican food and reasonable prices!

    Xiomara C.

    Very delicious food. Even their packing for delivery was superb. Everything arrived neatly and my drink was wrapped in plastic so it wasn't spilling over. The carnitas and al pastor tacos were very delicious. The salsa verde and Passion fruit drink paired with it was even better. I also ordered the Quesabirria and that was delicious and filling. It comes with a small guacamole and sour cream on the side and some sort of chipotle red sauce. This definitely hit the spot and I enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend it.

    Taco Al Pastor, Taco de Carne Asada, Taco de Pollo, Taco de Carnitas
    Jace R.

    I would eat a taco everyday if I could so with that being said I've eaten here more than I'm willing to admit. You can't go wrong with any of the tacos but my favorite are the Carne Asada Taco and Al Pastor Taco. You walk in a you're greeted by kind staff and Paletas in the front case. Good luck getting out of there without a Paletas for dessert! The restaurant also has a market where you can grab a few snacks for the road.

    Cecina and Pollo Tacos
    Jenise C.

    The food was amazing, second time eating here but first time dining in and the seating in here is so cute! Staff is kind, will definitely be coming back

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    Amanda W.

    I also love this place bc i love paletas and i love the decors inside the lady was very nice and amazing flavors

    Quesabirria
    Yulissa C.

    Love plaza Ortega ! There food is always so delicious! My parents love coming here on the weekend to eat together as a family. Their agua frescas are so yummy I recommend the maracuyá which is passionfruit. You MUST also get a paleta before you leave they have many flavors to choose from and if you just want regular ice cream that as well but their paletas always are so tasty to try out . My favorite is the fresa con crema flavor. Their tortas are super filling and the quesabirria is super filling . So far my favorite plate is the Alambre al pastor that filled me up and was super delicious. My family goal is to try every plate here . They also are always very nice and the place itself is always clean and welcoming the music is top tier ! Great spot 10/10

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    Great spot, yummy icecream! The margaritas are solid and the hostess was so kind. Super cute inside and lots of seating.

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    Best of the best. Consider nowhere else. The tacos got a lot of hype and they are deserving of such.

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    Absolutely delicious food, and has anything you could need to buy. This place is like heaven on earth. Amazing service too.

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    Birria Cosume combo , I order this at least once a week, so should you! best in BK/NYC

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    4.5(779 reviews)
    3.8 miPark Slope
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    Went for a friends birthday and it lived up to our expectations (we're all from Texas) - the…read morechilaquiles looked excellent and something I'd have to try next time. We were told their mole is excellent and our buddy concurred. The fish tacos and guacamole were delightful and paired well with the margarita. Cheers!

    Absolutely a phenomenal experience from start to finish. Came here on a recommendation and it did…read morenot disappoint. Our reservation was for 8:30pm, but we arrived early and Alejandra, the hostess, was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Even though she was ready to seat us, we decided to hang at the bar until the rest of our party arrived and that was the perfect move. Alkarys behind the bar was top-tier. She recommended the Siempre Reposado, and let me tell you... smooth, clean, dangerously good. If you're into tequila, that's a must. Now let's talk about the food. We ordered the quesadilla, rajas, tamales, tacos, and the queso fundido and every single dish hit. The queso fundido came out bubbling, rich, perfectly melted with that pull you want when you scoop it up. The tamales were moist and packed with flavor, wrapped beautifully and clearly made with care. The rajas had that perfect balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory depth. The tacos? Authentic, well-seasoned, and layered with flavor, no shortcuts. Even the quesadilla stood out, crispy on the outside with that perfectly melted interior. Everything felt traditional, elevated but still true to its roots. You can taste the authenticity. Service was attentive without being overbearing, the ambiance was super casual and laid back, the kind of Brooklyn spot you pull up to for a real dinner experience, not just a quick bite. Highly recommend this place if you're out and about in Brooklyn. Definitely coming back for the tequila, the queso fundido, and round two of those tacos. I'm gonna try eating at the bar to check out the spot in the front of the house.

