Aleli is such a hidden gem. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but once you step in you're welcomed with warmth and a homely vibe. We came for an early dinner and at first the place was quiet, but as the evening went on it filled up quickly. We ordered the short rib with mole rojo, chicken adobado, chicken burrito, and fish tacos. Everything was delicious. The flavors weren't over the top, but every bite felt well-balanced and thoughtfully prepared. You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients and the care that went into each dish. The service was a little on the slower side, but it seemed like the owner was the only one running the front and handling tables, so it was understandable. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend Aleli if you're looking for a cozy, authentic spot. read more

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This place was once great. I don't mind spending money on takeout as long as the food is ok. Now it's so bad at Aleli the last few times I've ordered, I have no words. Veggie Burrito was 95% flavorless mushy white rice with a few watery diced squash and a few leaves of spinach and literally 10 black beans. Yes, I counted. I finally have called it...never again. I'm so sorry. I was a massive fan and used to order a ton from there during Covid to support the restaurant's ability to keep its doors open. I won't order again. read more

The food is unique and wonderfully flavored! I have gone with large groups as well as just a few, and the service and quality always is consistent. read more

Delightful family restaurant. The Chef is a true artist! The Owner is very proud of his establishment and takes pride in making sure your time there is enjoyable. Even the various Speciality Cocktails are stellar!! The atmosphere is very bright, crisp and clean, w/soft Mexican music in the background. Ive taken my family a few times since discovering this lovely spot. My Vegans are thrilled with the delicious veggies they put together. I love their Carnitas, moist and nicely seasoned. The Chicken mole has great flavor and the chicken is moist. The fish burritos or fish tacos are both nicely done too; fresh fish and lightly battered. Make it your go-to place as well, I'd hate to lose another good restaurant in Bay Ridge. read more

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Very cute place. Nothing fancy just a nice clean place not huge menu but more than enough to choose from. Guacamole and octopus tostada were delicious. We tried a variety of tacos , all delicious. Margaritas were yummy also, Looking forward to going again. read more

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Another great meal at Aleli. Tonight we had drinks (perfect Margarita), quesadillas and tacos. Everything comes piping hot, crispy and fresh. The ingredients are healthy (e.g. mushrooms and squash along with the meat in the quesadilla). Pedro is a great guy, friendly and welcoming. The place is done up hip and cute, with great music, but also spacious enough that you can have conversation. Highly recommended. Go there right now! read more

This was by far one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever ate in a long time. You can taste the fresh ingredients. My bf and I had the empanadas, seafood and rice, burrito, and coconut flan. All was delicious and fills you up! I also ordered myself a mojito which was well made. Give this restaurant a try! You will not be disappointed! read more

They have great tacos , absolutely delicious, nice looking place with great friendly service . definitely worth a visit read more

honestly this place was better than I expected it to be! I walked in with low expectations and left with a smile haha! I loved their service!!! 10/10 for that :) the waiter was very nice. plus the food wad good! the spicy guacamole and their burrito were my favorites 10/10! read more

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Loved everything about this place! The staff was kind and on point. Their food was delicious! Everything we ordered was authentic and fresh! The place was also very clean and pretty. read more

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Wow ... ordered from here based on reviews and boy was I impressed. First off delivery came fast. Food was still warm. I opened the boxes and the colors and arrangement took my breath away. Food was very fresh and very flavorful. You could taste the fresh cilantro, onion and seasoning. I love that the chicken in the taco and burrito were pre-seasoned. The flavor exploded in your mouth. The pulpo tostada was fun but I will probably stick to the tacos. This will be my new spot for Mexican in bay ridge. Also they charge extra for side sauce but they give you a good portion and wow there is actually flavor. I'm sorry to everyone complaining about prices. I actually think prices are very reasonable- and portions are actually large. read more

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Aleli is fine Mexican dining with beautiful presentation and a mixologist that makes incredible cocktails. The service was kind, quick and attentive. The food was beautiful visually, and also positively delicious. Everything from the appetizers, the main course and dessert were nothing short of perfection. The ambiance is lacking, which is fine, but for the prices I'd expect some more depth in their interior design. They are very new though, and we were there for the food, not ambiance, and they surely delivered. I highly recommended Aleli for fine Mexican dining. read more

Sadly, the food has gotten really inconsistent here. I left a rave review when they opened because it started out so amazingly good! The guac still rocks, but I'm finding that the dishes don't wow me like they used to, and my family is feeling that way, too. Some flavors have changed, like in the veggie burrito, and the quesadillas (both main and kid's) have been coming out charred in a not tasty way. I really hope they get the cooking back to how it was because I really like them! read more

