This spot was nice. I had the chicharrón de pollo (mini pieces of fried chicken) with tostones. The ambiance is nice and lively. I've been to a great deal of Spanish restaurants and I have never seen chicharrón de pollo made like that. read more

Puertas - Bar area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here to celebrate my sister in laws birthday a few weeks ago. We tried calamari, empanadas and guacamole for appetizers. Their calamari and empanadas were not my favorite as they lacked seasoning and the calamari was not crispy, it was rather dry. However, the I ordered the carne asada with mashed potatoes and that was very flavorful! My husband ordered the churrasco and he also really enjoyed it and found it really filling. It was a Friday night and the restaurant was not too busy - either way; our server was great! The decor was nice they play Latin music and have paintings honoring iconic Latin artists. read more

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So I was initially annoyed because I wanted Chuleta KanKan and Tostones...and they had neither today. That being said I ordered the Pernil and it was amazing. Food great service could have been better since there seemed to be just one server. First time here but I will definitely be back! Love the vibe of this place. read more

Puertas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We went to Puertas to celebrate our friend's 35th Wedding Anniversary. The cocktails were amazing and did not disappoint. The food was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and kept checking on us which we appreciated. Puertas is beautiful and is dedicated to the salsa community which is so nice. Given how cold it was outside and how it wasn't crowded, I would have appreciated if the music was just a tad lower. It was difficult to hear the conversation at times and it was only four of us. We all enjoyed our time and meal at Puertas! read more

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Drinks and customer service were great. Came in on a Monday evening so there was no wait for a table. We ordered the cuban sandwich and the pernil with rice and plantain. The pernil was a bit dry but everything else tasted great. I'd try something else on the menu next time. read more

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I went for a friend's birthday brunch recently and the vibe and decor is so vibrant and fun. The wait staff was a bit slow, but glad they accommodated a party of 7 because it's a small place. The cocktails were delicious, and the food was pretty good with generous portions. My only 2 complaints were that the food was a bit over-salted and it took an extremely long time (over an hour) to get out entrees after the appetizers (and it wasn't crowded at that time). read more

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Came here with the family for a birthday celebration. This is my second time here. Staff is amazing. There's nothing but great vibes here. Music is good and food is absolutely delicious. There is a variety of amazing dishes to choose from. I heard they offering an amazing brunch options as well. Love this place! read more

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Very nice ambience and attentive staff. At the bar, I had the Lavoe martini which was excellent. We started with the guacamole and fried Tostones. We also tried the ceviche which to be honest, had more vegetables than seafood, but still tasty. The calamari Frito was very good. The dipping sauce was OK. Shout out to the live salsa band they were great! The place is small but has a lot of potential. The menu prices are good and there's so many amazing entrées to so I'll definitely be going back. read more

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Puertas took over Xin, and what can you say when one takes over a home and keeps the decor but the vibe is very different. When I thought of a different place to eat locally I wanted to try Puertas. I can honestly say the ghost of Xin has vanished. Xin opened @10 years ago and was the first slightly upscale Chinese restaurant in Bay Ridge. Unfortunately, it declined over the years and now the " door" was opened for Puertas. Puertas offers numerous options for Latin cuisine but the menu is not overwhelming. One can start with ceviche or calamari fritters for appetizers and then opt for traditional Latin cuisine like Pernil,, Carne asada, Garlic shrimp to a simple burger. My friend and I shared the House Special salad which was very good: avocados, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro and greens in a light vinaigrette. Smashing! We sipped our cocktails: Margherita for myself ( delicious) and an Espresso Martini for my friend. The live band at this point started jamming and singing Cuban songs. " Bessame Mucho" Then our main entrees arrived: my friend ordered Ropa Vieja, shredded flank steak in an onion red sauce with rice and maduros. She liked it didn't love it. I absolutely loved the Pollo Guisafo: the braised chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, olives in a tomato broth served with white rice. The chicken was tender and the broth very flavorful. It was absolutely delicious and the portion generous thus I took half home. A side of tostones was also served and they were tasty but missing some salsa verde to dip in. The music at this point was extremely loud thus we both ordered another round of Margaritas. It's amazing how alcohol can numb the ringing in your ears. To top off the night we ordered the Coconut Flan to share. It could have been renamed Flan cheesecake due to the density. It wasn't a traditional flan, sauce was underneath. Let's call it an upside down flan! The service was exemplary and on point. Our waitress checked on us a few times and that is appreciated ( water, extra napkins, drink order etc). The only disconnect is the band, yes live music is appreciated. However, one should be told that if seated in the back the band will be right there. I made reservations online and didn't see options for seating. It's difficult to have a conversation when music is blaring. I can definitely recommend Puertas but will be sure to inquire about seating next time. Now, all I hear in my head is "Guantanamera" I need another Margarita.... read more

