Calexico

No brainer spot for casual eats. There are only a few places where almost every menu item is consistently great—dozens of times we’ve dined here, delicious every time! Plenty of seating for larger groups and great vibes/music for all kinds of outings. Such a friendly staff and warm setting! 40min drive for us, but worth the trip!

It was okay. (3 stars, just mid). We ordered an assortment of Tacos, and they were perfectly acceptable. But not amazing. Decent service, but forgot the chips we ordered.

Ana was absolutely wonderful! She served us delicious drinks with a warm smile and such great energy ✨❤️The tacos were also very tasty 😋 Highly recommend, l’ll definitely be coming back

DELICIOUS!!! EVERYTHING here is awesome! Nachos, Quesadillas, Quac and other stuff! Bathroom is super cozy.

I’m getting those three stars because I’ve eaten here before and the food was better (had decent burritos here). But today I ordered something different. To be fair, I only ate the nachos which were shared. But they were really bad. The cheese was liquid, the “sour cream“ was liquid, the chips disintegrated. It was worse than a Taco Bell, nacho Bell grande, which can be quite delicious given the right circumstances. I just don’t think there are any circumstances under which he nachos would be acceptable.

Calexico is amazing! The food is always so good. (The black bean burrito is my favorite!) The folks who work there are the nicest, kindest, and most helpful people. Their margaritas are my favorite anywhere. It's one of my go to spots in my neighborhood.

One of the best mexican dining experiences I’ve had in the city. Everything was super fresh and not over seasoned or too oily like most places around. Loved the nachos, they’re a must order. The union street salad was great too. Will come back to try more tacos and burritos for sure. Great vibe and service, and excellent prices!

I had an incredible dining experience at Calexico restaurant! The tacos were absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. The chicken and waffles were a delightful surprise, combining savory and sweet in a mouthwatering way. The restaurant's beautiful decor added to the overall ambiance, making it a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes!

I love Calexico! I come here regularly with friends and family and am never disappointed. I recommend the barbacoa quesadilla (the caramelized onions are excellent) and any of the burrito bowls. Calexico's food AND drinks are good, which I appreciate. Any of their frozen margs are wonderful. The paloma is delicious as well. The service is consistent and kind. The outdoor seating on the sidewalk is a little crowded but that's not their fault, it's just the location. Inside is lovely.

I've been to Calexico several times and am never disappointed by the food. It's dependable cali-mex, and I always leave full and satisfied! I typicall get the tostada salad (which is deceptively filling!!), and this time tried the smoked queso, which was delish! My friend got an assortment of tacos (fish, shrimp, chicken), and enjoyed all of them! Their drink menu looks delicious - an assortment of margaritas and other cocktails, all reasonably priced (less that $15). While I've only been here in the daytime, I would totally come back in the evening for some margs and chips and gossip with a girlfriend!! The restaurant is very cute and a nice place to hang with friends, family, or colleagues! The people working there have always been very kind to me.

Food is pretty good overall. I wouldn't say it's anything special, but good nonetheless. The esquite is elite and the salsas that come with the chips and salsa is really good. The tacos were decent at best. The fried chicken taco tasted like the old McDonald's snack wrap, which was cool I guess. Bartender service was subpar. Got our drinks after we finished both our apps and entree and just slammed them because we were ready to go at that point. I had forgotten we ordered them. Overall, decent place for a causal night out.

I like everything about this place. The food is creative and tasty. There are vegetarian and vegan options. The ambiance is low key and nice. The service has always been good.

Everything was fresh and flavorful. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of vegetarian options. The service was quick and the staff were kind. The restaurant is large and can accommodate larger parties well. I came with a 15+ group. I definitely recommend stopping by Calexico in Park Slope.

If you're in to tacos or thinking of trying them or just in the mood for something new, this is the place for you. The food is always hot fresh. The flavor explosion that you will experience will be out of this world. From the Baja Fish taco to the Fried chicken taco to there nachos with Barbacoa meat, you won't go wrong. Or if you having a tuff day check out there cocktails! The Paloma is one of my favorites. The ambience is especially well maintained and the service is exceptional. I'm never disappointed when I come here. The food, the flavor, the small talk with the servers and management, it feels like a home away from home. Make this place your next stop when you get the hunger bite. You won't be disappointed!

The food is amazing here. I sat at the bar on a SUNDAY and it was not crowded at all. Quesadillas are great! Service is amazing.

Stopped in for the 2 for 1 brunch happy hour... what a deal! Had the mimosa and bloody Maria both excellent and for $10 can't beat it! Service was attentive and vibes were high.

