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Bogota Bistro

4 star rating
based on 147 reviews

Categories: Bars, Latin American  [Edit]

Neighborhood: Park Slope
141 5th Avenue
(between Butler St & Degraw St)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-3805
Open Tuesdays In December

Planning on group event, birthday or holiday party? Bogota Latin Bistro will be open every Tuesday through the month of December.

 
Nearest Transit:

Union St (M, R)

Bergen St (2, 3)

7th Ave (Q, B)

Hours:

Mon., Wed-Thu. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Sat. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Attire:
Casual
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Price Range:
$$
Good for Groups:
Yes
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
Yes
Delivery:
Yes
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good for:
Dinner
Music:
Live
Best Nights:
Mon, Wed, Thu
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Coat Check:
No

147 reviews for Bogota Bistro

Review Highlights   

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"The classic arroz con pollo is also fantastic." (in 15 reviews)
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"I love the pom palm salad with plantain crusted chicken breast." (in 4 reviews)
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"I had the traditional Colombian dish called Pollo Sudado." (in 26 reviews)
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Anne H.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
11/30/2009

Bogota is probably best described as 'pan Latino' food. They officially might tote themselves as Colombian (hence 'Bogota') but the food really runs gamut of numerous Latin American countries. The night I went, there was a Brazilian seafood stew that looked particularly tempting. I settled on a special, the chicken liver arepa (Venezuelan), which was really amazing.

The other two in my party loved their dishes--a chicken stew and ropa vieja (Cuban) respectably.

What is truly special about Bogota is that they mention which items on their menu that are gluten free. Which means that their kitchen is free of cross contamination (or at least, I hope so). Gluten free food that tastes pretty awesome makes me a happy Anne.

On to the negatives: the food lacks heat, which kinda sucks. Not sure if it's because the restaurant caters to the Slope stroller crowd. In the same vein, this is probably not the best date night restaurant either because you'll always encounter screaming children.

Bogota is definitely a good standby restaurant. Not my favorite place in the hood, but a place I would definitely return to when I want a yummy meal at a reasonable price.

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Koku K.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating
11/22/2009

It's always been on my to-go list, but unfortunately the lines are always ridiculously long, &/or it's packed. I'll just say the menu prices are pretty reasonable, and it spans a lot of Latin American cuisine, so you can do Peru, Panama, or Argentina in one night.

I had the empanada sampler, which even at just 4 was more than enough food for me; I never got around to an entree.

I also had passion fruit and lulo margaritas. No exaggeration the lulo is probably the best fruit I've ever tasted; it's citrusy & orange/tangerine-like, but different. I hope it's not ugly.

I had to knock off two stars for the door treatment. If I TELL YOU my party is seated, and I know they're inside, don't keep trying to locate the reservation holding me back like I rolled up in Bogota of all places w/dos pistolas. Get over yourselves.

I don't like the seating. It's one of those places that has you thigh to thigh with your neighbor in a reach over & grab the salt, share an app kind of way.

The waiter was nice, as were the busboys. Though I think they could be a bit speedier. Took forever to bring the tab, but a New York minute for the manager to scoop it up. Ain't that how it goes.

I dunno. The bar maybe, but I've had lesser meals w/more favorable experiences. Reservation highly recommended.

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Chira V.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
10/28/2009

Food was excellent. Wait was not.

Granted we did have a party of six.

The portions are enormous and could have easily been shared by two.

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amanda w.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
12/1/2009

Goat Cheese Empanada ..... if that isn't enough to make you go there, well, go because the service is amazing, the place is warm and inviting, the prices are reasonable and the menu is full of carnivore, gluten free and veggie head options. Oh, and make sure to order the White Sangria it was just what the doctor ordered!

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Heather M.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
11/18/2009

Perhaps the best experience I have had here was while sitting at the bar, sipping one of those frankendrinks (frozen marg with Sangria... somehow... delicious) and eating apps. The emapandas were really great, as were those little numbers with the maduros (fried sweet plaintains) and chicken. The waitstaff is also exceptionally gorgeous, as are most Colombians. Solid "grab a bite before we go out" spot.

