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Bogota Latin Bistro
Category: Restaurants Latin American Latin American [Edit]
141 5th Ave(between Lincoln Pl & St. John's Pl)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Neighborhood: Park Slope
(718) 230-3805
- Nearest Transit:
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Union St (D, N, R)
Bergen St (2, 3, 4)
7 Av (B, Q)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 12 pm - 11 pm
Fri 12 pm - 1 am
Sat 11 am - 1 am
Sun 11 am - 11 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
479 reviews for Bogota Latin Bistro
Review Highlights
"Colombian style Arroz con Pollo was perfect."
(in 46 reviews)
"I had catfish tacos & cilantro mashed potatoes."
(in 19 reviews)
"Their Aji sauce really is good on everything."
(in 17 reviews)
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479 reviews in English
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Review from Hilary S.
Brooklyn, NY
2/6/2012
I have two favorite dishes: The plantain encrusted chicken and the catfish tacos. Both are absolutely amazing and you must try them.
My friends and I go to Bogota regularly and have never been disappointed! -
Review from Tia D.
Queens, NY
2/5/2012
The food here is soooo good and the workers there are super nice and pleasant.
I enjoy the mojitos, guacamole and chips, plantain chips, ceviche, pom palm salad, crab cakes, tres leches, banana cake...omg I could go on...*salivating
Great place for brunch or dinner. Dress casual! -
Review from Alicia G.
Brooklyn, NY
1/29/2012 Seated via OpenTable
I love Bogota!!! I always seem to leave here in pain though because I eat waaaay too much.
For brunch, I come for the plantain stuffed french toast and the agua panela. It really fills me up and both are very affordable.
I would also recommend any of the empanadas....mmm, my mouth is drooling just thinking about them!!! I would recommend rsvping, as you don't know what the crowd will be like on any given day, and I have seen it empty to almost capacity by the time I was done with my meal.
It's a great place for really greatly prepared food and amazing servers...shout out to Tara and Arnulfo!!! -
Review from Claire V.
1/27/2012
We wanted to have a semi-celebratory meal before an event at BAM. Mission: to eat something delicious without breaking the bank, and in a timely fashion. We decided on Bogota due to the authentic-looking menu and variety of options, from combining a selection of appetizers to savoring a house specialty. The happy-hour beers for $3 also helped.
Once we arrived, I realized I'd been here before, for a friend's rehearsal dinner that was super tasty. So I knew we were in for a treat, starting with the generous (free) bag of plantain chips, dipped in the chipotle mayo on the table. I went for the xim xim (seafood stew), hubs got a sampler of empanadas, our friends happily ordered the veggie plate and quinoa cakes. We had to rush to make our event, but the staff was cool with bringing the check with the food and keeping our water filled and checking to see that all was well. I slurped my perfectly spicy broth, redolent with squid, fish, shrimp, peppers and tomato. I barely did justice to the huge side of nicely sauteed kale, and the rice side was good in the stew. We all wished for more time to savor, and pledged to come back and due justice to the grand flavors and relaxed setting. -
Review from Megan S.
Brooklyn, NY
1/28/2012
Who knew that Bogota had so much gluten-free food? With 80% of their menu labeled gluten free- including a selection of empanadas, I was excited about this place before food has hit my mouth. My table of three shared an empanada sampler (the gluten free steak was delicious but my dinner partners especially enjoyed the guava and goat cheese ones - which are not GF), fried yuca, and the chorizo appetizer. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced!
With their great happy hour deals all week long, I'm sure to be back! -
Review from Adam G.
Brooklyn, NY
Very good for what it is. Be pre paired to wait. Get the pork.
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Review from Carmen C.
Brooklyn, NY
1/24/2012
Great service and very helpful and approachable staff. We were there for a birthday party with 8 but ended up with 9 people. They were able to make more than enough space for everyone!
Ordered the mussels, empanadas sampler, and guac and chips for apps to share! Delicious! The gratis plantain chips were great. We wanted more and at $2, we couldn't resist.