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The food is great! Service and atmosphere also! Good music. Very friendly and attentive staff. read more

I am a long time bayridge so me wanting to try this place never again they really need to take the Puerto Rican dish out because it's nothing puertorriqueño sorry my child came home with an upset stomach besides this never order a frozen drink in a small glass they give you a straw all your pulling is ice stuck to your straw they need to take notes from la margaritas sorry but change your chefs or you won't make it read more

I've wanted to try and support Puertas because Latin food in Bay Ridge is exciting and I'm Hispanic after all. The appetizer was delicious but priced too high, the entrees were just ok but again nothing warranted the high price to me. I'm not one to get sticker shock. I love going out and treating myself. But I can't rationalize these prices. Our total bill for two entrees and one app was about $135. Doesn't sound out of the ordinary but you aren't getting tons of food here (I did buy two drinks, but that's still high for the area). There are much smarter ways to spend that much money. Their drinks were on point. Absolutely delicious Coquito, and my friend got a blackberry Coquito that was yummy. Major points. For food, we started with the guacamole & tostones appetizers. It was delicious. Not alot of food which surprised me. But the price for an appetizer in this area seemed off. The taste was definitely good, I would eat it again. For my entree, I ordered the chimichurri steak which comes with mashed potatoes under the steak and crispy shoestring fries on top, and my friend ordered steak lomo saltado which comes with tomatoes, onions, and rice. My steak barely had chimichurri on it. It's pretty customary for steak to really have a healthy serving of that sauce. I asked for extra and the very sweet waitress got me some. It also just wasn't very flavorful. I added a ton of salt to my entree. My friend liked his food, which I tasted and again I was underwhelmed. I also asked for well done any steak was bloody. I ate it anyway because I don't like sending food back. I love supporting bay ridge business and I know everything cost more today. But it makes coming back unlikely. If I did though, I would only order appetizers as my meal. I could see myself trying their other apps with a group and sharing. And the Latin music did make me happy. I just think slightly lower pricing would make me more likely to revisit. read more

The decor of this place really looked good. The ambiance was welcoming. I had one of the best Coquitos I ever tasted. My waitress/bar tender name was Bella and made all my drinks and and she was so sweet and attentive. If you come here..ask for Bella! I ordered the oysters and omg! The oysters were so good I ordered them twice. They served the oysters with a chimichurri sauce aswell as cocktail sauce! Bella also made a tasty Henny colada! I mostly definitely be back! read more

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The whole dining experience here feels seamless and natural. They've created a nice layout and keep it very clean. Their dishes reflect both craft and flavor awareness. Their workers create a friendly environment. I aim to return at my earliest convenience. read more

Three of us got the bandeja paisa The fourth got a Cuban sandwich. Everything was fantastic. We had red and white sangria. Also had crème brûlée and Tres Leche. Everything was outstanding. Can't wait to go back. read more