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Colleen h.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
Updated - 11/10/2009

After I wrote this review the owner very pleasantly contacted me to let me know that, although the waiter hadn't informed me, there are ways of combining "sides" to make a full meal rather than ordering modified full meals in order to save money. I thought it was a great sign that the owners actually care about what their clients think, and while I would have appreciated the waiter letting me know about the options the first time, I appreciated the attempt to reach out. I'll be back.

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  • 3 star rating
    11/3/2009

    This review would have been more positive if the prices had been lower. Bogota does a great job of… Read more »

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Danielle M.

Nassau, NY

4 star rating
10/17/2009

Good happy hour deals--inexpensive, but not watered-down.

The food is very good.  I had a sweet potato soup that was very rich and the plantain crusted chicken, which was a bit bland, but had a very tasty sauce.  The only negative was that my boyfriend's lamb chops were overcooked.

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Yan T.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
9/30/2009

Came for an early bird dinner on Friday. This was my second time. They have amazing happy hours--some of the best in Brooklyn (check their Web page).

Attractive waitresses, delicious mojitos. The Cuban sandwich and guacamole were both well done. Ironically, the two authentic Colombian dishes I tried for dessert were mediocre and curiously tasteless, respectively. But I won't hold it against them--there's a long list of delicious standards like tres leche cake and flan.

I'll be back for more.

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Amy H.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
11/5/2009

I've only tried their arepas, which are delicious! I was used to the arepas made by Caracas, which I think I prefer, but Bogota's is closer and there is way more seating. I liked all the arepas, the chicharron is a wee bit chewy if you prefer not to have a jaw ache. I should probably branch out and try their other yummy looking entrees, so I will be back!

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Rocky S.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
9/8/2009

Been here a few times and has never disappointed. Most recently had the pork chops with cilantro mashed potatoes. The pork chops were cooked perfectly. Juicy and scrumptious. The cilantro mashed potatoes were yummy even though it didn't look very appetizing. I do love cilantro so...

Came here with a friend from Texas who told me about Santgrias. Basically a frozen Margarita with dollops of Santgria in between. Bogota doesn't have this on their menu but they mad eit for us. It was amazing and is now my favorite type of Margarita. Thanks Tana!

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Sebastian C.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
9/25/2009

Looking for a place to eat on 5th ave, when we come across Bogota, I had seen them reviewed well on Yelp before, so we decided to listen to yelp, and it didn't let us down.

I had the empanada sampler, 4 empanadas for $12. It was f'ing incredible. Seriously, really really good, handmade empanadas.

Would have gotten 5 stars for sure if the wait hadn't been so long, we waited about 45 minutes after ordering until we got our food, but to their credit, there was a sign on the table that mentioned how the empanadas were handmade and took longer to cook.

Overall, it was  a great experience, and I will be going back.

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TOM O.

Portland, OR

5 star rating
8/12/2009

"Fantastic food and atmosphere!"

Plenty of seating including a covered patio out back. A little tight, but comfortable. The place was busy but the entire wait staff was quite competent and cool under pressure. I can't remember the last time I saw an entire restaurant staff work so well together. Seriously, everyone from the busboy to the manager was hustling with a smile. I like that.

The menu has so many delicious choices. We somehow narrowed it down to a few small but sharable plates. I highly recommend trying the  Elote Asado: Grilled corn, chipotle mayo, queso blanco and lime juice. It is RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!

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Eileen Anne F.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating
7/15/2009

This place was always bustling whenever I passed by and I finally discovered why!  A latin fusion restaurant that is now dear to my Park Slopian heart.  For the happy hour Sunday, I had my first taste of aguadiente and now my teeth are white like limestone!  There was also a live guitarist, serenading diners with Latin tunes.  