Everyone seemed happy with their entrees, drinks were great, and we all shared the tres leche for dessert with the birthday boy.
Overall, a lot of food, good service, and interesting decor made for a fantastic dinner. The bill was about $275 for 9 people with drinks, apps, and dessert. Quite a deal. -
Review from Mike H.
Brooklyn, NY
2/8/2012
place has great food, but there service imo is not great. i placed an order on the phone for delivery. i first placed an order for appetizer's i specified WHICH appetizer i wanted. 45min later 2 sandwiches an NO appetizer. i called up explained it to person A, to then get transfered and explain it all over AGAIN to person B. Person B says it was never charged which i didnt argue BUT you screwed up the order NOT my problem. iMO to show good will, maybe try offering to send them for HALF THE PRICE. To top it off no utensil's, yes a salad came with it but seriously? i even said what kind of establishment i was in. MAke sure you ask them to repeat your order
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Review from Christina S.
Staten Island, NY
1/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
My husband and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night. The ambiance was cool, but seating was tight. We were seated out in the back area, which seems to be a "garden" area. Beautiful lighting and exposed brick. The brought us out complimentary plantain chips, with an awesome spicy salsa. Also, for checking in on Yelp, we got a free plate of potatos with a spicy mayo. Yum!
The grilled porckchops and rice and beans were kind of bland. What was the saving grace....the sauce that came with! It was very tasty. My chicharoni (sp) were forgotten, but I am glad I asked for them again, because it was good. My husband got the flank steak with rice and beans, plantains. The ahi sauce was awesome! The sweet plantains were really good too. We would definitely go back. -
Review from Thomas Z.
12/26/2011
I love this place.
It's dark, often loud & crowded to the point of inducing claustrophobia...Which is why the house covered up the garden in the back with a permanent clear fiberglass shell. Christmas lights & candles are strung for lighting; both the more manageable volume & the more intimate setting make it better for smaller crowds & couples that want to escape the "party dinner" thing.
I used to drink a lot of beer. I discovered Negra Modelo, Xingu & Brahma here. Beers are $3 at happy hour, which takes over the majority of the Week in Bogota. Otherwise they're $5, which is still about the average you'll pay citywide for a friggin 12oz draft of Americana. Hell, $3 will only get you a draft of bargain asswater in outerboroughs dumps
Coctails are strong & cheap. Caipiroscas are actually really good, but that's the only coctail I've ever ordered here. I can't drink Cachaça ever again. Long story involving a Liter bottle of Pitu...
I do not drink cocktails anymore, I'm sorry. Somerset Maugham once called them a "vile thing" - I just learned the hard way. I don't really drink at all anymore though. But I Digress.
Entrees are large & come with any number of excellent sides. My younger (older) sister actually gets the vegetarian plate - just a choice of side dishes served with rice & beans - every time she comes here.
The arroz con pollo is hearty, cheap & delicious, but comes with black beans. The roasted chicken is always a conservative but solid choice, & I'd get it with their porky delicious red beans, yellow rice & Maduros :)
If you like beef, try the ropa vieja - shredded Cuban style skirt steak stewed for hours with wine, capers, onions, peppers & spices.
Or if you're prepared to hotbox the sh*t out of the whip on the way (whilst someone else is driving of course!) - the Bandeja Paisa is the Bomb.
Get ready. Also known as Bandeja Montañera, this is the national dish of Colombia, & means Mountain or Country Platter. on one end of the platter is the base heap of rice. A grilled skirt steak, chicharrones (deep fried pork fatback), a fried egg, Maduros & an Arepa line the plate the rest of the way down, & a big 'ol bowl of beans comes on the side.
While you might need to hibernate for a day or two (the chicharrones alone will cause rapid-onset Itis) - this platter will be worth it. Just do yourself a favor & don't drink more than a beer with that much fat. A few shots or maybe a stiff neat scotch beforehand will do wonders, however.