Puertas - Bandaeja Paisa was Outstanding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Puertas is a Latin bistro with a fusion of Puerto Rican, Colombian & Peruvian cuisine. I've been there twice so far and everything from the service to the drinks has been amazing. The guacamole, tostones, and arroz con pollo were really good. The yucca fries come with the best dipping sauce. For desserts: flan was delicious and these little donuts (cant remember what they were called) were also yummy. We weren't a fan of the tres leches but I'm not taking off any stars because it said dairy free on the menu so we knew we weren't getting the authentic version. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't tres leches, but that's OK. The drinks are phenomenal. We had pitchers of frozen margaritas and mixed cocktails all evening. The restaurant gave us mixed mezcal shots (on the house) and those were pretty damn good too. Literally just to thank mom's for all that they do (ugly tears/happy cry). What truly sets Puertas apart is the unparalleled service provided by their attentive and friendly staff. Both times I've been there people were so friendly and accomodating. They were enthusiastic to host me and my friends (all toddler mom's in the area) and made our mom's night out really special. It felt like we were at my tia's house and she wanted to make sure we were having a good time. There is no other way to describe the vibe than that they really make you feel welcome, like family. I'll be back - yet again - to sample the entrees. I'll update my review then but right now between the appetizers, the drinks, the desserts, the service, the ambiance and the music - this place is 5 stars, no doubt. I highly recommend it :) read more

Great vibe and full of Puerto Rico spirit and vibe loud and bold like our beautiful island. The service was great. But the FLAN was the star read more

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Today I celebrated my birthday with friends and had the best experience! The food was delicious and my mocktail mango mojito was soooo good-thank you Kelvin. Gustavo and Kevin were friendly, knowledgeable and funny! When our desserts arrived with fireworks and singing it took the ambiance to another level. Can't wait to return! read more

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We have found our new -Go To - In Bay Ridge where we all have so many choices we know this is where we want to be ! Owners - Staff - everyone- everything From decor to the vibe - AWESOME! read more

Puertas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Puerta's food is good. I had the chuleta kankan with Arroz and Gandules, which was very good. We had the guacamole; unfortunately, it wasn't a hit. It tasted like pure lemon. The service we experienced was good. The ambiance was good, and the decor was lovely. I am sure at night, it is a vibe The waiter was very attentive. read more

I pushed friends to try this spot. The kitchen clearly knows its craft. Employees working here show remarkable kindness. You won't get any of the hidden fees or overpriced. This spot provides an uncommon moment. read more

I have to say I was looking forward to a better experience. We ordered pernil and the ropa vieja and both were very salty. Wait staff is not very attentive so getting a refill on your water is a chore and when you do get it, it's warm water. The price is pretty steep and simply not worth it. read more

I do highly recommend this place as there is nothing else like this in the neighborhood. Mixed Latin American cuisine from a few different countries. ( not just Mexican like the rest of bay ridge) We sat outside with our dog and service was great. We heard that on some nights they have live Latin music which sounded like fun. Inside was very nice and they seemed busy. Our cocktails were great. I had a spicy mango cocktail which I highly recommended , not too sweet and not too spicy. For appetizers we had the ceviche which was amazing. Going back for this for sure. The empanadas were okay , I would have preferred the traditional versions. Entre of chicharrón wow ! So delicious. We got them with the yuca fries. Loved them. Can't wait to try the rest of their entres. read more

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The service was spot on. Atmosphere was very welcoming. The drinks were great, and the food was delicious. Was skeptical before going there, but after our meal, will definitely be back. A gem and great addition to our neighborhood. Keep up the great work. read more

Group of 10 enjoyed our meals and drinks. Waitress was attentive and music was good. The place is too small, no space to dance and the Cuban sandwich was not toasted / hot press. It's not an authentic sandwich and that was disappointing. Nonetheless this is a nice restaurant. read more

