Calabrije's Brooklyn

I had a wonderful experience at Calabrije's Margaritas & Tacos! From start to finish, everything was outstanding. The service was friendly and attentive. The vibes were great, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made it the perfect spot to unwind. The food was absolutely delicious and flavorful. And the drinks? Phenomenal! Do yourself a favor and try the mango flavored margarita. I can't recommend this place enough. Amazing food, outstanding service, and great ambiance all around. Definitely worth a visit!

Been here twice and love it! I had the grapefruit spicy margarita and burritos. Simply delicious and the spicy margarita is highly recommended. I will be coming back!!!

Great musical atmosphere and the food/drinks were served quickly. You can choose from 21 Margarita flavors & even combine two (frozen or on the rocks). I had Mango & Passion fruit for my first round, and pomegranate & lime as my second. Little candy is included inside the drinks, which makes them even tastier. I ordered the chicken quesadilla & it was delicious! My friend ordered a blueberry & coconut margarita. She said the coconut was better alone & she got the chorizo taco. She said it was delicious as well. I'm not sure if you can take the drinks to go but this area is really busy & the energy & music is very lively.

The food here is amazing. First come first serve on the tables, so if you're lucky to grab one, you will not be disappointed! Great margaritas too and so many flavors!

Let’s get in to it. Lol. I would 💯 percent recommend this place for the margaritas. They are strong, tasty and not tarty (thank god).They have lots of flavors to choose from so everyone could get something they like. Where they fall short is the eating area outside. The setup was not well shaded. The street seating didn’t really have much counter space and had tons of flies. The food I would give. 8/10. Not a bad score but while the presentation was good the nachos could have been gooey. The taco was good but didn’t really knock my socks off. The quesadilla had to be my favorite bite of the day. Definitely would be my go too. I got the steak. The service was quick and friendly. All and all I would definitely check this place out and enjoy drinks again for sure.

Best place ever, margaritas are the best, food delicious, nice environment, the service excellent. I highly recommend 😘

The nachos were delicious and satiating!! However, the birrias (2 tacos) were extremely small and are very overpriced ($14) for the amount that they give. Very crowded and no space to be comfortable.

So this place wasn’t horrible but kind of mediocre to me based on all the hype. The guacamole for the chips and guacamole was heavily undersalted and I had to add some myself. Chips were decent and warm. My hibiscus margarita tasted like nothing (normal lime) but my bf’s cucumber was surprising refreshing I actually highly recommend that and my pineapple mango tasted like the pineapple mango smoothie from McDonald’s but my bf said his blueberry coconut had an off putting after taste. Essentially the flavors are hit or miss and in my opinion they are not that strong. I hated the auto gratuity on every check despite the fact that it’s self service. Wouldn’t return unless I’m in the area. PS if you guys want really good and really strong margaritas check out 5 Burro cafe in forest hills. Their food is also delicious.

This review is solely for the drinks since by the time I got here we had already eaten elsewhere. 12.50 for a tall margarita with fixings to make it cuter. The music could have been a bit better but the coconut margarita on the rocks was soooo good and when you mix it with the pineapple flavor it's like a pina colada. They let you mix two flavors. They put gummies and candy on your margaritas.

Only one other table occupied on a Friday night. You order at the counter and then seat yourself. They have so many margarita flavors. They have tacos, guacamole, nachos. No fish or seafood options for the tacos or to add to the nachos which was a bummer. My friend and I split the classic nachos which were delicious and perfect to split. A little spicy with the jalapeños which was perfect. Came with two salsas that were a nice addition. I had a passionfruit and coconut frozen margarita. It had coconut flakes. The flavor was sweet, tangy, and creamy from the coconut delicious. The decor was cute. The location is small and to the point. You aren't going there to have a whole night lol just grab some tacos and delicious margs and get your night started. They had a mix of music playing but that wasn't the focal point. It was low enough that I could still talk to my friend. It was great for what we needed that evening.

Love coming to this place for them MARGARITAS!!!( frozen or on the rocks) MangoPineapple is my go to always! But I have tried different flavors from their menu and WOW do they have a VARIETY of options!! Came to celebrate my birthday here! And left Extra lit! The service here is amazing they always treating us like family! Always happy and welcoming. If it's your first time going you just choose where you sit get comfy and then you go ahead and order up with the person at the register. :)

The margaritas here are amazing Great Costumer Service as well . They also are very great vibes and setting .