Amazing! We got vegetable enchilada and a California style burrito. To drink mango margarita and Paloma. High quality, fresh and tasty. Attentive wait staff.

The brunch here was delicious! Service was very friendly and the restaurant wasn't that crowded so we got seated quickly without a reservation.

Came in to Calexico on a Friday night with a friend from grad school. It was pretty packed out but it only took about 15 minutes for our table to be ready. While we waited we sat at the bar where the bartender took care of our drinks. I ordered the strawberry margarita and it was delicious! Super strong and delicious - just what the doctor ordered! I ordered the Baja fish taco which was super fresh, flakey and delicious! Also ordered the shrimp taco which was filled to the brim with delicious shrimp! The fried chicken taco was a pleasant surprise and really hit the spot. Overall the food, ambiance and drinks were awesome. The service was really fast and the servers were super kind. I wish I remembered our servers name but he was so kind and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place for lunch or dinner!

Me and my girls favorite spot to hit up after a stressful day of work! Love the food there always, the bowls were delicious and delectable. The fries crispy and yummy as well. They have happy hour from 4pm-6Pm I believe and it's buy one drink and get one free so that's where the tokens take place! The service was fine. The ambiance is definitely there cause everyone's indulging in great food and drinks.

Friendly service, fun interior decor, pretty good food. Inside is prettier than expected, with a modern and fun vibe. My roommate recommended the brussel sprouts and they were quite good - make sure you get the crushed nuts in the center on every bite. I didn't notice them until we were almost done and they were game changing. My vegetable enchiladas were good - the filling was light and crunchy and made the meal delicious without feeling too heavy. My roommate loves their fish tacos (in fact, we came here specifically because she was craving them). Skip the lemonade - it was all sugar and no tart. The food was overall pretty good, but there are so many Mexican restaurants on 5th and I don't know if this particularly stood out compared to the others - similar quality and about expected price. However, the interior ambiance was great and we would have been completely satisfied when we left if they only had dessert. Add churros to the menu and I'd definitely come back!

Sadly I did not get to sit outside like I wait was too long and I was hungry had t I'll B settle for inside. Which turned not to be bad. It was a nice patio light/candlelight romantic setting. Very cool, staff was friendly and inviting. Was not too crowded. Food came out quickly. Was nice n hot. Delicious to perfection. I had virgin drinks lemonade. I wanted a lemonade and finally got one. I had the chicken, avocado and bacon burrito. Was so yummy. What made it interesting was the burrito was not like any other Mexican/ Latin burrito the bread was a Roti. Which is an Indian/Caribbean type of bread you eat with your dishes. I loved it. Can't wait to go back just for that. Told all my friends about this place already.

Maybe because it's Cinco de Mayo but the food way OK at best and it took 45 minutes and I Had to mix my drink myself with a knife.

The food and atmosphere was amazing. Went during Brooklyn pride, even though though they were overwhelmed they gave really good service! They have outside seating and good drinks

The experience was corny. As soon as I walked in the host looked me up and down sizing me up, why? I dont know. The bartender threw the knife/fork roll at me, some wild disrespect. Got the gringo taco, which was the only thing I came for and a Negra modelo. I've been in lockup with better treatment than today. What the hell did I do wrong? The busboy was nice and and gringo taco was exactly what I wanted, the bartender and host can go to hell tho.

I pass this place all the time walking down 5th Ave, and have really wanted to try , but I was a little hesitant since it's a chain. I ended up going for brunch on a Saturday around 3pm. I ordered a Cali burrito and wow. It was a great sized burrito, with the perfect amount of filling. It was a little messy with the black beans but so worth it. Could have had a touch less beans but no complaints here. Very delicious, I loved it! It is a great price and I feel as though it gives more food than the super popular Mexican chains.

Fun atmosphere, fast service. I have only had the tacos here and most are very good and their passion fruit margarita is so flavorful! You can opt to any of the tacos on flour tortillas.

This location has outdoor seating and the perfect place to sit during a sunny day. The chips and guacamole were exceptional and fresh. I also ordered the Baja Fish bowl, which was phenomenal. The mango salsa and the Mexican rice were the perfect combination to the crispy beer battered fish. Would definitely want to come again for some other items and more drinks.