My husband and I were in Bay Ridge looking for a place to eat and we came across this place. We sat outside, it was a beautiful evening. Our waiter/bartender Calvin took excellent care of us. He was personable and very accommodating to our requests. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly. And the food was excellent, we had the guacamole, it was perfectly seasoned and tasty. We both had the skirt steak with a salad ( instead of the potatoes, which Calvin informed the kitchen regarding our request). It was delicious. No desert because we're watching our weight. The drinks were good too and it was happy hour all evening. Drinks were $10, you can't beat that! My only issue was the restaurant wasn't handicapped accessible and I use a power chair. Good thing it was a beautiful night or I wouldn't be able to get in the restaurant. I said something to Calvin and he told me one of the owners would talk to me about it. We spoke to Devan, one of the owners and he apologized about the lack of accessibility and said he would get a ramp so the restaurant would be accessible to all. He was such a nice guy, I really hope he follows up with his commitment to get a ramp because we would love to go back. read more

I was looking for a place to treat myself and have a nice Eggs Benedict brunch after I voted at FHHS. I was looking for somewhere new. This was a perfect choice. The Eggs Benedict were excellent and it was a large portion, so I took half home and reheated it. It was just as good the second time around. The service and vibe were excellent. I look forward to going back with friends! read more

I came here with my family for my dad, 70th birthday. Great music, clean environment, beautiful decor and the staff were friendly and attentive. My lychee martini was excellent, the food was just okay but I'm willing to go it another try. read more

I'm am so thankful we finally have a great Latin restaurant in Bay Ridge. We started with the shrimp empanadas which were not only super cute but delicious as well. My mojito was huge and perfect. I should've taken pictures of our dinner as well but everything was so good we dove right in. I had the salmon and it was over a bed of puréed avocado, corn, sweet potatoes and caramelized onions. I cleaned my plate, couldn't get enough. My husband had the skirt steak over mashed potatoes and it was equally delicious. He also had a red sangria with his meal. For desert we got the arroz con leche donuts and Dulce de leche cake. I can't explain how out of this world the donuts are. We ordered some to go because I needed to bring some home for my mom to taste. Our waitress, Rachel, was super sweet and attentive. We can't wait to go back. read more

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Loved this place! Came for dinner on a weekday after work. The service was amazing from start to finish. The ambiance in the restaurant was really beautiful and elegant. Now.. the food. We ordered the carne asada and the tostones with guacamole and everything was delicious!! Also loved the rice with gandules. Drinks were also really good. This is a great date night spot and also great if you just want some good food. Def want to return soon! read more

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Service was slow when we were the only other couple in the place. The food was ok, not too tasty. But the shrimp ceviche is a Full rip off. It's $19 and they take one single shrimp and cut it into pieces. Over priced for no reason. I'll not be recommending this place to anyone. Much better Spanish food all over Sunset park. If you don't believe me. Go here and order the Ceviche. read more

The ambiance is very nice, the service was very good. The chicken stew was very flavorful, their sangria was delicious. The chicken chicharrón was way too breaded. I haven't had their brunch but heard good things. I will definitely go back to try their brunch. read more

My friends and I hit this spot around my birthday during the Summer Stroll. The place was packed so we hung out outside to dance to the salsa music. They had an awesome salsa band playing outside. My girlfriends bought me a margarita and a mofongo. The drink was very strong! The food was amazing. There were lines for the food and drink but service was moving well. It was a great night of fun, food and music. read more

The restaurant is only open about a month and this was our first time here. I must say that I highly recommend it because the staff is amazing, the bar is very well-stocked & the food is not only delicious, but beautifully presented and the atmosphere is also very pleasant. Ceviche is some of the best I have ever had. And the flan! Amazing! They have some outdoor seating as well. The music is a bit loud, but it is authentic Spanish music, so you really feel like you're not in Brooklyn, but in Puerto Rico or in South America. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