It was fine. Nothing else to say, really. It's nicely decorated. The best thing was the drinks. The food was ok. Nothing amazing. The guacamole was kinda flavorless. Limited menu selection. 15% service charge on all orders. It's not really a restaurant (you order at a register. If you get any drinks there's another counter you pick them up at. Someone brings food to your table) and they still ask for tips at the register.

Casual, laid back, small restaurant with great margaritas and a wide variety of flavors that are also offered in to go cups! The chicken tinga tacos and chorizo nachos were great! The beef tacos were awful! No flavor at all and mushy! Terrible music selection made it difficult to want to stay longer. Indie / rock type of music... I think.... Absolutely wish they played a variety of r&b, reggaeton, house, freestyle, Salsa ... a little of everything would make it much more appealing.

Yum! Great neighborhood spot, we popped in after a concert at the sultan room. The food was delish and the service was very fast. The guac and esquites were great, as were the carnitas and birria tacos. I got a spicy passion fruit margarita and it was so cute it came with a little gummy. Glad we found this spot

Bad nachos, tasted off like the flavor profile had never been tried. Very sad, rating must be for drinks go elsewhere

My friends and I went here on a whim because we happened to be in the area and who could go wrong with tacos right?! Semi-wrong lol. So for one, this establishment is super small; almost like a hole in the wall. Definitely not ideal for a group of four people TOPS. I was in a group of 8 and it was a bit of a struggle but we made it work. The food had hits and misses. The nachos were superb!! My friend and I shared one and added chicken (it's an extra charge for meat) and we demolished that. We also shared the chicken mole tacos. That was quite a disappointment. I'm not sure what sauce they used but it was not good at all. Most of our party ordered the same tacos and we all agreed that the taste was really off. As for the star of the show, the margaritas?! Super good! They have an array of flavors and you can pick two to build your margarita. I thought that was really cool. You also can order it frozen or on the rocks. My friends and I all got frozen and truly enjoyed it. The service was okay, nothing to really write about. They seemed really uninterested in being of service to not only us, but the few others that were there. What I did like is that when you order, you pay up front. I kind of liked getting that out of the way. They do, however charge a 15% service fee for every purchase, so that's something to be mindful of. All in all, this experience was cool. If I were in the area, I would try it again, maybe to go though.

The margaritas here do not disappoint! This is my second time here and was in the mood for one of their drinks. Today I have the frozen watermelon Margarita which was exquisite! Decided to stay while I drank it and enjoy it Service was quick and easy. Not too crowded and it was pretty early as well. Last time I came it was packed!! Music playing in the background nice mixture or a little bit of everything. I love it here

Omg this place was soooooo good. They played good music, and the drinks were strong. Service was OK but the food and drinks made up for it. I had the chicken tacos and the chicken nachos for the appetizer. I literally could have had those alone never had nachos like that before. Definitely would go back.

Found this place on a whim and Im glad I did. They have so many margarita flavors so hard to choose. So I chose the Tamarind and my daughter got same thing but spicy. The cute tamarindo strip on the glass rimmed with Tajin definition of cute and delicious. Had some kick good amount of alcohol . Now the food....I had the chicken tacos and guac and chips flavorful and I love the touch of cilantro . She had the steak nachos which was huge definitely a shareable item for sure. Steak was seasoned well and not over cooked and cheesy. Before we left my daughter ordered a Kiwi Guava margarita garnished so cute to go. Will return for sure! My only complaint is the stools with no back support can be a bit uncomfortable . And a better playlist would be good . So I took one star for that otherwise cute small place with pretty colorful decor. There is outside seating as well.

Overall rating: 4.89 Omg, like wow! I wasn't sure what to expect with the average 4.3 rating but something is wrong with people. The margaritas at $10!! Regular price. Not happy hour. I know I know, "but Olivia it's bushwick". That means absolutely nothing. There is a bar right nearby where a cocktail is $17. My favorite was a blueberry margarita. Unfortunately I couldn't capture the picture in time. I had to knock down a few points because the bathroom experience was Weird. And I wish it was a bit more spacious. For the tacos, you can only get two of the same kind. I just swapped one with my friend. I got the chorizo and I think she got chicken something. I really enjoyed both. But if I had to choose, I liked the chorizo more. Also the Guac was sooooo good. Omg! I absolutely loved it. I will be back immediately when I'm in the area.