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Local family spot with great portion sizes and flavors. The tacos are a must get and the burritos are so so big. I think the food is great and their drinks were strong too. Really enjoyed my pink cactus drink. read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Very good Mexican spot in the lower 80s on 3rd. Definitely felt it leans toward of the swankier spots I've patroned in Mexico City, with a somewhat more 'refined' menu and presentation, and noticeably missing some of the more 'apparent' Mexican families you'd be side-by-side with at the spots in the lower 70s. There are some complaints that the prices are a bit higher, which is only sort of true, but honestly the product is just different, perhaps new to this neighborhood, and frankly welcome to expand everyone's horizons. Decor is decent (they mostly kept the facade of the old law offices) though the interior is pretty bare bones, especially given the well-socially-distanced tables. Proprietors are friendly. Would come back. read more

This place was recommended by some good friends who live in the area so we decided to give it a try. I believe we ordered from GrubHub and my husband went to pick it up. I got the octopus tostada and it was so yummy! The octopus was tender and not rubbery, the crisp on the bottom was perfect and the flavors were great! I also got the seafood rice dish which was good as well, though the peas were not cooked all the way and were hard and crunchy so I picked them out. My husband got a chicken burrito and liked it as well. The Mexican corn was not a get-again for me. Overall the food was really tasty, but the prices seemed a bit expensive and I wasn't full after my seafood rice and octopus tostada. I would come back again, but will try something else and hope it's more filling! read more

Came in on a quiet Saturday and was immediately impressed with the modern decor of this place. It felt like more of a cafe vibe which is always nice. I came in with great expectations due to the reviews and man they did not disappoint. I decided to go for the steak, fish, and chorizo taco. All of them were amazingly flavorful, but my favorite has to be the fish taco. The batter was light and crispy, the fish was perfectly moist and the pickled veggies definitely balanced it all out. Due to all the pictures about the octopus tostado, I had to try it for myself. They were definitely very generous with the amount of octopus they give and it was cooked to perfection. Octopus is one of those things that's easy to overcook and mess up, which results in a rubbery texture. I'm glad they know how to handle their octopus. It paired perfectly with the guac and toasty tortilla, I highly recommend it to anyone who decides to give this place a try. read more

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What an amazing gem in Bay Ridge! Very friendly staff & the restaurant was clean enough that we felt comfortable dining indoors. My husband & I walked in to order takeout but we noticed their layout and decided to dine-in instead. Tables were definitely spaced more than 6 feet apart. They follow NYS guidelines of temperate check and customer tracing. The corn on the cob was one of our favorites. One of the best "Mexican" style corn I've had. $5.50 per corn, so the pricing is on the higher end for sure. $3.75 per taco. The fish taco was crispy & tasty. We are looking forward to our next meal here! read more

Aleli Mexican Restaurant - Steak Taco, Fish Taco & Octopus Tostada - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food. Best chicken I've had in a long time. By far. Every thing was exceptional. The server was on point and the drinks were spot on perfectly mixed. I recommended this Mexican restaurant to anyone! read more

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I came in here one day and had little hopes because it wasn't packed as most Mexican restaurants. Well after I gave it a shot I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be coming back. The food was great, good flavor not too spicy not too bland just right very flavorful. The drinks had enough liquor not watered down. I wish more people would give it a try and help their business proper :) read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Bay Ridge!!!! I've been to all the neighborhood's Ho'Brah, Las Magaritas, Blue Agave etc and hands down this restaurant serves the highest quality and authentic Mexican food. We have nearly tried everything on their menu so far and every dish has been on point. Plus I love how they have tamper evident on the takeouts so you know it hasn't been compromised. Their location isn't the most visible but don't pass this little tasty gem! read more

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Food made with love and it shows! Everything here is super fresh and delicious. Although the menu may seem small at first glance everything here is a hit. Stopped in for dinner and got a whole feast. Started off with the octopus tostada which was absolutely excellent. They don't skimp on the octopus either. The mix of crunchy with the seafood and guacamole is awesome and probably my favorite. We also got the quesadillas with mushrooms and squash, not a combo I would usually think of but we loved it. Next we got the pork, steak and fish tacos. All were great but my favorite was the fish. Very light and airy batter and fry and paired perfectly with the sauce and pickled onions. Wonderful. My dad also got the seafood rice which was also super flavorful and tasty with shrimp and calamari. Overall a great experience with wonderful service. Looking forward to being back. read more

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The place is so clean!! The service is great! The food is fresh! The quality if the food is impecable. I highly reccomend the short rib quesadilla. Deff my favorite mexican spot in bay ridge BY FAR! read more

Work just makes you crave tacos. I came here one afternoon for lunch and ordered a chicken, chorizo, and fish taco to go. All three were full of flavor, but man, the fish taco came bursting out with a tangy, crunchy taste. Would definitely come here again, but personally I'd skip the chorizo as it was too salty for my taste. read more