The service was practically flawless and transcribed my particulars without a hitch.  To begin, the maduros continued the flawless theme with being at just the right fried, sweetness without being overdone and/or mushy!  I had ordered the Columbian fried chicken as my entree with a side of guacamole.  Forget Roy Rogers, Popeyes, Bojangles and Brother's, this is the gold standard for spiced chicken!  Even though I was a party of one, they gave me the a-ok to dine in the outdoor greenhouse. At the end of the meal, the server brought out a passion fruit rum punch for me to sip---I left Bogota a very happy chica!  I am definitely coming back for a weekday happy hour.

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Tzatziki G.

Cambridge, MA

2 star rating
8/23/2009

DRY MEAT ALERT!!!  apparently, they think that one temperature/cooking time/cooking position fits all meat.  THEY ARE WRONG.  got the half rotisserie chicken here - breast meat had every last bit of moisture cooked out of it.  also got a platter of fried pork.  the fattier pieces, like sausage and chicharron, were fine and tasty.  the other pork pieces, however, were like the chicken breast.  

girlfriend's horchata cocktail was great.  

service was SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW.  if we measured slowness and dryness on the same scale, i don't know whether the chicken/pork would come out on top or the speed of service.  both are god awful.

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Josh C.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
8/19/2009

Huge menu.
Fun (if not crazy loud) atmosphere.
Great tortilla soup and arepas.
Specials are always innovative.
Staff is incredibly nice - although sometimes seem to be overworked with the always packed tables ordering more and more mojitos!

Only minor downside... you have to pay/order chips (plantain) & salsa.

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Lindsay D.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating
7/20/2009

Pretty much heaven, as far as I'm concerned, but let's start at the top as to why:

* Atmosphere
Awesome. This place is hopping at all times but somehow everyone - staff and patrons alike - manages to keep their cool. It might have something to do with the chill ambient lighting and excited buzz of diners nearby.

*Beverages
Give me a bad mojito and I might cut you. Thankfully, that wasn't the case at Bogota, where the mojitos I tasted were the best I've had in a long time. Even the virgin mojito was delicious, and that means something when it comes from a booze hound like me. The boys at the table were also raving about their caipirinhas. Something about the delicious smokiness of the rum... whatever, I'm not a big fan of the beverage so I'm going to take their words on that one.

*Food
Oh yes, food. To start - Jerk chicken tacos. Now, some of you (all of you) might not know this about me, but I have myself a mans that loves jerked food to the point where he has been known to eat jerked chicken/pork/etc. everyday for lunch for a week straight. Can't get enough of it. So, of course, we had some jerk chicken tacos. And of course they were delicious with just the right amount of bite to them. So good. Next up was the main course.

--Garlic Rotisserie Chicken: not recommended for first dates, vampires, or anyone who likes "just a hint" of flavor. Highly recommended for: everyone else.

-- Coffee Crusted Steak: So good and so full of caffeine-y heaven. Loved loved loved it. Don't recommend it if you can't handle a cup of coffee though.

Oh Bogota, I will definitely be back. Over  and over and over again.

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Yvonne W.

New York, NY

2 star rating
8/23/2009

I had a really good bachata here (horchata with bacardi). It was served in a martini glass, which made it seem really fancy. I love horchata, and this horchata supposedly is freshly made on the premises and isn't too sweet, which is exactly how it should be and how I like it. The Bacardi complemented the rice milk really well.

Unfortunately, that was the only really good thing I had there tonight. We shared the Colombian Fritanga (combo pork platter with plaintains) and the half rotisserie chicken with a sauce, red beans and yellow rice, and fried yucca. While the beans, rice, yucca, and plaintains were really good, the meat was drier than dry! The sauces that accompanied them did not save them, either.

The service was incredibly slow. I usually take forever to finish my cocktails/drinks, yet somehow I managed to finish my drink before all our food came. Even the drinks took a long time to come, which was a little annoying.

Might come back here if I am in the neighborhood for a bachata or another cocktail at the bar, but probably won't be back here for the food, sadly.

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John K.

North Hollywood, CA

2 star rating
10/13/2009 1 photo

This place has great ambiance and a real latin flair (this will draw you in)... Too bad the food sucks balls. Don't come here; ever...