Guac and Chips & Nachos with chicken drinks was a up. it's a definite for me to come back. service was nice. Ambiance nice as well.

Loved this place! Super tiny though so either come early or be prepared to wait. My friend and I were craving margaritas after work and we were so excited to see that they had a bunch of different flavors! Tried the passionfruit, mango, and tamarind. We also shared a plate of their bomb nachos. We had a great time! Can't wait to go back.

I don't think it's legal to not get a margarita from Calabrije. The little candies (tamarindo, peach ring, etc) are an excellent touch on an already great drink. I'll have to go back for the jalapeno. I was initially surprised by how flat (like, physically - seemingly a single layer or two) the nachos were but they were delicious, flavorful, and filling. Customer service was pleasant and service was fast. If you're in the area, especially on a late night move, you're going to want to stop in.

Whilst visiting a friend in the area en route to elsewhere, we had a sudden urge for food! My friend suggested we grab a bite here and make plans for later. He couldn't stop raving about their margaritas so we went to sample a little bit of everything. We ordered the shrimp, steak, and chicken tacos, a chorizo quesadilla and a chicken quesadillas. The shrimp tacos had fresh, large shrimp and plenty of them-- I think I counted about 6 in each taco. The chicken and steak tacos were equally stuffed. The sole tortilla struggled to remain intact with all of the filling but we ate them up and licked our fingers-- so no losses there. The quesadillas were on the smaller side so be aware if you're thinking a quesadilla will fulfill your hunger needs better. The tacos came with limes and our overall order came with a red and a green sauce which were tasty and I recommend you try! They have a cozy outdoor dining setup due to COVID and it does get packed during peak hours. The decor is nice and on-theme especially for such a small space. I definitely think you should check it out. And if you're particularly hungry there are two other eateries on this same block that look delicious! Calabrije's is the last door of the three. Dig in!!

Great place to come have a blast with the drinks. The staff is friendly and the drinks are on point. It is one of the best margarita spots I have been to. The chicken tinga tacos are elite as well!

Some of the best Margaritas you will get in Brooklyn. Friends and I have made this spot an annual group gathering when we want drinks. They have many different flavors to choose from. Also, the location is surrounded by many different vibes and activities. The only downfall is that it's tiny.

THEE best margaritas I've had. They have over a dozen flavors to choose from and best of all, you can mix and match! I got a raspberry coconut margarita and it came out larger than expected with a lovely piece of candy. The staff are all super friendly and outdoor patio is great for hanging out on a hot summer night. Def check it out.

Once I went back the margaritas tasted watered down, I had went with my friend so she decided on speaking to one of the so called owner they denied claiming its the ice melting. A big red flag trying to gas light the situation, we just left. Haven't been back since.

Came here a few years ago just for some margaritas and they were pretty great. Finally tried some food on several occasions however, this is my first review on the food. Originally, my partner and I would come for the margaritas and his favorite - shrimp tacos. However since then, shrimp tacos are NO LONGER on the menu - hence losing one star. The tamarind margarita is a go-to and the guava was my first time trying it was actually pretty well made. Perfect amount of guava/ tequila ratio. Tried the chicken nachos for the first time. As you can see it was a generous portion and more than enough for the both of us- we both agreed the only thing missing was a dollop of Guacomole. (To me, the chicken was very gamey and not seasoned well, it had that poultry taste that I wasn't fond of) We also ordered the Esquite (corn off the cob with cotija cheese, butter & I think chili powder?) this time around it was very VERY soupy. Way too much butter/ liquid. But it was still tasty and enjoyable. As far as ordering, you have to do it yourself at the bar, and then the server brings out your food. Drinks you have to get yourself. The place is usually very crowded - which is a good problem to have. Will definitely revisit on National margarita day

I enjoyed my experience here recently. My friends and I stopped in and although it's a small place, we were able to have some tables put together for 6 of us. Cons are it's a small place and they only have stools which is challenging if you're not a stick figure. However the pros outweigh those as tacos and margaritas will always be a win in my book. The tacos tasted authentic on corn tortillas garnished with cilantro and onion. I tried the carnitas and the chicken tinga and I enjoyed both. I thought I wouldn't be full enough with just 2 but then I was almost too full eating 4. They have so many flavor options for the margaritas. I'm a die-hard mango fan and so I just stuck to that but they use fresh mango juice and even included a yummy gummy candy as garnish. My friends tried other options like blood orange, hibiscus, passionfruit and all had good reviews. I also love they had a pride sticker on the door which I've never seen before but love the idea of making all people feel welcomed.