For appetizers I personally typically stick to a plate of empenadas served with green crack (aji sauce) but I have a friend who still talks about the taco soup a full two years after he had it
All in all, whether you're coming for food or for drinks, It's one of the few places restos around where one can bring groups bordering on obnoxious (in both size & demeanor, whether or not that's to blame on the price of the booze is up for debate) - enjoy a great meal at reasonable prices and get hammered all night for less than you'd pay in any Hipster bar in the city. I've been coming here for almost a decade on and off & never had any problems. -
Review from Amy A.
12/12/2011
I am slightly biased to this restaurant, as its near work, but it really is worthwhile.
I've been several times and Bogota Latin Bistro has never failed me -- for food, drinks and service. For starters, Bogota Latin Bistro has an amazing happy hour. (Monday to Wednesday happy hour lasts until 11pm, Thurs and Friday to 6pm and Weekends to 5pm) I highly recommend the sangrita (a margarita married to a sangria). So delish! The price is fantastic so you can indulge in one... or three... and it doesn't hurt your wallet like most places might. As for meals, don't let the prices intimidate you, as portions are gigantic!! Without fail, I have always had leftovers for work lunches. The Empanada Sampler and Arepas are great. The Quesadillas are just ok. The Platanos Rellenos are very unique and I recommend you try this one. The Pernil Main Course is good but nothing exceptional. My favorite, despite its simplicity, is the Rotisserie Chicken.
The kitchy Latin decor is fun and the restaurant is welcoming... the staff does an excellent job and adding to the ambiance as they are all chatty, friendly and will assist in any way possible. I hope you enjoy this place as much as I do. Feliz comiendo!Listed in: Recommendations without…
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Review from Vanessa K.
Brooklyn, NY
1/12/2012
My Finance really likes this place so we had brunch here. It's a cute little place in Park Slope. The set up of the place is cool, but the bar area is a little cramped considering that all the traffic squeezes by the bar to get to the dining area.
Anywho they have a lot of different flavors of mojitos (mango, pomegrantae). I didn't have one but everybody else did and they LOVED them. So if you go, get a mojito! I had the Colombian Chorizo sausage (you only get 1...womp) and french toast flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. (traditional french toast). I asked the waitress to make sure it wasn't soggy and I was very happy because it as made just the way I like it and the chorizo sausage was good too.
I like more of a traditional brunch with pancakes, waffles, omelettes, and eggs benedict and they don't have those options so I probably won't go back for brunch, maybe dinner though. I knew they served Latin food so I'm not complaining...I'm just sayin..
It's a cute spot. If you're around Park Slope and like Latin food consider checking it out. -
Review from Vivian H.
11/30/2011
After seeing the Talent Show over at Littlefield, we were famished. First, we wanted to try Littleneck but the place stopped serving food at 10pm. Then we tried Zuzu Ramen and they also were closed. I mean really? Who in the world closes by 10pm for dinner? I guess they aren't night owls like the rest of us...
We walk a block up to 5th Avenue and luckily, Bogota was still open and serving food and having a happy hour until 11pm! Score! Best things come to those who wait.
Our waiter was absolutely wonderful and cute. I wasn't of his persuasion, but thats A-OK, he was attentive and helpful. He pointed us to yummy things on the menu and also mentioned an item not on the menu. My friend got the "patacones," which is crispy layer of plaintain topped with shrimp in garlic sauce and hearts of palm. It was an excellent dish. Do ask the waitstaff about items not on the menu!
I had the shrimp ceviche ($10), with a bacalao empanada ($6) and a side of sauteed kale. The ceviche was good with generous serving of shrimp. The empanada wasn't fried but baked and the salted cod was delicious!
One friend had the tortilla soup and another friend had catfish taco. They both said the food was extremely tasty and filling!
For the holidays, they have a X-mas tree up and also an electric train running underneath. They also have some amazing Columbian artwork with pictures of "gordas" everywhere. The ambience is always festive and Latin!
A great place to unwind after a show and to drink some good margaritas for cheap!!
Voy a regresar pronto para agozar mas!! -
Review from Jason G.