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Stoped by with my coworker after our shift today , food and drinks 10/10!!!! Place is clean cute and staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely a hidden gem in bay ridge ... will be back for sure ! Xoxo read more

Stopped by recently during the lock down and picked up 2 tacos to go, for only $3.75 each. One chicken, one pork. While it did take a while to prepare (10+ mins) it was WELL worth the wait. The gentleman working the counter was friendly and apologized for the short wait. These are really BIG for the price and the freshness and quality of the ingredients were unique and flavorful. I will be back...in fact, I went back the next day, but was too early at 11am.... but that's proof enough. So happy to have this place in Bay Ridge, and it's worth traveling to from other parts of the city! read more

Tried Aleli this afternoon with family. Everything was so good and so fresh! We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Finally made it and don't know why I waited. Everything is good. Guacamole made fresh. Good drinks and staff is friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back. read more

There's something about a great fish taco- the slight crunch of perfectly fried fish, still crispy, the light tang of lime juice. Each bite, separated by little dollops from my side of well-made guacamole, was heavenly. Pork taco also good, the shreds of pork shoulder with good bite and flavor. Their corn on the cob is also perfect. Exactly what I look for. Well coated with cotija and other spices and sauce. Mmm. Their chef knows what he or she is doing! read more

All I can say is wow!! Food Is delicious!! I walked by this restaurant everyday and never thought to stop in because the food in Bay Ridge is hit or miss. I was pleasantly surprised and I'm so happy that I found this gem! I had fish taco, steak taco and chicken taco - all delicious!! Also ordered chips and guac which was also really good. This is def a must try if you are in Bay Ridge. The Husband and I have officially deemed this as our go to Mexican restaurant in Bay Ridge! read more

Had dinner with friends last evening here. Everything was delicious and not your run of the mill Mexican food. Cocktails were also excellent. Hadn't eaten here in awhile and really enjoyed this family centric "new" Mexican restaurant. read more

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This is a fantastic addition to Bay Ridge's Mexican dining scene! Aleli has a small(ish) but thoughtful menu that hits all the right points (though I would love to see a vegetarian taco option). A friend and I went tonight and I had the vegetables with pipian verde entree (it's vegan) and my friend had the fish tacos. We split the spice guacamole. Everything was fantastic. My vegetable dish was huge and filled with a nice assortment of vegetables, all perfectly cooked. The sauce was excellent. My friend enjoyed her tacos. The guacamole was a nice change from your standard fare. It's refreshing to see a restaurant focus on a few interesting dishes and making them well instead of a menu with 60 items that are on the menu of a seemingly a million places. Service was great. Currently it's BYOB until the restaurant gets their liquor license. Looking at the menu of the owner's other restaurant in Bushwick, the cocktails promise to be excellent. While I failed to take pictures, you can see the menu here: http://queenoftheclick.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/menu-for-new-mexcan-restaurant-in-bay-ridge-1.png. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Great local Mexican place. Very shock on quality of the food. Definitely will come back. Price is decent as well.

This place is soooooooo good! The food is fresh and flavors are vibrant. From the apps, to the quesadillas made with masa everything was superb. Takeout from them was packaged very nicely. Had dined in their sidewalk cafe as well and it didn't disappoint. read more

Good home cooked style Mexican food. Great atmosphere and friendly waiting staff!! Highly recommended..

Aleli has some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. Their haapy hour is great and the drinks are strong. Highly recommend the chicken and chorizo tacos. read more

YUM. Such a great addition to 3rd Ave!! Chic space, tasty, original, fresh food, and friendly staff. Definitely fills a hole in the local restaurant scene. Great place to eat with friends, bring a date. I even brought the kids, though there is no dedicated kids menu. My 7 year old was a big fan of the tacos and the side of rice and beans. My only constructive criticism is that the air circ system could filter out the cooking smells a bit better, but it's not a deal breaker. My party of five had an excellent first experience and I will be back one million times. Best Mex I've found in the area, and the only innovative Mex for sure. read more

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I love the restaurant ! Good service and all ! Delicious food never a doubt when first entered it was so delicious everything looks fresh

Very good, fresh Mexican food and a great addition to the neighborhood. The drinks were delicious and you can tell everything is made from scratch. I took off a star for most of the items being a la carte - it would be great if their entrees included a side of rice and beans or vegetables. I would also highly recommend that they change the lighting- its very bright inside and feels more like a counter service restaurant so please dim the lights a little-then the ambiance would be perfect!! Will be back! read more

Great food A little slow on service Nice atmosphere clean feel clean food nice server