Maite

I’ve lived in Brooklyn for decades and only just heard of Maite through a feature in the Colombiana cookbook. My father is from Cali, Colombia and so I’ve had my fair share of empananadas and arepas, but nothing compares to chef Ella Schmidt’s incredible creations! I’ve never had such crispy empanadas with such a thin and delectable shell. Looking forward to coming back and trying more things on the menu and chatting with the warm and knowledgeable wait staff.

So delicious and playful! I really enjoyed every dish with the black burrata being a stand out! Be prepared to order extra bread just to scoop up the amazing sauce. Service was attentive and drinks were yummy too. Happy to support this business!

My girlfriend has been dying to go here since she heard about it (lives in Staten Island lol) and she had an amazing time! Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable/helpful when it came to ordering drinks. Thank you for such a great night and experience!!

I came for here for a New Year's Eve dinner with a group of friends and split a several plates. The care of ingredients in food and cocktails was superb especially in the duck egg arepa, which was my favorite. Though I personally questioned the server's strong backing of the caesar salad, it was delivered on the flavor palette. I enjoyed the Basque touches on South American dishes a lot. As an observer of culture and ambiance, it was fun experience for anyone who appreciates LGBTQ+ community.

Overall very good but not amazing. I think I was expecting more basque and less burgers and wings on menu. Burrata to me was the best thing I tasted. Limited menu That night when we went. The decor and ambiance I think really adds to the unique experience.