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    4.4(720 reviews)
    2.1 miWilliamsburg - South Side
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    4.4 and rounded up. Ambiance 4 stars…read more Food 5 stars. Service 4.3 stars. AMBIANCE: Walking to the restaurant from the subway, it's located on an unassuming block at the corner of 4th St and Havemeyer in Williamsburg, front of store doesn't particularly stand out. Walking in they've decorated with creative, crafty (in a good way) touches--the multitude of ropes draped from the ceiling add dimension to the ceiling and the bar back wall is composed of wood pieces forming a multi-colored herringbone pattern. Textured glass pendant lights hanging from the ceiling throw mini geometric patterns across the dark walls, and vibrant canvas artworks add pictorial interest along the walls. FOOD: YUM. I can see why this place was jam packed on a Saturday night, and reservations are needed. Strong recommendation for their tasting menu at $58 pp, what a delightful meal! 8 sharing dishes and 3 desserts were perfect for a party of five, and drinks are separate though you can add a cocktail pairing for $47. For each main they provide a serving per person, and the desserts are shared. I came hungry and was so full by the end of the meal--everything was delicious! - grapefruit guacamole w/house-made chips: the grapefruit chunks were "meaty" and surprisingly went really well with the guac, it added a different citrus element than the usual lime. Comes with a small bowl of maybe 6-7 chips and we asked for two chips refills since the chips to guac and salsa ratio was low. - spicy faroe islands' salmon tartar: tasty and I liked the latin flavors and corn, snow peas, a touch of wasabi. Flavors of the sesame-soy-truffle-lemon vin and crema got a little muddled. Relatively more "generic" dish of the evening though I was here for it! Any dish with fresh tender salmon, I can't complain. - blue crab and carrot tostada, generous shredded crab salad on top of freshly crisp blue corn tortilla. Topped with pumpkin seeds, dill, cilantro, and saffron-orange aioli. - three cheese & artichoke 'queso fundido': served in a very hot ceramic pot and super melty and delicious, eaten with the fluffy grilled pita and green apple slices + salsa. One of the top picks of the evening. - roasted bone marrow and chorizo, served as tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, and added a sprinkle of pickled onions--does that sound amazing? Bc it was AAHMAZING. - spicy chipotle-guajillo shimp 'diablo' (not spicy): served with pumpkin tortillas and three accompaniments on the side--mushroom chile crisp, horseradish crema, celery 'salsa macha". Part 2 to make your own tacos was another hit! Our entire table agreed if they sold the sauce for the shrimp we'd all buy it. - heritage pork osso bucco 'carnitas' with Fall-spiced black mole, sour cherry mostardo, calabrian chile pesto: cue drooling now. This part 3 of the tacos was served on pumpkin tortillas; the meat was practically falling off the bone, tender, juicy and flavorful. - buffalo-style com 'elote: sooo good too! A little messier to eat since it comes drizzled with spicy hot sauce butter, feta, lime aioli, cilantro, though totally worth it! - Desserts: --green tea matcha churros: comes with two little pots of spiced mexican chocolate & passion fruit sauce. Warm, sugary and crisp without being too sweet. --pumpkin spiced-vanilla flan: topped with sour cherries, cocoa nibs & toasted seed 'trail mix", if you love flan you'll love this, so smooth and creamy with a bit of crunch and tang from the cherries. --pistachio tres leches cake with cream cheese frosting, raspberry, using an olive oil cake: we all agreed this was probably the best tres leches we've ever had. The pistachio nuttiness and the creaminess from the milks paired well. SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive service though it was very loud in the restaurant and they had to really shout. There was a delay in the middle of our meal I think bc kitchen was slammed, after the entree we waited about 35 min for our desserts. Considering they limited the seating to 2 hours and about half of our party arrived 20 min late, and accounting for the long wait pre-dessert, they did us solid by extending our table time by about an hour in total. Also great that they brought the first dessert out with a candle for my friend's birthday.

    A trendy spot for modern Mexican eats! Everything was baseline yummy, standouts include Blue Crab…read moreTostada, Shrimp and Scallop Tacos and Tiramisu Tres Leches. Vegetarian options were super great too, and decent selection. We ordered à la carte, but there's a chef's tasting menu for $63 which feels well worth.

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