1/20/2012
Came here as this was the only place open in Park Slope after 10pm. They handed me the late night menu, and I ordered the plantain crusted chicken breast. They successfully complied with my no cilantro request, which says a lot in my book. After a fairly long wait, they handed me one ugly chicken breast. It looked like what I would make if I was trying to cook a piece of chicken in an understocked kitchen while starving. Also, I don't think I saw a single plantain on my plate. It seemed bread encrusted, if anything. The red beans with pork was nice, kind of like baked beans with pork but a little more Latin. The mango bbq sauce was just bbq sauce with a bit of mango flavor, but it wasn't too sweet and that made me happy. The mulled wine was a nice touch. I love it when places have a good hot alcoholic drink selection.
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Review from Vanessa T.
Brooklyn, NY
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
+1 for the quirky and fun decor (I especially liked the train set)
+1 for the attentive waiters and busboys
+1 for the unique and extensive menu
+1 for the Daisy's Eggs, Coconut French Toast, Tortilla Soup
+1 for the food coma that quickly set in... *yawn*
5 happy customers that said they'd be back -
Review from Monica D.
12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went for the first time with a friend who has visited before so I let them lead the way. They suggested the coconut mojito but since I am not a fan of mint I decided to go with the CAIPIRINHA . A Brazilian cocktail of cachaca (sugarcane rum), sugar, lime. Boy was it good and strong! I tasted friend's mojito and it was very delicious though still too much mint for my taste.
While waiting for our food, we were brought a small brown bag of thick cut plantain chips with a green dipping sauce. They were addictive, crunchy and not overly salted. We did a tasting of all different apps and small plates. Started off with the Patacon Con Todo (shredded skirt steak & chicken, queso blanco, guacamole, green aji sauce) and went onto an empanada of goat cheese & queso blanco w/ chipotle tomato sauce, 2 arepas one with chunky avocado salad and one with a fried egg and Columbian chorizo. Everything was really good and perfect size for sharing.
The atmosphere is fantastic, very festive and lively. They have great Happy Hr specials but I didn't make it in time for those. This is a great place for friends to hang on a casual night or if you're looking for a fun date night. The tables are very close to each other though. Would def come back! -
Review from Rob K.
11/23/2011
Let's get to the point. Happy hour is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: All day
Thursday, Friday: 12 - 6 PM
Saturday, Sunday: 11 - 5 PM
Classic mojitos, caipirinhas, pina coladas, margaritas, and sangria are $5.
Add fruit for an additional $1. Sangritas are $6.00.
An assortment of tasty Latin beers are only $3 bucks.
Happy hour is throughout the entire restaurant. It's not limited to the bar. Score!
Bogota is desirable for a steamy, romantic date night. Also, comfortable to enjoy a meal alone and chat with a friendly bartender while getting blasted in the eye with mojito juices.
Bogota is perfect if you can't decide whether to eat inside, outside, at the bar, or at a winding holding cell right before the bar.
For me, the food goes above and beyond the other Latin choices in the hood. The menu is massive, and it's not the same tired options at other local venues. The plantain crusted chicken and the arroz con pollo kill it every time. Why? Because they taste like heaven.
The owners are proud of their establishment and they remind me by e-mail all the time. I get it, your place is sick. Don't just tell me about these recent awards, or have me write tag lines and check-in, in order to reap cool benefits. Just say, "Hey man, you look like you could use a free empanada on the house." Either way, I'll be there. -
Review from Katie S.
Brooklyn, NY
1/13/2012
i give you 100 stars!
love love love you.
its the only place that makes me feel like im on a "date" again.
ambiance with candles, the wall colors,non intrusive staff. I know everybody by name, thats how accomodating they are.
They try to accomodate you if lets say, you get a corner thats noisy or you want that other cute table they saw you eyeing.It gets super busy upfront obviously , b/c its awesome so just reserve or call up.
