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    La Puerta Roja

    4.1 (211 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Garlic Roasted Salmon with Asparagus
    Leonard P.

    La Puerta Roja is a great neighborhood restaurant that serves great food in a friendly atmosphere. The service is good, and the meals come out quickly. They specialize in Latin standards (Burritos, Empanadas, Tacos, Quesadillas, etc.) as well as entrees such as fried pork chops and skirt steak. We did not have drinks, but the ladies at the table across from us were enjoying a variety of cocktails that were prepared for them. A good place to have a nice dinner or date night

    Kathy X.

    I came here with a group of friends for brunch after church. It was a nice neighborhood spot, serving Latin cuisine. I got a mixed platter, containing steak, sausage, pork belly, egg, rice and beans, avocado, as well as maduros, which I replaced with tostones. The steak was thick cut, with grill marks, and delightfully tender, juicy, well seasoned. The sausage was also tasty and succulent. The pork belly was extremely crispy, with quite a bit of meat. I also really enjoyed the tostones, which were crunchy and flavorful. The egg was also tasty, especially paired with the meat. The rice was a little bland, and since I'm not a fan of black beans, I didn't try them. Service was decent. Our waitress was very nice and worked hard to make sure we were all taken care of. The prices are very reasonable, even on the dinner menu. I'm not usually in this area of Brooklyn, so I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I would be open to trying dinner here. The Fried Pork Chop or Skirt Steak dishes sound particularly appetizing.

    FRIED CALAMARI
    Akeema R.

    My bestie recently moved back to the neighborhood and we decided to grab a bite and some drinks. It was packed on a Friday night. We opted to sit outside. It was very cluttered and festively decorated. Loud music, a huge flat screen showing a soccer game. We were seated and given menus right away. But it took about 20 mins for the waiter to come back and take our order. I wanted tacos but they didn't have carne asada or carnitas. My friend who had been before said the empanadas were a hit or miss. So I opted for calamari. She got the nachos with chorizo. We ordered 2 mezcal margaritas with tamarind. Most of calamari was fried to perfection and tender. But smelled fishy and was flavorless. Even after squeezing on lemon. It was bad. Not even salt. Some of the pieces were extremely soggy as well. The more I ate the more I felt disgusted. So I stopped eating. I even asked for jalapeños on the side. They were excellent and helped the calamari a little. 75% of my friend's nachos were soggy. She left over half the food on her plate. The flavor was okay. But they must have poured the oil from the chorizo on top because there was no real reason why they were so soggy. The only thing good about the mezcal margaritas was the tajin rim. There was no smokiness and the tamarind didn't taste authentic. Wasn't a well made drink to me. I asked the waiter about a better mezcal. He said those were made with house mezcal. $15 for a house drink. So we opted for the top shelf mezcal they had. Got another mezcal margarita. I preferred the second one. It had more of a woodsy tree bark profile than smoke. But it was definitely more interesting than the first. Priced at $17 each. The service was okay. Our waiter was kind enough. But he didn't check on us. After taking orders we didn't see him again until the food was dropped off. Then to order the second drink I had to call out to him when he was leaving another table. I think he was bartending too. When he brought out the second drinks I asked for the check. So we wouldn't have to wait. $104.52 before tip felt like a rip off. Since we didn't enjoy anything and left half our food on the plates. I don't see myself returning. Fonda has me spoiled. The margaritas here don't even compare.

    FLOR ROJA
    Jade M.

    The food was really flavorful, I enjoyed the chicken enchiladas suizas for the order it gives you the option to select 2 sides. I came here with my mother, she had the churrasco which she happily enjoyed. The entrees are more than enough to fill you up without appetizers, but if you have to get appetizers they have a selection to choose from. The ambience is always lovely and welcoming, inside the restaurant is decently spacious but could feel cramped during busy hours. We sat outside and still had a lovely time, we ordered drinks (of course, what mother daughter day doesn't include that) my mother stood with the coconut mojito which was lovely, subtle taste of coconut with the refreshing taste of a mojito. However, I had a various amount of different drinks all had vodka as the base, I had the Paloma which was a decent drink, lovely pink hue color it contained mezcal and was decent but acidic I changed the drink to try the la flor roja (contains hibiscus) it was another lovely color but it was too acidic for me as a personal taste. The last drink I went with was the lychee martini, if you're up for a challenge, a little bitter but could be sure to the various drinks I had prior I advise to drink it and try it for yourself. Will definitely be back to this location, they also offer a happy hour during the weekend and until 7pm. Call them to double check the happy hours.

