No snickering. This is largely because of the sweet customer service. A three star review for more like two star quality. It is not saying much for a city that really lacks in Mexican cuisine. To say I did not give this restaurant a fair shake is like saying I only went to an ice cream shop and only ordered the cone. I went all out there, which is maybe why I received the service I received, or maybe it is because I sat next to what appeared to be my server's children. Whatever the case, I was treated well here. Onto the food. The Sopa Azteca (their tortilla soup) is a nice change from what I had at a previous Mexican restaurant. I would like the portion to be bigger and more meat in it, but I like the Mexican spices and the variety here. It is quite enjoyable. The Queso Fundido should be called a Queso No Divertido. It was awful to eat, with lousy flavor and texture. This is the second time I have struck out with this appetizer. It is safe to say I am done ordering it in this city. Nobody does it right. The Paella is nice, but at its core has the essence of a nice dish. Some parts are full of tremendous flavor, and some parts are dry and bland. I ate this all out of necessity, and also because once I mixed the bland with the good it actually turned into something quite pleasant. The chicken enchiladas I ordered because it would not be fair to come here and pass up something Tex-Mex as an entree. The chicken is inconsistent, well cooked in some spots, dry in others. The salsa verde has a lot of kick here, but the side salad and charro beans nearly ruin the whole thing. At least the Mexican rice is fluffy and has great flavor. Speaking Spanish to the staff helped curry points in the service department. I like family owned businesses. Everybody was busy and on point. So what if the food does not wow, I have given more, for less. Hence why this is a three star review and not a two star review. read more

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Yes ! Delicious mole poblano in classic chocolate sauce. Chicken was tender & perfectly shredded. Delivery was quick. read more

The service and decor are spot on on for a cute night out. I tried the menudo soup and it was really tasty and flavorful, but this was a good realization that I personally do not enjoy tripe(lol). But I wanted to try it at least once since it was seasonal. I also tried the seafood tostada and this was delicious and very fresh tasting! read more

Coszcal De Allende - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A favorite place of ours, which survived a location change quite well. Not your typical Tex-Mex, Sonora style Mexican, it shows off a regional twist. Service is solid. Looking forward to to trying out the patio about back when the weather improves. read more

On my first visit, time and phone battery issues meant there was no chance for Yelp research, and when I asked for ordering advice, there was an emphatic recommendation for pastel Azteca, described as Mexican lasagna. This was a great item and we also shared it on the second visit. Fish ceviche also earned a second order thanks to the delightful blast of citrus. If you value Instagrammable colors in your seafood apps, try the aguachile, a fruitier/sweeter variety than usual. When prickly pear, strawberry and habanero combine forces you know it's going to be a good time. And the chile relleno was a knockout with a superb sauce. To quote Eric Bogosian, the ambiance and fine service are the "icing on the gravy." Everyone's been great on both visits; tonight, Johnny provided excellent service. He was friendly and offered us more chips to ward off the risk of dippable items lacking an implement for dipping. read more

The food here is decent. I tried the queso fundido with rajas and chile relleno with cheese. The queso fundido with a flour tortilla was pretty good - melted cheese with some spice. As the dish cooled, the cheese got a bit stringy, and the tortillas dried out pretty fast just wrapped in wax paper. The chile relleno was also nice. There was a bit of a mix up with my order and they accidentally gave me one with chicken instead, but they swapped it out when I notified the staff. The broth was savory, though the chile itself was pretty mild. It was a bit hard to cut into as it absorbed the broth. The sides of rice, beans, and salad were nice accompaniments. If anything, I could've used a bigger plate/bowl to make the food easier to cut and prevent the salad from spilling out of the plate. The prices were similar to what you'd find in Manhattan, at around $50 total with tax and tip, which was a bit unexpected. Though it was definitely a bit too much food for one, so I'd stick with just an entree next time. read more

Coszcal De Allende - Queso Fundido - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The Ceviche alone makes this place a 10/10.... sometimes me and my girl will come in just for happy hour and split some shrimp ceviche it is literally so good i DREAM ABOUT IT! But beyond that the service has always been great, staff are friendly and attentive. The space itself is nice too. I prefer sitting inside to the outdoor seating but you get more room outside so it is your call. The food is so good, I really need the ceviche recipe lol! read more

Question, have you ever fought to keep a favorite place, store, library, restaurant open? You frequently patronized this place and like a regular at "Cheers" everyone knew your name? Well, that's a little background for my review of Coszcal de Allende. I patronized Coszcal at their original location on 68th and 3rd Avenue. I took a chance one night, many, many years ago in a galaxy far, far away...and went to their happy hour. The HH consisted of $5 margaritas and $3 street tacos. All delicious! They also had a beautiful courtyard that my friends and I gathered time and time again. I even took my mom there for Mother's Day. Thus, fast forward to post pandemic and my favorite Mexican restaurant was in a bit of trouble.. rising rent almost forced them to close.. like forever!!! Luckily, I believe my City Councilman stepped in and saved the day as Coszcal moved to 75th and 3rd and hooray!! Today, I met my Yelpie friend Sharon for an early dinner. I asked to sit outside in the courtyard but it was closed for maintenance. No stress.. we sat inside and decided to order plain nachos for appetizer and yummmy glad we did. You can get them with meat or guacamole. The nachos were fresh with just the right amount of cheese, diced greens, jalapeños and two delicious side sauces to dip. We devoured it! I was glad I ordered the Coca Cola jarrito to quash the Fuego ( fire) in my throat. Whew! Spicy! I ordered the cheese enchiladas with beans, rice, greens in a green sauce. This is the dish I always order because I LOVE it. And you will too! Sharon ordered a cheese quesadilla with the same sides that accompanied my entree. She enjoyed it as well. The portions are generous, the music was great ( Blondie, Tears for Fears) and the service was very courteous. The interior is really soothing, check out the cool bar! Well, all I can say is, like "Cheers" my new Coszcal de Allende is going to know my name! read more