The wall decals are all authentic which tell a story.
bathrooms are superclean. im a total germaphobe. I had the biggest smile when i heard the hosts lysol wipe all the menus nightly!!
bartenders dont touch any fruit with bare hands . They wear gloves. makes me feel safe.
happy hour nights are worth it. sangria is great @$5. The sangrita if you want a lil mix of both sangria and frozen margarita.
he food is delish. try the meat empanada. tortilla soup. If your hungry or curious. try the bandeja paisa. The steak is so tender and juicy , rice,an egg, arepa, avocado wedge and a chicharon(pork rind) yum
The tres leches cake is sooooo moist its crazy. I dont have a sweeet sweet tooth and this cake isnt extremely sugary either. Its just right with a cup of cafe con leche.
I recommend to everyone for a date, birthday, whatever. They even have a back section (backyard garden theme thats really "inside" )for more tables or private events.
look out for the 5th avenue festival in May !
enjoy!!! -
Review from S K.
NJ
1/25/2012
I love this place. I've been here for brunch and dinner a few times, and I always order out from here. Every time the food has been delicious and the wait staff is very attentive. I'm a big fan of the lamb chop special, but my go-to meal is the sweet arepa with Mexican chorizo -- so delicious! My one (tiny) complaint is that they reduced the amount of guacamole you get when you order the appetizer, it's barely enough for 2 people!
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Review from Richard H.
South River, NJ
12/17/2011 Seated via OpenTable
This is my favorite place for hispanic food! Their meat dishes come full with the sides of rice, beans, and plantains. You really can't go wrong with any dish you chose from depending on your taste.
Their mojitos are made very well. Raspberry mojito is my choice! -
Review from Scott D.
Brooklyn, NY
1/15/2012
I lived in Tucson for a while and learned to love Hispanic food. This place kept my love for it going. A lot of delicious meals to choose from and great drinks to go with them.
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Review from Nai S.
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've walked past this place many times and a few weeks ago I decided to stop in to have dinner with a friend. The food was pretty good and the crowd was very casual yet energetic. Nice mix of couples and families enjoying themselves and it gets crowded sometimes so plan ahead. There are many options on the menu and I plan to come back and try something different very soon...maybe tonight since its warmer out :). This is just one of those places where you can't go wrong. Give it a try because the food is very good just don't expect to be blown away...
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Review from Jordan C.
Brooklyn, NY
1/15/2012
I met my friend there and he was waiting for me at the bar. The bartender was uber nice. I was a good ambiance, not too loud. We were then seated and given menus. I asked the waitress for her suggestions and she told me the snapper fish was good, so I had that and it was seasoned well, but a little fishy. Over all the food was really good and the waitress was really nice and attentive. I would go back.
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Review from Travis M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/15/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Fun atmosphere. Always packed. Great Latin American cuisine. Go for it!
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Review from Adelaide S.
Brooklyn, NY
12/26/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I don't usually post my reviews on Facebook but this is going on my page because it was one of the best meals I've ever had at a restaurant. First of all, happy hour goes until 11pm M/T/W, so the mojitos were $5. I had a coconut, which reminded me of the lime and the coconut song from Reservoir Dogs, and a strawberry - both were delicious and strong. For appetizers, we had a dip sampler, coconut shrimp with some sort of fruity dipping sauce, and miniature fried potatoes that were creamy inside and well salted - free with a Yelp check in. I had catfish tacos with rice, beans, and sweet plantains, and we split coconut flan for desert. Everyone cleaned their plates and could not stop talking about how good everything was. I think I've redeemed myself with this pick - I've made some unpopular choices over the years, but this completely makes up for them.
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Review from Rob B.
Long Island City, NY
1/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Fun, low-key New Year's Eve spot. Apps better than meal, but all was delicious.
Really great appetizers on New Year's Eve. -
Review from Kelly G.
Brookfield, WI
1/14/2012
Amazing! One of the best Latin restaurants I have ever been to. The Aji sauce is delicious. Staff is warm and very knowledgeable. Music, decor, and overall feel create as close to an authentic Colombian dining experience one can find stateside.
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Review from Patrick C.