    FRESHLY MADE GUACAMOLE
    Leesh D.

    I looooooove this place! They have the best fresh guacamole! I always get the salmon!!! But everything is good! Don't cheat yourself Go!

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    Lisette C.

    The food was amazing. The cheese dip dish was so delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I need that recipe. The empanadas were a bit dry. The wings were overly well done but sauce was good. The place was cozy and nice for date night. My only complaint that it was a bit drafty. We loved the waiters and made sure to show our appreciation.

    ENCHILADAS SUIZAS FRESHLY MADE GUACAMOLE
    Casai H.

    Food was absolutely delicious!! The guacamole was probably the best i've had in awhile. The tostones and spinach were delicious as well The enchiladas were ok not the best i've had. The service was just okay our waiter only came to the table maybe twice had to keep asking other servers for assistance. The vibes are very chill not the most beautiful restaurant but a place to grab a good bite

    CHICKEN BURRITO
    Jesenia R.

    loved!! Me and a friend went to get something quick for lunch and we loved it! Guac was the best i've had in a while and their portions are huge, i had to take a to go box but it was amazing!! And the aesthetic of this place is super cute too!!

    CHICHARRON DE POLLO
    Lakisha A.

    This a Brooklyn, Ditmas Park faithful. Always a great option for local food and drinks. The margaritas are flavorful with just the right amount of what you want. Food is seasoned to perfection without being salty. I love the weekend brunch option as well but, I usually go for the happy hour.

    Crystale Y.

    Came here during happy hour with a couple buddies and food did not disappoint. I do wish the portion sizes were bigger as we were sharing them as a group but the flavors were good. You can't really go wrong with anything you get here as everything was good. The waiter was also super sweet and attentive! We definitely stayed a lot longer than expected but the waiter told us to stay as long as we'd like. Parking in the area wasn't too bad and would definitely come back in the future!

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    Geraldine E.

    I enjoyed everything from here except the chicken. The chicken needed a bit more flavor or salt. It was huge for the salad but was a bit lackluster. The grilled chicken salad was huge and very filling and tasty. The ceviche was perfect and had a slight sweetness to it. It had avocado , tomatoes, red onions, and shrimp. They have out door and indoor dining. Ample seating. The bathroom has images of famous Latino musicians. I had mango margarita and pina Colada. Both drinks were tasty, and strong. I will come back to try other items and they also have happy hour.

    FRIED CALAMARI
    Makeup By H.

    While I did enjoy the fried calamari, I would say it was well seasoned nice and soft with a crispy outside. I did find this piece of metal on my plate halfway through me eating it, but I did not tell the waitress I can be quite shy other than that, the drinks were good.

    ARROZ CON GANDULES w/ FRIED PORK CHOP ($23) - highly recommend!
    Heidi M.

    Returned last weekend to celebrate my grandma's birthday but had to dock a star because of a couple of things... 1) one of the busboys spilled sauce/oil on my mom's jacket as he was clearing the table. We didn't notice until we were leaving, and mom tried to wash it off as soon as she got home that night. Unfortunately it couldn't come off. 2) I just learned that this is common at some restaurants, but I honestly didn't know that some places charge you for bringing your own cake... it costs $10 here to do that, just FYI! All that aside, we really liked the "outdoor dining" setup, the private enclosed booths. It was a lovely Spring evening so we enjoyed dining in the natural light, whereas inside the restaurant felt like a dark club with the music blasting. We definitely wouldn't have brought grandma to eat here if it wasn't for the outdoor setup. I'm grateful that the space was open for our group of 6 since we didn't reserve it. The guac and chips, calamari, ribeye were all great. Porkchop seemed drier than I remember, but the oxtail stew and maduros still slap.

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    Absolutely the tastiest Latino food. Had the guacamole, chicken empanada, shrimp quesadilla, fish tacos. One better than the next.

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    Delicious food, and it's delivered quickly while still hot. Make sure to try dessert.

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    Service is slow. Food is old and cold and too spicy. Unpleasant blasting music. Avoid!

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    3 years ago

    Some of the yummiest Birria tacos around! So consistently, unbelievably delicious :-)

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    Excellent cuisine and service. I have driven from just to dine here. Their ceviche is delicious

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    Good guacamole. Awesome drinks and environment. Enjoyable atmosphere and lots of options

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    Great cocktails and decent food. Their cocktails are strong but not every food dish is tasty.

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    Loveeee. One of my favorite spots in my neighborhood. Good food, good drinks. Great vibes

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    Great tacos, great drinks, nice aesthetic, friendly waiters. Enjoyed the churros too. I'll be back!

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