Grabbed lunch from Calexico on Monday afternoon. A very hit or miss meal, but enough positives that I would return and probably dine-in. Quality: Craving a burrito I decided to order from Calexico. I started with the Guacamole And Chips, which were not my favorite. The guac was massive, but they really loaded up on lime, making every bite extremely citrusy. For my main I went with the Cali-Style Burrito. It comes with carne asada, fries, refried beans, guac, pico, cheese, and sour cream. I wish I got to it sooner, as it was lukewarm when I picked it up. I liked the refried beans in the burrito much more than I expected. However, I was not crazy about the steak, which seemed overcooked. The sauces created good flavor and it would be a burrito I ordered again, though I would likely pick a different protein. Quantity: The Guacamole is massive and easily enough for multiple people to enjoy. The Burrito was large, but only enough for one meal. Value: $13 for Guacamole And Chips. $14 for the Cali-Style Burrito. Ambiance: I visited the Calexico in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn. The space is pretty large, but has a weird setup because of the strange overlapping restaurants on the block. They had a small outdoor seating area, though it is hard to tell where it actually begins and ends. Inside they have a tiny waiting area, then the dining room and bar to the left. It has a little Mexican-style decor, but overall a pretty simple space. Crowd: Only a few people eating lunch on a weekday. It gets fairly crowded on the weekend and evenings. Service: Placed my order for pick-up online and they did not send a message when it was ready so the food likely sat around for awhile. This is more the responsibility of the third party, but it is something the restaurant should address with them. Parking: Limited street parking around the area.

I haven't gone here physically since COVID era but prior the chips would be so crisp and tasty w the guac and sauce. I find myself ordering out from here when I crave burritos. I love the Baja fish burrito - it is my go-to and it never disappoints. There is a good mix of mangoes, beans, and sauces. The fish is somehow a little crisp (if eaten fresh) with soft meat inside. The shrimp burrito/taco is ok. I like shrimp a lot but not a fan of the shrimp items here.

I'll be the first to admit - I haven't patronized this specific Calexico location since a Yelp Elite event back in 2015. I'd been to their other locations since, and it's always a great decision. My go-to is always the Baja fried fish taco, which is one of my favorite tacos in all of NYC. Seriously, give it a shot. This time around, I also got a shrimp burrito, which was massive and also delicious. And the gringo (ancho/cumin ground beef), which was great with rice. Oh, here's a pro-tip - you can buy El Yucateco hot sauces from them via delivery services! I'm a big fan of the Chile Habanero, but I just had to try the Black label. Definitely recommend that one for a milder option!

Super kind waiters, quick serving time, and some pretty solid food! It was pretty empty but that's expected for a random brunch chain lol

Hola!!!! Shame on me for not visiting Calexico before last night. My friend has eaten here countless times and gave much bragging rights. At her suggestion, we dined at Calexico enabling me to scratch it off my bucket list---but I intend to return. When we arrived, there was somewhat of a wait--think 30 minutes--or enough time to exchange a couple catch up stories. We were 2 minutes away from happy hour ending, but were able to snag it: 2 for 1 on select drinks from 4 pm-7 pm. Margaritas in order! I chose a refreshing mango which complemented my meal nicely. Once sat, the waitress, who was really helpful and attentive as far as service, took our order. We each started with a taco--I was happy to be informed that the baja fish taco could be made grilled or fried. I chose grilled and it was very delicious! The taco served as a appetizer for us since it was small. We then moved on to our main and selected one of their bowl specials. I had my eye on the grilled shrimp which included a choice of rice (brown for me), beans (black), slaw, perfectly grilled shrimp, cheese and pico di gallo. Each table had an assortment of hot sauces and I gave my bowl a spicy kick. The combined flavors of the shrimp bowl were really good and filling. My friend was equally satisfied with her bowl, but then again, this is one of her favorite spots. Now I know why. Prices also reasonable. For a fun night out that combines good food, atmosphere and service, Calexico should make it to your must try list. Thanks Cristina :)

Update: I've been back a million more times and still love this place. My new favorite has become the Baja Fish Burrito (or bowl style). The fish is flaky and tender, and perfectly fried. The mango salsa kicks it up a notch and the crack sauce makes it perfection. I was able to taste the Mango Margarita which is just as delish as classic marg. I also misspoke in my initial review. The ground beef taco is called the Gringo. It typically comes on a hard shell taco but I like to ask for their soft taco instead. Calexico still reigns supreme in my book.