Brooklyn, NY
1/13/2012
Good food. I recommend the tortilla soup.
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Review from Karen R.
Brooklyn, NY
1/9/2012
Bogota is the best!! I love their chicken quesadillas, no other place uses sweet plantains in them, so original and yummy. The drinks are also really good and fairly priced. And love the guacamole. Service is usually good. This place is my fave. spot in Brooklyn =)
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Review from Nina A.
Manhattan, NY
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I came here two weeks ago to have dinner with my boyfriend and his parents. The staff is super friendly and they're more than happy to help you with anything from deciding on what to order to getting direction to the bathroom.
It took them 1-2 min to get you a drink you had ordered and it took 20 min after we had ordered for the appetizer to come in. As soon as we had finished the appetizer, we had the main courses on our tables.
We ordered one appetizer and 3 main courses (4 sides included) for us 4 and it was more than enough. The dishes are big and def. worth the price!
The staff is once again, not only nice and friendly, they're also very professional.
Bonus: We were there on a Monday which means happy hour all night and all of their amazing mojitos and caiprinhas were only $5!
I will definitely go back to Bogota Latin Bistro to indulge in some Colombian food! -
Review from elvir c.
11/1/2011
One of my new go-to's when I'm craving some Colombian & Latin fare. Why didn't anyone tell me about happy hour here? $6 for Caipirinhas? Oh damn. Home cooked, Latin deliciousness. Massive menu, and a ton of vegetarian options. Great drink menu and full bar. Festive music, back faux-outdoor deck, seems like it's always a party here.
I'm glad I was invited.
So here we go.
Plantain chips with aji sauce. A staple... and damn tasty.
Papas criolla--yummy roasted mini potatoes, simple and perfect with the creamy spicy mayo dipping sauce.
Sweet potato black bean quinoa cakes with sides of tostones and gallo pinto. The cakes were fluffy, hearty, smoky, sweet and spicy. Definitely flavorful and well balanced. The tostones and gallo pinto perfectly rounded out my plate... which I couldn't finish. The portions are pretty huge.
For dessert we ordered the Xangos--cheesecake taquito with cinnamon sugar and vanilla ice cream. That's all you need to know. Decadent? Oh yes. Delicious? Oh hell yes. Despite the fact that I couldn't finish my entree--we so polished this one off. And left very, very happy... and full.
Happy hour = Caipirinha + caipirinha + caipiroska = ¡buenas noches! -
Review from Ayesha A.
Brooklyn, NY
Food here is really food. And the happy hour is great. Mojitos, margaritas, piña colodas for $5-6. There is happy hour everyday but best one is Mon- wed 12pm- 11pm. Drinks are really good and friendly service. And a free appetizer with check in I will be back
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Review from Kyri K.
Brooklyn, NY
11/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place was delicious and had a greattttttt atmosphere.
The coconut rice is amazing, my friend loved the pernil and the fried yuca - the xangos and flan for dessert were soooo good.
And they have an amazing drink menu - even diet mojitos. -
Review from Jennifer H.
Elmhurst, NY
9/30/2011
Brooklyn might be the new Manhattan. I feel myself liking Brooklyn more and more now. Am I turning into a hipster? Probably not, but Brooklyn does have pretty interesting and tasty restaurants, and Bogota Latin Bistro is one of them.
We came for a late lunch, after rock climbing over at Brooklyn Boulders. The interior was fab and cozy. Definitely an awesome place for some lunch and good conversation over cheap drinks and tasty food.
My friends ordered the pina colada, and a passion fruit frozen margarita. Both drinks were delicious, but for me, was too sweet. For those with a sweet tooth and hates the taste of alcohol, these are the perfect drinks. I decided not to get one because I did not want to climb the walls drunk.
For lunch, I ordered the Cuban Sandwich, my friends ordered the chicken and rice, and fish tacos. They also ordered sides of tostones, and this mashed up plantain thing.
