Nestled in Prospect Heights, Alta Calidad is a lively Mexican cantina where vibrant tacos and creative small plates invite communal dining in a chic atmosphere.
"Even after 13 years, Chuko remains the most consistently great spot for a big bowl of ramen in Prospect Heights. Start your meal with pork buns, then move on to the quintessential kimchi ramen, and be sure to get an egg on top. It’s worth noting that the vegetarian ramen is considerably more flavorful than other vegetarian versions we’ve tried around the city. This place gets busy, and you’ll probably have to wait for a table, but if you don’t mind eating at a bar, you should get seated faster." - bryan kim, hannah albertine, nikko duren, willa moore
"Alta Calidad is enjoying the summer with an outdoor cantina. The cantina features a weekly rotating menu of frozen drinks, live music, and standout dishes like oregano roasted chicken tacos and churros with acacia honey." - Kevin Chau
"This stylish Mexican restaurant is bright and modern, with light-flooded windows and comfy banquettes, while the communal table and cozy bar lined with stools are great spaces to socialize and make new friends." - MICHELIN Guide
"We once walked a mile on the coldest day of the year to get to Chuko. We’re not necessarily recommending this, but if you find yourself around Prospect Heights with a full body chill, there is no better solution than a massive bowl of expertly created broth at this corner spot on Vanderbilt Ave. The ramen is a bit of a choose-your-own adventure: pick your broth (we like the miso), and then decide on additional add-ons. Follow your instincts here, but make sure your instincts include the “rayu” garlic chili oil, guaranteed to solve any late-fall sniffles." - Will Hartman, Willa Moore, Sonal Shah, Neha Talreja, Kenny Yang
"This stylish Mexican restaurant is bright and modern, with light-flooded windows and comfy banquettes, while the communal table and cozy bar lined with stools are great spaces to socialize and make new friends.Alta Calidad, means “high quality” and this talented chef certainly puts his money where his mouth is. Crispy tempura shrimp are set atop a tortilla with crunchy cabbage remoulade for an original dish, while paper-thin carne asada sprinkled with Chihuahua cheese and griddled until caramelized and crisp is another standout. Oregano roasted chicken tacos are simply finished with avocado-chipotle aioli and salsa cruda, or order the skewer of octopus, pork belly and potatoes over poblano rice. Churros with acacia honey and chocolate atole sauce are just right." - Michelin Inspector
