Outdoor seating
Yes
Ojal -Authentic Mexican in Brooklyn
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Location on the map
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Phone: +1 718-500-3010
Site: http://ojalamexican.com/
Site: http://ojalamexican.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–10PM
- Saturday:12–10PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
Comments (114)
This is a place where we came for the food and came back for the service. The staff were so sweet and helpful. They have a cute backyard patio and a decent list of vegetarian options, including mushrooms al pastor!
Fish taco... superb! Chicken wings... excellent! Hibiscus juice... fantastic! The only flaw is the elote corn, too overcooked and soggy. Super friendly staff and nice digs.
I went here on my boyfriends graduation which was on Tuesday. It was his family, his friends family and I and we honestly had a good time. Although I had to leave early, the service was great, and the food was good. Hopefully Ill come visit soon. 😊😊
Just ok Mexican food, and slightly expensive for the quality. The torta was a bit flavorless, probably because there wasn’t much birria on it in favor of a lot of refried beans. The birria was also just shredded beef without any seasoning. The bread could have also benefited from toasting to provide some texture. Tacos were ok, but nothing was stand out. They also never brought out our salsas, despite requesting a few timesWe also waited a really long time for the food to come out, despite ordering way before the lunch rush.
Impressive salad! Hearty, fresh avocado and chicken salad for a great price. The big chain salad restaurants (you know who they are) will charge you $10 more for half the salad. The bowl was PACKED and I had plenty left over for a second meal. The avocado was perfectly ripe and creamy. Grilled chicken had a nice flavor. All ingredients were fresh. Will definitely order again.
It was ok. Pretty middle of the road experience.Chips and service were very good. The cheese & salsa verde tamale and tortilla soup were pretty good. The pico de gallo, salsas, veggie burrito, and fish taco were just ok. Fish taco was pretty bland.
Came here because of the glowing reviews. Wish I had not. The guacamole is clearly whipped. Resulting in a strange blended creamy texture that does not taste fresh. The mole tamale was fine/bland. The chorizo taco was so heavy and oily that I was unable to eat it. Taco Al Pastor was OK.
The location is great. The backyard it perfect abs the food is delicious. Can’t wait til they get their liquor license to pair a margarita.
Tasty, affordable food that arrived before the delivery window! We had a delicious feast with enough leftover for lunch the next day. I got enchiladas and my boyfriend got a chicken quesadilla, which were both great. Will definitely order again for Mexican food night!
Love them so much. We get carnitas and chipotle chicken burritos, and always chips and the best guacamole. Don’t forget the free salsas!!!
Weve ordered delivery from here a few times and while its always been good, it was even better dining in (or should I say out, since we were in the fantastic back garden). Nachos with shredded pollo verde, chile relleno and chicken mole enchiladas were all fantastic.
Delicious food! I’ve had their burrito, tamales, chicken tortilla soup, and chips n quac. Always happy with the quality and their kind service (I order for take out regularly).
Very authentic food and my fav is the mushroom quesadillas! The spices on the mushroom is sooo good 👍🏾
I ordered the Chipotle quesadilla, Birria taco, carnitas taco and carne asada taco. All were good but the carne asada meat was a little tough. The birria was great.
The food & the service was real good I had the grilled wings , birra tacos & the chicken fajitas 😋 …& also took home some dessert (tres leche cake 🍰)
One of the best chicken moles Ive ever had. Would highly recommend for lunch but also for a casual dinner as the place itself is very nice. Very reasonably priced as well!
I don’t often give five star reviews, but the food is so good! delivers super well too, i believe they have their own delivery service. i might venture to say best chips + guacamole in nyc
I knew it was something wrong with the restaurant, when me and my guess was the only one there. My gut told me to leave but some of my guess wanted to stay. Service is horrible food was terrible the an not edible. They steak was dry and old and left a fishy taste on my palate. When asking the manager is the food fresh he replied they get fresh deliveries every day. This was a Friday night around 7 o clock at night and me and my guess was the only customers. There is no way you have fresh food delivered everyday and have no customers it dont add up. I was very disappointed. I still pay for the food that was somewhat edible. Generally feel bad for the owner of the establishment knowing with food and service like that his business cant stay afloat for long. Authentic Mexican food should be a burst of fresh flavors Chilis, spices and more. 4/23/2021
Server was great, awesome and attentive. Food came fast. That’s where it ends. We ordered two Chile relleno, one with cheese the other shredded chicken. Beans came straight out of a can while the rice seemed freshly cooked. The guacamole looked and tasted fresh. We requested their hottest salsa. It was bland, not hot at all. The entire plate was cold, like when you take your food out of the microwave too early and the food is cold on the inside. Never had a cold chile relleno. They should’ve kept it in the microwave longer. Even cold, the food had little flavor, plain and boring. Expensive and a real disappointment. Thumbs down.