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Johnny, our server was AMAZING! What incredible service. I was here with my Dad and brother this time. Johnny made sure to make extra room for my Dad's walker by saving the nearby table for us too. We had a delicious meal! Beautiful setting too read more

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Went here for a small celebration (party of 5) on a Saturday night, was pretty packed. Place is cozy, has variety of authentic Mexican food that tastes good. Decent size portions. We enjoyed drinks as well. Service was good, attentive and friendly staff, everyone was pitching in which led to some confusions that were quickly resolved. Fairly priced. read more

One of the best fish tacos spots! They also have happy hour before 7pm. The staff were friendly and attentive. The baja fish tacos were crispy, topings were good, and the shell was nice and soft. Would come back any time for the fish tacos. -1 star for the way the burrito was prepared, not sure why the guac and pico de gallo was on top of the burrito lol it got messy and fell apart when trying to eat it, so just ended up scooping it like a rice bowl. read more

Coszcal De Allende - Burrito.. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If it's not Coszcals it's not Saturday night! Come here or be bored l just love the vibes It's mom & pop y Señor Felipe y el esposa are legit A1! Everything about this place is read more

Coszcal De Allende - If it's not Coszcals it's not Saturday night! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The place is cute on the inside. They have a large tequila and Mezcal selection. I came with my sister who was unhappy with the details of the restaurant the menus were a little dirty drinks were served in the wrong glasses. The food was actually pretty good Tacos were tasty. I got the Mole enchiladas good place to try. read more

Coszcal De Allende - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everything was very nice and the place is so cute! My mom and I came for dinner. We had crab tostadas, shrimp tacos bajas, and the pistachio tres leches cake. Louis was wonderful and gave us great recommendations! read more

I stumbled on this cute spot today and I couldn't be happier. The walls had a Southwestern style- mud texture, light pastel colors and colorful skull/clown sculptures throughout. You can definitely tell that it had a feminine touch. If you arrive at this spot before 4pm, get the lunch special. It's after dinner and I'm still full because the chicken fajitas came with a salad, rice, beans, and tortilla on the side. It also had a nice sauce, but I still had to add the green & red pepper sauce to spice it up. I shared my food and still felt more than content & the presentation was beautiful. The other two in my party got the steak tacos w/ rice & beans and shrimp tacos off the regular menu. Everyone gushed at the flavor, portions, and price. My passionfruit mezcal mule was smoky, but really sour. I do wish it had a little more balance (tart/sweet), but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Lastly, the waitress was friendly. We asked to be seated in the back because we had a stroller, two kids, and three adults and despite it being an inconvenience she was able to accommodate. No notes. read more

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Excellent, authentic flavor. - we ordered the guacamole, truffle quesadillas, and 2 ceviches as apps. Generous portions, bold flavors, all delicious. - for main courses we ordered the steak and eggs (9), molcajeate (9), chicken enchiladas (10), and fish burrito (10). We all enjoyed our meals and even had some leftovers to go. Good service. Our waitress was friendly and accommodating to all food requests. Casual, intimate ambiance. Super cute decor and lighting. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Meh. Friendly staff. Rice is not good. Beans are not good. Food was cold. Drinks were weak. What a shame. I continue to have to go to Sunset Park for decent Mex food. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I had in Brooklyn. Service was nice and at a good pace. Got to sit and enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. Enjoyed the Mole chicken enchiladas, very tasty. Would definitely come back. read more

Coszcal De Allende - Chicken Mole ENCHILADAS - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was all amazing, from the unexpected yet delightful decor, to the flavorful food and drinks (including some outstanding vegetarian options). Service was fantastic as well. A real gem in Bay Ridge. read more

Around 4.4 Was in the area randomly looking for lunch spot. Cute little place that served lunch till 4. Food came out fast and piping hot. Chicken enchiladas were awesome; filled with good amount of chicken and mole sauce was on point. My partner said his chicken fajita was a tad dry. I think I'd return to try other items next time. read more