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Katie B.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
5/15/2009

Bogotarded good?

Try the Empanada sampler for $12 - delicious, especially the one stuffed with goat cheese. The arroz con pollo was great as well - simple, fresh, and flavorful at a reasonable price.
We sat in the back area - pretty nice, though the hostess sat us by the server's bus tub when we asked for a cozy spot. (my only gripe).
I believe they've got happy hour all night long Mon-Thurs - $5 mojitos and $3 beers. Our server was friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions. I will definitely be back.

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Theo B.

Queens, NY

4 star rating
11/16/2009

Had a great time on Halloween...Cool menu, great food....Place hummed with energy...Really great Sangria

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Briana M.

NY

4 star rating
4/17/2009

Any place that can get my mother this giddy (let's pretend she hasn't had several mojitos) deserves 4 stars. Any place that can get my mother giddy, serve delicious Colombian/Costa Rican food, and please my grandparents DEFINITELY deserves 4 stars. As usual, the mojitos were fabulous and STRONG, making me quite buzzed after the first. As usual, my mother lied when she said she would only have 1 as we were seated. So predictable...

We marched into Bogota, a party of nine, and were seated almost immediately. Fortunately for us they were offering the $23.00 DIne In Brooklyn prix fixe menu. This really made me happy as I knew there would be some appetizers for everyone, plus my very own appetizer and an entree. This is the kind of restaurant where you just cannot choose a single dish. Everything sounds so good. Usually I start whining and moaning because I can't get every single thing I want.

The table ordered two empanada samplers, but we only ordered the Colombian empanadas. Fried cornmeal dough around fillings of chicken and potato (I've had better in Queens. Are you surprised?), and black beans and feta. I was convinced it used to be black beans and queso blanco but they were good nonetheless.

The appetizer that came with my meal was the Patacon (!!!) con Todo, which is essentially a very large and flat tostone, topped with shredded chicken and steak, covered in shredded queso blanco, and served with guacamole and chimichurri. On this occasion it wasn't fabulous, lacking in the flavor department and was definitely difficult to cut (I think my arms are sore today). It can be a great dish so I hope it's better next time I visit.

For my main course I chose the Pollo Sudado, a Colombian chicken stew with potato and yucca, served on rice with a salad on the side. I love stewed chicken, and the texture of this dish was quite good. It was too bad my boyfriend and mother were slurping up their Ajiaco next to me. I had some serious food envy and could hardly focus on the chicken. That or I was already stuffed. It wasn't *fantastic*, but it was cooked well and was very savory. They get points for making some really fluffy rice.

Everyone else at our table loved their food. My grandfather adored the Pernil, my father loved the salmon, my aunt (and I!) loved her coconut shrimp. And judging by the way my grandmother (who wasn't hungry...) was picking up everything she could from our plates, she enjoyed it too.

The only real minus was the noise. It definitely was not ideal for a family gathering. I'd rather come here with friends that can handle the noise than watch my grandfather hear the word "rosy" and repeat Rosie O'Donnell's name several times.

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Maya T.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating
7/27/2009

Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in all of park slope. When my boyfriend and I are hungry, and don't want to mess around on chancing anything, we come here. The food is always phenomenal and the service is indeed impeccable.

My favorite appetizer is the black bean dip (never seems like enough :) and my favorite entree is the BBQ Chicken. To.Die.For.

They make a decent Caipirinha and Mojito and have a nice selection of Spanish beers.

Last time there, I had the Rotisserie Chicken (accidental slip up by the waitress) but it was still so delicious.  The Gallo Pinto (a mix of white rice with beans) was so good my tongue did a happy dance.

The churros with the chocolate and caramel dip are a nice way to end a good meal at Bogota. Definitely one of my favorite places and I will keep coming back for more.

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annelise g.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
5/18/2009

two words: tortilla soup.
to die forrrr. SO GOOD. I come here just for the tortilla soup.
The prices seem inexpensive, but if you order a few things it easily adds up.
Their happy hour is also amazing.

no but seriously,have the tortilla soup. it will change you.