One of the best Mexican food I had (and Im a fan). Amazing!! Home made salsa, great (and huge) buritto, testy tacos and all with a small price and big portions!The only downside for us was the wings
Getting a Mexican restaurant like this is the best thing to happen to Clinton Hill since the subway countdown clocks went into the C and G train stations! Great tamales, quesadillas, and nachos!
Delicious! We got the enchiladas and fajitas and both were really tasty. I loved the verde sauce. The service was really good too. Ill definitely be getting takeout and visiting this place again!
Im giving this restaurant a 4 star rating, because the owner & employees was exceptionally nice. It was a pleasure to dine there. Not to mention the backyard is nice & cozy, as well as the inside of the little restaurant. Its like a homey feeling. And they make you feel at home as well. The food was good, but it wasnt great. There was nothing exceptional about my tacos. But I must say, the nachos was really good (a few came with my tacos). But I didnt care for the green salsa to much. But my experience as a whole, was a GREAT one.
This place is wonderful!! The food is very good. Coming from California I’ve been desperately searching for a burrito that delivers, and this place did not disappoint. The flavors are on point, everything is cooked and seasoned really well. I was quite impressed and will definitely be returning.Bonus the people there are so nice and really make you feel welcome.AND they have an incredibly cute back garden patio. It’s also BYOB, which is all the making for a very chill Saturday afternoon :)
Coming from Texas, we wanted some good Mexican food our first night in Brooklyn. This place did not miss! Rosa and the rest of the staff was extremely nice and helpful. The food was amazing, especially the chips and tacos.
Love this new spot! Food was delicious - I had the fajita plate and my husband had the chicken mole. Prices were fair, food was tasty, and had a lovely backyard for Covid safe outdoor dining. Plus its BYOB right now which is always a great thing! Staff was nice too. Highly recommend.
Delicious food and great service!The elote was delicious and my tacos were tasty and hearty. Love the Mexican coke in the bottle! A must try!!
This is a traditional Mexican restaurant with an amazing patio. They serve “mexican Coca-cola” which is a glass bottled coca cola, and yes it is more refreshing than the canned one. Try the Chicken Mole NO REGRETS!
Delicious food and even better service! This is a newer place thats coming up on their 1 year anniversary - show them some love! Heres the nice little backyard and the remnants of a massive al pastor burrito
I would strongly recommend Ojalá Mexican Restaurant in Clinton Hill/ Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The food was delicious, authentic and generous at a very affordable price (plus, it’s BYOB). Excellent detailed respectful and accommodating service. Cozy warm decoration. Large beautiful garden. A very rewarding experience overall.
Nachos and the quesadilla w/ squash blossom - que delicioso! Easy eating for vegetarians and carnivores alike 🤗 Our server Rosa was amazingly sweet and shared the best recos 🌸 beautiful backyard with a cover so don’t let the rain deter youHot tip: BYOB from Olivina across the street or a nearby bodega - highly recommend a bottle of Txokolina from Olivina
Very happy with our takeout order! this is the good stuff, not the basic grease joint. Tamales and two veg burritos were all delicious!
Its a small place and I actually missed it while walking on foot on Fulton St. One of those rainy days and its in the middle if the block. There was plenty of space inside to maintain social distancing. There were only 4 tables inside. Since my buddy and I sat inside, there were quite a few people coming in for pickup.Due to the times, you order at the counter and you sit down. We ordered the guacamole and chips 1st which was very fresh. The chips were thicker than I prefer but they were fresh and does not break when you scoop! Also ordered the pozole soup, which was some pieces of chicken with the thick corn in a low spice broths. It was perfect for the chilled rainy day. My buddy ordered the steak fajita while I got the chicken poblano which was a nice size portion and they both came with rice and either black beans or refried beans. We also got 3 soft fresh tacos. I also tried the non alcohol sangria that reminded me of malta.The food was very fresh and a welcome addition to the neighborhood since I cannot think of an authentic Mexican place in the area.
I love this place! They not only do they make great food (try the Birria tacos!), but the ambiance and service is unique. Also, best Tres Leches and Horchata I’ve had in the city. Definitely recommend sitting in the patio, they put a lot of effort into building it and it shows.
Finally the homey Mexican we needed on Fulton Street! Their Oaxaca style tamales are outstanding, especially the mole one, and so are the tacos... Th people in there are also super nice.. Try to order directly from their website, and there is a nice discount! ojalamexican.com
This place is the best. We’ve been twice, once for pick up and once to eat in. Both times we felt like we were getting a steal considering how good the food was for the prices. Seriously, the food is SO good and SO reasonably priced. I’ve paid double for food half as good. The people are all so incredibly kind as well. An added bonus is the garden, which is so cute and comfortable.