The Cuban Sandwich was a little on the dry side, but the chipotle dip that came with it made it taste a lot better. It would be a lot better if the pickles and cheese were spread out more evenly. Towards the end, I was just eating chunks of bread. The fries that came with the sandwich were kinda sad, unfortunately. Burnt and brown flimsy looking sticks ended up on my dish. Other than that, nothing really went wrong, except for the mashed up plantain dish. It was really bland, and my friend who is a lover of plantains, said this was one of the worst he's tasted. On the other hand, my friends really enjoyed their dishes and scoffed theirs down in fifteen minutes. They still managed to make compliments about the food though.
I would say that the food was pretty average, but at least the portions were huge, and the drinks are cheap if you go during happy hour. I would come back again for some drinks. It is also an awesome place to get some free condoms. Towards the bathroom, you will see a huge jar full of them. My friend witnessed two old men grabbing many. I see they get lucky. I grabbed 4 and gave one to each of my friends. -
Review from Suzy C.
Brooklyn, NY
12/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm rounding off to 3 just because the service was really friendly.
I have to admit that Yelp! overrated this place. But, I should say that I've only been there once and it was for brunch. The happy hour during brunch on Sunday is actually quite good, however, after having a rather bland Bloody Maria I skipped out on any more drinks. There was no kick in my drink, it tasted like straight tomato juice and tequila, how about some horseradish and black pepper guys???
Anyhow, I had the Daisy's eggs, my crew had the crawfish tacos, and I forget the name of the actual dish my bestie had, but it was just eggs, an arepa with a square of cheese, beans and rice. As far as my actual eggs, no complaints there, but they gave me a side salad that was very uninteresting and didn't come with any dressing. I threw some of that "aji" sauce the place raves about, but it was just watered down, vinegary, green salsa that didn't do much for my salad. The fish tacos were okay, no complaints from the friend who ordered them, but once again he had a strange slaw that he didn't think complemented the dish. I tried it and it was pineapple flavored which was fine, but a strange accompaniment to fish tacos. My bestie's dish was bland too, I tried her beans & rice and there was no flavor. Her arepa was a dry, fat tortilla. I never had an arepa before so that was a disappointing first. She said her eggs were good, though.
So, in the end, they make good eggs? I make good eggs too and I don't charge. I don't think i'll be back for brunch, but if I'm in the area, I guess the happy hour is worth checking out and I can't diss the dinner menu... The empanadas on the menu did seem quite appealing!
**The free papas criollas with the yelp check-in were actually really good, so make sure to cash in that offer. -
Review from Nicholas V.
Manhattan, NY
1/4/2012
Good appetizers. Very dry chicken dinner.
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Review from Yen C.
Jersey City, NJ
11/18/2011
I enjoyed my dinner here. They serve classics with a little culinary school improvement without making it pretentious.
The drinks are good too, great selection.
The decor is fun, vibrant, and transports you somewhere else that's not Brooklyn.
The only reason they cannot get 5 stars is because at the end of the night when I received the check the waitress added a $25 for herself to my party of 2.....two. Not 5 or 6 or whatever the minimum is. Just me and my date. I was going to tip anyway but adding it without a warning somewhere, sucked. It'll make me think twice about going back. -
Review from SU N.
Brooklyn, NY
11/17/2011
I LOVE this restaurant i eat their every few weeks
Friendly staff, great food.
I just wish they will make the great coconut sauce they used to give with the coconut shrimp 2 year ago. -
Review from sam b.
Brooklyn, NY
11/17/2011
First Date. Came Back. Hot Spot!
Bogota's got some slammin drinks and savory fare, like empanadas and pernil, all in a large space with a full festive atmosphere. Grab some apps and drinks at the bar and entrance area if there is a wait, and just sit tight. The service is attentive and the food is fine. This place stays in my mind when I'm pining for some heavy Latin goodness in my belly. -
Review from Oscar A.
Brooklyn, NY
1/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Right away, the staff were very friendly. Ordered the empanadas sampler, sancocho soup, Colombian platter and a mojito. The soup and empanadas were very good. The platter was nothing special. environment wad good. Would go again