This place is incredibly overrated and overpriced. I spent $30 on 1 drink, a shared elote, and 2 (tiny) tacos that could have been better seasoned. The drinks however are so good! It tasted like candy & I would come here if I didn't plan to eat. There's a very inexpensive taco truck nearby that I would recommend instead. There also isn't a ton of seating inside. It's a bar like setting, so it's not very suitable for families.

Mehhhhhhh!!!!! The host/cashier was so welcoming! After reading up on an article on the "best margaritas in NYC" I had high expectations. They have benches outside for sitting and a few high top bar tables inside. The decor was pretty dope as well. We all decided on the jalapeño/passion fruit frozen margarita mix. The drinks were a cool 6ish/10 not bad but nothing to write home about. I also wanted a taco and got the bacon taco. Why did I do that SMH. So I love bacon but I wasn't expecting a tortilla with bacon, a piece of avocado, and mushrooms. My issue was they made no effort to make this bacon taco special. Maybe sub out that avocado slice for guacamole and maybe a sugar bacon. Honestly, I don't know but what I had WASNT IT LOL. Nothing really stood out about this place so I prolly would not be back.

The ambiance was nice. The menu was very short. Not many selections. The street corn was lacking flavor. The service was ok. There was no one welcoming anyone in. You had to go to the bar and order food and drinks. Not an issue until I saw a sign saying 15% Service Charge on all bills.

my friends and i come here pretty frequently !! staff is awesome and food and drinks are both great !!

Who can say no to tacos and Margaritas?? Not I lol.. a friend invited me for happy hour and I thought the place looked great. Upon arrival it looked cool but def smaller than expected. It was a sit wherever you find space and order at the bar. Which I am not opposed to. We arrived at about 7 and the place wasn't packed. Towards the 8/9 more people began to come. Drinks- For me this is the saving grace. It was 8 dollar margaritas all Friday night. They have so many flavors to choose from. I tried the guava and pineapple. I appreciated the garnish on the drinks. They were strong and a good size. Food- I got the carnitas taco and the chicken quesadilla. Both for me lacking flavor. Also not a fan of sour cream and there was no mention of it in the description however it was drizzled on the quesadilla. That was annoying as I had to scrap it off. All in all cool little spot. However I'm not sure how soon I will venture there just for a drink as it isnt really near. If you are in the area stop in for a margarita.

Great vibe, enjoyed the food. Should check it out. Nachos, tacos and margaritas. Really good playlist.

This is a masterful menu of frozens. I highly recommend anything mango. The drinks come with lil gummies.

The special is $2 off all margaritas and nachos right now. Didn't go for the specials but got a few tacos. They are very small, about the size of your palm but all the tacos were delicious. Four tacos came with three slices of lime, one chili sauce and one green sauce. The sauces are not overly spicy but still with a kick. Three perfect accompaniments with the tacos. The shrimp taco, chorizo taco, carnitas taco, and chicken taco were all 5/5 stars. Amazing flavor and fresh ingredients. Minus one star because they kept saying the wrong names over the speaker. The cashier took our names down and it is written on the receipts. Maybe the staff are reading and announcing the names wrong? Everyone waited a lot more time than they should have. My food was waiting for me although I was patiently sitting outside. If we did not go in to check, who knows how long the orders sat there.

Probably the best Tacos I've had since living in NYC and the drink was equally as amazing. Taco and quesadillas were made perfectly and full flavor. Drinks were a good size and strong. Fun atmosphere and great service. 4 stars cause the food is a bit pricey for the size/amount and the seating is very limited. A must go to, though, when visiting friends in Bushwick.