Great outdoor garden patio
Very welcoming and beautiful ambiance. Plenty of space between tables. Food was delicious and not over-priced. Wait staff went above and beyond to ensure my experience was memorable. Will definitely be returning! 💜💜💜💜💜
My go-to for takeout. Delicious burritos, enchiladas, etc.
Amazing. First time ordering and will definitely again. Theyre not in my neighborhood, but I hope to try it in person too. Dont sleep on the side of grilled wings!
Amazingly authentic Latin food, and this is coming from a Texan who knows something about it. Recommend the Cameron shrimp taco. Staff was flawless. I accidentally under-tipped and felt horrible (math).
The horchata reminded me of home! The burrito was good and the service was quick.
Incredibly kind staff, great food and atmosphere. The outdoor space in the back is particularly charming. I will warn that its BYOD but there is a liquor store across the street.
I stopped by yesterday afternoon for my first visit and loved the atmosphere! The server who took care of us was very friendly and helpful. The food was great as well! I would absolutely recommend eating here!
First of all good food, authentic Mexican with Mexican cheese not the cheddar or something like that.Secondly, reasonable pricing.Third, William and the team maintain a great communication!5 out of 5 stars!
Delicious. It really hit the spot. The tres leches was not that great, but not bad enough to take away from the delicious food. We have the tacos, fajitas, and burrito.
Completely unreliable and lied to me about when my order will arrive even as I was calling to check in on it. Then tried to mark order as delivered in Uber Eats even though I didnt get it!! Dont trust them and dont order from them.
Ordered the shrimp burrito for lunch and it was delicious. My girlfriend had the fish tacos and also said they were good. Will definitely be ordering again!
Cute dining room and beautiful backyard seating. Loved the food, especially birria taco. Happy to have them in the neighborhood.
Just ordered delivery based on reviews. High quality all-around. So glad theyre around. The chicken flautas are great. Refried beans delicious. Guacamole very thick etc. Very appreciated.
Beautiful patio! Extremely friendly staff and even better food
I ate here on a Sunday afternoon with my friend and the food and service was amazing. Its a nice size place, not much foot traffic, but it has a lively atmosphere all the same. Rosa was a great waitress and very friendly and helpful.The nachos were $12 and they were definitely worth it, in quantity and quality.I got the quesadilla, which doesnt come with any sides, sadly, but after eating the nachos I didnt need it that much. My friend got the enchiladas which came with a lot of rice and beans and was amazing. Overall 10/10
So glad to have this restaurant survive 2020. Their food is delicious, restaurant is clean and cozy, and the staff very friendly! Highly recommend the shrimp tacos!
This is our weekly take out spot and while we haven’t gone wrong with anything we’ve ordered yet, our go-to is the El Cuate steak burrito and an horchata. Great customer service as well.
Very excited about this spot. Finally a place the reminds me of my favorites in SF. Great carnitas and grilled chicken tacos. Side of refried beans and chips. Will definitely be a new go-to.
This place is so good! Everything is fresh and delicious. Really like the burritos and platos. Major plus for the neighborhood. Highly recommend!
We got apps to dessert and Ojala’s food is delicious, fresh and flavorful. Staff is great & was lucky to chat with the owners, who are the nicest people. definitely recommend them!!!
Ive been waiting for a good authentic mexican restaurant and this is it. Quality food and super fast delivery. Its also really cheap and they give lost of promos and discounts on top.
Had the Tofu Torta in the beautiful back garden. Staff was friendly, and food was really good. Cant wait to go back!
This is an ordinary Mexican restaurant. It’s food was fine but I really can’t understand the high rating. The waitstaff was friendly and efficient but the food was... ordinary.
Great Mexican food it was amazing our server William was a great host amazing customer service amazing food best Mexican spot in New York everyone needs to go to ojala restaurant you dont know what your missing
Nice staff, amazing tacos, BYOB
Lovely meal! The birria was delicious. Rosa is the best server ever!
Very nice people. Delicious food for a reasonable price. Glad to have this place in the neighborhood! Will most definitely return!
Ordered here multiple time food is amazing! My favorite is the shrimp tacos :)
Fresh ingredients, well prepared, delivered quickly. Great guac! Glad to have Ojala so close to home.
I stopped in for a quick lunch and was so pleased by the friendliness of the staff, the quality of mole poblano tamale, and the back garden— I’m very happy to have Ojalá as my new neighbors!
Food is amazing and the mole is an absolute must-have. Staff is very friendly, too. Great addition to the neighborhood.
Awesome food, lovely backyard area, amazing service, probably the nicest staff in nyc! Would highly recommend to anyone in the neighborhood and beyond!!!