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I don't know where to start: The vibes were authentic trendy Mexican restaurant. The cocktail list was very creative, I tried the Nacho Libre and Chavela, both were delicious but I would recommend the Chavela. The cocktail list is so interesting that it's hard to pick just 1 or 2 cocktails. The food was amazing. Some of the best Mexican food I've had in a long time, maybe ever. I don't mean for Bay Ridge or Brooklyn. I mean in general. The guacamole was fresh, well seasoned and well prepared. If you don't order the ceviche, you're missing out because they make magic with ceviche. We ordered the tacos and asked for the waitress to recommend a few to us and she knocked it out of the park. Service was very friendly and attentive, genuinely can't wait to go back! read more

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Their new location has such an artist vibe. It's like being whisked away to a small town in Mexico. The yard has peaceful vibes and the interior is so beautifully decorated. Vibes aside, this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Bay Ridge. Hands down the best guacamole I've tried (it's flavors are bright and fresh, with real chunks of avocado and no filler). The food quality is top notch, always fresh and delicious and in season. The bartender makes a mean drink, no matter what you order, and their aguas frescas are great if you abstain from alcohol. On a final note, the service is so friendly and attentive. I cant say enough good things about them. You can order in, but dining there is such an experience I would recommend that over delivery. read more

Been coming here for years but with the Manhattan-level price-point their dishes are at currently, receiving an inedible & grey lamb shank complimented by a partially spilled cocktail by the wait staff (that wasn't replaced) left a sour taste. Space is great and the team is for the most part friendly so I'm hoping things improve. read more

This was a cozy spot, but the service and food quality were outstanding. While there are many Mexican restaurants in Brooklyn, this one truly knows how to cook. Their dishes are bursting with flavor, and I highly recommend it! read more

People were nice food was ok but the drinks were ridiculous 16 dollars for a margarita full of ice n a quarter filled and when questioned waiter says it has 2ozs of liquor ?? read more

Coszcal De Allende - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Terrific place. We enjoyed salad with cactus, aguachile, chile rellenos, pastel azteca, and fish ceviche. Every dish was great. I especially loved the chile rellenos and pastel azteca. The service was perfect. The prices are reasonable for a place of such high quality. read more

This is a cute little spot with a nice outdoor area. The food had fresh ingredients and the margaritas were delicious. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely go back when I'm in Bay Ridge. read more

Coszcal De Allende - Classic and Passionfruit Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The place was clean, nicely decorated but unpretentious in cool Mexican flair and staff were accommodating as well as friendly. However the guac portion for the price was very small and they give you a stack of whole crispy tortillas, likely store bought that you must break with your hands to get the chip size you prefer. By the time you pick up a chip it's been in multiple hands so that protocol needs to be redesigned. The Horchata was delicious and I heard good comments about the other drinks like tamarindo and the fish ceviche. I ordered the Branzino which came with salad, black beans and a soft tortilla and was enjoyable. read more

Coszcal De Allende - Pescado Asado - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cozcal is the go-to in Bay Ridge for authentic Mexican food. A small menu ensures the food is always super fresh and delicious. Wait time is amazing, you'll never be waiting a long time for your food. read more

Glad we happened upon this place. Food is great. Staff is friendly. A real cut above most other Mexican food I've had in these parts. We'd be here all the time If we lived closer! read more

Easily becoming one of my favorite spots in Bay Ridge. Definitely worth a visit if you live in the neighborhood or just visiting. The food is really good, particularly the Chorizo tacos, but if you try one thing make sure it's the Pistaccio Tres Leches dessert. It's divine. Ambience is good, service is friendly, and the Horchata is delicious. What more can you ask for? read more

Coszcal De Allende - The Pistachio Tres Leches is phenomenal - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The atmosphere was excellent, and the food and drinks were top-notch. All the waiters were friendly, providing exceptional customer service throughout. read more

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The food is amazing and the service is great. I would recommend to everyone. If you are looking to celebrate or just eat great food, this the spot. read more

Coszcal De Allende - The Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had a wonderful server, this is no reflection on him. The Sangria was not Sangria-it was floral wine with ice. Food was pretty tasteless, though the Guacamole was delicious. Club Soda was flat. Bathroom-FILTHY! Then I ripped my brand new Halara pants on a bolt sticking out of the table-DANGEROUS! Still waiting for recourse from the Management. read more

Came in on a weekday and sat at the bar solo. Solid and attentive service! I had the steak nachos, Paloma and took home the pistachio tres leches cake. Everything was great, the new location feels cozy like the last so it really shows how the owner creates the vibe of the restaurant. read more

This is one of best Mexican restaurants in the entire city as far as I'm concerned. Excellent food and a super friendly staff . Their new location is cozy and beautiful I love this place read more

They just moved from their old location to here and it's delicious. We got the guacamole, the chile relleno, chocaron tacos, chorizo tacos, and carnitas tacos and everything was amazing. read more

My favorite spot for authentic Mexican food & drinks! They are always consistent, the ambience is gives tulum vibes. The service is amazing, shout out to Marto who was our server he's awesome! He was kind enough to open the garden to seat us and was very attentive & friendly. read more

A long-time favorite of ours with the best Mexican cuisine in Bay Ridge. The service is always friendly, and we love the new space.

Cool family owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Bay Ridge. Staff is real nice. Plenty of booze and good food. Nice outdoor seating in the back. The vibe feels like you're walking into a kitchen in a small town in Mexico read more