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Nick M.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating
9/2/2009

Wait, what?  I've never writing a review about Bogota?  Seriously?  I haven't gone on at length about the amazing food?  About my love for the joint?  (Have I mentioned the amazing food?)  That it's a great destination for both brunch and dinner?  About how I've never had a bad meal here, either dine-in or takeout, and that trust me, based on the amount we eat/order from here, there's been plenty of opportunity?  Really?  Huh. I'll take your word for it, but frankly, I don't believe you. Regardless, have I mentioned that you should eat at Bogota?

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Mackenzie K.

Brooklyn, NY

1 star rating
5/8/2009

Absolutely disgusting.

I ordered the Arroz Con Pollo which is their house special. The rice was complete and absolute mush, absolutely overcooked and dry, mixed in with a little bit of shredded chicken and lacking any flavor. It tasted worse than a box of instant rice. The plantains were over-fried, and the black beans were nothing admirable. The whole dish was disgusting.

My girlfriend ordered the garlic shrimp with coconut rice. This was a very sad looking 7 pieces of tiny 41/50 frozen shrimp thawed out and covered with minced garlic. This was far from sauteed as the shrimp itself had absolutely no flavor once the mounds of garlic were brushed off of it.

When we spoke to the manager, he was completely aggressive saying that the food was authentic and that's exactly how gourmet Columbian food tastes. Mush and frozen low grade, unflavored shrimp is not gourmet in any country. Arroz con pollo is not mush.. for a manager to defend his mush rice and state it as authentic cuisine is sad.

After sending the dishes back, 2 bites in we left.

I do not recommend this for any type of authentic cuisine or service (it's incredibly slow).. and the interior is beyond tacky and obnoxious.

Why this place is so loved by yelpers is beyond me - there's better Columbian food to be had out there, this is not it.

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Dan H.

Saint Johnsbury, VT

5 star rating
6/22/2009

Okay, this place really doesn't deserve five stars, but because it served me what is probably the best appetizer that I've ever had, I have to be a little generous.

There were really only two drawbacks that we experienced with our dinner at Bogota.  First of all the "patio" hardly fits the parameters.  It's actually a tarped-in annex with no air-flow from outside.  I guess I just expect Al Fresco when I think patio.  Second of all, the waiter sat SOOOO close to the next table that we may as well have been sitting in their laps.  The new couple was clearly not happy about a yoga-addicted spiritual acupuncturist (EJ) and a loudmouth bon vivant (me) being added as an impromptu double-date.

Anyway, back to the hall-of-fame appetizer.  The platanos rellenos were "kill me now, it's not gonna get better than this" good.  The dish featured succulent shredded chicken with chipotle and sour cream wrapped in a flattened plantain cigar.  The sweet/savory combo was a k.o. to my tastebuds.  Awesome.

Also of note were the $5 mojitos (all-night happy hour on M/W/TH) and the skirt steak chimichurry which was both more tender and more delicately spiced than either of us anticipated.  Can't wait to go back!

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Cristina S.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
6/12/2009

This is a great little place in Park Slope.

I can only speak for the food and drinks I had, which were great. I had the traditional Colombian dish called Pollo Sudado. For $16, it was well worth it. The portion of food could have fed 2 people. My drink (Brazilian Sangria) also did not disappoint.

I definitely recommend checking out this place at least once. The prices are reasonable, but not cheap, so make it a night out!

Also, the staff is really friendly.

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pete r.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
8/17/2009

If you like Latin food, this is some of the best I have had in NYC. It is a Colombian restaurant but it has all the great Latin specialties. My favorite dishes are the Fried Pork Plate for appetizers and the Colombian Plate for Dinner! Which consists of Steak, Fried Pork, Plantains, Avocados, Rice and Beans. The Empanada Platter is great Baked and Fried. Really I have never had a bad dish here. The drinks are great as well. I love this place!

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Erik A.

Chicago, IL

5 star rating
9/22/2009

Best Latino restaurant in Brooklyn. I went with my 2 Colombian girls and they loved it. The sangria is nothing less than glorious. Service is a little slow, but relax dude... what's your damn rush?