Enjoyed my burrito and would definitely go back another time.
Great Mexican food, great portions.
Just went there (they just opened this weekend I think) and got some delicious tacos. Looking forward to going again!!Thanks for the free churro!
Loved the takeout meal that we got from Ojalá. The tacos were fantastic.
Had such a nice time here, great food and great people running the restaurant!
39th wedding anniversary. Staff was amazing and the food was great.
Solid food, phenomenal service.
Massive tamales, delicious enchiladas, fresh-made chips with your order, and awesome service. What are you waiting for?
The food was soooo good, we didnt have time to take pictures. A must go!!
Delicious food and good sized portions. Wish they had margaritas.
Fajita burrito was delish!!
New Mexican restaurant in Clinton Hill that you must try. Authentic Mexican food, great service and the best backyard.
Loveeeeeeeee the atmosphere, the employees & the amazing food !-new fav spot !
Very friendly staff, great backyard... The food is pretty awesome too!
Amazing food, great and fun atmosphere. Love it thank you everyone!
The mole enchiladas are amazing!
Sat in the backyard, amazing friendly service, good vibes, tasty food
So delicious! Kind and friendly service and a lovely backyard area
Great mexican food 🥑 🌮 taxcos and enjoyment Great location
The backyard is beautiful and the food was amazing... Esp the corn
Worse Mexican food I’ve had in a long time, nothing authentic about it.
The worst customer service ever!!!! they Charge you for every little thing and double what you would pay for the item itself!!!!! I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM HERE AGAIN!!!!
Upped their salsa game. Makes for a great burrito
Great food, friendly staff. Will be coming here regularly.
Authentic Oaxhacan food. Simple, filling and delicious.
The photo is self explanatory
Good food and good personnel. Ambiance is really nice as well.
Very good service the food its very delicious 😋
Great place, fantastic backyard and food and service. Will be back!
The food was delicious and comforting, thank you!
Really kind folks working here, delicious food!
Friendly staff excellent service.
Awesome!
Burritos are excellent
Beautiful place
Total reviews rating 4.7
114 Reviews for Ojal -Authentic Mexican 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-20Delicious food! Got take out twice in 2 weeks and love all the food! Super delicious and the staff was always friendly. My new favorite Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood!
Review №2
2022-07-25This is my go to spot and one of the best Mexican food in the area. I Love coming here Everybody gets the best customer service from Jose , Jason & Daniel ! Truly the best. I was Afraid ordering a margarita drink from here thinking is wasn’t going to be to my liking, gosh ! Their margaritas are amazing. Thankful they got their liquor license 😂
Review №3
2022-04-24The spot is nice. I eat on the backyard witch is all rocks leaving table and sets uneven. The Guacamole was way to thick for my liking. My shrimp dish had a sauce that was great . I give it a 3.5
Review №4
2022-05-17A great experience with classic Mexican food. They have a great menu of options to choose from. We had the tacos which hit the spot, with plenty of meat and sauces. Pork is very juicy and flavorful and the chicken is a nice flavor but is a little dry. They have a lovely backyard with plenty of space to sit and eat. The staff was fast and friendly too. Easy to get to and is off the C train. Great place to get food! 🇲🇽🌯🌮
Review №5
2021-11-13Ordered takeout on a whim (ojalando que será buena!!)and it was amazing!!! I got three tacos, birria/Al pastor/chicken and each one did not fail to satisfy. The meat is so flavorful and can tell the food is made with love.Fast delivery and delicious guacamole too! Will definitely be a repeat customer.
Review №6
2021-08-14I had the Fish taco lunch special. It was a good meal that filled me up. I pre-ordered through ChowNow, it still a few minutes more to have my order ready. The fish was a bit too small and way too many onions. I am going to retry with chicken or vegetable to see if theres a difference. Staff was pleasant. Restaurant was clean and open air. I will definitely ordering for a lunch again.
Review №7
2022-05-03This food was exceptional 😋The best Mexican food on this side of heaven. Treat yourself and family to monumental feast✨️❤️
Review №8
2022-07-11So good! Ordered A frozen margarita that was not only delicious but smartly packaged for delivery. Yummy chips and guacamole and shrimp tacos! Will definitely order again.
Review №9
2022-06-20What a great spot to have in the neighborhood! The backyard is a hidden gem, and it’s partially covered so you could eat back there rain or shine. For right now it’s BYOB (and conveniently located next to several bodegas) but their liquor license is coming soon. Their El Cuate burrito (I got carnitas) perfectly hits the spot when you get that “I need a big tasty burrito” feeling.
Review №10
2022-03-28The delivery was super on time, very well packaged, great amount of food and delicious! I had a veggie Fajitas Platter; loved the veggies (right amount of spicy and not oily). Would definitely order again.