The Margaritas are the only good thing about the place, everything is very nice and the food is delicious! but the girl who speaks spanish thinks she is american and she doesn't like to speak spanish! she is very rude, that's what bothered me! he told my boyfriend wait in a rude way!

Come here for the drinks, they have 21 flavors of margaritas and each drink comes garnished with a cute little gummy (mango heart for mango margarita, tamarind chew for the tamarind one). Came here as a group of 4 and we got through 16 of the flavors (lol), definitely felt the hangover the next day because of how sugar-y the alcohol was. Kind of wish the bar had self-serve water so I could've been better hydrated but #noregrets. My personal favorites were the passion fruit and cucumber -- these felt less sweet than the others I tried and I'm not too into sweet drinks. The food wasn't bad, but wasn't amazing by any means so definitely focus on the bar vibe here. Shrimp quesadilla was probably the best in my opinion, because of all the cheese. The two bottles of salsa they give you are tasty to top on anything also :)

The drinks are good but this is NOT an establishment that's looking for you to stay. It's like they want you to stop grab and go. The music is not a crowd plebaser, ilike they want you to leave, which is too bad because the drinks are good but the vibe is lackluster

Service was great, atmosphere was cute, love the vibe. Though it seems more like a pub that just happens to have food, instead of an actual eating establishment. The food was a bit on the pricey side as well. Taco was 'tiny-taco' sized, quesadilla only had meat and cheese and nothing else. Food was served on plastic plates. We were still hungry when we left after ordering 2 tacos and a quesadilla for 2 of us. Would go back to try the margarita next though, probably will skip the food as it was not that memorable or particularly good.

Great small place with simple good food and drinks. Been here a few times and definitely will be coming back.

I went to the NYC location on a Saturday night. (Brooklyn location Next). First surprisingly not crowded which I totally understood right off. I saw a couple staggering away from the location. Holding each other up for balance. Which immediately answered the question. I wonder will their drinks disappoint? lol. Apparently if I drank enough, I'd be fine. Service there was excellent. The entire staff was super cool helpful and accommodating. My first order was chicken fajita tacos and a guava/mango frozen. Which I was told by staff was a great tasting popular pick. I must agree very creamy flavorful and well balanced with tequila. The other frozen combinations I tried were Passion Fruit / Lychee (Mezcal which is NOT for beginners) super strong. Pomegranate/Strawberry, and Guava/Pineapple. All the combinations are great. Its what your personal preference is. If I had to choose the Guava Mango was my favorite (will definitely be in my order rotation for the summer) Also the tacos and chicken nachos (during 2nd or 3rd round can't remember) we ordered tasted good, no complaints. They have a happy hour from 8pm - close at 11pm which gives $3 off all margaritas. Definitely worth the money and trip to the city location. This is a great affordable pregame spot or a place to end the night after a full afternoon or evening. Will be adding them to the summer rotation

Super cute & cozy spot in Brooklyn with great tacos and decor! I tried the steak tacos, guacamole (so good & shareable serving) & the steak quesadilla (super cheesy!) Although I didn't try the drinks, on the walls they have written that they have more flavors of margaritas than there are colors on the rainbow (: They have a review on the wall upon entry saying they make the best Margarita! I would love to stop by in the summer for frozen drinks as they are a personal favorite, if they're anything like the food I'll be happy

Honestly best margs I've ever had and I've been to a lottttt of mexican spots throughout the city. We went around 5ish on a Sunday and got a table no problem. I was only planning to have 1 marg but that quickly changed to 2 and then 3. Their margs are STRONG and AMAZING. I got the pineapple jalapeño, strawberry coconut, and just plain coconut. I love how they use actual coconut milk - it was just the right amount of creamy and delicious! ALSO, their tacos and nachos omg so delicious. I can't say enough about their bacon taco. Just WOW! Can't wait to come back here soon!

I was craving a frozen margarita since I was pregnant - my child is over a year old now. COVID definitely put a damper on my summer plans to drown myself in frozen margaritas every happy hour I was invited to. The silver lining with COVID was restaurants selling alcoholic beverages to go. I found Calabrije's on my Seamless app when I was searching for dinner one night and decided to order a margarita for myself and my husband. I got the strawberry margarita and he got the tamarind. We ordered some nachos to have with the margs and they were delivered quickly; devoured even quicker. The margaritas are strong, delicious, and addictive. Our only mistake was ordering 1 for each of us. Now, we know better and doublefist - since it had been so long since I have had strong alcohol, I am done after 2 - LOL. Their tacos are a little on the small side but VERY delicious. I really like their quesadilla. Love the drinks here! (but you have to order food if you order booze - its the Cuomo Tax).