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Marisa S.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
5/21/2009

Get the Pernil. Seriously. Go. Now.

I feel like there are a lot of options on this menu. A mixed group of vegetarians and die-hard carnivores could happily dine here. I LOVE how many side dishes there are. I like a lot of veggies on the side, so it's PERFECT.

The staff is enthusiastic, very attentive, and the food comes out pretty quickly.

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Marcus V.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating
4/9/2009

I patronized this bistro with my sister and fiancée, making it our first time here. My fiancée and I had wanted to try this place for awhile...even tried one night a few months back, but the wait at the time was over 40 minutes and we were famished. Overall, it has a casual and relaxed, yet upbeat and colorful atmosphere (definitely very influentially Latin), though the enclosed outdoor patio area in the far back can get really congested and tight.

For an appetizer, I tried the platanos rellenos with bacalao (fish) and red pepper sauce. It had nice flavor, and the plantains were prepared nicely, yet I think without the sauce it would've been a bit uneventful.

For my entrée, I had the trucha frita (fried brook trout with rice). When I saw it on the menu, I simply had to try it, considering how long it had been since I had any kind of trout, which is my favorite freshwater fish.  I felt it had been fried too long, resulting in it being too dry, though it had nice flavor. The coconut rice (which was actually quite dark) was a non-spectacular, globular, sticky mesh of gooey starch with flavor dominated too much by the raisins. I took one bite, but my palette couldn't get past it.

For dessert, I immediately went with the flan de coco (Brazilian coconut flan). To my surprise, I thought it was a little too thick (Brazilian style, I discovered) for my taste when it comes to flan, which I typically love. I really enjoy flan that melts with bursting caramel flavor, which I didn't get from this. It was still plenty sweet and rich (and I devoured it all up, despite being full). It just wasn't what I'm used to in regard to the texture of the custard. I guess I prefer Spanish and Mexican style flan better, which definitely has a smoother consistency. My fiancee tried the Acai sorbet with bananas and granola, which tasted homemade and pretty tasty.

I will certainly try this restaurant again at some point, though next time I think I prefer to be seated somewhere in the main dining area.

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Asprey J.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
9/5/2009

the first time we came here it sucked because i guess i didn't like the seating arrangement. we sat out back and it was an awkward set up because the place was jammed. today we came for brunch with friends and had better seats, but cramped. and it wasn't even busy in there. i'm just going to accept that the seating is awkward and a little lousy. if you're not squeezing in through tables to get inside a booth, you're sitting on a bench with no back. gah...that sucks.

and it's the only thing that sucks, really. it's an otherwise nice looking place with a convenient little sit down area up front for people waiting on their tables. however, there's little maneuvering space between people waiting in line and the hostess area and the sit down area. there should be a sign outside - "Feng Shui Is For Suckers."

there's a full bar right there too just in case all that claustrophobia drives you to heavy drinking.

i had the mexican breakfast, which was manageable and tasty. i had some of girlie's fish cakes and they were great, smothered in hot sauce or not. we wanted to try the cafe con leche but i was already high as hell off gorilla coffee from down the street. those red eye's will have you climbing the walls, son.

when i somehow slithered my way out of the booth where my left arm was all jacked up by a wall plant filled with algae, i found the small bathroom. it was a little warm in there, but since my phone died and i couldn't play any games, i didn't spend much time in there anyway

it's a cool place i guess. look out for the bosomy waitress who leans over a lot in the super low-cut top. the woman has no modesty.

okay bye.

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Miranda S.

Brooklyn, NY

3 star rating
5/26/2009

Grabbed a late lunch here for the time and the place seems pretty solid.

The cafe con leche was super-good, the arroz con pollo was flavorful (if slightly dry), the fried plantains were awesome, the cuban sandwich pretty darn passable, and so on.

We'll definitely go back - its got reasonable prices and reasonable food.