Originally thought this was something else, and by the time we were inside and realized we were not in the right place, the plates that had come by kept us in our seats. The taco menu itself goes in a few different directions, so we were interested in what they decided to compose for our dining delight. We started with the fish taco, which was easily the best item had of the night. We had shared everything as we usually do on a first visit, but after my bite my wife almost didn't get this back. The crack sauce namesake may very well be the secret ingredient the way we were acting after trying it. Following that we had the fried chicken taco, a play on a chicken club that was surprisingly good as well. If I had to choose one though, I'd choose the fish taco twice the next time. The margaritas were pretty good, overly salted rims outside however. We forgot twice to ask for sugar rather than salt, as using salt heavily depends on the tequila used(should not be the go to for all). We finished with the shrimp fajita platter and the carne asada bowl. The shrimp fajita platter was underwhelming. The amount of flavor as per the previous dishes dropped dramatically, so we were a bit confused. Similar can be said of the steak bowl, as it was very basic until mixed together with crack sauce. The textures were satisfying, yet it hits like a chopped salad more than a bowl at a place where you expect Mexican food. Expected tortillas on the side that never happened, so I ordered chips instead. The sauce given with the chips was this disappointing mixture of salsa verde that should not be sweet, sour cream, super creamy guac and actually tasty salsa. I would remove all of this and serve them separately, two by request, whatever, just not all at once. Not bad Calexico, may try again soon.

I really like this restaurant. At first I was like not in the mood. But when I saw other customers food being served. I was like that looks good.

Good food came here on Cinco de mayo. A bit pricey but tasty. We had the nachos . I ordered the beet taco (vegan) very good. Had the Baja fish burrito that was so tasty. I'll be back . We sat in there street/sidewalk seating. You order at the window get a number then they bring the food to you . The margaritas were pretty on point . Small for the price . Service was good Frank helped us at the window . Dope personality.

If you want a fun and quick meal this is definitely the place to go. I love their cilantro fries and the fish burrito~~~the best burrito compared to others on their menu. The outdoor area is a fun place to sit, you can enjoy the food and people watching

It's definitely better than other Mexican dishes I've seen and they are good portions of food. I haven't had a problem with them though I do think the price is a little higher than what you would expect

Never again. Tiny soggy nachos. Dry over-cooked steak. Burrito was almost all rice. The standard of Mexican food in this area has surpassed this. I won't be patronizing this business again and I hope my review warns others against making the same mistake. I don't need and owner/ business reply, just improve please. Do better.

I came here with my boo on a random Tuesday evening. They have outdoor seating, which was nice. It is 1st come 1st serve and people (including us) just stood around waiting to snatch a seat. We ordered a $5 texate (they were out of modelo, although it was advertised on the sign outside), and strawberry frozen margaritas for drinks, and the fried chicken taco, shrimp taco and Baja dish taco. Wow! The frozen margaritas were so bomb! All of the tacos we ordered were amazing and full of amazing flavors that worked well and complimented each other. I will definitely be back to this location!

Was suppose to go to another restaurant but so happened to walk by this place and ended up giving it a try. Hostess sat right away and server great customer service. Ordered a wet burrito (chicken) adding red enchilada sauce on top and my partner got fried chicken tacos. Omg 10/10 the flavour it's there. The quality and presentation is great no complaints. Pretty big serving so left with leftovers to save. The fried chicken tacos is something I've never ever tasted before. The sauce they used never had something like it and was so delicious. Didn't taste too oily or overloaded with batter which I liked bc some places go so heavy with batter and not left with the meat. Loved everything and the drinks. First time ever going and will for sure come back. One of the best Mexican places I've had top 5 hands down

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! for my first review I chose Calexico, why? Its the best. all there food (tacos and burritos and everything else) is amazing. highly recommend coming here in any occasion.

Honestly this location disappointed me a little bit. I am a faithful Greepoint location Calexico regular, but going to the park slope location, just didn't have the same vibe. The food and everything was the same but the atmosphere and vibe wasn't the same as the greenpoint one. This seems to me a more family friendly location, great for groups, really spacious than the greenpoint one. Its pretty good but for a night out, come over to Greepoint folks :)

The food is just alright and for the price, there's not all that much of it. The staff is often rude, even when it's slow. The drinks are overpriced. There are lots of better spots nearby and I can't see making this my first choice.

Food quality is amazing each time, no matter what location (especially the salsa verde). Great margaritas as well!

Best tacos and margaritas in Brooklyn!! My boyfriend and I stumbled across this place one day and have been going Atleast 1x a week ever since! The Baja Fish taco *nacho style* is a MUST TRY paired with some chili cilantro fries and a mango margarita and you're all set! Happy hour is until 7pm for 2 for 1 drinks. Which is an amazing deal considering drinks are $12 each during non happy hour hours. You can either use your chip for the second drink that day or save it and claim your drink in your next visit. Truly love this place and look forward to our weekly Calexico trips.