Puertas - Abuela's coco flan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Puertas - that's not how you treat your customers! We planned to go there to celebrate my son's birthday. I wanted to request a booth so, instead of just booking online, I called the restaurant a few days in advance. Whoever I spoke with took the reservation for the four of us for 7:00pm and he said "of course you can have a booth". He took my info and I immediately received a text confirmation, plus another text the day before to confirm. We arrived an hour earlier that Saturday night (a super freezing night, right before the snowstorm) to have some celebratory drinks at the bar before sitting down. But when we got there it was obvious some people were setting up for a large party in the back, close to the booths. So we decided we may as well sit down right away before the partygoers came in and it got too noisy. Surprisingly, they tried to seat us at a small window table next to the party setup. When I explained that I'd been assured a booth, they insisted that we couldn't have one. We further explained that we were an hour early for our booth reservation, in case that caused any confusion, but they insisted we would have to take the table. Thank God we live in Bay Ridge where there are many other choices! We called Sarava Bistro who said they'd hold a table for us and we quickly cabbed it to them. Now, I've been to Sarava before but only for their (great) happy hour. We were seated at a nice table by the bar and Jen, our waitress, was amazing. As was the food! For appetizers we had empanadas and the shrimp ceviche. For the mains ,three of us split the Brazilian BBQ (absolutely wonderful and it was more than enough for three) and the fourth person had the Brazilian cut steak. The desserts were great, too, and we left having had a perfect night. Puertas, you're in the hospitality business - you could take a lesson or two from Sarava Bistro! read more

Food was delicious and customer service was awesome! Great place to celebrate different occasions. Music was also on point.

I was honestly surprised that this place wasn't more busy than it was, but I did go on a Monday. With that being said it was a 10 out of 10!!!! Tito's Moscow Mule perfect, from apps to entrees, everything was AMAZING. Our waitress is a MVP and ironically I remember her serving me at her previous job Prime623. I think her name is Bella. Long story short, it's a great place to visit for food and authentic food. Will definitely be back!!!!! read more

40 minutes after ordering a simple dish of fried chicken and yuca fries, NADA! The bartender even expressed concern by asking me, "Your order has not arrived yet." After having two margaritas, I went down the block and got slices of pizza and asked for my bill wasn't going to wait anymore for my food. First and last time customer. NO BUENO SERVICE read more

Have been here twice and I have to say this is a nice addition to the neighborhood. It is nice to see something other than Italian or Mexican opening up. Finally some Latin fusion. I love that it's not just one kind of Latin food but a fusion of many. First time we had the causa de pollo with corn and it's delicious. Very different very tasty. We also had the salmon and the branzino. Must give a heads up if you're not used to getting fish with bone don't get the branzino. Despite the fact that it had the bones the fish was yummy. The Salmon was cooked very well and although we came on a Tuesday night when most restaurants don't put out their best not here not at Puertas. I have to say the salmon was just delicious. The cook on it was great it was very moist and the corn and sweet potato it came with was a nice complement. Also tried two drinks which were good. Went a second time with family who are also picky eater and we tried the shrimp empanadas and they were good. Very different but delicious. Yes they are on the small side but it is just an appetizer and not some food truck. Has the causa for the second time and it tasted just as good as the first. The cazuela was also very tasty. They also make good piña coladas. The only thing we didn't really enjoy was the ceviche. The staff is very attentive and welcoming. Wish you guys the best and hope the neighborhood welcomes you and gives you guys a chance. read more

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I went here for Sunday brunch with my sister and we had an overall good time. The staff was really nice and welcoming, they kept asking if we needed anything; attended very well. The drinks were good we had a few mimosas nothing crazy. Our appetizer which consisted of the guacamole was my favorite dish. My only complaint is in between our appetizers and entrees the food took really LONG to be served and it was not really that busy for a Sunday afternoon. We had gone through like two drinks in between this. I was disappointed with my main course as well I had gotten the arepas with salmon and honestly did not like it. My sister enjoyed her dish which consisted of steak , rice and eggs. I would go back but would not order the same thing again. I was happy with the addition of a Latin cuisine in Bay Ridge will try again.. read more

Puertas - Guacamole appetizer, tostones, & mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York