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Danny O.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
3/7/2009

Definitely go with the empanadas -
I tried the guava and chicken which my friends ordered, and sorely regretted my (extremely small) chicken quesadilla decision.  What can I say, I couldn't resist friend plantains IN a quesadilla.  
It's practically unheard of.  
So crazy it just. Might. Work.

Mango margarita was delicious, despite the fact that I ordered passion fruit...

This isn't the place for a quiet, relaxed dinner.  We were surrounded by screaming children and cumbersome strollers.  I don't really know why anyone would dub this a "date restaurant" (cough R.M.) - perhaps excluding the 25 year old recent divorcee with child.

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rellie b.

Brooklyn, NY

2 star rating
6/7/2009

I used to really like Bogota, but have recently changed my mind.  As a vegetarian, the salad and vegetarian menus seems really great.  However,  having been there multiple times and trying various items on these menus, I consistently feel extremely unsatisfied with my food.  For example, when I was there last night, I ordered the Pom Palm salad.  The salad I was served was quite pitiful, considering the nine dollar price tag.  It was small and boring and when I order a salad for that amount of money, I expect a decent size salad that appears appetizing.   It is also especially frustrating that whenever I've been to Bogota with non-vegetarians, they always get a ton of food.  My veggie entrees are never quite as plentiful as the entrees eaten by my meat eating friends.

I will say that the atmosphere and service at Bogota is what makes being there pleasurable.  It's a fun place to dine and the servers are friendly and helpful.  Our glasses also never ran low on water.  I suppose that counts for something.

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Ken S.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating
9/8/2009

Best Latin food in Brooklyn, definately coming back.

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Jill C.

New York, NY

5 star rating
1/1/2009

This is one of my favorite restaurants - period. Tortilla soup with an empanadilla (beef or bean or look for a special, they're all good!) is my staple, sometimes I'll have a corn arepa to mix things up.

The service is always awesome, the food has never missed the mark and I've taken family and friends here, all of whom have also enjoyed it throughly.

Also, they have 3 nights a week with 3 dollar happy hour beers.

run don't walk.

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Phillip L.

Brooklyn, NY

5 star rating
12/11/2008

Geez, how have I gone this long without a glowing review of Bogota?  It has definitely become my go-to place for drinks and apps at the bar when I'm feeling down or just in the mood for amazing mojitos.

Yes, Bogota has the best mojito in NYC.  I've tried many and Bogota always comes out on top!  I suggest getting the fried calamari which is always so tender and served with a great dipping sauce.  Chips/Guac and the chicken quesadilla are also awesome.  I actually enjoy the apps much more than the entrees here, so we now just get a few appetizers to share at the bar and use the money we saved on more drinks!

Great festive atmosphere and a fun place to bring friends!

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lillie m.

New York, NY

5 star rating
2/2/2009

Empanada sampler: choice of 4 empanadas for $12!

The goat cheese and the guava empanadas were my favorite. My least favorite was the bacalao, but I think that's more an issue I have with salt cod.

Thanks to the friendly bartender who suggested I get the sampler of 4 rather than paying more for the 3 empanadas I was trying to order.

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adam y.

Brooklyn, NY

4 star rating
1/7/2009

Admittedly I've only eaten a full meal here once, and it was pretty delicious but this was only about an hour after I had finished four 64 ounce beers at Farrells.....

But I get drinks here regularly. The first time I strolled in for something to snack on and they only had room at the bar, after that I actually prefer to sit there.

Happy Hour is amazing, 3 dollar beers, 5 dollar caipirinhas. Although the house cachaca is good, its definitely worth it to upgrade to Leblon for at least the first drink. The drinks are consistent and amazing, I have tried caipirinhas at tons of places across the city and this is the best one, except for maybe Temple Bar, but that one was $16 not the $8 they charge at Bogota.

Usually when I sit at the bar, I'll just get chips or a quesadilla with mushrooms and goat cheese....which is delicious.

This place is definitely worth checking out, especially for happy hour, but please request a table, I really like to sit at the bar.

Oh and on Monday they do half price bottles of wine....how can you beat that.

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