1st things first Calexico is tex-mex. just have to get that out of the way so people know what to expect. The food is pretty good. I had the asada tacos and baja fish (tilapia). Both were good not great. I also had a bloodorange margarita that kinda sucked. I had it frozen and it just wasnt mixed well part of it was traditional margarita and the other part was sweet blood orange mix. I really want to give this place 4 stars simply for quality of service, but its really a 3.5 stars and because of all the competition in this genre of food I cant give 4 stars. The service really is good though. It was fast and friendly. I stopped in for a lunch meeting and it gave me what I needed with a smile.

The ambiance of Calexico was really nice. The restaurant wasn't packed; it was busier but there were empty tables and there was no wait time, which was also good. However, that's all this place can offer, and I now understand why there was no wait time. We sat at the bar for drinks and appetizers after the Brooklyn Pride Parade, and the bartender was rude and did not check on us once. We had to constantly wave him down for water and drink refills and to also place our food order. The traditional margaritas were just okay and overpriced - nothing special and they were on the smaller side. The Crispy Brussel sprouts were disgusting and not tasty - they tasted like they were soaked in vinegar and olive oil and then torched with a blow torch - they were burnt. There's a difference between being crispy and flat out burnt, but the chef must think burnt and crispy are the same. The chips and salsa were also just okay - salsa was good and spicy but the chips were stale. I will not be back. With all the amazing places to visit in Brooklyn for drinks and appetizers, I highly recommend you take your business elsewhere.

Baja fish bowl is amazing! I love the sauce and the diced mango goes so well with it. Definitely the best Baja fish in Park Slope! I just wish the portion could be a little bigger.

Love it! Great food! Friendly service! Wonderful people. Five out of five. Definitely recommend.

Went here last night with my one of my girls and had an okay time. I LOVE margaritas, sadly I was unimpressed by this establishments margaritas. I ordered a frozen mango margarita and was very dissatisfied. In my opinion it taste like a regular frozen house margarita. So I decided to try the strawberry margarita on the rocks and was disappointed with that as well. It was as if the margarita was made with tequila and grenadine with no strawberry flavor :( Moving forward, the food was VERY delicious. I had the Queso Dip as an appetizer and the Pollo Asado Bowl with was very tasty. This is a cute place to grab a bite to eat with friends. However the music was very off putting at times. On a Saturday night they were playing "Tired of Being Alone" by Al Green and another sad song that was very off-putting for it to be a Saturday night. My waiter was eh. Whenever we needed something we ended up having to get the attention of another server to get the basics like small plates for our appetizer and sour cream for my meal (which was supposed to come with it but didn't) Overall I'm giving this place 3 stars for the food and the quickness of service. Would definitely come back for the food

Came here for dinner with my husband and kid and we all enjoyed our food. The service was good, fast and friendly and definitely caters to kids because they have kids menu with crayons on hand. That's park slope for you. We ordered the chips and guacamole and it's a generous portion for $11. We also ordered the pork, steak and fried chicken tacos and it hit the spot for sure. We got the cheese quesadilla for my daughter and you get to chose fries or steamed broccoli on the side. I was going to get a cocktail and after asking our waitress, I decided to get a beer instead. I applaud her and tipped her extra for her honesty about certain cocktails not tasting great and being sent back. You don't get this often because they normally will say everything tastes great. A fun place to eat and drink especially with kids.

Nope. I don't like inconvenience. First time ordering. I ordered a carne asada burrito, paid $4 extra for guac, $1 for sour cream & $1 for jalapeños. None of which came on my burrito that completely unraveled in its entirety after one bite. Also note: I asked that the driver CALL me and NOT buzz because I have a baby sleeping and he buzzed a million times AND came back and knocked on my door asking if I had already paid when I paid over the phone. But shoutout to Dominique for actually giving the driver CLEAR instructions (thanks girl) he just didn't follow them and woke up the baby. PISSED Anyway, I called. They said they could apply a credit or send out another burrito. I opted for another burrito and then called and just requested a full refund and to send the burrito back. I was told I could keep the burrito and still get the refund and new burrito. However, now, lunch time is over and appetite is ruined. All in all, they handled it well in giving my refund but I likely won't return.

Came to their Park slope spot and had excellent service. The place was packed on a Thursday afternoon but we were seated and our orders came on time. They also had a 2for1 special on Margaritas!

Food is always good. Love the happy hour margaritas. Cheese quesadillas are to die for, especially because of the original " crack" sauce. Menu has basically been the same for years, which if you go weekly (which I was at one point) can get a little repetitive.

This restaurant has a great vibe; good music, friendly staff and of course the food is great. We got a seated very fast, it was a group of four. They have a good happy hour selection for drinks and some food items.