I was told this is the #1 one spot with the most frozen margarita flavors you can find. Not sure about this claim, but it certainly did not disappoint. All in all, it's a really great vibe here, with wonderful + kind people working here, so I was down to support a small, local business. Between the tacos + quesadilla we got, which were both delish, the winner of the night were the drinks for sure. Price wise, it's not obscene, but you're definitely paying a little bit of a premium because the tacos are on the smaller end. These are almost 2-3 biters, and they come in around $4-$5 each. The chorizo was definitely better than the chicken. There are a bunch of other taco spots in the area that might be more worth it if you're tryna EAT. As for the strength of the drinks, even after 2-3 drinks, the average person might only feel the booze a little bit. This place is located on a pretty poppin strip in Bushwick, so it's a good hang to have a light bite + tasty drinks before heading out to another bar for your next round after.

I love this place. My fiancée and I were heading to tepache and they are allowing their workers to work in unfair conditions. But here the workers are so sweet and happy. The place is beautiful. The drinks are amazing. The food is amazing. And the workers are super nice, attentive and polite. This is a cute date spot. I would recommend it to anyone. The host was amazing by the way. Kayla is amazing and Oscar is amazing. I love this place and would only come back for them.

We rolled in here around 9:15 on a Sunday night and I'm so glad we stumbled upon here. I ordered the chorizo quesadilla which was so good! The chorizo was flavorful and the tortilla was grilled perfectly. Because of an order mix up, I got to have the carnitas taco, which did not disappoint. The carnitas were so tasty! My friend who came with me had some other tacos, including the shrimp and the chorizo tacos and had nothing but good things to say! If I end up getting to come again, I definitely want to try more of their tacos and their drink selection.

Went on a thursday note despite the pandemic and it was really cool. We pulled right up to a parking spot right out front. The place wasn't crowded altho that wont take much as the place is tiny. With that said... The bartender was awesome and social. He was very knowledgeable of the 21 different flavors of the margaritas as well as some good suggestions which we appreciated. The drink itself was super strong. Definitely a great place to go (in general) and when you've had 1 of those dayzzzzzz. The Nachos were flavorful and plentiful as I left with a doggie bag...my friend did not. Lol We will definitely make this a spot to frequent this summer grant it the city doesnt lock us down! I look forward to going back...again...and...again

When this place opened it was was very good, nice ambience, always people inside and fantastic drinks. One year it got voted best margarita by some publication- after that it went down hill. Last time I was in there on a Friday night no one else was there. I ordered a margarita and could not even drink it- everything totally changed. The margarita had no fresh ingredients (not even lime) and was sickly sweet, garnished with a gummy candy on top. What a shame, they got an awesome write up and felt they could just start to cut corners, stop caring and service garbage.

I really like this spot. It has been a go to during covid especially since I can order for delivery. I love a good margarita and the variety of options that Calabrije's has on the menu is amazing. My go to is hibiscus, but mango and passion fruit are also good too! The guac and chips along with esquite are both great sides and the carnitas and pollo taco are very flavorful.

In the neighborhood for a yelp elite event and met up with a friend who lived in the area and was the bar. This spot is one of my friends go to spot in the neighborhood and I can see why. First thing that caught my attention was the décor which I thought was pretty dope. Top that off with 21 different margarita flavors to choose from and you got a fan in me. The bartender was real chill and social and even picked one of my margaritas with a wild concoction (kudos to you bro). Good for a date spot and even better for a group setting. Not super big but enough space to group gatherings. I picked off my friends nachos and guacamole dip which I enjoyed but would like to come back and order my own dish from the menu. Best believe whenever I'm back in this area that I'll be coming back to enjoy more of their margaritas and some of their delectable looking food.

Sadly this place is inconsistent. The first time I ordered was wonder. The second time, there was a spill during transit and everything was a mess, which looked like the bag had dropped or been tossed around. The guacamole was bland, and the corn was watery. Disappointed.